Re: The Final One (F1) - Bachelorette 9 - Spoilers - Thread #2

[Aunties_Love]

I think the most ridiculous engagements were Ben and Courtney and Fake and Vienna. I think that with the right choice it could work. Its just that you start backwards. You get engaged but truly get to know each other later. I think Ashley and JP and some of the others prove there is some method to the madness that illustrates this show has its potential. The fact that the majority fail proves its not easy.

True.  Ashley and JP were successful because they lived their lives like an everyday couple!  JP went back to working, Ashley went back to dental school, and they fell deeper in love over their normal lives.  I applaud them for that.

These phony couples who think that they are now famous because a few fans are salivating over them are hardly living a real life.  No wonder those couples don't survive a long term relationship.

That is how any of the successful couples have hasted it seems. Carry on with their normal lives. Take Jason/Molly, Trista/Ryan, Ash/JP and a few others from the spinoffs.

[IrishGal]

This is not just about Des and her F1 though but all the leads on this show. How much can they really learn about a person to commit to an engagement at the end of the show.
We have seen plenty of HTDs not even held where the contestant lives - possibly in some restaurant or the home of a friend, sibling or parent. Hardly the circumstances to come to  a serious decision for a partner whether to date after the show or marry.

Who  knows, the F1 could be living in a no bedroom rented cramped up basement  but tell the lead that their actual home is being `renovated`  or some other credible excuse during HTs and therefore he or she is not taking the lead there. And then, he or she gets picked in the end. That certainly does not fulfill  the Cinderella dream does it.

(I always think of Melissa`s HT where her parents refused to participate. That in itself should have raised a red flag to Jason.)

ND, ITA.  It's such an unreal situation to truly fall in love.

ND, that's a great post since we know Brooks HAS been living in his sister's basement! I'm sure that's not what Des will see on HTD, though.

[atem]

People said that Desiree didn't use her real home, so...  

[nannymargie]

This is not just about Des and her F1 though but all the leads on this show. How much can they really learn about a person to commit to an engagement at the end of the show.
We have seen plenty of HTDs not even held where the contestant lives - possibly in some restaurant or the home of a friend, sibling or parent. Hardly the circumstances to come to  a serious decision for a partner whether to date after the show or marry.

Who  knows, the F1 could be living in a no bedroom rented cramped up basement  but tell the lead that their actual home is being `renovated`  or some other credible excuse during HTs and therefore he or she is not taking the lead there. And then, he or she gets picked in the end. That certainly does not fulfill  the Cinderella dream does it.

(I always think of Melissa`s HT where her parents refused to participate. That in itself should have raised a red flag to Jason.)

ND, ITA.  It's such an unreal situation to truly fall in love.

ND, that's a great post since we  know Brooks HAS been living in his sister's basement!  I'm sure that's not what Des will see on HTD, though.

I must have missed something, You'll are saying that Brooks lives in his sisters basement? How do you'll know this. I must have been sleeping when that came out.

[Guest]

This is not just about Des and her F1 though but all the leads on this show. How much can they really learn about a person to commit to an engagement at the end of the show.
We have seen plenty of HTDs not even held where the contestant lives - possibly in some restaurant or the home of a friend, sibling or parent. Hardly the circumstances to come to  a serious decision for a partner whether to date after the show or marry.

Who  knows, the F1 could be living in a no bedroom rented cramped up basement  but tell the lead that their actual home is being `renovated`  or some other credible excuse during HTs and therefore he or she is not taking the lead there. And then, he or she gets picked in the end. That certainly does not fulfill  the Cinderella dream does it.

(I always think of Melissa`s HT where her parents refused to participate. That in itself should have raised a red flag to Jason.)

ND, ITA.  It's such an unreal situation to truly fall in love.

ND, that's a great post since we  know Brooks HAS been living in his sister's basement!  I'm sure that's not what Des will see on HTD, though.

I must have missed something, You'll are saying that Brooks lives in his sisters basement?  How do you'll know this.  I must have been sleeping when that came out.

News to me, too.

[IrishGal]

Usually we see contestants go to the parents homes.  So the way we know the real homes is sleuthing.

[nd4reality]

This is not just about Des and her F1 though but all the leads on this show. How much can they really learn about a person to commit to an engagement at the end of the show.
We have seen plenty of HTDs not even held where the contestant lives - possibly in some restaurant or the home of a friend, sibling or parent. Hardly the circumstances to come to  a serious decision for a partner whether to date after the show or marry.

Who  knows, the F1 could be living in a no bedroom rented cramped up basement  but tell the lead that their actual home is being `renovated`  or some other credible excuse during HTs and therefore he or she is not taking the lead there. And then, he or she gets picked in the end. That certainly does not fulfill  the Cinderella dream does it.

(I always think of Melissa`s HT where her parents refused to participate. That in itself should have raised a red flag to Jason.)

ND, ITA.  It's such an unreal situation to truly fall in love.

ND, that's a great post since we  know Brooks HAS been living in his sister's basement!  I'm sure that's not what Des will see on HTD, though.

He does !!! Woah. Did not know that. Well there you go we have an example from this season itself. Wonder if Des knew this and I hope she did (possibly off camara). Not that there is anything bad with living in someones basement but I just wonder if that is the kind of stuff that the lead learns during his/her journey.
Where he/she really lives, what his/her career, just stuff like that prior to making a forever commitment on national TV.
It would suck big time to be duped during and learn the truth after the fact. I think some previous leads have learned that little lesson at some point.

[nannymargie]

Usually we see contestants go to the parents homes.  So the way we know the real homes are sleuthing.  

So you are saying it was sleuth that Brooks lives in his sisters basement?  I am just curious.

It would be kinda hard to go to his parents home since they live in different states.  It is my understanding that his sister or brothers live in Utah so that would be a good place to have the HTD.
Am I wrong on this also?

[Guest]

Is it an absolute fact? Won't believe until I have proof.

[Kashathediva]

The HTD's should be interesting this season!  

[BarbB222]

Do you think Des had a default F2 if Brooks was temporarily out of the picture? She said she felt strongly for 2 guys, one being Brooks. Who's the default guy to you?

[Guest]

Do you think Des had a default F2 if Brooks was temporarily out of the picture? She said she felt strongly for 2 guys, one being Brooks. Who's the default guy to you?

Well, they make it look like she's all broken up over Drew, so I was assuming Chris is, and yes, default is what he would be. This is if Drew leaves.

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