The Bachelor: How Joey Graziadei & Kelsey Anderson Can Benefit From A Long Distance Relationship (Distance Makes The Heart Grow Fonder)

The Bachelor season 28 couple Joey Graziadei and Kelsey Anderson are about to experience being in a long-distance relationship again, but this might actually be a good thing for them. Joey and Kelsey got engaged on November 12, 2023, at the end of Joey's Bachelor season, and they were inseparable in the months that followed. After the finale aired, Joey immediately moved into Kelsey's New Orleans home, and then they made the move to Los Angeles together a few months later when Joey became a contestant on Dancing With The Stars season 33.

Joey won DWTS, along with his professional dance partner Jenna Johnson, and he's now part of the DWTS Live 2025 tour. Joey's initial run in the show took place from January 21-January 26, and will be followed by another stint that begins on February 25 and ends on March 13. The DWTS Live 2025 tour has now been extended, so Joey will be away for additional time, from April 15-19. Although Kelsey went to see Joey perform during one of the tour stops, and might do so again in the future, the Bachelor season 28 couple is going to be in a long-distance relationship for most of it. However, this could actually benefit their relationship.

Joey & Kelsey Can Develop An Appreciation For One Another

Distance Makes The Heart Grow Fonder

Ever since The Bachelor season 28 ended, Joey and Kelsey have been inseparable. They've traveled together and attended special events, celebrated the holidays and spent ordinary days together. Unlike other Bachelor Nation couples who've been in long-distance relationships from the start, Joey and Kelsey moved right in together, and blended their lives quickly.

Although this was a great thing for their relationship, Joey and Kelsey might start to take each other for granted if they never have the chance to miss each other. Distance truly does make the heart grow fonder, so it might strengthen Joey and Kelsey's relationship if they spend some time apart from each other. It'll make the time that they do have together so much sweeter, and it'll help them to remember why they fell in love with each other in the first place.

It Could Help Joey & Kelsey Gain Clarity On Their Future Together

They Can Think About Whether They Really Want To Get Married

Joey and Kelsey have been engaged for over a year, but they don't have plans to get married any time soon. Kelsey has said that they're planning to wed in 2026 or 2027, but this isn't concerning because, during The Bachelor, Joey had said that he wanted a two- to three-year engagement. Being in a long-distance relationship can help Kelsey and Joey gain clarity about their future because they'll have time apart to assess the situation.

Because Joey and Kelsey live together, they might feel as though they're already married, so they're in no rush to walk down the aisle. However, being separated by long-distance might make them realize that marriage is something that's important for their relationship. Of course, they might also realize that marriage isn't something that's essential to make their relationship work. No matter what they learn, the clarity that they gain will be good for them.

All Couples Need Some Time Apart - Including Bachelor Couples

Joey & Kelsey Have Been Through A Whirlwind

Joey and Kelsey went through a lot together during and after The Bachelor season 28, and it's possible that they might've lost their senses of self because of it. They might not know who they are without each other, which could be a detriment to their relationship down the line. Spending some time apart can help Joey and Kelsey to slow down after the whirlwind that they've been experiencing for over a year, and allow them to get reacquainted with their own identities outside of being "Joey and Kelsey."

While all couples need some time apart now and then, Bachelor couples have an especially unique situation because their relationships are so public. They become one entity, and that can lead to resentment if they feel lost in the relationship. Joey and Kelsey's time apart while he's on the DWTS Live 2025 tour can help both of them to reestablish who they were before they met and fell in love with each other, which will strengthen them as a couple.

Although long-distance might appear to be concerning for Joey and Kelsey at first, a closer look reveals that it could actually benefit their relationship in the long-run. While Joey fulfills his dream of dancing on the DWTS Live 2025 tour, Kelsey can explore her own hobbies and interests. They can get back in touch with their individual selves, while still maintaining their love for each other. This way, when they finally do reunite, Joey and Kelsey's relationship will be stronger than ever, and they'll be even more in love.