Gottfried, a contestant on ‘Bauer sucht Frau,’ faced immense personal tragedy, losing his daughter and first wife before marrying Martina in 2018. After Martina’s death in 2021, he struggled with grief, collapsing from stress in early 2022. Eventually, he found support in Alex, who had followed his journey on television. Their relationship helped Gottfried rediscover joy, and today they run a farm together while sharing glimpses of their life on social media, where they celebrate happiness and resilience.
Gottfried’s journey on the reality show ‘Bauer sucht Frau’ began in 2014, following a series of tragic events in his life. He experienced the heartbreaking loss of his daughter in 2012, and the following year marked the passing of his first wife. It was during this challenging period that he met Martina on the show. In 2018, after four years of building their relationship, the couple tied the knot, promising to support one another. However, their happiness was short-lived, as Martina passed away in December 2021, making Gottfried a widower once more. How has he coped since then?
Struggles Faced by ‘Bauer sucht Frau’ Contestant Gottfried
In an interview with RTL reporter Ralf Herrmann in August, Gottfried reflected on the early months of 2022. In an effort to escape his overwhelming sorrow caused by the loss of three loved ones, he immersed himself in work. Following Martina’s battle with cancer, he believed that staying busy was the best way to manage his grief. ‘Work was my escape. Work, work, and not thinking too much about everything,’ he shared with Ralf.
However, the combination of emotional strain and relentless work took a toll on Gottfried’s well-being. By late February 2022, he found himself hospitalized, overwhelmed by the weight of his grief. He remarked, ‘The grief for my daughter, my first wife, and then Martina became too much. After losing Martina, everything just exploded for me.’
During this challenging time, Gottfried met Alex, who became a source of support and companionship. The 53-year-old had been following Gottfried’s story on television and reached out to him via social media in 2022. Alex recalls, ‘At that moment, he was in a very, very bad way.’ They quickly developed a deep bond, acting as emotional support for each other, with Alex referring to them as ‘each other’s psychologists.’
The Transformation Thanks to Alex
In 2023, during an episode of ‘Bauer sucht Frau – Neue Geschichten mit Herz,’ Gottfried expressed the profound impact Alex has had on his life. He stated, ‘Alex is the person who made me feel human again.’ It was her influence that helped him understand that life encompasses more than just work and sadness, a realization that set him on the path to hope and healing.
Today, Gottfried and Alex not only manage their farm together but also share snippets of their life on Instagram, where they have amassed over 700 followers. Their posts frequently celebrate their animals, and they often share moments together, smiling and embracing each other. Sometimes, an image speaks louder than any caption.
Sources: Instagram, RTL