Re: Bachelor 22 - Arie Luyendyk Jr - SM Media - *Sleuthing Spoilers* - #5

by ReneeM Tue Mar 06, 2018 3:35 pm

Mommyof2 wrote:Spot on again, Sharleen. Head over heart. Arie chose head, but then the heart started pulling at him. I hope the best for Lauren and Arie as the hard part is just beginning. Life outside of the bubble.

Okay, enough Bachelor talk. Taking my kiddos outside to play in the snow! See you back here tonight all!

I feel like we read completely different things laugh out loud

by Guest Tue Mar 06, 2018 3:38 pm

Aria wrote:
Mommyof2 wrote:Spot on again, Sharleen. Head over heart. Arie chose head, but then the heart started pulling at him. I hope the best for Lauren and Arie as the hard part is just beginning. Life outside of the bubble.

Okay, enough Bachelor talk. Taking my kiddos outside to play in the snow! See you back here tonight all!

I don't really think that's what Sharleen was saying. She, in fact, even said that Arie/Lauren simply have chemistry, not much less, that Arie and Lauren confuse for love. She believes that if he had picked Lauren originally, he would have still had the same doubts and what ifs about Becca, because Lauren/Arie lack something and that's why neither Lauren or Arie have been able to verbalize their connection. She further says that if Arie was this conflicted the morning of the proposal, it is a powerful sign that he doesn't love or need either of those women. IMO.

I know right! She’s not exactly giving a ringing endorsement to Arie and Lauren . It’s Arie who has to figure himself out but he just wanders from relationship to relationship . The sea is vast on how many women who want to usurp Lauren as Arie’s current main squeeze . Whether it’s publicly or privately imo.

by mprssdbyu Tue Mar 06, 2018 3:38 pm

Aria wrote:
Mommyof2 wrote:Spot on again, Sharleen. Head over heart. Arie chose head, but then the heart started pulling at him. I hope the best for Lauren and Arie as the hard part is just beginning. Life outside of the bubble.

Okay, enough Bachelor talk. Taking my kiddos outside to play in the snow! See you back here tonight all!

I don't really think that's what Sharleen was saying. She, in fact, even said that Arie/Lauren simply have chemistry, not much less, that Arie and Lauren confuse for love. She believes that if he had picked Lauren originally, he would have still had the same doubts and what ifs about Becca, because Lauren/Arie lack something and that's why neither Lauren or Arie have been able to verbalize their connection. She further says that if Arie was this conflicted the morning of the proposal, it is a powerful sign that he doesn't love or need either of those women. IMO.

She's spot on. I like Arie as a friend but he's a mess of a partner when you add up his contribution to a relationship. Ugh.

by KB_Mom Tue Mar 06, 2018 3:43 pm

This part of Sharleen's recap stood out to me:

"Having been #TeamArie for much of his season, instead of raking him over the coals as is popular (and tempting) in this moment, I will say this: I don’t believe Arie simply “doesn’t know” what he wants. I personally don’t think Arie could recognize and “know” his perfect woman if she stood right in front of him. This is because I strongly believe Arie struggles to differentiate chemistry from compatibility. I think Arie’s attraction to someone clouds his ability to see the conversation, and, yes, the “cerebral connection” for what they are. He is powerfully attracted to Lauren—I do buy and believe this—but seeing as how their connection has never been actually explained to us (in fact, it is repeatedly referred to as “unexplainable”), it’s hard to not chalk it up to chemistry. This is fine—he should have chemistry with his pick—but it alone can’t support a relationship"

by Kolormiblnd Tue Mar 06, 2018 3:47 pm

KB_Mom wrote:This part of Sharleen's recap stood out to me:

"Having been #TeamArie for much of his season, instead of raking him over the coals as is popular (and tempting) in this moment, I will say this: I don’t believe Arie simply “doesn’t know” what he wants. I personally don’t think Arie could recognize and “know” his perfect woman if she stood right in front of him. This is because I strongly believe Arie struggles to differentiate chemistry from compatibility. I think Arie’s attraction to someone clouds his ability to see the conversation, and, yes, the “cerebral connection” for what they are. He is powerfully attracted to Lauren—I do buy and believe this—but seeing as how their connection has never been actually explained to us (in fact, it is repeatedly referred to as “unexplainable”), it’s hard to not chalk it up to chemistry. This is fine—he should have chemistry with his pick—but it alone can’t support a relationship"

I was just coming to post this too. I always enjoy Sharleen's insight. I have watched Arie's eyes glaze over and his expression become "fixed" when the conversation gets beyond the superficial this season. I don't think he has made the leap between infatuation and real lasting love yet.

by mprssdbyu Tue Mar 06, 2018 3:48 pm

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by XQZME Tue Mar 06, 2018 4:42 pm

I don't really think that's what Sharleen was saying. She, in fact, even said that Arie/Lauren simply have chemistry, not much less, that Arie and Lauren confuse for love. She believes that if he had picked Lauren originally, he would have still had the same doubts and what ifs about Becca, because Lauren/Arie lack something and that's why neither Lauren or Arie have been able to verbalize their connection. She further says that if Arie was this conflicted the morning of the proposal, it is a powerful sign that he doesn't love or need either of those women. IMO.[/quote]

To quote my daughter...Aries F2 was always going to be his F1, no matter which girl he initially chose.

by Diana Tue Mar 06, 2018 4:56 pm

I love her rofl

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by **GuardianAngel** Tue Mar 06, 2018 4:59 pm

I have to agree with her since I posted that and commented about foreshadowing awhile back. laugh out loud

by alwaystulips Tue Mar 06, 2018 5:21 pm

Pardon me if this has been discussed. That cast photo made me remember I wanted to ask this.

Do we know the timing/circumstances of Becca’s application and casting for The Bachelor?

by Kels0012 Tue Mar 06, 2018 5:24 pm

Are there any podcasts worth listening to? I think I'm tapped out on reddit and here. (Currently home with a migraine), but would love some inside scoop.

by umngirl Tue Mar 06, 2018 5:26 pm

Kels0012 wrote:Are there any podcasts worth listening to? I think I'm tapped out on reddit and here. (Currently home with a migraine), but would love some inside scoop.

I’d start with Bachelor Party with Juliet Litman, Here to Make Friends, and Robert Mills podcast.