Ben Higgins - Lauren Bushnell - Bachelor 20 - Discussion - #2

I think it's great and I can't wait to see them. The thing I like about a reality show of a real life couple compared to a scripted show, the two people in the reality show are real and at the end of the day, it's their life and love we will see on TV although it is somewhat filtered and magnified by production shenanigans. In a scripted show, the two people you see kissing and making out that make you feel butterflies go home to their respective partners at the end of the day.

Ben anyway (and Lauren to a lesser degree) has been in a pressure cooker situation with cameras on him for probably 16-18 hour days, dating multiple women, TPTB pressure from The Franchise and the Network, etc. He did that for 8 weeks straight, probably about the length of time he and Lauren will film this show. They probably have some idea what they are getting into. The fact that this is just them, not multiple women/dates/network pressure of being the lead for such a juggarnot makes this one a little less intimidating, I'm sure. Lauren's also been through this too, again to a lesser degree, and Ben had a similar experience to her the first time as well when he was on the 'ette. They aren't completely novice here.  JMO.

I don't understand the Nick and Jessica comparison when that show aired like a decade ago. Plus Nick always seemed annoyed by Jessica's ditzy self. I don't see that with Ben and Lauren. Both seem level headed and mature in front of the cameras. They goof around and when it's time to get serious they talk very rationally amongst each other. I see their show to be uplifting, full of morals, and positive. That's the only way I think they would agree to do it in the first place.

Tidbits from people mag about their wedding planning but no specific date and location yet but atleast they started the planning at some point . Will be shown on their new reality show spin off .

http://www.people.com/article/ben-higgins-lauren-bushnell-talk-wedding-planning-details

sosleepy wrote:Ben anyway (and Lauren to a lesser degree) has been in a pressure cooker situation with cameras on him for probably 16-18 hour days, dating multiple women, TPTB pressure from The Franchise and the Network, etc. He did that for 8 weeks straight, probably about the length of time he and Lauren will film this show. They probably have some idea what they are getting into. The fact that this is just them, not multiple women/dates/network pressure of being the lead for such a juggarnot makes this one a little less intimidating, I'm sure. Lauren's also been through this too, again to a lesser degree, and Ben had a similar experience to her the first time as well when he was on the 'ette. They aren't completely novice here.  JMO.

They are not novice but they are young and cameras in your face, and home all the time will take its toll for sure. I bet they talked it over with family and friends, and made the decision to do it for money and exposure. I am sure as time goes on we will see that there might have been certain family members who said don't do it, and others who said the opposite. They know themselves best and I hope they continue to grow as a couple.

soccermom333 wrote:

sosleepy wrote:Ben anyway (and Lauren to a lesser degree) has been in a pressure cooker situation with cameras on him for probably 16-18 hour days, dating multiple women, TPTB pressure from The Franchise and the Network, etc. He did that for 8 weeks straight, probably about the length of time he and Lauren will film this show. They probably have some idea what they are getting into. The fact that this is just them, not multiple women/dates/network pressure of being the lead for such a juggarnot makes this one a little less intimidating, I'm sure. Lauren's also been through this too, again to a lesser degree, and Ben had a similar experience to her the first time as well when he was on the 'ette. They aren't completely novice here.  JMO.

They are not novice but they are young and cameras in your face, and home all the time will take its toll for sure.  I bet they talked it over with family and friends, and made the decision to do it for money and exposure. I am sure as time goes on we will see that there might have been certain family members who said don't do it, and others who said the opposite.   They know themselves best and I hope they continue to grow as a couple.

^I second that

http://www.glamour.com/story/bachelor-ben-higgins-lauren-bushnell-reveal-interview-reality-show-freeform

Another great interview learning more about why they chose to do the show. They were approached about it a couple months ago. I do get the impression that they have a very honest relationship and try their best to communicate. I respect that they openly talk about their disagreements and arguments and don't try to act like they don't occur. They talk about working through them with communication and compromise and that IMO is a solid foundation for a lasting marriage. I can imagine they learned these values from watching their parents' marriages of 20+ years. JMO.

lovebites8727 wrote:More on their Q & A spin off  and  what the public would expect from their new reality show .

http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/bachelor-spinoff-ben-higgins-lauren-bushnell-reality-wedding-politics-1201802526/

From this interview and all the others posted since it is all rehashing the same stuff word for word...

Lauren, what about your career and aspirations?

Lauren: Yeah, I have always had a passion for interior design, and I’m actually in the process of redoing our home. So hopefully that will be a part of the show. As a long of people in their mid-20s can probably attest to, it’s kind of one of those periods in life where you’re trying to figure out what it is you’re passionate about, what sorts of things I can see myself doing for the next 50 years, so I’m exploring all of those things.

Like I mentioned, interior design, I really have found a new interest in fashion and beauty. So I’m starting up a blog that was really just a fun idea… And a way to kind of connect with people to follow myself and Ben and want to know exactly what I’m wearing…

Ben: What Ben’s wearing.

Lauren: What Ben’s wearing. He wanted me to add that.

This is why I have not been able to warm to this couple. Ben is blah, but has some interest in that he has a deep commitment to his faith and his charity work.  Lauren is a like a bad version of the stepford wife. There is no depth to this woman, she is about as deep as a wading pool. All her interest is in superficial beauty. She tags along on Ben's charity work and church but has shown no individual interest in helping other people or even faith that I can see in casually looking at her SM.  She and Amanduh are bffs because they are both shallow surface level people.  They are both now engaged from the show so good luck, but I will not be watching because I don't find Lauren at all interesting and her fashion and makeup even bore me.  I wish them well, but to me Lauren is just looking for a way to be adored and continue to get free fashion samples, etc.  This makes her no worse than anyone else from the show, but certainly no better either.  I will not warm to her, she has the capability and opportunity to do a lot and chooses to work out and focus on the superficial.  I find that boring, which is why I am an ex-Nick chick.  Blah to her and blah to this couple.

sosleepy wrote:Ben anyway (and Lauren to a lesser degree) has been in a pressure cooker situation with cameras on him for probably 16-18 hour days, dating multiple women, TPTB pressure from The Franchise and the Network, etc. He did that for 8 weeks straight, probably about the length of time he and Lauren will film this show. They probably have some idea what they are getting into. The fact that this is just them, not multiple women/dates/network pressure of being the lead for such a juggarnot makes this one a little less intimidating, I'm sure. Lauren's also been through this too, again to a lesser degree, and Ben had a similar experience to her the first time as well when he was on the 'ette. They aren't completely novice here.  JMO.

And they had a fairly kind edit and Ben got off the hook very easy for saying ILY to two women.  Sean loved reality tv too until they showed him as not so wonderful.  I think Ben can take it, but I imagine the criticism will get to Lauren. Of course she will simply criticize Ben on SM and get support by making it something he did wrong again. She has already laid that MO out there to follow. Good luck Ben, you are going to need it. JMO.

I don't have a problem with anything Lauren or Ben are doing. The only thing is, a blog about beauty and fashion has been so over done already that I kinda wish she wouldn't do it. IMO. I am excited for some new romper ideas though ;) !

Not to mention 99% of the blogs don't last 6 months.

bleuberry wrote:Not to mention 99% of the blogs don't last 6 months.

That too. 

Btw, she's saying she'd do a blog as a career/hobby.. Would she even be making any money off a blog, let alone a decent living..?

I wonder what people who have actual degrees in interior design think of that. LOL
I like Lauren, but her likening going into interior design reminds me of someone elses idea of fashion design. You have to start at the ground up, not at the top or as a whim.