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Home Town visits….for those watching The Golden Bachelor

3 years ago

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The visit with Theresa went well. She chose to have a visit atb her daughter’s home.

As soon as I saw Faith’s ranch I thought, no way can/or will she leave her horses! Could Gerry fit in to this lifestyle?

Leslie chose a commercial venue for her meeting. Why not a home? Of the three, she looked like she could move to Gerry’s home town the easiest.

He professed love for all three.

And they for him. Coming from the women, it felt almost needy and desperate.

The most awkward to watch was that he gave the first rose to Leslie but couldn't give the second. Imagine even if you were the final you would always remember how torn he was. Yet, he was able to quickly choose Leslie.

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Ninapearl

3 years ago

As soon as I saw Faith’s ranch I thought, no way can/or will she leave her horses! Could Gerry fit in to this lifestyle?

this made me laugh out loud. not only will faith never leave her horses, she will spend more time with them than she will with him. i'd love to see his reaction the first time she puts a manure fork in his hands. THAT will be the litmus test! 😂

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Judi
3 years ago
It made me uncomfortable that he professed love to all 3 of them. There's no way that happens in a month's time. Maybe with one person, but not three. I'm guessing he was just being kind. I'm sure he's dreading saying goodbye to 2 of them.
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eld6161
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3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
I agree. He could have said his feelings without saying the word love.

I think that maybe there was more interaction that we didn't see.

I think once the finale airs, there will be lots of follow up all the women as well and Gerry.
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Ninapearl
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@girlnamedgalez8a i agree, it's painful to watch. he seems like a nice guy but when push comes to shove, are any of these participants really ready to pull up stakes and move away from their families? i just don't see it happening.

i'm sorry for the loss of your husband. mine has been gone for 16 years now, after a 2 year illness. i can't imagine moving away from his family, who i remain very close to. not to mention, i could never move away from my son and his family! i can't remember which woman it was but one of them sees her grandkids every day. i doubt she's thinking about packing her bags!
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Olychick
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Maybe he’s willing to move? I can’t imagine they haven’t all had that conversation with him. And why it was important to see how he might fit in.
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And….on one of Gerry’s interviews he mentions important considerations as one gets older. Do they go to church. Leslie is Jewish.

I'm in an interfaith marriage and there are so many levels.

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