The Golden Bachelorette's Joan Vassos Reveals How She & Chock Chapple Feel About Critics Amid Signs Their Relationship Is Stalling Out

The Golden Bachelorette star Joan Vassos has shared a lot about her relationship with Chock Chapple in the past, but in a new interview she spoke about the challenges they've faced with some vocal critics speaking up about their relationship. Throughout her time on The Golden Bachelorette season 1, Joan has experienced a ton of criticism. Even prior to her decision to choose Chock at the end of the process, Joan was being scrutinized for her decisions throughout the show's run. While both have become accustomed to tuning out the noise, it's clear that the critics still get to them.

As Joan and Chock have moved further into their relationship, the criticism about their marriage timeline has become louder and more prominent. "We will get married, but we are not ready to plan a wedding out," Joan shared in an interview with US Weekly. "It’s important that people recognize that it’s a very weird journey that you go on when you do The Bachelor." Asking for Bachelor Nation's grace, Joan revealed she and Chock are happy, but aren't prepared to exchange rings and take vows just yet. Instead, the couple are "having fun being together" as they figure things out.

What Joan's Comments About Critics Mean For Her Relationship With Chock

She's Hearing The Criticism But Hoping For Grace

Although Joan and Chock opened themselves up for critics to comment on their relationship throughout The Golden Bachelorette process, the couple have since done their best to keep the skepticism about their connection at bay. While the pair have been open about their lives together, they've also chosen to maintain a united front when it comes to those criticizing their relationship and overall connection, sharing that they're happily together. While the critics may be loud, Joan and Chock haven't been letting the negativity get to them as they've continued to get to know each other.

Sharing more about the fact that they do hear the outside noise, Joan revealed that she and Chock are working hard to take things at their own pace. Making it clear that the couple are doing their best to continue to move slowly in their relationship as they enjoy their time together, Joan's comments about the critics ongoing discussions of their relationship not being a part of their connection were refreshing. Sharing that they're still moving at a timeline that works best for them, Joan and Chock appear to be doing their best to keep their connection the main focus.

Our Take On Joan & Chock's Relationship Timeline

They Appear To Be Enjoying Their Time Together

Although Joan and Chock have been talking about moving in together and getting married since their time on The Golden Bachelorette, knowing that the couple are enjoying their time together and moving at their own pace is reassuring for the long-haul. As Joan and Chock continue to build their new lives together, revisiting parts of their past to introduce each other to, the couple have been doing a good job at checking in to make sure they're still on the same page. Happier together than apart, Joan and Chock are happily moving forward into the unknown after The Golden Bachelorette.