Bachelor Happy Hour - The Less You Know, The Better? | Golden Hour

Episode Date: June 21, 2024

Today on Golden Hour, Kathy and Susan are diving into more Friday Fan Questions! We kick off today’s episode with the question of the day: how long should you date before you make it official? Then,... we get into some of Bachelor Nation’s questions; are crazy bachelor parties a deal-breaker? What do you do when you hit a dating lull on the apps? When does it become wrong to tell a big secret? We have all the answers for you! Tune in now to hear all this and more and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Have a question for Kathy and Susan? Head to BachelorNation.Com/GoldenHour to submit your questions now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Starting point is 00:00:00 This is an I-Heart podcast. My boyfriend's professor is way too friendly, and now I'm seriously suspicious. Wait a minute, Sam. Maybe her boyfriend's just looking for extra credit. Well, Dakota, luckily, it's back to school week on the OK Storytime podcast, so we'll find out soon. This person writes, my boyfriend's been hanging out with his young professor a lot. He doesn't think it's a problem, but I don't trust her. Now he's insisting we get to know each other, but I just want her gone.
Starting point is 00:00:25 Now, hold up. Isn't that against school policy? That seems inappropriate. Maybe find out how it ends by listening to the OK Storytime podcast and the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. I'm Jamel Hill, host of the Sports and Politics and on the latest episode of Spolitics, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins me for a candid conversation about the state of the Democratic Party. What do Republicans say to you privately that they won't say publicly? Many of them are in fear of their political lives. We continue to say to them, you were elected to defend your constituents.
Starting point is 00:00:58 and there's life after Congress. Make sure to listen to this episode of Politics on the IHeartRadio app, Apple Podcast, or wherever you get your podcast. Hi, my name is Enya Yumanzoor. And I'm Drew Phillips. And we run a podcast called Emergency Intercom. If you're a crime junkie and you love crimes,
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Starting point is 00:01:34 Search Emergency Intercom and listen now. Welcome back to Bachelor Happy Hour's Golden Hour. We're so happy to be back. Thanks for joining us. And if you haven't heard Wednesday's episode, make sure to check it out. We had Natasha on with us. and we had such a great time, didn't we, Kat? Oh, my gosh.
Starting point is 00:02:01 How much fun is Natasha? I mean, and how much advice about dating? I feel like I don't have a chance after listening to her advice. Wait, how about that website she told us about, to learn the questions to ask to get to know people on your first few dates? That was pretty interesting. I was jotting down notes over here. I'm going to have to check it out.
Starting point is 00:02:22 Do you think that, I don't know, I feel like you and I have asked some pretty good questions, But I like the fact that she's all about, like, we have to sort of moderate ourselves and figure out how we can be the best version of ourselves to meet other people. I kind of like that thought. Yes, yes, I did too. And the best of all was be comfortable in your own skin, like the woman that rode into us at 71 years old. Right. Because she looks in the mirror and she doesn't see herself like when she was 20, 30, 40, 40. And she feels like all the best parts are done.
Starting point is 00:03:00 This is the best part. That's right. And did you love at the love that Natasha said she's leaving New York because men there don't want to commit? She's going to move to Florida. She wants better weather. I can't wait to do a remote with her during a hurricane. Oh, God. All right.
Starting point is 00:03:17 So today. She better learn how to play golf, though. If she's moving to Florida, she's going to happen. Golf, pickle, ball, sun tanning. Yeah. You got it. All right. Today we're back with another round.
Starting point is 00:03:27 of fan questions. And we have some really juicy ones to get into. But before we dive in, if you have a question for us, send it in now. We love connecting with you all and answering all your questions. It's really easy. Do it now. Just go to bachelornation.com slash golden hour. Leave us a comment, write a question. We can't wait to answer them. Yes. Keep them coming. Please, because not only do we love them, we love talking about it. And it gives us something to give you some feedback. So, Kathy, really quick, I do have to ask. You know, you were in my hometown of Italy.
Starting point is 00:04:09 The food. Just tell me about the food. I know you're not a foodie. Susan, I am not a foodie, but let me tell you, let me give you the quick recap of my trip. Okay. First of all, it was a Dickens novel. It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.
Starting point is 00:04:26 The sad part first, my daughter's husband, my daughter's father-in-law had a stroke. So please send prayers out for him. And then we had some other issues. But the trip itself, the countryside is beautiful. The cities were beautiful. The food. I'm not a foodie. I loved.
Starting point is 00:04:46 It's all so fresh. I told you. I told you. However, I will tell you, I'm probably the one and only person who's ever gone to Italy and lost weight. I eat everything in sight. God, don't say that out loud. The wine, the cheese, the, I mean, the place was amazing. We had the beaches to ourselves because apparently, you know, the vacation in Italy doesn't start until the end of summer, sorry.
Starting point is 00:05:11 But we just had a great time with family and friends and new friends. I got to say one quick thing about the men. Bachelor in Paradise, any man who's looking for me, he's not coming from Italy. they are all such good-looking men, but they all come up to my belly button. They're so short. They're small, but they don't care. But how about how friendly everybody is?
Starting point is 00:05:33 Oh, my gosh. And the water, the color of the water? The architect, like the beauty is everywhere. The beauty is everywhere. We would sit out on plazas and have drinks. You know what? Nobody's in a rush there. Nobody's saying, you know, we need that table.
Starting point is 00:05:49 We sat and had drinks and chatted, and our family just grew closer. It truly, I mean, there were some sad parts, too, family issues, but what a dream. It's like the European way, you know? They walked everywhere. I'm ready to move to Europe. I really am. Can we talk about the drivers, though?
Starting point is 00:06:08 One quick question before we get on to the next part here. Okay. These cars are like matchbox cars. These tiny cars, what do they do stuff? The kids in the truck? I mean, seriously, what do they do? they're all small they are and they don't have driver's licenses because if they do it must be right your name they do they do they do Susan they drive like maniac
Starting point is 00:06:34 I was driving there trust me and I ran it a little convertible it was so cute a little Fia I don't know the Vespas the motorcycles I mean on a two-lane road it's really five lanes because there's three lanes of motorcycles zinging and zagging I mean truly it was but it was amazing trip I cannot wait to get back to Europe again. I love it there. And I'll go back with you. Now I know why you left cook. Now I know why you love to cook. Well, that's how I was raised. I mean, my grandparents are from Italy. Wow. So, yeah. I'm glad you enjoyed it, Kathy. I can't wait. We'll go back together and we'll have two guys that come up to our navels. Under the Tuscan sun. All right. Let's get into it.
Starting point is 00:07:19 Let's get into it. I have a question for us. Kathy, it's our question of the day. All right. Let's do it, Susan. Okay. How long should you see someone before putting the boyfriend-girlfriend label on it? Well, for me, I think that term is, you know, it means different things to different people.
Starting point is 00:07:49 What do you think boyfriend, girlfriend, means? For me, it means the impossible right now. To me, it means you don't see anybody else. Isn't that what boyfriend and girlfriend? I think for me, I can't speak for everyone. For me, I think it probably does, you know, have the connotation of exclusivity, yes.
Starting point is 00:08:13 Sure, but I think, you know, if you're sitting there and you have to say, you know, hey, Joe, Are we exclusive, then, you know, it's, eh, that, I don't think I'd be asking those questions. I think it's just something that develops naturally. So, for, I'm asking you, though, how long should you see somebody before you're ready, maybe, to put, it's until we get to know them, right? I think it depends on the person. I mean, in the mansion, you know, we knew them a month.
Starting point is 00:08:47 I mean, I don't know, Kathy. Kathy, you were the girlfriend within the first 24 hours. Excuse me? Wait, with us, we all became friends within the first 24 hours, not boyfriend, girlfriend, but sometimes you just click. I know, but that's what I say. Depends on the guy. I think if you asked 10 women, you would get 10 different answers.
Starting point is 00:09:11 And I can't answer without knowing the guy. I don't know. Is there a law? Like, is it three months, six dates, five? I don't know. All right. We're going to do some of those questions. Are you ready?
Starting point is 00:09:24 All right. You want to take the first one? All right. Here we go. Macy from Boston. Macy, my hometown. Macy from Boston says, Hi, Kathy and Susan.
Starting point is 00:09:35 I have a question about bachelor and bachelorette parties. I'm currently engaged to my fiancé Tom. We've been together for four years and got engaged six months ago. Our wedding is still a way. away as we're enjoying the engagement phase and also wanted to take our time planning. Everything has been really smooth. But last week, the conversation of bachelor and bachelorette parties came up. I didn't really think either of us would be into the idea of a traditional crazy party. I'm 28 and he's 31. So I thought we were a bit too old for this to be even up for conversation. But when it came up, my fiancé got so
Starting point is 00:10:18 excited, telling me all the plans he and his friends have been coming up with for Las Vegas. Uh-oh. I've never had an issue with him in terms of trusting him when he goes out or his circle of friends. But the thought of a classic bachelor party with strippers and crazy partying really puts me off. He didn't mention strippers outright, but his plans are basically day club to nightclub with gambling and expensive dinners in between. We can afford it so the spending doesn't bother me. I didn't really know what to say, so I just said, oh, wow.
Starting point is 00:10:56 He seemed confused by my reaction and asked what I was thinking of doing. I told him my plan, a long spa weekend away with my bridesmaids, and maybe a brunch and a nice celebratory dinner thrown in. The conversation kind of ended there when I got a phone call from my mother, just to chat, and we haven't spoken about it since. Is it controlling of me to not want him to go to Vegas? Am I overreacting? Should I bring it up again or let it go?
Starting point is 00:11:26 It's human nature. You're definitely normal. But let him do what he's going to do. He's marrying you. And I still believe what you don't know don't hurt you. So he's going to strip clubs and having dinners and getting trashed and looking like idiots out in Vegas. I like your idea The Spa Weekend
Starting point is 00:11:49 I was going to say I mean Every Every First of all you don't know I mean They do call Vegas Sin City
Starting point is 00:11:58 But other than that You got nothing to worry about Macy Here's the deal What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas First of all He's 31
Starting point is 00:12:08 He can't party like he did When he was 20 He's probably going to have Five beers and pass out So don't worry But you know Yeah I kind of think the same thing.
Starting point is 00:12:17 He's marrying you, Macy. He loves you. You know, it's going to be something that the story's going to grow with time, you know. At your 10th anniversary, he's going to get together with his friends. And he's going to remember that time? The reality is they're going to be in bed at 10. Four beers later. They lost their $10 at the blackjack table.
Starting point is 00:12:37 It's over. Relax, Macy. Happy wedding. Maybe this should be something for you to. tell yourself, do not ask any questions about it. You be the strong one. And maybe at the 10th anniversary, you'll find out what he did. But get it out of your mind. Try to be the better person, the bigger person, and don't even ask. Just say, hey, did you have fun? You're back in one piece. Thank goodness. You're not in jail. Thank you for asking us. I hope we helped.
Starting point is 00:13:08 Congrats, Ms. on your upcoming wedding. I hope you were. And if you need an efficient, you know, guess what cat's speaking of which so somebody did go to Vegas and it was the efficient for a wedding and i got a phone call saying that their efficient got locked up in Vegas can i do an emergency wedding macy it was not your it's not your your fiancee don't worry about it you're good to call me just in case enjoy your spa weekend have a happy life happy wedding it's going to be great and he loves you that's who he's Marion. My boyfriend's professor is way too friendly, and now I'm seriously suspicious.
Starting point is 00:13:51 Well, wait a minute, Sam. Maybe her boyfriend's just looking for extra credit. Well, Dakota, it's back to school week on the OK Storytime podcast, so we'll find out soon. This person writes, my boyfriend has been hanging out with his young professor a lot. He doesn't think it's a problem, but I don't trust her. Now, he's insisting we get to know each other, but I just want her gone. Now, hold up. Isn't that against school policy?
Starting point is 00:14:10 That sounds totally inappropriate. Well, according to this person, this is her boyfriend's former professor, and they're the same age. It's even more likely that they're cheating. He insists there's nothing between them. I mean, do you believe him? Well, he's certainly trying to get this person to believe him because he now wants them both to meet. So, do we find out if this person's boyfriend really cheated with his professor or not? To hear the explosive finale, listen to the OK Storytime podcast on the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcast.
Starting point is 00:14:37 I'm Jamil Hill, host of the Sports and Politics. And on the latest episode of politics, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins me for a candid conversation about the state of the Democratic Party. What do Republicans say to you privately that they won't say publicly? Many of them are in fear of their political lives, and that's been part of the challenge. But we continue to say to them, you were elected to defend your constituents, to stand up for your constituents. And there's life after Congress.
Starting point is 00:15:05 And you should be willing to actually want to be able to look back on your. your time in the House of Representatives knowing that you can keep your head held high because you did the right thing. Donald Trump is gone in three and a half years. But their legacy or their failure to stand up to the extremism and the unprecedented assault on America as we know it will be with them forever. Make sure to listen to Spolitics on the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcast. Imagine that you're on an airplane and all of a sudden, you hear this. Attention passengers.
Starting point is 00:15:42 The pilot is having an emergency and we need someone, anyone, to land this plane. Think you could do it? It turns out that nearly 50% of men think that they could land the plane with the help of air traffic control. And they're saying like, okay, pull this, pull that, turn this. It's just, I can do it my eyes close. I'm Manny. I'm Noah.
Starting point is 00:16:04 This is Devon. And on our new show, no such thing. We get to the bottom of questions like these. Join us as we talk to the leading expert on overconfidence. Those who lack expertise lack the expertise they need to recognize that they lack expertise. And then as we try the whole thing out for real. Wait, what? Oh, that's the runway.
Starting point is 00:16:26 I'm looking at this thing. See? Listen to no such thing on the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Listener question number two. This is from Tyler from New Jersey. Hi, Kathy and Susan. I love your podcast. And I'm really hoping you see my question because I don't know what to do.
Starting point is 00:16:54 I'm planning on proposing to my current girlfriend, Angela, of five years. Her best friend, Daisy, helped me with everything from ring suggestions to how I should propose. Excuse me. They've been best friends since college and were all. in our late 20s, early 30s now. Last night, my fiancé mentioned to me that her and Daisy have been in a really intense fight that's apparently been going on for about a month. She hasn't told me because it was hard for her to accept what was going on.
Starting point is 00:17:28 The breaking point was seeing Daisy comment something positive on an Instagram post from a friend that caused their fight to begin with. apparently, very long story short, Angela has expressed that she feels this friend is rude and doesn't like her. But Daisy has continued hanging out with this friend. Now I'm wondering if I can trust Daisy's opinion. Why would Daisy not mention this to me? We've been planning the engagement for the past month and a half with most of the planning going on in the last two weeks. Should I be worried? What should I do? My buddies think that it's no big deal, and my sister thinks Daisy probably felt weird bringing it up to me.
Starting point is 00:18:14 But Angela and I, for the most part, are good friends with all of each other's friends. They're all good friends. So it's weird for me that Daisy didn't say anything and just proceeded as normal. It's not weird. I don't think this is weird at all. I think this is, to quote Shakespeare, much ado about nothing. Yeah. This is nothing. Don't make it bigger. Yeah, I think you, I think you maybe are getting a little bit nervous about the wedding and Tyler, I would say to you, just let it go. You know, let it go.
Starting point is 00:18:54 I don't think this is anything to do with your wedding. I think it's between them. It's probably nothing and everyone's probably their nerves are on edge about the wedding coming up and, you know, people have fights occasionally. And Kathy, if you didn't like one person and I did, that wouldn't come between us. So Angela feels that friend is rude and doesn't
Starting point is 00:19:20 like her. But Daisy doesn't. She's just trying to play nice. And so what if she's rude? Who cares? I'm, listen, Tyler, I'm with your buddies. It's no big deal. Let it go. Let it go. Let it go. We're singing from Disney.
Starting point is 00:19:35 Proceed as normal. So moving on to question number three. Chelsea asks, hi Kathy and Susan. I love you both so much. You guys are the best. I'm 26 years old and I live in Los Angeles. I've been here since college and I really love it, but I'm really fed up with dating. The dating apps are terrible and the last couple first dates I've gone on have been horrible. They're all weirdly rude, immediately clingy to the point where I get kind of freaked out or a combination of the two. How do I meet someone?
Starting point is 00:20:11 I feel like dating the past few years has been really hard. Almost all of my friends are single, and the ones in relationships have been together for about three years or more. What can I do to shake things up and find a decent guy? Well, Chelsea, you tell me and we'll both know, but go ahead, Susan. What do you guys? Sometimes, honestly, I would take a break from the dating sites and just do you.
Starting point is 00:20:36 do you do what you enjoy and sometimes when you least expect it you can meet somebody or join different things new hobbies maybe you'll meet somebody that way like it can't always be I was there girlfriend I was there Chelsea every dating site and it was like homework coming home and trying to answer all these people some were just pen pals others it just wasn't a good match and I needed to walk away from it. Yeah. How about you, Kath? Yeah, I mean, I think that's great advice.
Starting point is 00:21:11 Chelsea, here's what I would say. You live in California where the weather's beautiful most of the year. You don't have the excuse of it's snowing, it's raining, it's cold. I'm in the house watching Netflix. Get up off the sofa, girlfriend, and get outside. Go to the beach. Go hiking. Take a bike ride.
Starting point is 00:21:33 do something because as much as I would love it and I know you would too, Chelsea, the eligible men are not going to come knock on your door and say, hi, I've heard Chelsea lives here. Would you like to go out on a date? So you have to put a little bit of energy forward and the way you do that is joining, like Susan said, joining some groups, getting out there. That's how you shake things up. It begins with you, Chelsea, nobody else. And I hope you find a decent guy.
Starting point is 00:22:03 So do we. Yeah, so do we, by the way. When you find the decent guy, send me his father. Okay, ready for the next one, Kathy? Yeah. This is from Kayla, and she asks. Hi, Kathy and Susan. I'm such a huge fan of both of you and of the podcast.
Starting point is 00:22:20 I really, really, really need your help. Two of my old friends, Drew and Carly are getting married, and I know a huge secret about the relationship. Drew and Carly are part of my college friend group that I've had since my freshman year. After graduation, about seven years ago, I moved to New York City for a job, and everyone but Drew and Carly has since kept in touch. I was sad to see my friendships with them end, but they basically ghosted me immediately and did so with a few others that I am close to.
Starting point is 00:22:58 A few years ago, my best friend and I hosted Michael, a good friend that was visiting from L.A. They too are in this friend group. Michael immediately told us that at Drew's birthday party, Carly's best friend got drunk and told Michael that she slept with Drew quite a few times around two years after graduation. My best friend and I were stunned, but none of us were really in Carly's life anymore, so we never thought to tell her. Now they're getting married, and Carly's best friend is her current maid of honor. We're all around 29 to 32 years old, and it's been so long since everything happened. But I can just shake, I can't just shake how bad I feel for her being kept in the dark.
Starting point is 00:23:50 I've talked to my husband and close friends outside of the group about this, and we're all torn on what to do. what do you think i harbor no ill towards no ill will towards either one of them but i get the suspicion that if i or any of my best friends from our group did say something it would be easy to come off as bitterness and feeling excluded we're not invited to the wedding but we never expect it to be invited i was genuinely happy for them until i remembered this awful secret Susan. Okay, Kathy, it was seven years ago. Wait a minute. I know what you do if it was your daughter. You take the guy downstairs with a baseball bat and say fess up.
Starting point is 00:24:33 Out to the wine cellar. Wait, babe, let this go. Oh, my goodness, it was seven years ago. People do things. It's simply not your business. Your business. It just isn't. It would be one thing, Susan, do you agree? I think if I knew the secret and it was you and we were great friends, And I might then say something to, even if it was seven years. From seven years ago? I mean, is this the time I'm going to tell you I slept with your husband?
Starting point is 00:25:02 Oh, God. I hope it was good. Just kidding. I'm sure. No, but seriously. I mean, I don't know. Definitely not. I don't know.
Starting point is 00:25:12 I think she has to let it go. And I'm sorry, they ghost at you. That sucks. But you're right. They would think you were just doing it out of spite. You're exact, but what you're feeling is absolutely right. Please, just stay out of it. You know, something you don't always have to say it.
Starting point is 00:25:30 And I think you don't know, Kayla, that he hasn't told her. You don't know. So, you know, let go, let them get married, let them begin their life together, and you move on with your life. That would be my suggestion. And I wish you luck. Just move on, baby. My boyfriend's professor is way too friendly.
Starting point is 00:25:52 Now I'm seriously suspicious. Oh, wait a minute, Sam. Maybe her boyfriend's just looking for extra credit. Well, Dakota, it's back to school week on the OK Storytime podcast, so we'll find out soon. This person writes, my boyfriend has been hanging out with his young professor a lot. He doesn't think it's a problem, but I don't trust her. Now, he's insisting we get to know each other, but I just want her gone. Now, hold up.
Starting point is 00:26:12 Isn't that against school policy? That sounds totally inappropriate. Well, according to this person, this is her boyfriend's former professor and they're the same age. And it's even more likely that they're cheating. He insists there's nothing between them. I mean, do you believe him? Well, he's certainly trying to get this person to believe him because he now wants them both to meet.
Starting point is 00:26:29 So, do we find out if this person's boyfriend really cheated with his professor or not? To hear the explosive finale, listen to the OK Storytime podcast on the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcast. I never envision being with a woman. I'll just be honest. I'm Jamel Hill, host of the Sports and Politics Podcast, Spolitics. On this week's episode, I'm joined by Basketball Legend, Candice Parker, who stopped by to discuss her candid new book, The Can Do Mindset, in which she shares why she waited two years into marriage to come out. Like when I close my eyes at night, every night, I was like, I need to
Starting point is 00:27:05 find my prince charming. Like, it was never a princess. Like, that never entered into my mind. But, you know, as I learned, sometimes life gives you things wrapped in a package that you didn't expect it. And that was just, you know, and honestly, it took. me a long time to be okay with myself. Make sure to listen to this week's episode of Spolitics on the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcast or wherever you get your
Starting point is 00:27:32 podcast. Imagine that you're on an airplane and all of a sudden you hear this. Attention passengers. The pilot is having an emergency and we need someone, anyone to land this plane. Think you could do it? It turns out that
Starting point is 00:27:50 nearly 50% of men think that they could land the plane with the help of air traffic control. And they're saying like, okay, pull this, until this. Pull that. Turn this. It's just... I can do my eyes close. I'm Manny. I'm Noah. This is Devin. And on our new show, no such thing. We get to the bottom of questions like these. Join us as we talk to the leading expert on overconfidence.
Starting point is 00:28:12 Those who lack expertise lack the expertise they need to recognize that they lack expertise. And then, as we try the whole thing out for real. Wait, what? Oh, that's the run right. I'm looking at this thing. Listen to no such thing on the Iheart radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Actually, I think we have time for one more question.
Starting point is 00:28:42 This one is from Russell. He's 62 from Wisconsin. Hi, Golden Ladies. I have really enjoyed listening to your podcast. It's the first one I've ever listened to. My name is Russell, and I'm a 62-year-old dad of three. Seven years ago, I tragically lost my wife of 30 years to suicide. She was the glue of our family, and we've been mourning and putting our family back together
Starting point is 00:29:08 ever since. Over the past two or three years, I've gotten back into dating and have actually met a few women that I really like. Once they were my girlfriend, I have tried to introduce them to my kids. kids, but they immediately resist anyone I bring home, even if it's someone I've been dating for a while. I know they want me to be happy, and I know they know I'm not trying to replace their mom, but it feels like they aren't welcoming these ladies with open arms the way I have their partners. I just want companionship and want them to be happy for me. Let me know if you have
Starting point is 00:29:45 any advice on how to handle this with grown children. Well, Russell, I have exactly lived your life. I was married for almost 46 years. I also have three children and I also lost my husband to suicide. So, and I've also had the same problem with my adult children. So my advice to you would be talk to your kids and do it slowly. have them maybe just come over for, you know, dessert one night. Don't force the issue. I have repeatedly said to my kids, I'm not trying to replace your dad. I will never have that kind of love again, but I have a lot of life left to live and I deserve to be happy just the way you are. It's tough, Russell. It's tough for our kids because they can only see us as a couple. They
Starting point is 00:30:45 can only see you and your deceased wife as their parents and it's really hard give it some time ultimately you may just have to force the issue and that is have the woman that you really care about spend time with you i would say you don't be too cavalier about bringing too many women home too soon wait and see the one that's really special that you really feel a sincere connection with and then try to bring her home. I don't know, Susan, if you have something you want to add to that. Did it say how many years it's been? Seven years. For me, it's been five for him. And it is time. It is time for him. He still has a life. Yeah. And the children, of course, they're going to be like that in the beginning. But I would really think, wait till it's somebody
Starting point is 00:31:41 really special to you before you. It's just like when you have small children and you're divorced, you don't bring every date home or every man that you're going to date for a minute to meet your kids. You want to make sure there's a lot of feeling there first. Yeah. Russell, the other thing. I just
Starting point is 00:31:57 want to send you sincere condolences. I truly am living your life and you're going to get there. I'm going to get there. Just know that these things take time and your kids love you and they do want the best for you. They're just struggling.
Starting point is 00:32:20 They're still mourning and it's just hard. It's just a really tough situation we're in. But I really appreciate you reaching out. And I hope you reach back out to us and tell us how things are going. I only wish you love and happiness. And I really do hope you find the woman that you want to spend this last great. chapter of your life with absolutely and i wish you luck and if anybody else has any questions for us please please just ask go to bachelor nation dot com slash golden hour and ask away you may even be
Starting point is 00:32:56 featured on our podcast all right for those those were some pretty intense questions and we're really hoping for the best for all of you in these situations but let's lighten things up and play a little game, Susan. Oh, boy. Here it goes. Another round of moral quandry. This time, we're going to switch off reading the quandary and give our thoughts on what we would really do, okay?
Starting point is 00:33:22 I'm ready. All right. You get home from a shopping spree, which in your case is a daily activity, and you realize the shirt that you asked to put back because it was too expensive is in our bag, and you weren't charged for it. Do you bring it back and risk getting the employee in trouble? Oh, I got all the way home. Oh, come on, Susan.
Starting point is 00:33:52 So here's the thing. I don't think the employee is going to get in trouble. How did the shirt get in your bag? They would think you stole it. Well, you already got home. That's what I mean. I'd still take it back. Yeah, I think I'd have to.
Starting point is 00:34:05 I couldn't live with myself. But I would like to think that I could have just got. you wear, wait a minute, would you wear something with tags on it and take it back? Hell no. No, I know people that do that, though. Yeah. I do. I wouldn't do it either. All right. You're at a coffee shop and you see someone yelling profusely at the barista while you're waiting for your coffee. Do you intervene and risk causing a scene or do you stay quiet and not get involved? That reminds me of that show. What would you do? I've done it. I have done this. I definitely get involved. I get him, I have gotten involved and it actually was at a coffee shop.
Starting point is 00:34:42 I looked, the guy started screaming at the barista because he didn't think that the brista was getting his coffee fast enough. And so I looked at him. I mean, he really was just blasting her. And I looked at him and I said, you know, sir, it's very busy in here and she's working really hard. So maybe you could just be a little patient. And he looked at me and he said, I didn't ask you.
Starting point is 00:35:07 And I said, I know you didn't. I just thought you might like to have a little friendly advice. She's working hard. Give her a break. You're rude. Well, I didn't say that. I just turned around. But, you know, I know some people, would you do it?
Starting point is 00:35:23 Absolutely. I've done it many times. Yes, that's a no-brainer. All right, go ahead. All right. Next one. Your best friend has started becoming more and more aggressive and testy with her husband. often yelling at him for small things like joining group discussions or asking her simple questions.
Starting point is 00:35:44 Do you try to step in and ask her what's going on or just stay out of it? She's my best friend. You're damn right. Yo, what is happening here? What has gotten into you? Why are you treating him like this? Is there something you want to talk about? Would you do it in front of him? Probably not. No, I'd take her aside. She's my best friend. Okay, you and I, again, we always say sometimes we agree. I totally agree with you on this.
Starting point is 00:36:11 I wouldn't do it in front of him. No. But I'd call her her the next day and grab a cup of coffee and say, okay, what's going on? Come on outside with me for a minute. I want to show you something. Like, what the fuck? What are you doing? I thought you loved this guy.
Starting point is 00:36:26 What did he do? And let me tell you how hard it is to find a good guy. Stop screwing this up. You're an asshole. All right. Well, that's all for today's episode of Golden Hour. We've had a blast. We hope you have as well.
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