Juan Pablo Galavis - Nikki Ferrell - Bachelor 18 - Discussion

glazedover wrote:I, for one, do believe JPG is on CH's radar because Juan Pablo is like a gnat up his nostril. CH just did not like JPG tampering with his sausage making, as he put it, and it irks him that JPG got the best of him in my opinion. That gives me a big chuckle.

   You are exactly right!   CH talks about "transparency" and if CH and TPTB were supportive of JPG, they wouldn't make any negative remarks about him.  CH is a company man first, IMO.

So far this couple is happy and doing well.  The most negative most can find to say about them is a rehash of the AFTR which was over a month ago and really didn't seem to bother Nikki at all.  We have put our uncomfortableness watching it onto Nikki.  Either way, it didn't effect her much past that night.  I compare this to Jake and Vienna, where we already saw signs of strain at this point or even Ben and Courtney where he deserted her during the episodes being shown.  I think this bachelor and his F1 are okay.  They might not be everyone's cup of tea and that is okay too.

stuckinsc wrote:So far this couple is happy and doing well.  The most negative most can find to say about them is a rehash of the AFTR which was over a month ago and really didn't seem to bother Nikki at all.  We have put our uncomfortableness watching it onto Nikki.  Either way, it didn't effect her much past that night.  I compare this to Jake and Vienna, where we already saw signs of strain at this point or even Ben and Courtney where he deserted her during the episodes being shown.  I think this bachelor and his F1 are okay.  They might not be everyone's cup of tea and that is okay too.

SO true! If they are happy - and it seems they are - I'm happy for them.

stuckinsc wrote:So far this couple is happy and doing well.  The most negative most can find to say about them is a rehash of the AFTR which was over a month ago and really didn't seem to bother Nikki at all.  We have put our uncomfortableness watching it onto Nikki.  Either way, it didn't effect her much past that night.  I compare this to Jake and Vienna, where we already saw signs of strain at this point or even Ben and Courtney where he deserted her during the episodes being shown.  I think this bachelor and his F1 are okay.  They might not be everyone's cup of tea and that is okay too.

Nikki wasn't bothered as evidence of the "I'm free" selfie they took of themselves on the street right after the ATFR. IMO, Nikki was more bothered by the way CH was grilling her as to whether JPG said ILY or not, giving the impression to viewers that she is not very smart for sticking with him. Otherwise she wouldn't have looked so happy after the show, and continues to look very happy.

Emily giving Brad such a hard time on the ATFR, on national TV, we just knew that wasn't going to last long. Jason and fan favourite Melissa Rycroft, before the season ended airing, there were text's confirming there were major problems. So far, all we have is JPG was with a blonde at a tennis match, meanwhile, they are friends, and Nikki was there with him. They all follow each other on IG.

I hope they continue doing what they are doing, although I'm sure it's very tiring, spending a lot of time flying. Jason and Molly IIRC, did the long distance relationship for 8 months or so, but IMO that's the best way to handle it, take your time, no rush for anything, just as anyone would do. There are many people in long distance relationship's that have never been on national tv, or spouse's who work out of town all week, and are home on weekends.

My hubby is actually getting ready to be out of town for a month. I have him today and tomorrow and next Saturday and then he won't be back until the end of May. It is part of his job and it works for us.

I am glad that Nikki and JPG are taking at this pace. Once they are ready a move will happen, until then they are together a lot, but neither is giving everything up. I think it is an ideal way to figure out where you want your relationship to go.

I see no problems in this relationship and am sure if there were we would no. We already had hints with many other bach couples by now when they didn't work out. I am not concerned about this couple at all.

Should they not work at least they are having a good time giving it a shot. Kudos to them.

You know, I don't think they're that much different than the other couples post show. They look like they're giving it a good shot, spending time together, and not going out of their way to seek fame (hope this stays like that!) Only time will tell how they do in the long run, but I'm liking what I see so far.

I just looked at all the pics being posted in the Fan Thread of them at a Charity function yesterday. There are so many pictures that the fans are posting of them during this road trip adventure they are on (along with many more other pics) and what occured to me is they are just doing there own thing without having to impress anyone. There is no underlying message, they are dressed normal, and they are going about their days enjoying themselves. Neither one is promoting themselves for work, they don't take a million selfies of themselves. Most of the time it's with fans asking for a pic.

This is a relationship that's just happening, it's not like Emily and Brad were "going to try", there's no trying here IMO, it's just a happy couple who are dating in a long distance relationship.

I agree GA-- they are going about their life just like they would "in real life". The only reason they are on our radar is that prior to this they shared an experience in a reality show!

I'm still not convinced that JP is sincere about wanting a relationship from the show however hope I'm wrong about him. I do want Nikki to be happy so will see. They seem good so far.

albean99 wrote:I'm still not convinced that JP is sincere about wanting a relationship from the show however hope I'm wrong about him. I do want Nikki to be happy so will see. They seem good so far.

You may be right JP may not have gone on the show looking for a relationship - who knows. So maybe while he wasn't looking -- he luckily found love anyway. I think they look great and appear to be very comfortable together.

GuardianAngel wrote:I just looked at all the pics being posted in the Fan Thread of them at a Charity function yesterday. There are so many pictures that the fans are posting of them during this road trip adventure they are on (along with many more other pics) and what occured to me is they are just doing there own thing without having to impress anyone. There is no underlying message, they are dressed normal, and they are going about their days enjoying themselves. Neither one is promoting themselves for work, they don't take a million selfies of themselves. Most of the time it's with fans asking for a pic.

This is a relationship that's just happening, it's not like Emily and Brad were "going to try", there's no trying here IMO, it's just a happy couple who are dating in a long distance relationship.  

Well stated GA! JPG is essentially living the same life he lived prior to becoming the Bachelor - lots of travel, involved with professional athletes and entertainers, etc. He just has the wonderful addition of his novia by his side. And we know that "Nikki the Nurse" is still a nurse.   

That is what I like about most of the recent Bach couples - they are still living their lives as they were before the Bach experience. Ashely is a dentist & cutie JP is still in construction, Chris is still in mortgage banking & Des is still designing wedding dresses. The common thread here is that each of these couples had careers before going on a reality dating show, not just a job title created for their ABC bio.