On the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast, Joan and Chock shared that the pace of their relationship might make marriage a struggle right now, as they've both become so busy. Maintaining a long-distance romance, Chock and Joan continue to carve time out of their busy schedules to visit one another in their native Maryland or Kansas, but haven't made anymore future plans yet. Joan explained that marriage could "put...strain on our relationship at this point," and they're happy with their current situation. As two "very busy" people, Joan and Chock are enjoying "absence [makes] the heart grow fonder" right now.
Merging their lives in one place isn't something that would work [right now].
What Joan & Chock’s Shocking Wedding Update Means For Relationship
They're Focused On Continuing To Build Their Relationship
Throughout their discussion of their relationship, it became obvious that Joan and Chock are genuinely committed to one another in a serious way, but their relationship isn't something they feel needs that added layer of togetherness right now. As they continue to get to know one another, Joan and Chock may find that things don't move past this long-distance phase. They're currently focused on building their relationship around their lives, rather than making their whole lives about their relationship, which is healthy. Joan and Chock's reveal that they're getting around to wedding planning feels like the best move for them.
Our Take On Joan Claiming Marriage Would Strain Relationship Right Now
She Understands Where She Stands
While it may not make sense to some Bachelor Nation viewers why Joan feels comfortable saying marriage could strain her relationship with Chock, it makes sense to the couple. Joan's understanding of her relationship with Chock, which he seems to share with her, is that their time together is best spent with some long-distance sprinkled in at the moment so they can maintain their lives, which make them each happy. While they may not be together all the time, Joan understanding that she or Chock making sacrifices for each other after The Golden Bachelorette wouldn't work is a mature move.