The Golden Bachelorettestar Joan Vassos went on the show hoping to find the second love of her life, and while Chock Chapple may fit the bill,I’m convinced Joan’s so swept up in her emotions that she’s leaving her family behind. ThroughoutThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1, Joan’s connections with most of the guys in her cast were interesting to watch. As the season progressed, it became clear that she had a few front-runners, including Chock. Despite knowing Chock was sometimes difficult to deal with, Joan felt sparks with the Kansas-based business owner and chose to be with him.
After accepting Chock’s proposal and appearing on the liveThe Golden Bachelorette: After The Final Rosespecial, Joan was shown feeling happier than ever. Despite some pre-season quotes she’d given, Joan made it evident that she was open to some more attention fromBachelorNation. Sharing that, though she’d said she wouldn’t want it, she’d be open toa live TV wedding because of Chock’s desires, Joan quickly proved that she was compromising for the betterment of her relationship. Bending to Chock’s will in many ways,BachelorNation has struggled to see Joan losing herself in her fresh new relationship.
Joan Was Initially Against Moving Away From Maryland
She Didn’t Want To Be Away From Her Family
Although Joan knew that she was going to be meeting guys from all over the country asThe Golden Bachelorette,she was adamant early on that she wouldn’t be leaving her home state of Maryland after the show. After leavingThe Golden Bachelorto tend to her family, Joan’s made it clear she’s close with her children. Sharing four children with her late husband John Vassos, Joan’s got kids and grandkids to consider in her plans, and she’s said in the past that she doesn’t want to miss them growing up. Joan shared her match would have to compromise pre-show.
Joan shared more than just stipulations about moving away from Marylandin the press tour leading up to her time asThe Golden Bachelorette.Opening up about other things she wouldn’t want, Joan explained that she wasn’t interested in the spectacle of a live TV wedding likeGolden Bachelorcouple Gerry Turner and Theresa Nisthad after their season finale. While she enjoyed the wedding, Joan wanted something more intimate for her and her eventual pick if they got married at all. She wasn’t sure that an engagement was in the cards for her, but she was open to anything.
Joan Has Changed Her Tune Post-Show
She’s Decided To Move To New York With Chock
AfterThe Golden Bacheloretteseason finale, Joan and Chock sat down withBachelorNation host Jesse Palmer to explain how things had been going since they left the show. While the couple was happy and excited to share more about their lives together,BachelorNation made it clear that they were concerned about the wayJoan appeared to be changing her mindabout everything that seemed important to her before the season. When the couple announced their plans to move to New York City after the holiday season, it was clearJoan shifted her perspective about staying close to home.
Chock Seems To Be Influencing Joan
She’s Taking Her Fiancé’s Lead
Afterseeing Joan and Chock togetheroutside of the scope of the show, it’s clear that spending time with Chock has changed her perspective. While the couple has been influencing each other in all kinds of ways, seeing Joan let go of the firmly-held beliefs she had in the past has been disheartening forBachelorNation to see. WithChock influencing the way Joan’s next year is going to shake out, it’s been strange to see such a strong woman bending to her fiancé’s wishes when she was clear about what she wanted before meeting him onThe Golden Bachelorette
I’m Worried About Joan’s Relationship With Her Family
She Could Be Putting Chock First
Although I’m sure thatJoan and Chock have been openabout what they want in terms of the future, it’s clear that Joan is feeling swept up in the emotions of having met someone she loves and cares for. Despite the fact that the couple have been seemingly accomodating each other from the beginning of their relationship, Joan appearing to bend to Chock’s will when it comes to something as big as their place of residence is tough. Joan shared early on that she wouldn’t want to be far from her kids, but moving to New York City is far.
IfJoanfeels comfortable being several hours away from her kids and grandkids, she should do what she pleases, but it’s felt clear from the way she’s been posting online that she wants to be around family. Sharing a lot of content with her family through the holiday season, Joan’s been clear that she has a close relationship with themand wants to be around them as much as possible. I’m worried that Joan is putting her relationship with Chock ahead of her relationship with her kids and grandkids, which could hurtThe Golden Bachelorettein the long run.
The Golden Bachelorette
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The Golden Bachelorette: This reality series offers one woman in her later years the opportunity to find love, as a group of seasoned men compete for her affection. Participants bring diverse romantic histories, seeking a meaningful connection and a chance to build a promising future together.
