In light of the failures of many seasons, the ring on a string, the plane ticket, the re-shot FRCs, fixed endings and broken engagements, what would be your ideal ending to Jillian's season.
I vote - Real Life Dating.
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In light of the failures of many seasons, the ring on a string, the plane ticket, the re-shot FRCs, fixed endings and broken engagements, what would be your ideal ending to Jillian's season.
I vote - Real Life Dating.
My vote is for Real Life Dating.
The reason these relationships don't last is because they get engaged after only six weeks of knowing each other and most of that involving sharing the Bachelorette/Bachelors with other Bachelors/Bachelorettes.
ETA Great thread!
Like Charlie's season, I think they should date the F2 between the final fantasy dates and then have the final rose ceremony live (or almost live). Not only would they have several months to get to know each other, but the F2 would get to watch the show...and decide better on a yes or no answer.
I like the idea of taking the expectations of getting engaged right out of the show. The end result is a choosen one, I've choosen you to see if we can further develop our relationship etc.
I also like the idea, a poster had awhile back, and sorry if I don't get it right, but letting the F2 and maybe F3 go separately from the FRC. I'm not sure how to go about it, but it would be nice for the bach/ette and the viewing audience not to have to see such a sad event, followed by what's suppose to be a happy event. So in other words, they wouldn't be part of the FRC, getting all dressed up, walking up to the podium only to be let go. He/She lets them go the night before, or during the day or whichever way they can work it filming wise.
ETA There's something about continue dating two or three for a couple of months, that doesn't work for me. I think that's worse then being let go at the F3/F2 stage.
Real Life Dating.
I think when they get down to the F4 they should play a little compatibility game where she gets to ask the same questions to each bachelor. They have to be important questions - not fluff. Like are you a spender or saver? How many children do you want to have. How important is religion in your life?
Do you squeeze the toothpaste from the middle or the bottom. Five favorite foods?
Real life dating. That removes some of pressure both at the time of the FRC and on them going forward.
Imagine that of the final two, she feels one will definitely propose but the other is more realistic and cautious. She prefers realistic guy. but doesn't want to feel rebuffed by not receiving a proposal. What does she do? The structure of the show does not allow her to take the guy aside, say I choose you but what will you do at the FRC.? Does she say to him at FRC, I choose you but I don't expect a proposal, in fact, I don't want a proposal. Girl choosing and man proposing is an awkward set up. If real life dating is the stated goal of the show itself, some of the meltdowns I feel we might see at the end of this season might be averted. But pain equals drama and TPTB can't have that, can they?
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