When Tyler Baltierra appeared on the first season of MTV’s 16 and Pregnant back in 2009, viewers were quickly drawn to the kind-hearted teenage boy. Although he and longtime girlfriend, Catelynn Lowell, decided to give their baby up for adoption – they have remained involved in the child’s life. For years, viewers have been able to keep up with Tyler and Catelynn’s progress and many have developed a genuine attachment to the young couple. Now, with the announcement of another child on the way, it is clear that Tyler has grown into a young man who is ready to take on the world and handle his responsibilities. Here are three reasons why we love Tyler Baltierra.
3. Tyler Baltierra was able to make the tough decision to put his daughter up for adoption.
When he appeared on MTV’s 16 and Pregnant with his girlfriend Catelynn Lowell, Tyler Baltierra was just a teenage boy trying to cope with the idea that he would soon be a father. When their child was born, fearing that they would not be able to provide a suitable life, Tyler and Catelynn decided to give the baby up for adoption. Although he had to deal with backlash from his family and Catelynn’s, Tyler was able to stand by the couple’s decision and be a strong support system for his girlfriend.
2. Tyler Baltierra is honest.
In 2013, Tyler and Catelynn appeared on VH1’s Couples Therapy, a show designed to help celebrity couples work through their relationship issues with the help of a counselor. While on the show, Tyler was very honest about his feelings for Catelynn and the feelings of doubt he was having in regards to their pending marriage.
1. Tyler Baltierra has remained by long-time girlfriend, Catelynn’s side.
Unlike the other couple’s from MTV’s 16 and Pregnant, Tyler and Catelynn’s relationship has stood the test of time. Just before Christmas Tyler took to Instagram to express his feelings to Catelynn, stating: “She’s the best thing that has ever happened to me…She’s everything I want that I never knew I needed. She’s the most selfless, kind-hearted woman that I’m lucky enough to call mine.” Recently, the couple also announced that they would be giving birth to another child, and Tyler decided to purchase a new engagement ring for his long time girlfriend.
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