Instead, Tayshia ended upgetting engagedtoZac Clark, leaving Ben single.

Ben, however, isn’t so sure that he’s cut out for the Bachelor Nation lifestyle.

“I never had any intentions of doing anything more,” he said.

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Tayshia’s runner-up said on the podcastThe Viall Files(viaE!

News) that, in spite of his broken heart, he’s happy for the engaged couple.

“It’s tough to see yourself go through something like that,” he said of watchingThe Bachelorettefinale.

Ben Smith smiling

“But I’m so happy for the way it ended up.

I’m so happy for Tayshia, I’m so happy for Zac.

The fact that they’re still together, that’s incredible in and of itself.”