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Doubting Thomasinas in here: It hasn't even been 4 weeks since they were last together. During that time Drew's had his best mates in from overseas (and seems like they're leaving now if I understand the above pic correctly), it was the holidays and they both spent it with their families (ignoring Tully's family situation, it still wouldn't be unusual for a couple who hadn't even been together for 2 months LOL), Tully has Luna every 2nd week and she also had The Today Show. If it's this time next month and they still haven't seen each other then maybe start to panic.

Just curious though, how often are people honestly expecting them to see each other? Every week, every fortnight, every month?

Two couples that I know are -

1. each weekend - they take it turns to travel to each others home

2. every second weekend, because one was not in a position to have the other stay with him due to accomodation restrictions.

Both these couples, though, are Monday to Friday workers
 
And therein lies the rub. Drew is as attached to his community as Tully is to hers. I am very sympathetic abut her mother, but not the fucking dog. Give me Dougal any day :)

Shall I start a poll: Dougal vs. Luna

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VS.

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I would think at least every fortnight - particularly given the holiday time. If it were me in their situation I would want to see my partner as often as possible. If they alternated the travel every fortnight, it's not such a burden on either one - would only be a trip away once a month. Even if it is just for 2 days at a time.

Exactly. It's not that crazy. And her brother was in from London for weeks and it wasn't worth a little trip to see her and meet him in person? Because he has friends? Sorry, I'm not buying it. It's not that it's so crazy, necessarily, for a couple not to see each other more often, but I don't think it's at all strange to have expected they'd be making more of an effort at it, considering how publicly gung-ho they were about that early on.
 
I would think at least every fortnight - particularly given the holiday time. If it were me in their situation I would want to see my partner as often as possible. If they alternated the travel every fortnight, it's not such a burden on either one - would only be a trip away once a month. Even if it is just for 2 days at a time.
I would want to see my partner as much as possible too but I sure as heck wouldn't choose a 2 month long relationship over spending Xmas with my family. And I wouldn't leave town and see that new partner when my best mates who I hadn't seen in 6 months+ are in town for a few weeks. Then again even if it was say March instead of during the holidays, I can't really see me flying anywhere when I'm unemployed. The guy is 99% more than likely on the dole as are a few other HMs. I just think people need to step back and realise that Ch 9 isn't paying them to fly back and forth for appearances anymore. If they were both working full time and had been together much longer than 10 or so weeks, then yeah I could understand the expectation they fly back and forth constantly. It's not the case and probably won't be for quite some time.

Of course people could offer to pay for Drew's flights if they're so concerned. Any takers on that one?
 
Well according to Tully answering a fan tweet. She speaks to Drew on the phone heaps and maybe thinks that's enough and that they don't have to see each other all the time. Which I think is ridiculous. If I was her I would want to see my boyfriend.
 
Exactly. It's not that crazy. And her brother was in from London for weeks and it wasn't worth a little trip to see her and meet him in person? Because he has friends? Sorry, I'm not buying it. It's not that it's so crazy, necessarily, for a couple not to see each other more often, but I don't think it's at all strange to have expected they'd be making more of an effort at it, considering how publicly gung-ho they were about that early on.
All of their initial time together was on Ch 9's dime. That gravy train has left the station some time ago now. People who are expecting them to be together every fortnight or whatever other time frame they think is "suitable" for two strangers are going to be sorely disappointed I'm afraid.
 
Eve Bar photos from last night's antics have been released. I could only find one with Ed in it, none with Drew.

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Gallery is here or here if you want to take a look for yourself.
 
I would want to see my partner as much as possible too but I sure as heck wouldn't choose a 2 month long relationship over spending Xmas with my family. And I wouldn't leave town and see that new partner when my best mates who I hadn't seen in 6 months+ are in town for a few weeks. Then again even if it was say March instead of during the holidays, I can't really see me flying anywhere when I'm unemployed. The guy is 99% more than likely on the dole as are a few other HMs. I just think people need to step back and realise that Ch 9 isn't paying them to fly back and forth for appearances anymore. If they were both working full time and had been together much longer than 10 or so weeks, then yeah I could understand the expectation they fly back and forth constantly. It's not the case and probably won't be for quite some time.

Of course people could offer to pay for Drew's flights if they're so concerned. Any takers on that one?
Well said.
 
Well according to Tully answering a fan tweet. She speaks to Drew on the phone heaps and maybe thinks that's enough and that they don't have to see each other all the time. Which I think is ridiculous. If I was her I would want to see my boyfriend.
Why do you think it's ridiculous though? We have zero clue what's going on in either of their lives. If they have job interviews lined up, auditions, classes, other commitments, etc. Both of them are unemployed. They need to rectify that very shortly unless they both have money trees hidden in a park somewhere. We already know she's coming to Melbourne March 22nd for the Caring for Bali Kids gala, which Drew will also be at. Other than that though, we know zilch about anything that's really going on in their lives other than the snippets they show us. She could turn up in Melbourne tomorrow or vice versa for all we know. These people aren't our friends and we know very little about their real lives despite what we may assume.
 
Why do you think it's ridiculous though? We have zero clue what's going on in either of their lives. If they have job interviews lined up, auditions, classes, other commitments, etc. Both of them are unemployed. They need to rectify that very shortly unless they both have money trees hidden in a park somewhere. We already know she's coming to Melbourne March 22nd for the Caring for Bali Kids gala, which Drew will also be at. Other than that though, we know zilch about anything that's really going on in their lives other than the snippets they show us. She could turn up in Melbourne tomorrow or vice versa for all we know. These people aren't our friends and we know very little about their real lives despite what we may assume.

Exactly, so all ANY of us can do is speculate and opine.
 
I would want to see my partner as much as possible too but I sure as heck wouldn't choose a 2 month long relationship over spending Xmas with my family. And I wouldn't leave town and see that new partner when my best mates who I hadn't seen in 6 months+ are in town for a few weeks. Then again even if it was say March instead of during the holidays, I can't really see me flying anywhere when I'm unemployed. The guy is 99% more than likely on the dole as are a few other HMs. I just think people need to step back and realise that Ch 9 isn't paying them to fly back and forth for appearances anymore. If they were both working full time and had been together much longer than 10 or so weeks, then yeah I could understand the expectation they fly back and forth constantly. It's not the case and probably won't be for quite some time.

Of course people could offer to pay for Drew's flights if they're so concerned. Any takers on that one?

I can see your point. I didn't expect them to abandon their families at Christmas - but that was 4 weeks ago. Flights aren't that expensive. If they are that short of money, how can they afford to eat out all the time and go to nightclubs - drinks cost an arm and a leg there. I'm ignoring the sponsored events of course.
I suppose we will just wait and see. Wouldn't bother me so much except for the way they acted early on - They seemed so absorbed with each other- I find it confusing how things could change so quickly.
 
Why do you think it's ridiculous though? We have zero clue what's going on in either of their lives. If they have job interviews lined up, auditions, classes, other commitments, etc. Both of them are unemployed. They need to rectify that very shortly unless they both have money trees hidden in a park somewhere. We already know she's coming to Melbourne March 22nd for the Caring for Bali Kids gala, which Drew will also be at. Other than that though, we know zilch about anything that's really going on in their lives other than the snippets they show us. She could turn up in Melbourne tomorrow or vice versa for all we know. These people aren't our friends and we know very little about their real lives despite what we may assume.

Well said. Now for the crazy people on twitter to come to this conclusion.
 
[MENTION=35181]Mrs Butterface[/MENTION] I get what you are saying we don't know what goes on with their lives but it's great speculating.
 
Exactly, so all ANY of us can do is speculate and opine.
Fair enough but you've been saying the same thing for ages and then every time they show up together again and/or post lovey dovey things on social media you're placated for a bit but if they're not back in the same city within x amount of days again, whatever your x may be, you start worrying all over. Why cause yourself the stress repeatedly only to keep being proven wrong by them? From the looks of it they're pulling way back from social media as far as their private lives are concerned - and who can honestly blame them - so you're only setting yourself up for more grief. Maybe just remove the expectations of how you think a long-distance couple of 10 weeks should behave because these are two unemployed people that we don't even have the benefit of being able to pick up the phone and calling to see what the situation is. If anything I find it really surprising that a few people in here expected them to ditch their families/friends for a new partner at Xmas. If one of your girlfriends did that wouldn't you think she was a bit batshit no matter how "in love" she thought she was? Or if she didn't have a job but was spending money flying every week or fortnight to go see this new guy she started dating?
[MENTION=37635]Steph18[/MENTION] I love speculating but this same thing has been rehashed over and over and over. Happens every time they're apart. It's not even fun to say "I told you so" when they inevitably turn up together anymore.

Anyway, I've said my bit. Have at it and I'll leave the conversation now. :)
 
Fair enough but you've been saying the same thing for ages and then every time they show up together again and/or post lovey dovey things on social media you're placated for a bit but if they're not back in the same city within x amount of days again, whatever your x may be, you start worrying all over. Why cause yourself the stress repeatedly only to keep being proven wrong by them? From the looks of it they're pulling way back from social media as far as their private lives are concerned - and who can honestly blame them - so you're only setting yourself up for more grief. Maybe just remove the expectations of how you think a long-distance couple of 10 weeks should behave because these are two unemployed people that we don't even have the benefit of being able to pick up the phone and calling to see what the situation is. If anything I find it really surprising that a few people in here expected them to ditch their families/friends for a new partner at Xmas. If one of your girlfriends did that wouldn't you think she was a bit batshit no matter how "in love" she thought she was? Or if she didn't have a job but was spending money flying every week or fortnight to go see this new guy she started dating?
This is the way I think about this too. I sort of like that they're being so cool and 'grown up'.
 
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