The Golden Bachelorette: Signs Joan & Chock's Lavish Lifestyle Is Becoming A Problem (Their Bachelor Nation Getaway Was A Temporary Distraction)

The Golden Bachelorette stars Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple have been working hard to show off their supposedly healthy relationship, but it’s becoming clear that their lavish lifestyle full of New York trips and Bachelor Nation events is becoming a problem. After The Golden Bachelorette season 1 introduced Joan to Chock and brought the couple together, they were excited to be able to learn more about one another and venture deeper into their relationship. Joan, who’s originally from Maryland, was happy to find out even more about Chock, who’s from Kansas, once the cameras had turned off and filming ended.

After The Golden Bachelorette season 1’s finale showed Bachelor Nation that Joan had chosen Chock in the end and the pair were engaged, the couple expected a warm welcome from viewers who had been pulling for Joan all season. Instead, the couple found themselves at the center of a vortex of criticism. Chock had been one of the most divisive contestants of the season, and the red flags Bachelor Nation felt he exhibited all season long didn’t go anywhere because Joan accepted his proposal. With viewers causing more tension in their relationship, Joan & Chock’s lifestyle became part of the scrutiny.

Joan & Chock Spent A Lavish Weekend With Bachelor Nation Alumni

They Went To Luxurious Palm Springs

Though they were feeling the heaviness of the tragic plane crash that flew out of Chock’s local Kansas airport, Chock and Joan shared that they were headed out to Palm Springs for a trip with fellow Bachelor Nation alumni. The couple were able to take some time with many stars from the Golden side of the franchise, along with some other Bachelor and Bachelorette alumni. Joan and Chock’s trip, which was hosted by the Almost Famous podcast hosted by former Bachelor Ben Higgins and Bachelor Nation’s Ashley Iaconetti Haibon, may have been a getaway for alumni, but appeared incredibly luxurious.

Throughout their weekend, Joan and Chock shared more about the lavish vacation, and while they may not have been backing the trip financially in its entirety, the vacation served as a reminder of how things have been going for the pair. Since their time on The Golden Bachelorette ended, Joan and Chock have been showing off their fairly lavish lifestyle for all of Bachelor Nation to see. The couple have been sharing more about their personal travel and showing off a lot more about their spending habits, though they haven’t been open about their financials since leaving The Golden Bachelorette.

Joan & Chock's NYC Home Search Has Been Delayed Again

They’re Taking Time Away From Looking

While Joan and Chock’s vacation may have been lavish in nature, the couple have been dealing with a lot of eyes on their potential spending in recent months. After The Golden Bachelorette ended, Joan and Chock shared that they wanted to find a place together in New York City. While Joan’s Maryland home and Chock’s Kansas home are both decent options for the couple, it’s clear that they wanted to find something they chose together in a neutral place. Even so, New York City is one of the most expensive places to live in the world, which could cause issues.

Joan and Chock’s decision to make the move to New York City has been something that they’ve been talking about online for months. The pair have taken multiple trips to the city to look at real estate, and though they keep seeming like they’re finding potential properties, it’s become clear that the search is a lot more difficult than it seems. Joan has shared that there’s been a bit more of a delay on their search for a place than expected in recent weeks, though the couple took a trip to NYC last month for more even real estate showings.

Joan & Chock Could Be Reassessing Their Finances For Their Move

The Move Appears To Be Expensive

Although Joan and Chock have been making moves surrounding their big move, it’s possible the pause on their search for NYC real estate is because of their financial situation. While both have been quiet about how things are monetarily for them, as is their right, it’s clear that the move is a very expensive one that may take a bit more planning on their part. Joan and Chock both wanting to maintain their current homes and a shared space in NYC will cost a lot, and it’s possible with how much the couple have been up to, it’s not feasible.

Joan and Chock’s decision to take a break on their search could also have more to do with what they have coming up in their lives together. If Joan and Chock have a lot planned for 2025, they may want to take a step back and try to figure out if an expensive move makes sense right now. Rather than investing in property they may not be using for a bulk of the year, The Golden Bachelorette couple may want to take time to be with one another in their pre-existing spaces. Joan and Chock could be reconsidering their options.

Joan & Chock's High Spending & Financial Stress Could Be Major Issues

They’re Already Dealing With Serious Problems

While the decision to take a break on searching for their NYC home could have nothing to do with their finances, it’s likely that the pause is coming from some major issues in their relationship. From their lavish lifestyle, multiple properties, and the fact that they’re looking to move to one of the most expensive cities in the world, Joan and Chock could easily be facing some tension in their relationship. If the couple aren’t agreeing on what’s going on in their lives, they may be trying to find a happy medium before they start working through their relocation options.

Joan and Chock have been upfront with the Bachelor Nation audience for the most part throughout their relationship, but it’s clear that their NYC move is something they’ve been a bit more private about. Joan and Chock choosing to move into a new space together is exciting, but until they’re ready to do so, keeping things quiet is likely the right choice. The tension that could be coming from a move will only add to their existing problems stemming from their family drama, so The Golden Bachelorette couple may be doing what they can to keep their young relationship stable.

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