Ben Higgins - Lauren Bushnell - Bachelor 20 - Discussion - #6

Diana wrote:They seemed perfectly normal to me in that video

For the most part me too! But the beginning was weird. Maybe cause they were caught off guard by the pap?

I don't know, I thought the whole thing was very weird.
Lauren barely said a word and Ben did all the talking. She only contributed once the guy stopped asking questions about them and talked about his own wedding.
When they were asked about the breakup rumors, Lauren even turned away and put her cap lower, so that her face couldn't be seen.
In generell, she seemed like she couldn't get away fast enough, while Ben was enjoying the attention. That's the impression I got.

Ben's so good at BS'ing (IMO), I can't really say anything based on his behaviour and Lauren barely said a word, so I don't know what to think.

You know, I think Lauren enjoys the high life in terms of nice vacations, clothes and a good time (who doesn't in reality?), but Ben freaking thrives and lights up any time he's in the spotlight, which I never really thought would be the case.

The second he saw there was paparazzi, he looked like he got excited and perked right up and talked the whole time. He seemed into it. I know pap videos are super awkward for anyone, but it was kind of interesting. I love how he was walking with his hands in his pockets and she slid her left hand onto his arm. Perfect ring shot. All JMO

Ben LOVES the attention. It's no wonder they are "helping" the twins with their show. I think Ben would probably want to be the Bachelor 2.0 again if he and Lauren had broken up. Jmo

IMO, Lauren seemed like she's done with hearing about the breakup rumors. Not saying these two may not still have their underlying issues to work out, but they're obviously still very much together and committed to each other currently.

Ben and Lauren are real people and he's right, That would be so awkward if they were out together and broken up. IMO, they both appear to have enough respect for themselves and each other to separate if they were not together.

traveler90 wrote:I don't know, I thought the whole thing was very weird.
Lauren barely said a word and Ben did all the talking. She only contributed once the guy stopped asking questions about them and talked about his own wedding.
When they were asked about the breakup rumors, Lauren even turned away and put her cap lower, so that her face couldn't be seen.
In generell, she seemed like she couldn't get away fast enough, while Ben was enjoying the attention. That's the impression I got.

I took notice of the head turn, putting cap lower, (fake?) yawn too. And when the pap asked about the Life and Style magazine, Ben's eye balls were going side to side kinda fast

I think anyone would feel weird in that situation. A few things:

1. Yes. Obviously Ben loves the attention and Lauren not so much. When people were saying Lauren was likely the one who wanted to do HEA and pushed Ben in that direction when it was announced, well that's just funny. 

2. Yes they side eyed a bit when talking about the break up. Cause it's kind of obvious there is some truth there. They've been having issues. So no shock their they had some trouble answering.

3. Despite having issues, it's kind of apparent to me they are very much trying and haven't given up. My hope for them is that the (deliberate) time apart was good for them and they are in (or starting to get to) a better place together. It's clear to me that their conclusion after that month-ish apart is that they still want to try. That's nice. 


Overall I thought they seemed fine. Lauren seemed annoyed, but I would be too. And that's classic, people pleaser, loves the attention Ben.

Ben looked right at home . I saw the pic of them hiking and again he had a huge grin.

bleuberry wrote:Ben looked right at home . I saw the pic of them hiking and again he had a huge grin.

I'm pretty sure the twins were with them too judging by another picture I saw after the hike. He looked happy being in that car with the twins and Lauren too. Funny that Lauren wasn't even in the front seat of the car Ben was driving. One of the twins was. 

Being in LA, filming shows, hanging with the twins.. that makes Ben the happiest

Ash2214 wrote:

bleuberry wrote:Ben looked right at home . I saw the pic of them hiking and again he had a huge grin.

I'm pretty sure the twins were with them too judging by another picture I saw after the hike. He looked happy being in that car with the twins and Lauren too. Funny that Lauren wasn't even in the front seat of the car Ben was driving. One of the twins was. 

Being in LA, filming shows, hanging with the twins.. that makes Ben the happiest

That was Lauren in the front seat. One of the twins had Lauren's phone for the snap. Both twins were in the back seat.

^ I don't think so. That sounds exactly like Lauren holding the phone and filming, plus the girl in the front look too blonde to be Lauren, IMO.

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