The love that “Below Deck Mediterranean” star Sandy Yawn has for girlfriend Leah Shafer extends beyond the high seas. Discussing the relationship in a recent interview with The Cheat Sheet, the Bravo personality — Captain Sandy to “Below Deck” viewers — revealed gospel singer Shafer initially reached out to her on Facebook. I’ve never felt that way before.”Since going public with the relationship, Shafer has endured backlash, as “some religious institutions have turned their back on her,” per The Cheat Sheet. But as Shafer said, “I think you can’t help who you fall in love with.”“God is love. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPOn Tuesday, Yawn gushed about the relationship on Twitter, writing “love is love.”This article originally appeared in Page Six.

Source: Fox News May 29, 2019 15:22 UTC