Friends say Maynard was suffering through a bad relationship. After much speculation that the relationship was becoming rocky and difficult to sustain, "The Bachelorette" contestants Emily Maynard and Jef Holm have officially called it quits this week.

Although "Bachelorette" Emily Maynard has been accused of cheating on fiancé Jef Holm (by Us Weekly and her soon-to-be brother-in-law!) the couple is determined to fight the battle publicly.

It seems no matter how much "The Bachelorette" couple Jef Holm and Emily Maynard deny cheating accusations, the rumors just keep on coming. First, they had to fend off allegations from Holm's brother, Mike, now they'll have defend their relationship against claims made by someone in their inner circle. A source close to Holm and Maynard told Wetpaint Entertainment things between the Bachelorette couple have been so tumultuous since the finale taping, the couple has come close to calling it quits.

After "Bachelorette" couple Emily Maynard and Jef Holm denied allegations of Maynard's infidelity to People magazine, Holm's brother confirmed Us Weekly's recent cover story that Holm caught his bride-to-be sexting another man. Holm's brother, Mike, read the Us Weekly story on Wednesday and said the article's accounts were completely accurate.