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

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.

She's Hearing The Criticism But Hoping For Grace

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.