Re: Arie Luyendyk Jr - Lauren Burnham - FAN FORUM - Media SM - Discussion

[sanlee088]

Thanks to everyone bringing over the articles/pictures, etc. Seeing this couple makes me smile. I love coming to the Fan Thread where there is so much love for the couple. Hoping for the best!

[GuardianAngel]

I'm glad they are acknowledging and focusing on the positive. to

St. Petersburg resident Trace Hunt stopped him to offer her support, because she feared many fans have given him a bum rap for dumping a fiancée on national TV.

"As a woman, I understand you've got to go with your heart," Hunt told him.
http://www.tbo.com/sports/2018/03/11/the-bachelors-arie-and-lauren-everyones-been-supportive-since-dramatic-finale/

Sometimes it's not easy to go against the popular opinion. I admire people like that who took the time to make that effort and offer support.

[Lucas15]

http://www.tbo.com/sports/2018/03/11/the-bachelors-arie-and-lauren-everyones-been-supportive-since-dramatic-finale/

Sounds like the haters stayed home.  

In a very unscientific way I've been sort of tracking the SM comments on pictures of them and tend to agree with this article - while there's an occasional negative comment, comments have been very positive overall.

[islandgirl1]

I am never seem Arie look so good and smiling like that. Love is really such a beautiful thing!!

[Mommyof2]

http://www.tbo.com/sports/2018/03/11/the-bachelors-arie-and-lauren-everyones-been-supportive-since-dramatic-finale/

Sounds like the haters stayed home.  

In a very unscientific way I've been sort of tracking the SM comments on pictures of them and tend to agree with this article - while there's an occasional negative comment, comments have been very positive overall.

I have noticed this too, especially on Lauren's IG. Glad the backlash has been less than they expected.

[Mommyof2]

@Lennoxcolinrolland thanks!

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johnwolfner IG stories

That third video! The way he is loving on her is adorable!

[TheWrongReasons]

Awwwww the 3rd vid gives all the feels! Both couples look over the moon Arie and Lauren look so lost in the moment - so beautiful to watch.

[GuardianAngel]

@Mommyof2 he got caught. Looks like they rented a boat and are taking a cruise around beautiful St Pete's.

[docnash14]

I was listening to the Ben and Ashley podcast and they had Jason Mesnick on.  Some really great perspective on what Jason thinks of Arie's situation.  

Ashley said she interviewed Arie a couple of weeks ago and asked him if he was dreading the AFTR show and he said he just wanted to be able to "breathe fresh air again."  Now I understand.  He is finally free to be able to tell the world that Lauren is who he is in love with no matter what the public has to say good or bad IMO.  

Just listened to the part of the podcast containing Jason's interview. In providing the "reality" of what happens behind the scenes especially the influence producers have on the outcome, Jason very effectively, IMO, provides great understanding how Arie ended up in such a predicament. That said, the more I have seen Arie and Lauren the last few days, the more convincing it seems that they will follow in the footsteps of Jason and Molly and, in particular, will be grateful for how it initially fell apart so that it could come together the way it did. Not only do they have the opportunity to use to their benefit their knowledge of what it feels like to be without each other but, as Molly stated, but also the chance to fortify their relationship by leaning on each other and becoming each other's primary support.

[TheWrongReasons]

I was listening to the Ben and Ashley podcast and they had Jason Mesnick on.  Some really great perspective on what Jason thinks of Arie's situation.  

Ashley said she interviewed Arie a couple of weeks ago and asked him if he was dreading the AFTR show and he said he just wanted to be able to "breathe fresh air again."  Now I understand.  He is finally free to be able to tell the world that Lauren is who he is in love with no matter what the public has to say good or bad IMO.  

Just listened to the part of the podcast containing Jason's interview.  In providing the "reality" of what happens behind the scenes especially the influence producers have on the outcome, Jason very effectively, IMO, provides great understanding how Arie ended up in such a predicament.  That said, the more I have seen Arie and Lauren the last few days, the more convincing it seems that they will follow in the footsteps of Jason and Molly and, in particular, will be grateful for how it initially fell apart so that it could come together the way it did.  Not only do they have the opportunity to use to their benefit their knowledge of what it feels like to be without each other but, as Molly stated, but also the chance to fortify their relationship by leaning on each other and becoming each other's primary support.  

This is such a key piece of the puzzle. Molly and Lauren both said such similar things that it felt oddly deja vu and poignant to me - each in completely different sit-downs said that she was dreaming of the day he would realize he made a mistake but never thought it would actually happen, that if he had picked her initially, she would have wondered about the "what if" of the other woman ...but now they know for sure and don't have to wonder "what if". It's quite amazing, the mirroring situations.

[TheWrongReasons]

Embedding the 3rd vid from @johnwolfner IG story because it's just too sweet :beating:

Hopefully, this will stay permanently if the initial link expires:



btw, thanks for the alert, @Lennoxcolinrolland

[sdmom]

I love to see love

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