The Golden Bachelorette season 1 couple Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple have reunited again after Chock hinted at wanting to stay in Kansas amid his recent absence from a family milestone of Joan’s. Chock was Joan’s frontrunner throughout The Golden Bachelorette, so it wasn’t surprising when she gave him her final rose. Chock proposed at that time, and the pair have been showcasing their long-distance love ever since. Chock, from Kansas, and Joan, from Maryland, have been traveling to see each other, and it’s caused some issues.
Recently, Chock carried on on social media about his love of Kansas and his foundation there, which was odd rhetoric considering he and Joan have made plans to move to NYC together. Joan and Chock are finding themselves commuting to see one another a lot, which has put a strain on their relationship and family blending. Joan recently did a poll asking fans to guess where she was going next. The overwhelming response from fans was “a trip with Chock,” and they were right. Joan and Chock are currently spending time in California.
What Joan & Chock’s California Trip Means For Their Relationship
The Timing Is Off
Only a few weeks ago, Joan and Chock shared a Cancun, Mexico vacation together. Since then, they separated and Joan celebrated her son’s girlfriend’s birthday, with Chock absent.
The timing of Joan and Chock’s California redwoods trip seems suspect, since it would have made more sense based on Joan’s family values for Chock to be a part of her family milestone.
Joan and Chock are trying to get the long-distance aspect down, but with Chock’s favoring of Kansas and his missed family opportunity with Joan, there are glimmers of discontent in their connection.
Our Take On Joan Vassos & Chock Chapple Taking A Trip Together
It Is Both Good & Suspect
While it’s nice for their connection that Joan and Chock are having another getaway together, it seems to be masking underlying issues. Chock has not recently been involved with Joan’s family, whom she has stated are her number one priority. If Chock decides he doesn’t want to leave Kansas, and the move to New York continues to be stalled, their relationship may not survive.
It’s obvious there is a lot of love between Joan and Chock, but the fundamental issues lie in the sacrifices Joan is making. Chock previously hinted at being surprised and overwhelmed by the amount of travel he’s been doing, so he may be burnt out. The other red flag is the question of why Chock wasn’t present at Joan’s latest family milestone, and instead is a part of their California time removed from Joan’s family. The Golden Bachelorette couple do seem good for each other, but the outside factors of long distance may now be weighing heavy.
The Golden Bachelorette season 1 is available to stream on Hulu.
