He entered The Bachelorette mansion hoping to be lucky in love with the beautiful Sophie Monk.
And it would be a nice change of luck for James Trethewie, who revealed he has been cheated on a shocking three times in the past.
The 31-year-old said he would love to finally meet his ‘forever person’ after having his heart broken so many times.
‘It was a real shock’: The Bachelorette’s James Trethewie opens up about being cheated on THREE times
‘The first time, I was in my early 20s. I found out through friends and confronted her about it and it all came out. It was a real shock,’ the financial advisor told TV Week.
‘We tried to work through it, but it just didn’t feel right and I couldn’t get past it.’
James revealed two more of his partners have committed the betrayal, which has led to him being careful in relationships.
‘It’s made me cautious in making sure everything feels right,’ he told the publication.
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Searching for true love: The 31-year-old said he would love to finally meet his ‘forever person’ after having his heart broken so many times
!['It's made me cautious in making sure everything feels right': James said being cheated on so many times has led to him being cautious](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/02/05/44BAC08600000578-4939716-_It_s_made_me_cautious_in_making_sure_everything_feels_right_Jam-a-61_1506918806708.jpg)
‘It’s made me cautious in making sure everything feels right’: James said being cheated on so many times has led to him being cautious
James is one step closer to winning Sophie’s heart after coming out on top in the Real Man Games challenge, before being treated to a quick kiss on the lips from the blonde beauty.
Speaking of the rather uninspiring smooch, he took to Instagram to confess that he was ‘so awks’ around Sophie and didn’t want to appear like a ‘creep’ during their date.
‘I’m so awks around you Soph haha. feel like I really missed the opportunity here to properly ‘kiss’ you !!!’ he wrote next to a picture of the pair canoodling.
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‘I didn’t want to be a creep’: He is one step closer to winning Sophie’s heart after coming out on top in the Real Man Games challenge, before being treated to a quick kiss on the lips
![Time to shape up! Speaking of the rather uninspiring smooch, he took to Instagram to confess that he was 'so awks' around Sophie](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/02/05/44D20EEC00000578-4939716-Time_to_shape_up_Speaking_of_the_rather_uninspiring_smooch_he_to-a-64_1506918806798.jpg)
Time to shape up! Speaking of the rather uninspiring smooch, he took to Instagram to confess that he was ‘so awks’ around Sophie
‘I remember thinking I didn’t want to be a creep and try pulling a move… completely missed the cues or just too scared to potentially be hurt & rejected.’
Fans of the financial advisor praised him for not going trying to get hot and heavy with her right away.
‘That’s what made you so lovely James. You didn’t go in for the sleazy kiss!!!’ one fan commented.
‘Yay! I knew it was coming soon! A true gentleman,’ another agreed.
![Respectable gent: Fans of the financial advisor praised him for not going trying to get hot and heavy with her right away](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/02/05/44D20EF400000578-4939716-Respectable_gent_Fans_of_the_financial_advisor_praised_him_for_n-a-63_1506918806788.jpg)
Respectable gent: Fans of the financial advisor praised him for not going trying to get hot and heavy with her right away