Joan Vassos Found True Love With Chock Chapple (How Their Romance Has Blossomed Since The Golden Bachelorette)

The Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple’s love story is off to a magical start. Following her brief appearance on The Golden Bachelor, Joan made history as the first Golden Bachelorette. Although Joan was optimistic about her search for love, her journey was not easy. She grappled with mixed feelings about dating after the death of her late husband, John Vassos. But Joan found both healing and love, and she ended The Golden Bachelorette season 1 engaged to Chock.

Like Joan, Chock is a single parent after divorcing the mother of his children. Chock and Joan had an undeniable connection from the start. He received the coveted first solo date, spending a memorable day with Joan at Disneyland. Although Joan had plenty of viable suitors, none of the other men could catch up with Chock. During the finale, she sent runner-up Guy Gansert home when she realized Chock had her heart. Now that their engagement is public, Joan and Chock can finally open up about their life together and their plans for the future.

Joan And Chock Found A Living Situation That Works For Them

Neither Will Have To Uproot Their Lives

Joan and Chock faced rampant speculation about their potential living situation. This was fueled by the disastrous three-month marriage of Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist, who blamed their divorce on disagreements over where to establish a home base. Fans worried Chock, who lives in Kansas, and Joan, who lives in Maryland, would face a similar problem.

Fortunately, Joan and Chock found a solution that made them both happy. The couple plans to buy a home in New York City, where they had both always dreamed of living. They intend to divide their time between Kansas, Maryland, and New York. Joan and Chock’s flexibility will help them avoid the same fate as Gerry and Theresa, and they are both enthusiastic about their plan.

Joan has discussed the importance of finding a man with a full life. She was open to the prospect of a long-distance relationship if they could be together without sacrificing everything they had worked for. Joan and Chock have families and careers, and their solution means neither will have to give anything up. It’s a promising sign that they were able to compromise and be realistic about the complexities of starting over later in life.

Joan And Chock Have Exciting Plans For Their Future

Joan’s Engagement Restored Her Outlook On Life

Joan and Chock are thrilled they can talk openly about their relationship. For three months, they were forced to keep their engagement a secret while The Golden Bachelorette aired. Now that their secret is out, Joan and Chock are eager to begin their lives together.

Joan told Us Weekly she and Chock are looking forward to traveling, taking advantage of the fact that their children are older and their careers are winding down. Purchasing a home together is also a significant milestone that awaits them. And after hiding their engagement, they are excited to simply enjoy being out together and letting their friends and family share in their happiness.

Most importantly, Joan explained how her engagement to Chock gives her a new outlook on her future. Joan never thought she would be capable of loving again after loss, and her newfound happiness with Chock has given her so much to look forward to. After John’s death, Joan said, “I felt like my future was this black hole. And now it just looks so bright.”

Joan And Chock’s Shared Grief Brings Them Closer

They Are Keeping Their Late Partners’ Memories Alive

As Joan and Chock look to the future, they are still healing from their pasts. Joan’s husband died of cancer in 2021, only three years before she took the lead in The Golden Bachelorette. Chock, too, had experienced a heartbreaking loss. His fiancé of nine years, Kathy, died of brain cancer in 2022. Joan’s grief weighed heavily on her during her time at the mansion. She wondered if she was betraying John by looking for love again. At the same time, Joan knew she deserved to be happy.

Out of the three finalists, Chock is the only one who has experienced a loss like Joan’s. He understood what she and her family had been through and promised her children he would never replace their father. Together Joan and Chock will honor their loved ones as they begin their new lives together. Chock will make sure John’s memory is never lost.

Joan And Chock Aren’t Rushing Their Relationship

They Want To Focus On Getting To Know Each Other

Joan and Chock’s romance began on a fast track, going from strangers to engaged in a matter of weeks. Now, they are content to take things slow. Joan and Chock plan to have a long engagement and establish a life together before jumping into marriage. They are focused on getting to know each other and enjoying every moment, which sets them up for success.

Joan’s experience on The Golden Bachelorette made her realize she could let love into her life while still honoring John’s memory. She discovered she was worthy of being loved. Joan seems extremely happy with Chock, and it’s obvious she made the right choice. Chock is the perfect companion for Joan, and the couple has a bright future ahead of them.