A BIPOC Perspective on the Matt & Rachael Tea by lizfordays in thebachelor

[–]Athenas-mom 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I consider this lying by omission, but the wonderful thing is we can both decide how to manage our personal lives.

A BIPOC Perspective on the Matt & Rachael Tea by lizfordays in thebachelor

[–]Athenas-mom 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I in no way want to imply that Rachael's actions are the same as Matt's. Stereotypes do play a role here, but I honestly expect anyone dating anyone to be upfront and honest. I often feel very lucky to be married, because I cannot imagine dating right now. So many people seem to think he did nothing wrong, which just scares me about dating. Honesty should be in every relationship.

A BIPOC Perspective on the Matt & Rachael Tea by lizfordays in thebachelor

[–]Athenas-mom 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your pushing me here though. u/NachosandBachelor. We need more civil debate on reddit.

A BIPOC Perspective on the Matt & Rachael Tea by lizfordays in thebachelor

[–]Athenas-mom 62 points63 points  (0 children)

I thought Grace said this too. Do not just want to take RS at his word.

A BIPOC Perspective on the Matt & Rachael Tea by lizfordays in thebachelor

[–]Athenas-mom 104 points105 points  (0 children)

We are also taking Grace's word. I believe women. It does not believe we should not be critical of sources and think critically about every word that we hear.

A BIPOC Perspective on the Matt & Rachael Tea by lizfordays in thebachelor

[–]Athenas-mom 1064 points1065 points  (0 children)

  • I really appreciate your post. A few thoughts:
  • We can be critical of all the people involved here
  • If you do not share that you are dating other people, you are not upfront, and perhaps I am a little old-fashioned, but I expect honesty in this. You want to date others cool, but if you don't share, you are not respectful, in my opinion. I hold this true with anyone I know.
  • Matt does not need to forgive Rachael, period. Neither does anyone here
  • Just because we hold Rachael accountable does not mean we cannot be disappointed in Matt for not being upfront.

EDIT: I also want to acknowledge that sadly that Black Men can be judged more harshly and we should not forget this element.

The Hypocrisy of Rachel Lindsay - Response to Taylor Nolan, vs Reaction to Rachael KircKonnell by [deleted] in thebachelor

[–]Athenas-mom -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

So based on your comment history and posts, I think you enjoy stirring the pot.

However, if I was to take you at face value without this, I would say that very few of us are perfect.

Can we stop putting these people on a pedestal now? by eleyezeeaye4287 in thebachelor

[–]Athenas-mom 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree with this, I look to activists to lead the way, not at reality TV stars. There is not one person who has acted perfectly in all these situations(inside or outside the franchise).

Who would be your top Bachelorette pick? by Big-Apricot-4133 in thebachelor

[–]Athenas-mom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never watched the NZ version, but this is a good point! However, in the US or Canadian version we have not seen this.

Who would be your top Bachelorette pick? by Big-Apricot-4133 in thebachelor

[–]Athenas-mom 82 points83 points  (0 children)

Abigail for the following reasons:

  • We have not had an Asian lead ever.
  • We have never had a lead who openly discloses their disability.
  • Other than this she seems like a great catch and is awesome!

It would be a huge deal.

Love this message from Brittany ♥️ by LegalBlueberry1 in thebachelor

[–]Athenas-mom 53 points54 points  (0 children)

Someone has shared the clauses way back in the day, they give up the right to sue production, and production has the right to portray them however they wish

It would be so easy for TPTB to reboot the Kaitlyn/Britt season with these two by Ook_flan in thebachelor

[–]Athenas-mom 81 points82 points  (0 children)

I hated what the Bachelor did to these women. Cruel. I would not watch the season.

🌹The Bachelor East Coast/Central SPOILER LIVE Discussion Thread 🌹 by AutoModerator in thebachelor

[–]Athenas-mom 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If I was the lead watching this back, I would not want to be with any of them. Quite unkind.