Say it ain’t so! Fans are devastated after finding out one of YouTube‘s most beloved couples, Lauren Riihimaki (aka LaurDIY) and Alex Wassabi, decided to break up after three years together. They announced their shocking split in an emotional video posted on Sept. 15. In this heartfelt video, Lauren expressed their need for personal growth, stating, “Basically, we just feel like we both need specific things and we’re not fully on the same page and we need to take time apart. So for us to come back better and stronger, we have to take time and focus on ourselves,” while Alex comforted her through her tears.
The couple found it difficult to share their news but felt it was essential to communicate with their fans directly. “I want you guys to hear it from us, we don’t hate each other and it’s not the end of the world,” Lauren reassured their audience. They acknowledged the incredible journey they had together, agreeing it was the “best three years” of their lives without any cheating, jealousy issues, or new love interests involved.
In many relationships, communication is key, and this couple made that clear during their announcement. Lauren shared that they wouldn’t be deleting their old YouTube videos or completely erasing each other from their lives, emphasizing that it was unexpected for them and not a result of ongoing issues. She noted, “It’s out of the blue for us. It’s not like we’ve been on the rocks,” and spoke about how they needed to address their future together.
We have so much love for each other and our #pretttylittlewassabian family, thank you for the best 3 years of my life. We uploaded a message for you, link in bio ❤️
As they both take a break from YouTube, Lauren mentioned, “We both need time to be with family and reflect.” She assured fans that new content is on the horizon, despite the difficulty of returning to their routine. Lauren highlighted the reality behind their relationship, stating, “We’re real people, this is a real relationship. We just happen to have millions of people that are also involved.”
Despite the breakup, the couple remains best friends, with Alex stating he will always love Lauren. Their mutual respect and lack of resentment was evident as Lauren expressed, “We wouldn’t be breaking up if we didn’t think there was a better future ahead.” Even in the face of change, Alex jokingly said he’d be her “maid of honor” if she found love again, adding, “Don’t take sides or start rumors. It’s all love.”
Following their announcement, Lauren took to Twitter to thank their fans for their support, expressing how much it meant to her. “I just want to say thank you to everyone who’s reached out to check on both of us and offer love and support, it means the world to me and I’m so lucky to have all of you,” she wrote. Her message was a reminder for everyone to believe in true love, emphasizing its existence and power.
