Ben Higgins - Lauren Bushnell - Bachelor 20 - Discussion

nd4reality wrote:They didn't show their first kiss?

sosleepy wrote:

nd4reality wrote:They didn't show their first kiss?

Lauren implied during the FRC proposal that their first kiss actually happened on the steps of the mansion, most likely and probably during the epi 2 RC where Ben gave her that picture. That was also the supposed RC and moment where "Ben's world stopped" and "he just wanted to kiss her, and he didn't even know why," when she came around the corner while he was talking to Lace. I wish in one of the countless interviews they did someone had asked about the first kiss. That was a missed opportunity.

albean99 wrote:It's not a contest. Elan does appear to like Ben & Lauren and some others from this season. Why don't we leave it at that?

stuckinsc wrote:Not that I care, but every couple has significant parts of their relationship left on the editors floor. This is a tv show about the competition to fall in love, not about just two people. Starting with Trista and Ryan and I even remember Andrew and Jen talking about all the cute stuff they don't show. It is the nature of the show. Ben and Lauren got no more screwed than any other final couple. The job of editing is to make us guess. Ben and Lauren are not unique little flowers treated any different than most of the 30 couples before them. It is part of the show and the game. Elan himself has had drastic life changes in the last couple of years. Could be that as he settles into life clean and sober and enjoys love for himself that he wants to share the love he sees more. I have no idea. I am sure TPTB are all thrilled by a couple that might beat SeanCat in getting married 13 months or so post engagement. It helps the brand.

Ben and Lauren seem sweet, but they are just another couple from this show treated no better or worse than any other for the most part. Perhaps Ben is more liked because he either was one of the most confused and engaged by the bubble or one of the most disingenuous who willingly played along with TPTB games. Makes him their darling and less likable to me. JMO.

Idlemess wrote:

albean99 wrote:It's not a contest. Elan does appear to like Ben & Lauren and some others from this season. Why don't we leave it at that?

And for the record I like them a lot. Like a like like. To me, that's all that matters.

stuckinsc wrote:I remember a few behind the scene JPG and Nikki pics from Elan. They were the last final couple I really liked, so don't know about the rest. I do remember some cute ones from Chris and Des too.

I am glad Elan likes them and supports them. I don't think anyone is on breakup watch like some of us were with Chris and Whitney. Just some of us don't see perfect and others of us don't care.

They seem happy, so for most of us who aren't in the giddy shipper boat, we just kind of wait and see and discuss as things are brought up. Watch the feet, time will tell, and all the other phrases. They have a good start, graced over his hiccup well. So far so good for them. I personally will be happy for them when her move happens. Settling into real life without secrecy or constant travel will be a great step toward forever.