Josh Murray - BIP - Famously Single - Season 3 - *Sleuthing - Spoilers* #3

marriedtoabaritone wrote:The #mynewfamily hashtag on the beach photo made me gag a little. These girls already have an involved father, right? I get that some families have a "The More the Merrier" mentality when it comes to new relationships, but the media spin (to me) appears a little too fairy-tale-ish for my liking--he's trying to fill a void that doesn't exist.

Yep. Talk about trying hard with those "happy family" pics. They were probably taken the moment Josh landed in California. I mean these two have been together for about 3 months, according to sources have had a rough time, yet the picture they're already trying to paint is that of an established blended family living happily ever after. Oh please. Reminds me so much of Josh and Andi and their "we're SO HAPPY" SM campaign that lasted for months until Josh got sick of pretending. I don't believe anything he says or does, because the look on his face last night said it all.

hae1001 wrote:http://www.etonline.com/news/197327_exclusive_josh_murray_and_amanda_stanton_have_broken_up_a_couple_times_since_bachelor_paradise_finale/


Seems like they have a long road ahead of them.

The only thing surprising about this is the timing. People on this forum sleuth things, but usually these stories don't come out until after the relationship ends. This isn't by a rag mag either, it's by ET. He picked the wrong one though, it was pretty easy to vilify Andi because she's a real b*tch but it'll be a lot harder with Amanda. Most of the general public thinks she's a sweetheart who can do no wrong, besides getting engaged to Josh.

Actually the article does make sense in real life. They met on a tv show and real life stepped in. They are making adjustments. Distance was an issue so Josh moved. The stress of dating and finding time to spend a weekend together without the public calling you a negligent mother is dishearten. There are 2 little girls and making a decision as to when to go out and if they can go out as a family is another big issue. The crowd's attention will be on something else soon and they can now publicly date so hopefully some of the stress will be off.

They've already broken up a few times?! Is ET reliable??

^^^I agree iamreal2u.  I never thought this relationship was going to be a cakewalk for them. Lots of changes and adjustments for both before the show even aired, and now the negativity just adds to that. I'm not trying to make excuses that all their problems are due to negativity from "fans", but it certainly doesn't help the situation and it just adds more of an uphill battle for them. I'm hoping they both have it in them to make the climb though. Time will tell.

They've been publically dating since they got home, IMO, because they never tried to hide out and keep it quite.  They were all about letting the public know from the get go.  So, I don't think dating now publically will be any different.

IMO, it's the same old story and crap just a new name inserted.  I don't feel sorry for either of them because they chose to go on a show to meet and get engaged.  With the way Bach nation talks and mingles, they could've gotten each other's numbers and met away from the show to date.  But the spotlight, fame and money called, IMO.  If your willing to put yourself out there for the world to see, grown some thick skin, suck it up and deal with it, learn to ignore and avoid, etc.  Yes, there will be some on SM that are overly rude and nasty, but that's part of the price to be paid, IMO.  And you always have the option to make your accounts private.   Shocking, I know.  

The only ones if feel for in this situation is the girls (and maybe the ex ), because they are innocent bystanders with no say.  JMOAA

It would be so much simpler if these contestants would ignore the negative. Do what you have to do, and roll with it. Forget about SM IMO. They get so hung up on what every one thinks, I can imagine how frustrating it would be.

If two people trust each other, and trust their relationship, what does it matter what anyone thinks of them. I just don't understand the need to be loved by SM and the need to defend yourself to people you don't know.

Well, one things for sure, Amanda and Josh's mom will get along fabulously, as they both like to insert themselves into drama, convos, etc. Amanda's mom is inserting herself in all sorts of convos on Twitter and Instagram

Whatever is going on between them, Josh has been taking care of those sweet little girls:

https://instagram.com/p/BKD18DlAP-f/

That's cute but their dad was by their side also but he's a bad man so he's not in these women's narrative. Okay.

Alanna wrote:That's cute but their dad was by their side also but he's a bad man so he's not in these women's narrative. Okay.

Didn't Amanda leave her kids after her daughter got out of the hospital to take off for the weekend or something like that. IMO it looks like someone else has them more than she does.

I don't doubt Josh is good to the girls.  He seems good with kids in general... Actually better with them than gown adults.  Or at least ones that get under his skin (Nick) or ones he's dating (Andi and Amanda) who dare to have their own thoughts, feelings and emotions that are separate and/or vary from him.  

Like Alanna said, he wasn't the only one there, their dad was also, but he doesn't seem to count since he's the ex.

I wish them well and good luck (cause I think they're gonna need it), I just don't see this lasting long term.  But that's JMOAA.