The 31-year-old, who confirmed the couple\u2019s split earlier this month, announced he was auctioning off his engagement ring and donating the proceeds to a men\u2019s mental health charity.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe last time I held this ring there was so much electricity and hope in the air. I remember holding it and believing that I was doing something important and something that mattered. That something was love. After allowing time to pass and the things I\u2019ve discovered I can see that those moments weren\u2019t destined to last.
\n\t\t\u201cI have decided to donate this beautiful ring to charity. This will go to auction for a charity that I believe in.
\n\t\tIt\u2019s time to move on and having the beauty sit in a box, when it could be be doing good for others in need. This is really important to me.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\nThe last time I held this ring there was so much electricity and hope in the air. I remember holding it and believing that I was doing something important and something that mattered. That something was love. After allowing time to pass and the things I\u2019ve discovered I can see that those moments weren\u2019t destined to last. However the overwhelming support and love I have received from you all took my breath away. Your words of encouragement and strength have been so special to me. Reading the extremely personal messages of struggles that many people have shared with me, told me it\u2019s time to turn this into something positive. I have decided to donate this beautiful ring to charity. This will go to auction for a charity that I believe in. It\u2019s time to move on and having the beauty sit in a box, when it could be be doing good for others in need. This is really important to me. Thank you all for your words. They have been beautiful and I\u2019ve seen them. I needed some time to breathe it all in, and understand it all, but It\u2019s now time to move forward and look to the future. Thank you all, and I wish everyone happiness and love. One step at a time <\/a><\/p>
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