Episode 10 (Finale) - 3/11 - Bachelor 17 - Discussion - Spoilers

Bronwyn wrote:There is a huge difference in those of us who met our spouses and married them a short time later, or knew we would do so, and the premise of this show. I have a similar story myself. But we weren't dating and making out with 15 or 20 other people at the same time, in a two month time frame until we whittled it down to our final choice. That's not to say I don't hope Sean and Catherine are successful in building a lasting relationship once they are in the real world. If they do, then as with the other couples from this show, it will be in spite of how this show works, and not because of it. The show merely brought them together, it won't be what makes them succeed. Thats strictly up to them, and how hard they are willing to work at it.

chaslom4 wrote:Watching a spreecast right now for the finale with Krisily Kennedy. She said she texts Sean every Monday begging him to tell her who he picks. She said he has never told her anything other than he is extremely happy.

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The studio audience is seated. Huge energy in the room!

umngirl wrote:Less than 30 minutes to go! I need to find something to occupy my time til it starts. I keep watching the clock.

jcrbil wrote:

Bronwyn wrote:There is a huge difference in those of us who met our spouses and married them a short time later, or knew we would do so, and the premise of this show. I have a similar story myself. But we weren't dating and making out with 15 or 20 other people at the same time, in a two month time frame until we whittled it down to our final choice. That's not to say I don't hope Sean and Catherine are successful in building a lasting relationship once they are in the real world. If they do, then as with the other couples from this show, it will be in spite of how this show works, and not because of it. The show merely brought them together, it won't be what makes them succeed. Thats strictly up to them, and how hard they are willing to work at it.

Willingness to work is vital, yes. I think equally important are the expectations you bring into the situation. From the posts on Catherine's thread and what we know about Sean, I do think they take this commitment very seriously- it's one they wouldn't make unless they were. Yes, they were in a bubble when they fell in love, but if they don't blame every little issue on being in the bubble (and there are couple who we might have thought were pretty strong who blamed the bubble almost right away), but put love at the center and work from there, they will be like every other couple who met in the course of life, face problems, and work together toward the solution.

biglove44 wrote:

chaslom4 wrote:Watching a spreecast right now for the finale with Krisily Kennedy. She said she texts Sean every Monday begging him to tell her who he picks. She said he has never told her anything other than he is extremely happy.

Thanks do the update!!! Let us know if she says anything else!!