Lauren Bushnell - Bachelor 20 - Discussion - #6

hannah.e. wrote:Lauren was promoting SodaStream at their event today and according to this article, Enews was there and spoke with them. She said there's no bad blood, she's excited for him and what he has going on.  They check in with each other every now and then while trying to be respectful and give space for healing. She did say she's going to return the ring. If she does, IMO, that sounds like there's ZERO chance of reconciliation for them.

http://www.brit.co/lauren-bushnell-ben-higgins-split-good-terms-no-bad-blood/?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&sr_share=twitter

I like this. No spite or revenge or digs.

Lauren is a class act IMO. I was neutral on her during Ben's season and after but her taking the high road post-breakup IMO and keeping a positive attitude in general has turned me into a admirer.   I hope she finds all the happiness in the world and whatever her heart desires.

hannah.e. wrote:Lauren was promoting SodaStream at their event today and according to this article, Enews was there and spoke with them. She said there's no bad blood, she's excited for him and what he has going on.  They check in with each other every now and then while trying to be respectful and give space for healing. She did say she's going to return the ring. If she does, IMO, that sounds like there's ZERO chance of reconciliation for them.

http://www.brit.co/lauren-bushnell-ben-higgins-split-good-terms-no-bad-blood/?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&sr_share=twitter

Of course she's going to return the ring...it's in the contract that it gets returned if they don't last past two years. I thought it was chitty  when The Morning Breath betches asked if she really thought it was worth as much and she said no. I guess she's in denial that she probably won't ever have a 100k engagement ring again.

To think they were about 6 months shy of making the 2 year mark and she could have kept the ring and dump him the day after. Oh well, you win and you lose some.

sweeti810 wrote:

hannah.e. wrote:Lauren was promoting SodaStream at their event today and according to this article, Enews was there and spoke with them. She said there's no bad blood, she's excited for him and what he has going on.  They check in with each other every now and then while trying to be respectful and give space for healing. She did say she's going to return the ring. If she does, IMO, that sounds like there's ZERO chance of reconciliation for them.

http://www.brit.co/lauren-bushnell-ben-higgins-split-good-terms-no-bad-blood/?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&sr_share=twitter

Of course she's going to return the ring...it's in the contract that it gets returned if they don't last past two years. I thought it was chitty   when The Morning Breath betches asked if she really thought it was worth as much and she said no. I guess she's in denial that she probably won't ever have a 100k engagement ring again.

OH you KNOW she's sad about the ring I'm glad she has to give that pretty thing back. And if it's said to be 100k then I don't know why they're saying they don't believe it, none of those girls are diamond professionals last time I checked....I really can't stand Lauren, I don't know why I still bother checking up with her I just want Ben to be happy with someone as great as him. IMO, not many people in the franchise deserve it more.

aviej wrote:To think they were about 6 months shy of making the 2 year mark and she could have kept the ring and dump him the day after. Oh well, you win and you lose some.

Actually I was watching an interview of Kaitlyn's and she was joking about how her and Shawn's 2 year mark for the ring is in July and that's why they're still together, so they can own it and sell it July is around when the bachelorette season ends right? If that's the case, then the 2 year mark is 2 years after the finale airs. So Ben and Lauren wouldn't have owned it until March 2018

coolangel wrote:Lauren is a class act IMO. I was neutral on her during Ben's season and after but her taking the high road post-breakup IMO and keeping a positive attitude in general has turned me into a admirer.   I hope she finds all the happiness in the world and whatever her heart desires.

I completely agree. I think the shilling, fashionista, valley girl lifestyle clouds the fact that's she's actually a pretty mature woman, who has been nothing but kind and decent.

SeekAny wrote:

coolangel wrote:Lauren is a class act IMO. I was neutral on her during Ben's season and after but her taking the high road post-breakup IMO and keeping a positive attitude in general has turned me into a admirer.   I hope she finds all the happiness in the world and whatever her heart desires.

I completely agree. I think the shilling, fashionista, valley girl lifestyle clouds the fact that's she's actually a pretty mature woman, who has been nothing but kind and decent.

I don't entirely disagree with this statement. I think Lauren could be a decent human being. For me, she's a disappointment though. This show really changes people, the recent contestants from the past couple years especially. Women being vapid, doing all the injections for wherever on their body, the apparent disinterest in working.We'll see what shilling SodaStream does in 20 years I suppose. When asked in interviews what Lauren's up to, her go-to answer is she's "working on her blog." Really girl? Are you though? IMO, there's MUCH room for improvement there. IMO Lauren has become just like many other women from the franchise. It's disappointing to see because I thought she was above that. Her IG stories are already filled with way more cringey ads than they were a month ago. Before filming his season, I think Ben might've said that lifestyle wasn't something he wanted to quit his day job for. This easy lifestyle is attractive, I get it, I just wish there were more breaking this trend. It's not only an issue I have with Lauren, it's an issue I have with the franchise as a whole. Sorry for the repetitive rant guys

hannah.e. wrote: Before filming his season, I think Ben might've said that lifestyle wasn't something he wanted to quit his day job for. This easy lifestyle is attractive, I get it, I just wish there were more breaking this trend. It's not only an issue I have with Lauren, it's an issue I have with the franchise as a whole. Sorry for the repetitive rant guys

Imo Ben needs to sit his pretentious behind down. Dude is on his 4th show in this franchise, he's epitome of a fameseeking bachelor and reality TV pro. He's very much living off of this franchise. He's lucky his boss has kept his job open for him throughout his reality TV stints, but I'm absolutely certain, that majority of his income is from the 4 shows he's done, shilling and being a reality TV professional. He's no better than any other bachelor contestant, he shills as much as everyone else, and could not handle it, if he lost the attention and limelight this show gives him. Jmo

As for Lauren, she's never acted above the benefits this show has brought her, she has kept it real, has been really mature about the break up, and seems to be getting back on her feet. I'm glad she's the 'move forward' kind of person, the relationship ended for a reason, no need to revisit it. Imo

aviej wrote:To think they were about 6 months shy of making the 2 year mark and she could have kept the ring and dump him the day after. Oh well, you win and you lose some.

According to Kaitlyn, its 2 years past your finale date. So Kait doesn't own her ring for another month, even she's been with Shawn longer than 2 years. Lauren had to fake it long enough. Her ring is gaudy imo anyway. Fake it until potentially next March just for that? No thanks.


Little known secret, other women who didn't make it quite to 2 year mark got to keep it. Both Ali and Jillian got to keep theirs. A favor from Fleiss/Neil. Both had longer relationships. Maybe they will grant Lauren this favor too.

Is she really sad about the ring though? Because I've always thought she got shafted with the ugliest ring in the franchise. It might be more expensive than the one she'll eventually get from her actual future husband, but she can do way better IMO. In that way I guess the ring summed up that relationship. All Jmo.

ReneeM wrote:Is she really sad about the ring though? Because I've always thought she got shafted with the ugliest ring in the franchise. It might be more expensive than the one she'll eventually get from her actual future husband, but she can do way better IMO. In that way I guess the ring summed up that relationship. All Jmo.

You must not remember Jillian's freaking mess. That one took the cake.