Kaitlyn Bristowe Talks About Split From Jason Tartick, Possible Rekindling

“The Bachelorette” alum Kaitlyn Bristowe is opening up about her split from Jason Tartick … and she’s hinting at the possibility of a second chance between them.

Kaitlyn shared her post-breakup thoughts Monday at LAX, admitting she’s holding up alright in the days following their called-off engagement … and says it’s been easier because they have so much respect for each other.

She was asked who made the call to split up, and says it was a mutual decision … but then quickly raises this interesting possibility — she says all hope for reconciliation isn’t lost, and the door “isn’t permanently closed.”

As for their 2 dogs, Ramen and Pinot, Kaitlyn says she’d take full ownership if it was up to her … but admits she and Jason are happily co-parenting the pups, for now.

You’ll recall, Kaitlyn and Jason announced their breakup Sunday on social media, saying they’d called off their engagement after 4 years together.

BTW, she didn’t have her engagement ring on at the airport. There’s been no official word on whether she’s giving it back, but she also addressed that.