Guess The First Text Kristin Cavallari’s Boyfriend Sent To Her!

In the fast-paced realm of social media, love often blooms unexpectedly, and for Kristin Cavallari and Mark Estes, it was no exception. 

Delve into the mystery of the first text message Estes sent Cavallari, a pivotal moment that sparked their love story, despite any initial reservations she may have had.

Kristin Cavallari's Boyfriend Mark Estes Is A Straight Shooter

During a recent appearance on Cavallari's "Let's Be Honest" podcast, Estes divulged the intriguing details of their initial interaction. 

The 24-year-old member of the viral group The Montana Boyz had sparked a romance with Cavallari through a bold, direct message that set the stage for their captivating love.

"I thought I was on my own account, but I was on the Montana Boys account, and I DM'd Kristin and I said, 'I love you' right off the bat. So there we go," the singer confessed.

The unexpected twist did not end there. Upon receiving Estes' unexpected declaration of affection, fellow Montana Boyz member Kade Wilcox stumbled upon Cavallari's response, sparking astonishment among the group. 

"We got a DM back, and I was the first one to find it. And I was like, 'Who in the h– DM'd Kristin Cavallari on our account because she just responded,'" Wilcox recounted. 

Despite the initial mishap of messaging the 37-year-old from the group account instead of his own, Estes expressed gratitude for the lucky mistake. 

Cavallari, too, acknowledged the twist of fate, remarking, "I wouldn't have seen it. Because I didn't know your name at the time."

The Unconventional Beginning Of Kristin Cavallari And Mark Estes' Love Story

ICYMI, their blossoming romance started as a chance meeting on TikTok where she first caught sight of the singing boy group and took notice of Estes' undeniable charm.

Recalling the moment that set their love story in motion, the former reality TV star reminisced, "Three or four weeks later I get a DM from the Montana Boyz that said, 'I love you,' and I'm like, 'Oh my god! It's fate.'" 

Cavallari then noted that she wasted no time extending an invitation to her podcast, where sparks flew between the lovebirds.

She also fondly shared their early exchanges, noting, "Eventually I asked who I was talking to, and he said, 'Mark.' And I said, 'Oh good, you're my favorite.'"

Kristin Cavallari And Mark Estes' Journey From Virtual To Reality

Even though their connection started in an unorthodox way, Cavallari and Estes refused to let distance or circumstance hinder them. 

Meeting in person for the first time after the Montana Boyz relocated to Nashville, Cavallari found herself intrigued yet skeptical about the possibility of a romantic connection.

As reported by The Blast, Cavallari's doubt was soon put to rest when the TikTok sensation boldly asked her to be his Valentine. 

Although caught off guard, the mother-of-three remarked, "It's cute," acknowledging Estes' charm. 

However, because of Cavallari's prior commitments with her children for the 14th, the couple seized the opportunity to be together by meeting a day before Valentine's Day. 

Recounting their first date, Cavallari shared, "He came, he brought me flowers, picked me up, we went to dinner, it was very sweet."

Kristin Cavallari Opened Up About Navigating Age Difference With Mark Estes

While there was undeniable chemistry between them, in the world of celebrity romance, age often becomes a topic of discussion, and for Cavallari, her newfound love with Estes was no exception. 

Just before the pair embarked on a romantic escapade, the "Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County" alum disclosed her initial hesitations surrounding their age difference.

"I will say there's an age gap with us which is my big hang-up on it. Listen, age is a number. I'm insanely attracted to him. He's so perfect. The only thing is he's younger than me, like, a lot younger," Cavallari confessed. 

Kristin Cavallari Faced Criticism Over Romance With Mark Estes

Amidst their newfound affection, "The Hills" star faced criticism when she introduced Estes to her Instagram followers. 

Her post captioned, "He makes me happy," was met with mixed reactions from followers who could not resist commenting on the couple's age difference.

One follower accused Cavallari of entering her "cougar era," while another noted that the pair gave them "the ick." 

A third even referred to Estes as "a college frat boy," while a fourth sarcastically asked Cavallari, "Ain't you like 40."