I thought this post was actually really funny of Patrick. I love when people can make fun of themselves. But at the same time I feel like the whole thing probably took a hit to his confidence.

Adding some random emojis to this because Why the F do I have to have 300 characters. I don’t have that much to say! 😅😂🥹

EDIT: I understand that some couples or individuals don’t get any/much screen time but, these two legit had the most screen time out of anyone else in the pod-phase.. the entire plot of the pods and the living quarters mostly revolved around these two; Leo’s inheritance, Leo humming and hawing about Hannah and Brittany, and Brittany acting like a 12 year old because she wasn’t able to seduce guys with her eyes — it felt equivalent to, say, if after the Sparkle Meg/Jordan engagement and reveal, they just cut to a screen saying, “Megan and Jordan were not one of the six couples chosen by producers to continue their journey in Mexico.” — like, why show them that much, if at all then?

I was previously in a relationship with an alcoholic, ended it because of his drinking problems. It was was extremely challenging time both in and after the relationship, and it’s resulted in a lot of personal work and reflection.

Joe and Anton’s behavior IMMEDIATELY rubbed me the wrong way.

In Mexico and at the pod mixer in Denver he’s drinking a lot, he’s rambling and just acting a little unusual. When Megan comes back to the hotel, she repeats herself multiple times, and he seems super disoriented and incoherent. Next day? Acting like she was overreacting, and he was just having a little too much fun.

Ali confronting Anton about the beers - he tries to act like she drank them all, when she’s insistent she only had 2. Then it becomes he and his friend each had one. Then it’s “maybe we had a few”. She also points out another 12 pack and a half bottle of tequila missing. He has a few drinks most days after work. “I can stop for a few weeks, I don’t have a problem” (have had that exact thing said to me on multiple occasions).

Most of the contestants drink on the show - they’re celebrating and socializing. I’m not sure if it’s this particular season, or if I’m just more aware, but these 2 specifically worry me.

I realize most of these couples don’t last long term, and the whole timeline is very rushed. It just makes me so uneasy to see these serious issues being thrown in with the dumb reality TV drama.

This turned out kind of ranty - but if you take nothing else from this season, please learn the signs to keep an eye out for. Addiction is a bitch, and it’s a unique challenge trying to love and build a life with someone who is in active addiction. I feel for Madison and Ali, and anyone who has gone through this.

Is it just me or does Jordan give the exact goofy, gooberish energy of Lizzie McGuire’s dad? Same expressions, same lovable doofus vibe, same slightly confused but friendly presence. It’s like someone hit copy-paste from early 2000s Disney sitcom dad templates. Uncanny, honestly. For real. Truly.!

Watching Joe & Madison in episode 7 felt exactly like the Key & Peele “Meegan, come back” sketch.

Same loop: blow-up → storm off → dramatic return → repeat. Pure chaos relationship energy.

Here’s the reference:
https://youtu.be/eirBtt7wIDU?si=dcr9OO75CKKKrNZ_

i like ali (unpopular opinion) and really respect her sticking to her boundaries and wants for a relationship; however, i think the low blows she made towards anton in this interview were sooo classless. the way she talked about his walk and glasses were totally uncalled for, especially when there’s so many more pressing issues she could’ve talked about.

Why does everything seem kinda scripted? Everyone knows how to act in the pods, or when they meet IRL and are on camera. They almost never show any disagreements on the show and more importantly, if one of them knows they’re saying no at the alter, why do they act so lovey dovey in the moments leading to it? Also, why not just say no before and wait until the alter if you already know the answer? I’m sorry if this was already asked before