Brody Jenneris addressing his split fromKaitlynn Carter.On Friday, theHills: New Beginningsstar posted a statement on Instagram, two weeks after the coupleannounced they were going their separate ways.“There is far too much negativity being directed at someone who Ilove and care about very much,” he began. “I feel the need to set the story straight. Kaitlynn and I have been best friends for 6 years, and we continue to be. We, like many others before us and many after us, grew in different directions over those same 6 years.”“Kaitlynn is a wonderful person, beautiful and fun to be with, always a positive force in my life,” he continued. “We decided the best move for both of us was to keep our love for each other strong but move forward separately with our lives. I respect Kaitlynn and care deeply about her. She deserves to be able to move forward in her life with respect and happiness.”Carter seemed to appreciate the gesture and commented a simple heart emoji.Donato Sardella/GettyThe couple’s breakup came just over a year after theirintimate Indonesian wedding.“Brody Jenner and Kaitlynn Carter have decided to amicably separate,” the pair’s reps told PEOPLE on Aug. 2. “They love and respect one another, and know that this is the best decision for their relationship moving forward.”A source later told PEOPLE the two, who were not legally married, had been having “issues for years” and thatThe Hillsreboot was “not good for them.”“DoingThe Hillsmagnified a lot of things in their marriage,” the source said. “And it became clear that it wasn’t going to work. They both knew it.”Last week, Carter embarked on an Italian vacation withMiley Cyrus, 26, and the two werephotographed kissingnear Lake Como on Saturday. Cyrus and her husbandLiam Hemsworth, 29,announced their splitjust hours later.“Kaitlynn and Miley aren’t dating, but they’re both separated from their husband and bonding over everything that’s going on,” a source recently told PEOPLE. “They’ve joined forces.”Kaitlynn Carter/InstagramJenner has also moved on: Earlier this week, PEOPLE confirmed that the reality star isdating 22-year-old model Josie Canseco. According to a source, the two met in New York through Jenner’sHillscostar Frankie Delgado.Jenner and Cansecostepped out togetherWednesday night in Los Angeles, where they were spotted arriving at Warwick in Hollywood.

Brody Jenneris addressing his split fromKaitlynn Carter.

On Friday, theHills: New Beginningsstar posted a statement on Instagram, two weeks after the coupleannounced they were going their separate ways.

“There is far too much negativity being directed at someone who Ilove and care about very much,” he began. “I feel the need to set the story straight. Kaitlynn and I have been best friends for 6 years, and we continue to be. We, like many others before us and many after us, grew in different directions over those same 6 years.”

“Kaitlynn is a wonderful person, beautiful and fun to be with, always a positive force in my life,” he continued. “We decided the best move for both of us was to keep our love for each other strong but move forward separately with our lives. I respect Kaitlynn and care deeply about her. She deserves to be able to move forward in her life with respect and happiness.”

Carter seemed to appreciate the gesture and commented a simple heart emoji.

Donato Sardella/Getty

Brody Jenner, Kaitlynn Carter

The couple’s breakup came just over a year after theirintimate Indonesian wedding.

“Brody Jenner and Kaitlynn Carter have decided to amicably separate,” the pair’s reps told PEOPLE on Aug. 2. “They love and respect one another, and know that this is the best decision for their relationship moving forward.”

A source later told PEOPLE the two, who were not legally married, had been having “issues for years” and thatThe Hillsreboot was “not good for them.”

“DoingThe Hillsmagnified a lot of things in their marriage,” the source said. “And it became clear that it wasn’t going to work. They both knew it.”

Last week, Carter embarked on an Italian vacation withMiley Cyrus, 26, and the two werephotographed kissingnear Lake Como on Saturday. Cyrus and her husbandLiam Hemsworth, 29,announced their splitjust hours later.

“Kaitlynn and Miley aren’t dating, but they’re both separated from their husband and bonding over everything that’s going on,” a source recently told PEOPLE. “They’ve joined forces.”

Kaitlynn Carter/Instagram

Miley Cyrus and Kaitlynn Carter

Jenner has also moved on: Earlier this week, PEOPLE confirmed that the reality star isdating 22-year-old model Josie Canseco. According to a source, the two met in New York through Jenner’sHillscostar Frankie Delgado.

Jenner and Cansecostepped out togetherWednesday night in Los Angeles, where they were spotted arriving at Warwick in Hollywood.

source: people.com