The Golden Bachelorette's "superdad" Mark Anderson is a wonderful man who's really won me over, and I think he'd be an amazing Golden Bachelor. Since I'm charmed by Mark, whom I believe has all the qualities of a great man, I think it's time to talk about how he'd redeem the franchise. Gerry Turner's divorce with Theresa Nist may have made people doubt the "golden" dating concept, but Mark could change their minds. He's got the raw materials to be a fantastic husband.
While Joan Vassos overlooked the gem in her midst, preferring rich guy Chock Chappie, I would have chosen Mark in a heartbeat.
I write about reality TV a lot and I can't say that I find a lot of the men I see onscreen appealing. It's quite rare for me to like someone so much. However, the more I've learned about Mark, the more I respect him.
Mark Is Able To Love
He's Not A Shallow Player
Mark's a nice-looking man, but that's not why I'm interested in him - it's because he's such a sincere and loving person, and this is showcased in the Bachelor Nation clip above, via YouTube. I can feel that he's for real - I believe in him, and it's not just a gut feeling that he's a good person. It's the way he's been there for his children, including Kelsey, and the fact that he loved his late wife so much. Even now, he will cry when he talks about her.
A real man can love. He can be vulnerable. I think it's the height of masculine confidence to show emotion rather than hiding it. His emotional honesty is something that moves me.
In a murky ocean filled with players and straight-up narcissists, Mark stands out. There's something beautiful in his soul - a purity. His children trust him... they would do anything for him. Thanks to his years of caring parenting, they adore him. While Joan wasn't his perfect match, there might be a woman on The Golden Bachelor season 2 who sees what I see. She might jump at the chance to connect with a man of this caliber.
Mark Had To Raise Five Children On His Own
He Was Grieving The Loss Of His True Love
Mark raised five children alone while grieving the loss of his true love. He was so happy with his wife, Denise Anderson, before she passed away. I know he would have stayed with her forever. Despite all that pain, which must have been wrenching, he was emotionally present for his kids.
He didn't just go through the motions - he made the lives of his children better. He felt their feelings, had fun with them, and put them first. Many men could take lessons from Mark. He never faltered.
Mark's not one to let his loved ones down, and most importantly, he's able to give love. He is an emotionally whole man. In the reality TV world, a man like this is as hard to find as a needle in a haystack. While I could be wrong about Mark, I just have a good feeling about him. I'm rooting for him. As a single parent, I understand the challenges of doing it alone - the exhaustion, the fear, the guilt... it's so hard to balance everything. It's so hard to please everyone.
Single parenthood is just not easy, although it's joyful. And I have one child, but he has five. So, his challenges were much greater than mine.
Society should honor men who step up like this after dealing with tragedy. Imagine Mark working all day and then looking after his five children at night. All the while, he probably cried himself to sleep because his wife was gone. That takes some strength, some grit... some real dedication to being a father. Mark deserves a good woman because he's a good man.
Mark Is Funny & Sweet
Who Doesn't Love A Playful Man?
Mark never got bitter and that's something else that I love. Life's been hard, but he's still got a playful spirit. He chooses happiness. His sense of optimism shines through in the clip above, where he dressed up as a shark and danced around. He wouldn't be out of place at a Flaming Lips concert, and he could play Left Shark with Katy Perry. Mark is fun - he's got his heartbreak, but he handles it as best he can and tries to enjoy his life.
His kids have been basking in this good energy for years - it probably helped them to become their best selves.
Mark needs help to move on. He will always love his late wife. It is hard for him to look for love again. However, he is capable of giving a partner so much. He is worth the effort that a woman will need to put in. This is a man who's open about doubting himself, about his struggles - he's not saying he's a perfect person. He is genuine - not a person who plays games with others. He's just himself.
Because Mark isn't smooth, he may not seem like the ideal man to some, but I prefer some imperfections - to me, his insecurities and emotions aren't really flaws - they don't make him weak. They show how much is inside - how much depth, how much feeling, how much consideration for others. So I personally don't think a woman on one of these dating shows could find anyone better.
That being said, chemistry's a mysterious thing and always comes into play. Hopefully, if Mark is cast on The Golden Bachelor, he'll luck out, finding a woman who is gentle enough to understand all that he's endured alone, and how special he is. She will find that her cuddly Taurus mate is the ultimate shoulder to cry on.
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