It's not the fact that they let them know bluntly that they're not what he's after. It's the opposite of that. Tell them one thing then kiss them then blindside them.
And lets face it, she'll be judged too because people judge everything lol
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It's not the fact that they let them know bluntly that they're not what he's after. It's the opposite of that. Tell them one thing then kiss them then blindside them.
And lets face it, she'll be judged too because people judge everything lol
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I see brinkpeople.
I've thought long and hard about the short and easy decision to milk the magazine wedding exclusive for all it's worth and split it down the middle. If a family member asked for my blessing, I'm saying heck yes and flog it!
Melore
Tiny Member
You are probably unaware of this fact, but there have already been eleven series of the Bachelorette coming out of the mothership franchise in the States.
Sadly, I've only managed to catch a quarter of those - but I can tell you, no bachelorette in any series I watched led men on and then dumped them with a slightly pained wince, like the pain was all theirs.
Mind you, you seem to have a poor view of women, overall.
Connoisseur
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Well he has to tell them fibs and string some of the girls along to pad out the required episodes.
I suspect that he doesn't need the amount of time Ch 10 has scheduled for this show to figure out which of the girls he fancies out of the ones who've signed up to be on it but then Ch 10 wouldn't have the prime time ratings cash cow that they obviously ordered and that is the main reason these shows exist, to make networks money. 
Exactly.
Using the Heather example: If Sam had have given her the straight up Jacinda/Bec/hell even Emily treatment there wouldn't have been the extent of backlash.
What she got was the complete opposite of straight up. She got "LOLZ I'm never picking you but Bitch you're stuck here right till the end and I'm gonna lie to you and say there's more on my end than friendship and that I may not be able to get rid of you and I'm gonna kiss you and drag you on a hometown date I know you don't wanna go on coz the devil will be ice-skating in hell before I spend the entire day with Nina and her grass-cutting mother. That would be way too inconvenient for ME."
I know they all get led on in the scheme of the show, but Sam originally made a point of not doing that...and the Bachelors don't usually come out in the media and say they never had the intention of picking someone but led them on anyway because him not having to spend a few hours with women he didn't care for was obviously far more important than Heather's feelings.
Connoisseur
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This thread just reminds me of relationship columns (the majority are women who are dishing out the 'advice') that depending on who's writing in about being unfaithful, the advice will differ significantly.
If it's a woman confessing that she's strayed there will often be a subtle inference that her significant other contributed to it (i.e. didn't pay her enough attention, etc..) so please don't beat yourself too much about it girl, you'll learn from the experience and become a better person (from cheating lol) for having gone through it.
If it's a guy though then 99% of the time he's just labeled as a selfish bastard who is unable to control his urges.
Let's face it people empathise with members of their own tribes (ethnicity, nationality, etc) and tend to view situations that involve members of the same sex with more empathy than the other way around.
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Melore
Tiny Member
Looks like we are crossposting. I was writing this as you were writing that (now I can't remember what i was responding to, ha!)
Every freaking Bachelore/ette has had to prevaricate to a certain degree - it's the nature of the show. But you can do it with some kindness and consideration for the real feelings of the other parties involved or you can do it like an ass.
Juan Pablo was pretty awful in this regard. But it is not a prerequisite for the show that you tongue every woman you can and then push her away (saying she's a slut for going too far, like JP) or that she's 'put up walls' etc, and blaming her for your lack of 'connection', like Sam. I have had the good fortune to watch the bulk of the US versions, one charming UK version, and in the middle of a charming NZ version of the Bach, and the leading player does not by any means always behave as Sam has done, or show so little genuine understanding of the other parties' feelings.
Until the last few eps I thought the worst thing about Sam was his godawful hair product and his irritating touching back of his hair every twenty five seconds. He could have shown both Heather and Sarah more tender concern, in my view.
Every freaking Bachelore/ette has had to prevaricate to a certain degree - it's the nature of the show. But you can do it with some kindness and consideration for the real feelings of the other parties involved or you can do it like an ass.
Juan Pablo was pretty awful in this regard. But it is not a prerequisite for the show that you tongue every woman you can and then push her away (saying she's a slut for going too far, like JP) or that she's 'put up walls' etc, and blaming her for your lack of 'connection', like Sam. I have had the good fortune to watch the bulk of the US versions, one charming UK version, and in the middle of a charming NZ version of the Bach, and the leading player does not by any means always behave as Sam has done, or show so little genuine understanding of the other parties' feelings.
Until the last few eps I thought the worst thing about Sam was his godawful hair product and his irritating touching back of his hair every twenty five seconds. He could have shown both Heather and Sarah more tender concern, in my view.
The NZ Bachelor I think is my favourite from any series.
Five love lessons we can take away from this season of 'The Bachelor'
Date
September 17, 2015 - 12:15AM
"It is time we let go of the idea that only dudes can be 'friendzoned'. I've seen it happen. #TeamHeather." Photo: Network Ten
As this season of The Bachelor AU wraps, it's time to reflect on the highlights of the past few weeks. Which dates were the best? Groundhog Date! Worst? Nina's pash on the bridge. Most entertaining bachelorette? I'm picking intruder Rachel, for her pearls of wisdom to her complete misunderstanding of the premise of the show (and pretty much how life works in general).
But as a single woman with questionable dating success, I also undertook a crash course in Faux Romance 101 this season. And what did I learn?
1. First (on air) impressions count
Okay, this is very basic 'advice' . But helpful dating experts (read: all my coupled-up friends and family) will also tell you that attraction can build and that friends can turn into lovers, among other contradictory adages that make me want to pull my eyelashes out.
The ultra fast, consumeristic approach to love on The Bach actually replicates dating in the wild - quick to hook-up, and even quicker to dismiss. Never mind your degree in Veterinary Science; if you can't stop talking about anal glands, you're a goner. Same goes for fixating about your hair or makeup, past relationships, your spiritual journey through Southeast Asia, or any other 'quirks' that actually make you a normal person over 27.
2. Fortune favours the self-aware
Yes, these babes are pretty banging. But if you're trying to step up to the rose ceremony in week three without a scrap of personality or self awareness, you are going to lose this game of faux romance. Whilst appearance can get you in the door (and a sneaky pash on a one-on-one date), turns out if you are a downright terrible, vacuous, self-absorbed human being, everyone can kind of tell.
When the show's"villainess" Emily walked off the set during the rose ceremony, the only surprise to viewers was her post-exit interview, in which she indicated that Sam would have given her the rose. Earth to Emily: just no. The fact that her 'hotness bubble' got her this far in life without anyone ever commenting on her personality left her wide open to some shock truth-bombs being dropped during her time in the mansion.
But, as a nation, we really must thank her for inventing the 'breakfast scarf', it was quite a look.
3. Men want women to be natural, without make up, but dressed up, but not too dressed up, but not too casual, but have you thought about maybe some lippy?
No confusion here. Carry on.
4. Women get 'friendzoned' too
It is time we let go of the idea that only dudes can be 'friendzoned'. I've seen it happen. To a bunch of women. On national TV.
Last week we saw fan favourite Heather sent home roseless, in what can only be described as the worst kept secret in show biz. Whilst the nation fell in love with Heather, it seems her 'cool girl' vibe was just not doing it for Sam. I'd like to say I learnt that saying 'man' or 'dude' too much in a romantic setting is considered by some guys as a turn off. But man, stuff those guys. Heather stayed true to herself and, even if she went home early, I hope it's not the last we see of her.
Also - #teamheather.
5. Corporate sponsorships are romantic bummers
If I have to hear Sam say he organised a great date for [enter bachelorette's name here] one more time, I will throw my phone at my TV. He doesn't 'organise' the dates - they are lazily disguised advertisements for car manufacturers, local cheesemakers who sell their wares at Woolies, and the Sydney Bridge Climb. Which is fine, but let's call a spade a spade.
Watching these dates unfold in real (edited) time has given me a new perspective on the whole dating game IRL. Mostly that it is a game. A game of chance influenced by situational events, thoughts and timing. But most of all, a game of selling yourself to the hazy idea of winning a pre-packaged 'man of your dreams'. * Still, play on, players. And may the best woman win.
*No guarantee of everlasting happiness.
http://www.dailylife.com.au/dl-peop...s-season-of-the-bachelor-20150916-gjo1jg.html
Date
September 17, 2015 - 12:15AM
- 72 reading now
"It is time we let go of the idea that only dudes can be 'friendzoned'. I've seen it happen. #TeamHeather." Photo: Network Ten
As this season of The Bachelor AU wraps, it's time to reflect on the highlights of the past few weeks. Which dates were the best? Groundhog Date! Worst? Nina's pash on the bridge. Most entertaining bachelorette? I'm picking intruder Rachel, for her pearls of wisdom to her complete misunderstanding of the premise of the show (and pretty much how life works in general).
But as a single woman with questionable dating success, I also undertook a crash course in Faux Romance 101 this season. And what did I learn?
1. First (on air) impressions count
Okay, this is very basic 'advice' . But helpful dating experts (read: all my coupled-up friends and family) will also tell you that attraction can build and that friends can turn into lovers, among other contradictory adages that make me want to pull my eyelashes out.
The ultra fast, consumeristic approach to love on The Bach actually replicates dating in the wild - quick to hook-up, and even quicker to dismiss. Never mind your degree in Veterinary Science; if you can't stop talking about anal glands, you're a goner. Same goes for fixating about your hair or makeup, past relationships, your spiritual journey through Southeast Asia, or any other 'quirks' that actually make you a normal person over 27.
2. Fortune favours the self-aware
Yes, these babes are pretty banging. But if you're trying to step up to the rose ceremony in week three without a scrap of personality or self awareness, you are going to lose this game of faux romance. Whilst appearance can get you in the door (and a sneaky pash on a one-on-one date), turns out if you are a downright terrible, vacuous, self-absorbed human being, everyone can kind of tell.
When the show's"villainess" Emily walked off the set during the rose ceremony, the only surprise to viewers was her post-exit interview, in which she indicated that Sam would have given her the rose. Earth to Emily: just no. The fact that her 'hotness bubble' got her this far in life without anyone ever commenting on her personality left her wide open to some shock truth-bombs being dropped during her time in the mansion.
But, as a nation, we really must thank her for inventing the 'breakfast scarf', it was quite a look.
3. Men want women to be natural, without make up, but dressed up, but not too dressed up, but not too casual, but have you thought about maybe some lippy?
No confusion here. Carry on.
4. Women get 'friendzoned' too
It is time we let go of the idea that only dudes can be 'friendzoned'. I've seen it happen. To a bunch of women. On national TV.
Last week we saw fan favourite Heather sent home roseless, in what can only be described as the worst kept secret in show biz. Whilst the nation fell in love with Heather, it seems her 'cool girl' vibe was just not doing it for Sam. I'd like to say I learnt that saying 'man' or 'dude' too much in a romantic setting is considered by some guys as a turn off. But man, stuff those guys. Heather stayed true to herself and, even if she went home early, I hope it's not the last we see of her.
Also - #teamheather.
5. Corporate sponsorships are romantic bummers
If I have to hear Sam say he organised a great date for [enter bachelorette's name here] one more time, I will throw my phone at my TV. He doesn't 'organise' the dates - they are lazily disguised advertisements for car manufacturers, local cheesemakers who sell their wares at Woolies, and the Sydney Bridge Climb. Which is fine, but let's call a spade a spade.
Watching these dates unfold in real (edited) time has given me a new perspective on the whole dating game IRL. Mostly that it is a game. A game of chance influenced by situational events, thoughts and timing. But most of all, a game of selling yourself to the hazy idea of winning a pre-packaged 'man of your dreams'. * Still, play on, players. And may the best woman win.
*No guarantee of everlasting happiness.
http://www.dailylife.com.au/dl-peop...s-season-of-the-bachelor-20150916-gjo1jg.html
sorceress86
Well-Known Member
It's depressingly true.Five love lessons we can take away from this season of 'The Bachelor'
Date
September 17, 2015 - 12:15AM
Madeleine Allen
- 72 reading now
"It is time we let go of the idea that only dudes can be 'friendzoned'. I've seen it happen. #TeamHeather." Photo: Network Ten
As this season of The Bachelor AU wraps, it's time to reflect on the highlights of the past few weeks. Which dates were the best? Groundhog Date! Worst? Nina's pash on the bridge. Most entertaining bachelorette? I'm picking intruder Rachel, for her pearls of wisdom to her complete misunderstanding of the premise of the show (and pretty much how life works in general).
But as a single woman with questionable dating success, I also undertook a crash course in Faux Romance 101 this season. And what did I learn?
1. First (on air) impressions count
Okay, this is very basic 'advice' . But helpful dating experts (read: all my coupled-up friends and family) will also tell you that attraction can build and that friends can turn into lovers, among other contradictory adages that make me want to pull my eyelashes out.
The ultra fast, consumeristic approach to love on The Bach actually replicates dating in the wild - quick to hook-up, and even quicker to dismiss. Never mind your degree in Veterinary Science; if you can't stop talking about anal glands, you're a goner. Same goes for fixating about your hair or makeup, past relationships, your spiritual journey through Southeast Asia, or any other 'quirks' that actually make you a normal person over 27.
2. Fortune favours the self-aware
Yes, these babes are pretty banging. But if you're trying to step up to the rose ceremony in week three without a scrap of personality or self awareness, you are going to lose this game of faux romance. Whilst appearance can get you in the door (and a sneaky pash on a one-on-one date), turns out if you are a downright terrible, vacuous, self-absorbed human being, everyone can kind of tell.
When the show's"villainess" Emily walked off the set during the rose ceremony, the only surprise to viewers was her post-exit interview, in which she indicated that Sam would have given her the rose. Earth to Emily: just no. The fact that her 'hotness bubble' got her this far in life without anyone ever commenting on her personality left her wide open to some shock truth-bombs being dropped during her time in the mansion.
But, as a nation, we really must thank her for inventing the 'breakfast scarf', it was quite a look.
3. Men want women to be natural, without make up, but dressed up, but not too dressed up, but not too casual, but have you thought about maybe some lippy?
No confusion here. Carry on.
4. Women get 'friendzoned' too
It is time we let go of the idea that only dudes can be 'friendzoned'. I've seen it happen. To a bunch of women. On national TV.
Last week we saw fan favourite Heather sent home roseless, in what can only be described as the worst kept secret in show biz. Whilst the nation fell in love with Heather, it seems her 'cool girl' vibe was just not doing it for Sam. I'd like to say I learnt that saying 'man' or 'dude' too much in a romantic setting is considered by some guys as a turn off. But man, stuff those guys. Heather stayed true to herself and, even if she went home early, I hope it's not the last we see of her.
Also - #teamheather.
5. Corporate sponsorships are romantic bummers
If I have to hear Sam say he organised a great date for [enter bachelorette's name here] one more time, I will throw my phone at my TV. He doesn't 'organise' the dates - they are lazily disguised advertisements for car manufacturers, local cheesemakers who sell their wares at Woolies, and the Sydney Bridge Climb. Which is fine, but let's call a spade a spade.
Watching these dates unfold in real (edited) time has given me a new perspective on the whole dating game IRL. Mostly that it is a game. A game of chance influenced by situational events, thoughts and timing. But most of all, a game of selling yourself to the hazy idea of winning a pre-packaged 'man of your dreams'. * Still, play on, players. And may the best woman win.
*No guarantee of everlasting happiness.
http://www.dailylife.com.au/dl-peop...s-season-of-the-bachelor-20150916-gjo1jg.html
I couldn't do it now, I'm so glad I'm not out there anymore....and the older you get the worse it seems to become, like it's not a matter of 'if' you've got baggage but what type.
Sam's clearly commitment phobic.
michdealm
Active Member
Is THIS his chosen one? Sam Wood arrives at Sydney Airport just MINUTES before Snezana Markoski ahead of The Bachelor grand finale
By AMY CROFFEY FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA
PUBLISHED: 01:21 EST, 17 September 2015 | UPDATED: 03:23 EST, 17 September
Sam Wood and Snezana Markoski were spotted jetting into Sydney Airport on Wednesday night just minutes apart.
As the country waits with bated breath ahead of Thursday's The Bachelor Australia grand finale, the pictures somewhat suggest the pair are gearing up for a promotional trail together following the announcement that he has given the Perth single mum-of-one his final rose.
Snezana's older male companion did their very best to shield the identity of the 34-year-old brunette, who flew in from Western Australia.
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Cute couple alert? Sam Wood and Snezana Markoski were spotted jetting into Sydney Airport on Wednesday night just minutes apart ahead of Thursday's The Bachelor Australia grand finale
One walked with her, while another attempted to block the lens of waiting photographers with his hand and body as she was ushered through arrivals.
The beauty, who has been nicknamed 'Parmigiana' by the adoring public, kept her head down and wore her tresses partially covering her face as she made her way to a waiting car.
Meanwhile, the Tassie-born personal trainer, 35, looked as pleased as punch with himself with his trademark grin plastered across his face.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbi...head-Bachelor-grand-finale.html#ixzz3lx8LBfOJ
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By AMY CROFFEY FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA
PUBLISHED: 01:21 EST, 17 September 2015 | UPDATED: 03:23 EST, 17 September
Sam Wood and Snezana Markoski were spotted jetting into Sydney Airport on Wednesday night just minutes apart.
As the country waits with bated breath ahead of Thursday's The Bachelor Australia grand finale, the pictures somewhat suggest the pair are gearing up for a promotional trail together following the announcement that he has given the Perth single mum-of-one his final rose.
Snezana's older male companion did their very best to shield the identity of the 34-year-old brunette, who flew in from Western Australia.
Scroll down for video
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Cute couple alert? Sam Wood and Snezana Markoski were spotted jetting into Sydney Airport on Wednesday night just minutes apart ahead of Thursday's The Bachelor Australia grand finale
One walked with her, while another attempted to block the lens of waiting photographers with his hand and body as she was ushered through arrivals.
The beauty, who has been nicknamed 'Parmigiana' by the adoring public, kept her head down and wore her tresses partially covering her face as she made her way to a waiting car.
Meanwhile, the Tassie-born personal trainer, 35, looked as pleased as punch with himself with his trademark grin plastered across his face.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbi...head-Bachelor-grand-finale.html#ixzz3lx8LBfOJ
Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook
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FatPants
Dogs are the best people
Is THIS his chosen one? Sam Wood arrives at Sydney Airport just MINUTES before Snezana Markoski ahead of The Bachelor grand finale
By AMY CROFFEY FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA
PUBLISHED: 01:21 EST, 17 September 2015 | UPDATED: 03:23 EST, 17 September
Sam Wood and Snezana Markoski were spotted jetting into Sydney Airport on Wednesday night just minutes apart.
As the country waits with bated breath ahead of Thursday's The Bachelor Australia grand finale, the pictures somewhat suggest the pair are gearing up for a promotional trail together following the announcement that he has given the Perth single mum-of-one his final rose.
Snezana's older male companion did their very best to shield the identity of the 34-year-old brunette, who flew in from Western Australia.
Scroll down for video
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Cute couple alert? Sam Wood and Snezana Markoski were spotted jetting into Sydney Airport on Wednesday night just minutes apart ahead of Thursday's The Bachelor Australia grand finale
One walked with her, while another attempted to block the lens of waiting photographers with his hand and body as she was ushered through arrivals.
The beauty, who has been nicknamed 'Parmigiana' by the adoring public, kept her head down and wore her tresses partially covering her face as she made her way to a waiting car.
Meanwhile, the Tassie-born personal trainer, 35, looked as pleased as punch with himself with his trademark grin plastered across his face.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbi...head-Bachelor-grand-finale.html#ixzz3lx8LBfOJ
Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbi...head-Bachelor-grand-finale.html#ixzz3lx89NX1I
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They are clutching at straws with that article. Snez has been doing the publicity rounds with Lana this morning. So she would need to be in Sydney regardless of winning or not.
So Kyle Sandilands thinks Lana has won because she looks like she had sex recently.
Seriously that man is an idiot, also the winner probably hasn't had any alone time with Sam for a while.
He's getting worse. Now there's someone who thinks with his little head. Not that he can locate it these days.
I used to like him but now he's either cranky or gross most of the time.
HarleyQQ
Well-Known Member
chelle
Member
Man the spoilers this season have been huge and so diverting too ha, maybe that's what made it so much fun & addictive for me too haha
The so called “celebrity psychic” friend of Sarah's who first said it was Snezana and then later said it might be Lana or Snezana
....fairly obvious where his “psychic prediction” came from
The so called “celebrity psychic” friend of Sarah's who first said it was Snezana and then later said it might be Lana or Snezana
....fairly obvious where his “psychic prediction” came from
AND the reason Lana wasn't spotted = she lives here!!!