Bachelorette 17 - Katie Thurston - F1-F4 - *Sleuthing Spoilers*

CHO wrote:How does she pick Blake after this apparently huge fight with Greg ?  You put that much energy into someone else - you must care !  Or was she defending herself - trying to give everyone a chance etc ?  Was her anger towards Greg because she was feeling guilty about falling for Blake who wasn't one of the originals ?  If she does pick Blake - then of course we will have to see her reject Greg in order for us to be convinced that she is sure of Blake.  
With Des and Chris - I felt it was a slowly developing relationship with Chris at the same time that she was supposedly gaga over Brooks.  There was something definitely there with Chris from the beginning - flirting/affection/friendship and - feelings growing.
With Greg - they have told each other their feelings about each other, shared their emotional pasts - but we really don't know what they have in common.  He is unsure of her true feelings - and she is concerned about his hesitation.  If she really has fallen for him - why is she still trying to figure things out?  Was something lacking - and she didn't know what it was ? Will she realize how hard this is for Greg and give him the reassurance he needs or was it just not meant to be?   Her narrowing it down to one person is a risk for her too - what if the one has a last minute change of heart ?  So they both have to be willing to take a leap of faith in the end.  Was her anger - about being scared to take that leap with Greg ?
With Blake I feel it's been all repressed sexual tension - !  He is Mr Perfect - telling her whatever sounds good - and yes he is outdoorsy which they share together.  But it all seems too quick and too perfect - especially in light of his being so crazy about Claire - and then so crazy about Tayisha. Also his being from a different country - not a huge deal but something to consider.  We the viewers have been shown how Greg was the main one so it is hard for me to have her switch to Blake when I haven't seen a developing basis.  He just seems like the quick remedy after this fight with Greg - a breath of fresh air - and someone she liked kissing !   Maybe Blake is the one for her - but if any 2 people need time - these two do !

blueblues wrote:As I see it, one of the main premises for the show is that the lead may fall for more than one person. Leads are brainwashed encouraged to compartmentalize the relationships and not make the final decision until last minute. Sometimes that works a little too well, like for Ben, Jason and Arie, other times the lead has locked in on the F1 early on, and the show has to fake it.
This is why, IMO, it was possible for Des to pick Chris and still be happy with him 8 years later.

So Katie may not know who her F1 is at that stage, halfway through FS week. She could have been just as upset if Blake started to act jealous and possessive. Also, Greg seems to be questioning her integrity with that “what does it matter who gets a rose if it’s not real”. With all the pressure on her, that’s like throwing gasoline on a fire. Remember how Andi reacted when Eric did that? And that was in week 3 or 4.

So I don’t think it’s a problem for Katie to pick Blake after this, perhaps with a little help from Des. The critical part is how Blake handles it, both in the moment and watching it back. Can he be a Chris S.?

All JMO

pbmax wrote:

blueblues wrote:As I see it, one of the main premises for the show is that the lead may fall for more than one person. Leads are brainwashed encouraged to compartmentalize the relationships and not make the final decision until last minute. Sometimes that works a little too well, like for Ben, Jason and Arie, other times the lead has locked in on the F1 early on, and the show has to fake it.
This is why, IMO, it was possible for Des to pick Chris and still be happy with him 8 years later.

So Katie may not know who her F1 is at that stage, halfway through FS week. She could have been just as upset if Blake started to act jealous and possessive. Also, Greg seems to be questioning her integrity with that “what does it matter who gets a rose if it’s not real”. With all the pressure on her, that’s like throwing gasoline on a fire. Remember how Andi reacted when Eric did that? And that was in week 3 or 4.

So I don’t think it’s a problem for Katie to pick Blake after this, perhaps with a little help from Des. The critical part is how Blake handles it, both in the moment and watching it back. Can he be a Chris S.?

All JMO

We shall see! Looks to me during that clip of him telling her he's not in love yet, she nod her head and doesn't look upset as a matter of fact she looks to me like it didn't even phase her. Maybe it's just editing  [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]  and I'm all wrong about it.

pbmax wrote:

blueblues wrote:As I see it, one of the main premises for the show is that the lead may fall for more than one person. Leads are brainwashed encouraged to compartmentalize the relationships and not make the final decision until last minute. Sometimes that works a little too well, like for Ben, Jason and Arie, other times the lead has locked in on the F1 early on, and the show has to fake it.
This is why, IMO, it was possible for Des to pick Chris and still be happy with him 8 years later.

So Katie may not know who her F1 is at that stage, halfway through FS week. She could have been just as upset if Blake started to act jealous and possessive. Also, Greg seems to be questioning her integrity with that “what does it matter who gets a rose if it’s not real”. With all the pressure on her, that’s like throwing gasoline on a fire. Remember how Andi reacted when Eric did that? And that was in week 3 or 4.

So I don’t think it’s a problem for Katie to pick Blake after this, perhaps with a little help from Des. The critical part is how Blake handles it, both in the moment and watching it back. Can he be a Chris S.?

All JMO

We shall see! Looks to me during that clip of him telling her he's not in love yet, she nod her head and doesn't look upset as a matter of fact she looks to me like it didn't even phase her. Maybe it's just editing  [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]  and I'm all wrong about it.

Luvstruck wrote:I believe Katie when she said the Magic happens after she gives up control. She may have been chasing & wanting Greg to be final 1 but she couldn't control him and how he reacts to situation. Blake just happened to be waiting in the wings and she was able to let magic happen, she found reciprocated love. I just hope whoever is Final 1, they do not let critics interfere and have a loving and long lasting relationship.