Episode 8 (HTD's) - 2/18 - Bachelor 17 - Discussion - Spoilers

In all fairness..during filming MF actually tweeted concern about the HTDs and Sean's choices..

IDK, I guess I see this differently from a lot of people, and I'm not bothered that Sean is so torn at this point. More than anything, I'm feeling like he was really thoughtful about this process -- open to all the women, and really considering whether they could fit into his life and he into theirs. Once he explained to Chris why he was wavering on Catherine, it actually made me respect his choices more.

Not that we would know from what they've shown us on screen, but they've obviously had discussions about her career goals and ambitions. Sean has talked a lot about wanting a smart woman, but I'm not sure if he ever saw himself ending up with an ambitious one. So it would be a very real and legitimate concern for him (a) whether Catherine was ready to potentially change her life around for a relationship and (b) whether he could see himself with a career girl instead of a potential SAHM. They are always so giddy around each other that I give him a lot of credit for being able to step back from that and really assess their potential future and the sacrifices they may both have to make.

I don't get the sense that he's in la-la land, thinking that the "next steps" beyond the show are going to be a piece of cake, and I like that. I like it a lot. I don't know if I remember seeing a Bachelor give such careful consideration to how the ladies might fit into his life and vice versa. It may not make for the best televised "love story," but it gives me a lot more confidence about the post-show relationship.

I guess I'm weird that way. :Smiley:

coloured123 wrote:

LoveDovez wrote:All I can say right now is MF really worked for his money this season. He has all of Bach nation talking and wondering what the hell is going on and who is Sean gonna pick and who is gonna be the next Ette. Well done, MF well done!!!! ( I despise MF!!! )

I think this is pretty unfair for Cath if she is the F1, watching it now, she might have some doubts..

I agree. First she didn't get the GDR at St. Croix + she could have been sent home tonight - What the...? Sean is really in the moment and only in the moment.

umngirl wrote:Well my text inbox has been flooded since the end of the episode with questions and comments of "it's Catherine or nobody right?" So some unspoiled view Des being gone as the last obstacle between Cat and that F1 spot. And they all say AshLee is going home next week for sure.

Wow didn't think of it like this as in that decision was in Catherine's favour as F1 I was thinking it made her look like she only just got through at this late stage.. glad it's the opposite!

Archer23 wrote:IDK, I guess I see this differently from a lot of people, and I'm not bothered that Sean is so torn at this point. More than anything, I'm feeling like he was really thoughtful about this process -- open to all the women, and really considering whether they could fit into his life and he into theirs. Once he explained to Chris why he was wavering on Catherine, it actually made me respect his choices more.

Not that we would know from what they've shown us on screen, but they've obviously had discussions about her career goals and ambitions. Sean has talked a lot about wanting a smart woman, but I'm not sure if he ever saw himself ending up with an ambitious one. So it would be a very real and legitimate concern for him (a) whether Catherine was ready to potentially change her life around for a relationship and (b) whether he could see himself with a career girl instead of a potential SAHM. They are always so giddy around each other that I give him a lot of credit for being able to step back from that and really assess their potential future and the sacrifices they may both have to make.

I don't get the sense that he's in la-la land, thinking that the "next steps" beyond the show are going to be a piece of cake, and I like that. I like it a lot. I don't know if I remember seeing a Bachelor give such careful consideration to how the ladies might fit into his life and vice versa. It may not make for the best televised "love story," but it gives me a lot more confidence about the post-show relationship.

I guess I'm weird that way. :Smiley:

It seems our thought processes are the same again. Shocking, I know.

Sean just tweeted.

RT @SeanLowe09: She was great but I'm choosing the one who's best for me. Incredible woman but not my wife.

Cari wrote:Sean just tweeted.

RT @SeanLowe09: She was great but I'm choosing the one who's best for me. Incredible woman but not my wife.

This is a big statement for him to put out must be trying to explain it wasn't as close with her and Catherine as they made it look!

Catdwoman50 wrote:

LoveDovez wrote:All I can say right now is MF really worked for his money this season. He has all of Bach nation talking and wondering what the hell is going on and who is Sean gonna pick and who is gonna be the next Ette. Well done, MF well done!!!! ( I despise MF!!! )

OK who's with me! I want to parachute into MF's backyard and take him out!!! OK FYI, I don't have those tendencies, just stating how I feel right now...

Oh I have your back..... LOLOLOL

I hear what you all are saying but I also hear Sean openly saying he's not leaving Dallas and his family either. So, I still have my doubts about the longevity considering I have a hard time seeing Catherine in Dallas long term especially if she has career aspirations that could take her anywhere.

Archer23 wrote:IDK, I guess I see this differently from a lot of people, and I'm not bothered that Sean is so torn at this point. More than anything, I'm feeling like he was really thoughtful about this process -- open to all the women, and really considering whether they could fit into his life and he into theirs. Once he explained to Chris why he was wavering on Catherine, it actually made me respect his choices more.

Not that we would know from what they've shown us on screen, but they've obviously had discussions about her career goals and ambitions. Sean has talked a lot about wanting a smart woman, but I'm not sure if he ever saw himself ending up with an ambitious one. So it would be a very real and legitimate concern for him (a) whether Catherine was ready to potentially change her life around for a relationship and (b) whether he could see himself with a career girl instead of a potential SAHM. They are always so giddy around each other that I give him a lot of credit for being able to step back from that and really assess their potential future and the sacrifices they may both have to make.

I don't get the sense that he's in la-la land, thinking that the "next steps" beyond the show are going to be a piece of cake, and I like that. I like it a lot. I don't know if I remember seeing a Bachelor give such careful consideration to how the ladies might fit into his life and vice versa. It may not make for the best televised "love story," but it gives me a lot more confidence about the post-show relationship.

I guess I'm weird that way. :Smiley:

You're not weird, I totally agree!

LoveDovez wrote:

Catdwoman50 wrote:

LoveDovez wrote:All I can say right now is MF really worked for his money this season. He has all of Bach nation talking and wondering what the hell is going on and who is Sean gonna pick and who is gonna be the next Ette. Well done, MF well done!!!! ( I despise MF!!! )

OK who's with me! I want to parachute into MF's backyard and take him out!!! OK FYI, I don't have those tendencies, just stating how I feel right now...

Oh I have your back..... LOLOLOL

Thanks LoveDovez, I know I could count on you (can't find the wink emoticon).

NCGalBecca wrote:I hear what you all are saying but I also hear Sean openly saying he's not leaving Dallas and his family either. So, I still have my doubts about the longevity considering I have a hard time seeing Catherine in Dallas long term.

Catherine's sister's both live out of state , and Cat said she is a risk taker and adventurous. I don't think she'd have a problem moving. My issue is why keep Ashlee over Des or Cat?