I’m Convinced The Bachelor’s Joey Graziadei & Kelsey Anderson Have Found The Secret To Bachelor Nation Backlash (Their Long-Distance Romance Is Helping)

The Bachelor season 28’s winning couple Joey Graziadei and Kelsey Anderson have been making their relationship work despite some hiccups and long-distance issues, and I’m convinced the pair have found the secret to Bachelor Nation’s backlash. Joey, who first appeared on The Bachelorette season 20 to look for love with Charity Lawson, was happy to go on his own journey for love in the subsequent season of The Bachelor. While he connected with many of the women on the show, his connection with Kelsey was the one with the most depth. Kelsey and Joey’s deep connection felt inevitable and exciting.

While it wasn’t shocking that Kelsey accepted Joey’s proposal during The Bachelor season 28’s finale episode, the couple’s next moves were a bit of a surprise. As they tried to figure out what was next for them, Joey and Kelsey were open with the press about the uncertainty in their lives. This sense of uncertainty created some difficulty for them as they moved through the early phases of their relationship, especially where Bachelor Nation was concerned. Viewers struggled to see stability, leaving some concerned their relationship wouldn’t last. Thankfully, the couple seem to have found the secret to pushing back.

Joey & Kelsey’s Long-Distance Romance Was Difficult For Bachelor Nation

Viewers Struggled To See The Vision

Although Joey and Kelsey got a ton of backlash from Bachelor Nation immediately after their season ended, the couple seemed to use it to stay stronger. Their romance was tough for Bachelor Nation, because things always seemed to be going well despite outside factors. Viewers saw a number of issues, like a lack of stability, potential long-distance, and the possibility for infidelity, and decided they knew more than Joey or Kelsey about the relationship.

With Bachelor Nation pushing back against the idea that the pair could simply be happy, it became clear that things weren’t going to be easy in the public eye for Kelsey and Joey. Despite there being some ruffled feathers, the Bachelor couple continued to share their time together and work through issues as they saw fit, ignoring the outside noise. While Joey and Kelsey were bothered by the backlash, they also knew the only way out of it was to go through.

Joey & Kelsey Have Been More Transparent Online Than Ever Before

They’re Open About Themselves

After dealing with the initial wave of issues from Bachelor Nation, Kelsey and Joey seemed to adopt the idea of being as genuine as possible as a method of combating the rumors. With nothing to hide, the couple have been open and honest about their relationship in a way that’s refreshing to see. While their transparency isn’t something Bachelor Nation is used to, it’s been able to help mitigate a lot of the stress surrounding their relationship for viewers who were struggling to see how it would work. Kelsey and Joey have chosen bold honesty, and it’s a good look.

Joey & Kelsey’s Connection Is Transcending The Distance

They’re Stronger Than Ever

As Kelsey and Joey tackle some of their long-distance moments with Kelsey working all over the country while Joey performs in legs of the Dancing With The Stars live tour, it’s been clear that even while they’re apart, their connection is strong. With both couples posting about each other online and sharing each other’s accomplishments with pride, the pair have been transcending the long-distance difficulties. By staying transparent and working together, The Bachelor couple have been fighting hard to overcome Bachelor Nation’s backlash in a way that works well for them.