Re: Brooks Forester - Bachelorette 9 - Fan Thread - Discussion #3

by atem Wed Aug 07, 2013 1:47 pm

I wonder if the On The Red Carpet guy is 'less cynical' like Desiree thought he would be, because actually this season made me even more cynical than ever. I wonder if he will ever get that 'after the show' interview?

by Cecilia Wed Aug 07, 2013 1:56 pm

laurajeani wrote:
atem wrote:No, I don't think he meant it that way...that Chris was a rebound. I do think he doesn't know how it went from him to Chris is 5 days though.

I know Brooks wouldn't be able to relate to a girl who can throw those words out and then be engaged 5 days later. Brooks is more careful with his feelings. In defense of Des though, she doesn't have to go about punishing herself because Brooks doesn't love her back and in reality they didn't have ALL that much to mourn over. I think her heartache was not what they had but more of the loss of what could be. In addition, Brooks never dated 25 women at once in a situation like this. Every lead said they understood so much better what the last lead went through after they were there themselves. I think that's why Brooks wouldn't be a lead in this show. He wouldn't be able to be real to himself.

I agree to the bolded. First - she was infatuated with him and was hopeful about what they could build on. Second - This is why I wish someone asked him if he regretted going on the show at all. He probably would have said no - but since he goes on and on, it might have been telling.

by Guest Wed Aug 07, 2013 1:58 pm

I think that Brooks knew the relationship was over when she broke up with her, period. He seems way too careful to say anything other than what he means. He didn't love her. He just could never get there, to the point where he could say those words: words that he says he does not throw around lightly.

He knew he'd made the right decision going into the ATFR, too. No matter what she did she wouldn't have been able to change his mind. Once he makes a decision it is obvious he never goes back, even if the initial separation is painful and the loss of love or the loss of the hope of love is painful. He is able to separate the head from the heart. He was even in love with his last girlfriend, enough to consider marrying her and he found out she was cheating on him (something I always suspected) and ended it. No amount of pleading on her part or his heart's part could bring her back.

I really admire Brooks for that, but boy, never get on his "you've hurt me so you're dead to me" list.

by iamreal2u Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:02 pm

Not sure if the is the place for it, but Brooks and Drew are so well spoken. I have not read any previous season interviews where the contestants are so well spoken and insightful.

by sfrank Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:04 pm

People mag headline says..."dumped to engaged in 7 days. I didn't settle". Nuff said...

by iamreal2u Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:05 pm

Ouch.. Isn't People the spokesperson/mag for the Show.

by atem Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:08 pm

sfrank wrote:People mag headline says..."dumped to engaged in 7 days. I didn't settle". Nuff said...

What do you mean? That it's obvious it was?

by atem Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:13 pm

The press releases are starting to come out (only 1 so far), so hopefully the transcripts will be up soon.

by atem Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:16 pm

Awww... the guys sure are showing the love to @stephtweets for her kind support.

Shout out to @StephTweets (4th follower) / @GoBrooks - for lifting my spirits - it has not gone unappreciated or unnoticed. Much Love.

by BarbB222 Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:24 pm

sfrank wrote:People mag headline says..."dumped to engaged in 7 days. I didn't settle". Nuff said...

There is just no way someone puts ALL their eggs in one basket, loses that basket then gathers her eggs to put into another basket that soon. She has to know denial ain't just that river in Egypt. The more she denies the obvious, the harder it will be to move on. She might throw herself in this new relationship but that doesn't erase her intense feelings for another. After Brooks' breakup I was mad at Des and said it was her karma. Loving Brooks but going with the gusto with the other two. Des should have let her heart heal rather than going from the fire into the frying pan. It doesn't matter how much Chris loves her. She's going to learn that when you settle, you somehow aren't as happy as when you don't. I don't think we're alone in thinking Des was just desperate for love. When does desperation ever result in anything good or long lasting?

by iamreal2u Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:30 pm

This is cute as well:

Brooks Forester ‏@brooksforester 14m
@LesleyMurph - as Douchelord I herby accept ur apology-on behalf of all douche's hereby dub thee forgiven. #fromdouchelandia

by nannymargie Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:42 pm

BarbB222 wrote:
sfrank wrote:People mag headline says..."dumped to engaged in 7 days. I didn't settle". Nuff said...

There is just no way someone puts ALL their eggs in one basket, loses that basket then gathers her eggs to put into another basket that soon. She has to know denial ain't just that river in Egypt. The more she denies the obvious, the harder it will be to move on. She might throw herself in this new relationship but that doesn't erase her intense feelings for another. After Brooks' breakup I was mad at Des and said it was her karma. Loving Brooks but going with the gusto with the other two. Des should have let her heart heal rather than going from the fire into the frying pan. It doesn't matter how much Chris loves her. She's going to learn that when you settle, you somehow aren't as happy as when you don't. I don't think we're alone in thinking Des was just desperate for love. When does desperation ever result in anything good or long lasting?

Hi Barb where have you been?

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