If you think about it, The Bachelorette is just a supped up version of speed dating. Emily Maynard was given 25 gorgeous guys all supposedly ready to wed and become instant fathers.
Every time she has even a two-minute conversation with a guy, he's desperate to prove he's her perfect match. All the while the sweet-as-pie single mom is picking them off like a sniper at target practice until she finally decides on THE ONE. This season the last man standing was Jef Holm, and as they've made the rounds on TV interviews, it's clear they are an incredibly cute couple.
It's too bad there are already signs that their made-for-TV romance is doomed.
The reason? The duo don't plan to get married any time soon.
Now, waiting is the smart, rational thing to do in most normal relationships. But anyone who has watched The Bachelor or Bachelorette before knows that time is never on the side of these picture-perfect lovers. A wedding is the perfect way to keep that romantic momentum going. They have just come off a whirlwind of the most over-the-top, uber-sexy dates imaginable. Nothing kills that flame quicker than real life -- school drop-offs, grocery shopping, fixing the toilet. What could be more exciting than going right into planning their million-dollar wedding (funded and filmed by ABC, of course).
That said, they are ultimately doing the right thing by waiting. But don't be fooled -- they are not delaying a walk down the aisle. They are delaying an inevitable split. It happens almost every time these couple decide on a long engagement. No one has the same persona on cameras as they do off. And when they get a whiff of what the other half is really like, well, the rose quickly loses its bloom.
Do you think Emily and Jef will last?
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...this is stupid. It's better for them to wait it out and get to know each other on "normal" terms rather than rushing a wedding.
Definitely better to wait. All of the other couples on that show who waited for marriage and then broke up were obviously not meant to be. It is better to wait and possibly break off an engagement than have to deal with a messy divorce later. And I am sure that since she has a daughter, she is trying to be even more cautious.
Actually, it seems the odds are really less in their favor when they rush things by moving in together. That seems to NEVER work out in the long run. I like that Jef is going to get his own place in Charlotte while they build a real relationship which includes Emily's daughter. I think that is sweet and old fashioned. What's wrong with that?
I think both of them are level-headed people...they proved this during the taping of the show. This Bachelorette was the most genuine and true to life then all the others that have come down the pike. Emily was allowed to be herself and keep her morals, while Jef was the only guy who did hang back and let the relationship develop. Many times in their interviews in the past few days she has said he is her BEST FRIEND...your husband should be your Best Friend SO, YES...I think this relationship will last BECAUSE they are waiting and giving the real world a chance to sink in. It isn't like they haven't seen each other since the engagement..they even said they met up secretly to keep the relationship going , along with letting Rikki get to know Jef. SMART, SMART, SMART! Look...Jef may be quiet and easy going, but this guy is a success entrepreneur and he comes from strong family background AND it shows...he a strong player in this whole thing. Look at the picture above...Emily is leaning back and Jef is sitting forward in a powerful, I am in control position. Emily is leaning back holding on to his arm...giving up the control...This is exactly what she wanted and asked for...Jef is the man to do it and not make her feel less...they are a TEAM already. Good family value.
IF they actually get married, I will be surprised. This show sets the relationship tempo at a fast and furious rate. They are in exotic locales, doing amazing things - this is NOT real life. When the glamour and the bling are gone and they have to be real people, I don't think it will last. The few couples who are still together got OUT of the spotlight and lived a real life... They are the exception to the rule in this show. It's good entertainment, but .........
It'll be less a year - they're shooting for next spring.