Alex Nation has capped off a busy week, during which she returned to both the dating pool and the workforce.
Although the former Bachelor star has been too busy to share any sponsored Instagram posts, she did find time to go for a lovely lunch date with a new man.
On Sunday, the 26-year-old got hands on with former Australia Defence Force Rifleman Dwayne Anderson in Noosa, Queensland.
Hard knock life! The Bachelor’s Alex Nation looks smitten on a long lunch date with new man and army veteran Dwayne Anderson… after financial struggles forced her to get a job
Accompanying Alex and Dwayne on their first-ever public outing was a six-pack of beers and a cheeky bottle of Rosé.
The pair were spotted sitting in a local park, Dwayne straddling a plastic bag containing his remaining Pale Ale’s.
At one point, he offered his date a sip, so that she could get a chance to experience the cloudy, golden drop, which claims to boast ‘a big fruity aroma and a refreshing finish.’
The chemistry they shared was undeniable, with Dwayne seen grinning from ear-to-ear.
Hands on! On Sunday, the 26-year-old got hands on with former Australia Defence Force Rifleman Dwayne Anderson in Noosa, Queensland
Three’s company! Accompanying Alex and Dwayne on their first-ever public outing was a six-pack of beers and a cheeky bottle of Rosé
Afterwards, they relished their short stroll through the park, indulging in an animated conversation en route to the exit.
They arrived at a licensed outdoor venue soon after, where they continued their smitten outing over two fresh glasses of wine.
Try this! At one point, he offered his date a sip, so that she could get a chance to experience the cloudy, golden drop, which claims to boast ‘a big fruity aroma and a refreshing finish’
Happy days! The chemistry they shared was undeniable, with Dwayne seen grinning from ear-to-ear
Dwayne had his chair turned to allow him to get closer to his date and felt comfortable enough to rest his hand on the small of her back.
It started a chain reaction of flirtatious physical interactions, with Alex seen resting her thigh on the army veteran’s knee as she touched his face.
The outing was the most substantial proof yet that the reality star is moving on from her split with fiancée Maegan Luxa.
We need to talk! Afterwards, they relished their short stroll through the park, indulging in an animated conversation en route to the exit
Keep it going! They arrived at a licensed outdoor venue to continue their date soon after
Up close and personal! Dwayne had his chair turned to allow him to get closer to his date and felt comfortable enough to rest his hand on the small of her back
More heartbreak struck Alex just last week, when she confirmed she’d returned to full-time work, unable to make enough money as a social media ‘influencer’.
‘I’ve gone from spending almost all of my time with (son) Elijah to working full-time, getting home at seven just in time for bunk bed snuggles and doing readers.’
Feeling flirty! It started a chain reaction of flirtatious physical interactions, with Alex seen resting her thigh on the army veteran’s knee as she touched his face
Smitten! Dwayne is seen smiling as he reaches a hand out towards his date
Tough times! Things have been touch for Alex in recent weeks, with the personality revealing her struggles on Instagram
Alex, who broke up with Richie Strahan in mid-2017 before embarking on a short-lived romance with a woman, admitted that she was feeling ‘exhausted’.
‘I miss (Elijah) and crave the time I had with him when I was working sporadically and doing sponsored posts for Ponstan,’ she added.
‘The reality is for me, sponsored Instagram posts weren’t sustainable enough and I really wanted a full time job/career. So I went out and got it and I f**king love it!’
Didn’t work out: The outing was a promising sign that she’s moving on from her unfortunate split with fiancée Maegan Luxa
Not easy! More heartbreak struck Alex just last week, when she confirmed she’d returned to full-time work, unable to make enough money as a social media ‘influencer’