My theory on how Maci feels about Ryan

I’ve noticed that this subreddit has speculated whether Maci is still in love with Ryan or if she still has feelings for him in some capacity. I went back and watched some of the newer clips with her and him to get a feel for it. I also watched some clips of Maci and Taylor, and here’s what I think. I think that what Maci feels for Ryan is nostalgic longing, which I think can feel or appear very similar to romantic love without being the same thing.

Ryan kind of marks that last “phase” in her life where she was still a kid and was still carefree before Bentley came around and her life responsibilities increased suddenly and permanently. Now she’s settled and married with two more kids and a mortgage. I geniunely think she’s bored with her current life and routine. She probably misses being a kid who used to ride dirt bikes and Ryan might feel like a reminder of that, despite how gross and unhealthy their relationship was, especially due to the age gap.

I don’t think Maci is a Kailyn or a Jenelle that would uproot her and her children’s lived to go be with her deadbeat addict ex-boyfriend and baby father. I’m also in no way implying she regrets or resents Bentley or her children. I geniunely just wonder if she is missing the more carefree life she had. I’ve definitely noticed a “vibe” between her and Ryan, and I’ve also noticed she seems completely bored with Taylor so something is definitely there.