The Golden Bachelorette: Should Chock Make More Sacrifices For Joan? (I'm Sure His Refusal To Leave Wichita Could Be A Red Flag)

Chock Chapple won the inaugural season of The Golden Bachelorette, but his affinity for Wichita may point to trouble with Joan Vassos. I believe if Chock wants this relationship to last, he'll need to make more sacrifices than he has been making. For one, he might have to change cities.

Although Joan and Chock seem to really love each other after meeting on The Golden Bachelorette season 1, the distance might tear them apart. Long-distance relationships are notoriously difficult, and relationships require sacrifice. Will Chock be able to give up his beloved home in the name of love, and can their relationship survive if he doesn't?

Chock Chapple's Nine-Year Engagement Sets a Precedent

He May Not Want To Rush Into Marriage

Chock and Joan hit it off immediately on The Golden Bachelorette, and Joan decided to spend her first one-on-one date with him. Their connection stayed strong throughout the series, and Chock proposed to Joan. While the engagement happened quickly, Chock's past indicates he may not rush the rest of their relationship.

Chock was formerly engaged to Katherine Goree, who passed away after a lengthy battle with brain cancer. The two were engaged for nine years but never tied the knot. His past shows he's used to taking commitments slowly and really analyzing if he wants to tie himself to someone legally. While Joan might be on the same page, she may want to wed faster than Chock is used to. After all, life is short. Chock may need to sacrifice his usual lifestyle if he wants to prove his love and keep Joan around.

Chock Doesn't Want To Leave Wichita

He Loves His Life In The Midwest

Chock has been very open about his love for Wichita. In fact, his Instagram bio begins with the name of the city. In that bio, he tags The Golden Bachelorette and his own insurance business. Although he admits his family has moved away, he's built a life for himself in Kansas, and he clearly hopes Joan also takes a liking to the city. According to him, Joan's already fallen in love with the low cost of living and the cheap foot massages available in town.

However, Joan loves the East Coast. She's originally from Maryland and has had her sights set on New York City. Recently, Joan traveled to NYC without Chock to host a podcast with fellow Bachelor Nation alum Charity Lawson. Chock stayed in Wichita instead of accompanying his fiancé when it meant leaving his beloved home. If Joan has her heart set on settling down on the East Coast, I think Chock will need to move to be with her, or the relationship may not survive.

Is Chock Used To Being The Boss?

He's A Business Owner

Chock is the owner of Insurance Services Group, a full-service insurance agency. The agency is based out of Wichita, another reason Chock may find it hard to move for Joan. As the owner of a company, Chock is probably used to being the boss and having the final say. However, relationships are about compromise, and I doubt Chock will be able to get everything he wants from the relationship without some trade-offs. He may need to give something up to make his relationship with Joan work, whether that's his beloved city or his usual long engagement.