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How did I end up in a real-time version of the Bachelorette?
And how close are we getting to a “final rose ceremony”…
The title of this might be mis-leading because I’ve honestly never actually watched any of The Bachelorette. I understand the general premise of the show and it’s (honestly) why I think I’ve never actually wanted to try and watch it.
The gamification of love, intimacy and relationships is something that is very sad to me. Even though I know the whole thing is “reality television,” it’s my understanding that the people on the show actually have made attempts to try and have legitimate relationships beyond the show. I don’t know how many have worked but still.
Love. Relationships. Intimacy. Connection (like what the try and say the shows are about) is something I have never seen as a game so I’m not about to try and watch it play out as one.
But somehow here I am.
Here WE are.
The last week or so has been unbelievably tumultuous, dramatic and way too exciting for what I ever try to enjoy:
- I had a major car problem tied to a safety recall that included every other year’s vehicle but mine.
- I narrowly escaped a quickly pending eviction because of recently being laid off. (This is a very long and painful story that…
