Bachelor 25 - Matt James - Feb 22 - *Sleuthing Spoilers*

luvnunity wrote:snipped

I’m sure they did, which is probably why this is just a portion of her class.  I actually think it’s cute.  Seems like this has happened before where they guy was taken into the actual classroom on hometowns.  Been so many seasons, I can’t remember.  Makes sense to me. Teaching is such a huge part of her life and kids are something both of them are passionate about.

I'm not sure which season you might be thinking of but for me Kaitlyn's season immediately came to mind for me. She took the guys on a group date with child actor's who asked sexual questions.

https://slate.com/culture/2015/06/the-bachelorettes-sex-ed-segment-tells-us-more-about-network-censorship-than-anatomy.html

GuardianAngel wrote:

luvnunity wrote:snipped

I’m sure they did, which is probably why this is just a portion of her class.  I actually think it’s cute.  Seems like this has happened before where they guy was taken into the actual classroom on hometowns.  Been so many seasons, I can’t remember.  Makes sense to me. Teaching is such a huge part of her life and kids are something both of them are passionate about.

I'm not sure which season you might be thinking of but for me Kaitlyn's season immediately came to mind for me. She took the guys on a group date with child actor's who asked sexual questions.

https://slate.com/culture/2015/06/the-bachelorettes-sex-ed-segment-tells-us-more-about-network-censorship-than-anatomy.html

Oh good lord wow smh.

Yes this HTD is different because these are actually students of Michelle. Hopefully, there is only one question about kisses since these are actually her students. I know for me it is awkward of the students knowing tidbits about their teacher's personal dating life. JMO.

luvnunity wrote:On the flip-side, am I the only one side-eying this skydiving date?  It’s so obviously done to manipulate their emotions via adrenaline, leap of faith schtick.  What does sky-diving have to do with her everyday life?  I thought that’s what HTD’s were for. How do you grow to know a person and grow in intimacy skydiving?  JMO, if I wanted to avoid intimacy, I’d plan tandem skydiving.

Well I see this date a bit different since Matt has already had some close intimate settings with Rachael already (the princess date & their 1 on 1 time at the GD) so I can see why he would want an exciting fun date with her now. I don't think it means anything less about what he is feeling for her. JMO.

Plus the adrenaline date with Rachael is reversed from when the other 3 who all had their adventurous dates at the beginning and at HT their dates are a bit more mellow. Rachael had low key mellow dates in the beginning now she gets her adventurous date at the end. JMO.

GuardianAngel wrote:

luvnunity wrote:snipped

I’m sure they did, which is probably why this is just a portion of her class.  I actually think it’s cute.  Seems like this has happened before where they guy was taken into the actual classroom on hometowns.  Been so many seasons, I can’t remember.  Makes sense to me. Teaching is such a huge part of her life and kids are something both of them are passionate about.

I'm not sure which season you might be thinking of but for me Kaitlyn's season immediately came to mind for me. She took the guys on a group date with child actor's who asked sexual questions.

https://slate.com/culture/2015/06/the-bachelorettes-sex-ed-segment-tells-us-more-about-network-censorship-than-anatomy.html

Vanessa took Nick to her special education class in Quebec. That one was very touching.

chasus71 wrote:

luvnunity wrote:On the flip-side, am I the only one side-eying this skydiving date?  It’s so obviously done to manipulate their emotions via adrenaline, leap of faith schtick.  What does sky-diving have to do with her everyday life?  I thought that’s what HTD’s were for. How do you grow to know a person and grow in intimacy skydiving?  JMO, if I wanted to avoid intimacy, I’d plan tandem skydiving.

Well I see this date a bit different since Matt has already had some close intimate settings with Rachael already (the princess date & their 1 on 1 time at the GD) so I can see why he would want an exciting fun date with her now. I don't think it means anything less about what he is feeling for her. JMO.

I thought the Girls planned their dates. Nick Viall was saying that that special concert was probably only about 30 mins extra 1-1 time so in reality, it wasn’t that big of a deal for the other girls to be so upset about. I didn’t think the Princess date was that either. She spent half the time in the dressing room.

@luvnunity I agree with this point. I though before the skydiving maybe they did something else but I saw that she was doing the fast driving so I’m not sure if they do something else after the skydiving but it’s a strange way to try and connect with someone for HTD. That’s the moment you show the lead what makes you who you are and what’s important to you. So I guess we’ll see. And I’m super curious on what Bri has planned cause hers was not shown in previews for whatever reason

luvnunity wrote:On the flip-side, am I the only one side-eying this skydiving date?  It’s so obviously done to manipulate their emotions via adrenaline, leap of faith schtick.  What does sky-diving have to do with her everyday life?  I thought that’s what HTD’s were for. How do you grow to know a person and grow in intimacy skydiving?  JMO, if I wanted to avoid intimacy, I’d plan tandem skydiving.

Exactly !!

@luvnunity Yes but they also spent some close time in the horse drawn carriage, kissing and stuff. Not sure how long they were in that carriage but they did have some intimacy there with kisses and hugs.

Regardless Matt has already mentioned to Racheal how he feels about her so I don't think an adrenaline date would make any difference on that connection. Especially if she is still chosen for a FSD. JMO.

Does anyone knows who says “you have to take that leap of faith “ in the preview?

I love that we're seeing some of Michelle's students! She has a real job and it's part of who she is.

I don't understand why they'd skydive on a HTD, though. Usually, it's something that highlights their life or their city.

luvnunity wrote:On the flip-side, am I the only one side-eying this skydiving date?  It’s so obviously done to manipulate their emotions via adrenaline, leap of faith schtick.  What does sky-diving have to do with her everyday life?  I thought that’s what HTD’s were for. How do you grow to know a person and grow in intimacy skydiving?  JMO, if I wanted to avoid intimacy, I’d plan tandem skydiving.

The jump itself is only a few minutes, and I guess the fear of death inside the plane and the euphoria of being alive afterwards could be bonding experiences.
This seems to be an exact copy of Tayshia’s HTD with Colton, including the blindfold, and I doubt it was her own suggestion.

On Bachelorette NZ last year, Lily’s F1 took her skydiving on his HTD, but the difference was that he knew it was a dream of hers, and actually something they might do together IRL.
JMO

albean99 wrote:I love that we're seeing some of Michelle's students! She has a real job and it's part of who she is.

I don't understand why they'd skydive on a HTD, though. Usually, it's something that highlights their life or their city.

Me too! I think clearly she loves her students, teaching is her passion, and the kids’ questions are cute too!