My hair still smells like chlorine and my skin has that post day in the sun summer scent – so basically, I’m in desperate need of a shower (or a beach). I’m mid-Labor Day weekend here (as are the rest of you), so let’s keep this short and to the point.
My stomach is still in knots at watching the Carly breakup. It was painful. Brutal, even. I can feel her pain. Kirk was probably terrified to do what he finally did and there’s really no easy way to tell someone who you care about and who you’re kind of interested in that you’re not ready to have babies with them after only 5 weeks together (has it been a full 5 weeks yet??). I mean, I get it. Carly had a vision and was almost over-confident in how great things were going between them. But Kirk never appeared to be quite on the same page as her. It was always Carly making the comments about how smitten she was. About how great their relationship was. How giddy she felt. Kirk was swept up in the ride. Carly’s an outgoing, energetic and fun-loving girl. I’m sure he got a kick out of her. But she was in love with the idea of finding love. Kirk fit the bill but clearly he wasn’t quite ready to go on such a whirlwind journey at the same pace as her.
He was really upset about how the break up went down, but it’s clear that her reaction and the thought of losing her has not made him regret his actions. Jaclyn Schwarz was tweeting her rude comments as per usual and her comforting words for Carly tonight were, “At least you won’t have ginger babies.” Not nice. But that kind of sums up Jaclyn. She pretty much insulted every person on the show so I hope that this finally solidifies her retirement from this series.
Back to Kirk – like I said, I met the guy and he couldn’t have been more genuine or seemed like more of a solid guy. Perhaps his timing needed some work. Yes, he probably should have told her earlier. Yes, by not telling her, he let her fall deeper. But when is a good time to crush someone’s dream? Was he hoping his feelings would change? Probably. Did he probably like Carly a lot? Of course he did. But he set off the fireworks on tonight’s episode and had three women crying (Bachelor record?). Carly didn’t give him a second to try and clarify anything. She was too hurt, understandably so.
Well, both Carly and Kirk will be on tomorrow’s After Paradise show. That should be plenty of awkward to watch.
So Ashley I FINALLY went home after Jared FINALLY broke up with her for the third time? At least she didn’t lose her virginity. At least she met a nice guy who made her hopeful that there are other nice guys. Let us please be done with the tears for now.
Still don’t understand Tenley’s attraction for Joshua.
Samantha and Nick? Really? It’s hard to watch them. All he could say to her was how pretty she is. Like his favorite doll. He had absolutely nothing of substance to say, but hey, they somehow are part of this final 5 crew.
I really liked Cassandra back in Juan Pablo’s season. She was very mature and sweet there, but she’s still only 23! Is she ready to commit to Justin after only 1 date? They seemed to hit it off really well, but that’s a lot of pressure to pack into a very limited amount of time together. (Is Chris Harrison telling them that they have to have sex with the intent to stay?). I remember when Michelle Money came back from this overnight fantasy date with that blonde body builder Cody and she claims she was head over heels in love. That had to be a joke??
Will Jade and Tanner be getting engaged on tomorrow’s episode? I don’t see how it could be anyone else? Unless we find out that Samantha’s pregnant with baby Joe and he comes back to make it official?
Can’t say I was surprised about the Mikey v Juelia sitch. He was never interested – he just wanted to come back on the show for another chance to meet someone else. And he uses that chance on Mackenzie?? Whatttt? At least she had the sense to turn him down.
Signing off here. Have a wonderful holiday weekend! Check back here tomorrow!!! You can find me on www.instagram.com/OfficeStace
Emily Condit says
I was shocked Kirk turned Carly down too! Although, he did mention some commitment issues earlier in the season.
My recap isn’t up yet but I thought you might want to check out my latest article on how I tried and failed to befriend Nick Viall on Twitter: http://cafeemily.com/my-failed-attempt-to-befriend-nick-viall/
Emily Condit says
Hey, Stace.
I agree with you about pretty much everything except how Kirk handled the situation with Carly. He seemed to care far more about her leaving with a good impression of him than that he’d actually hurt her feelings.
But I do put some degree of stock in those who have actually met the people on these shows so I’ll take it under advisement that he may not be the immature idiot he appeared to be during the breakup.
My recap is now up here: http://cafeemily.com/bachelor-in-paradise-week-6-1/