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After Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist’s split just months after their marriage, it is now feared thatThe Golden Bachelorettestar Joan Vassos could end up in the same situation. Vassos’ has come a long way in her journey to find love and a partner, leaving out two finalists, Chock Chapple and Guy Gansert after Pascal Ibgui stepped down.

However, as the finale nears, there are discussions surrounding whether or not Vassos could also be caught in the same situation as Turner and Nist, as she and one of the finalists, Chapple, don’t appear to be ready to move after the show ends.
Joan Vassos Could Potentially Face the Same Issue as Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist
The formerGolden BachelorcoupleGerry Turnerand Theresa Nist announced their separation just months after their huge Golden Wedding. And one of the prominent reasons that the two-state for their split, has been the issues with their living arrangement.
And withThe Golden Bachelorettefinale just days away, there’s now growing concern thatJoan Vassoscould potentially find herself in the same situation, especially if she gives her final rose to Chock Chappel.

Chapple has been one of the leading contestants in the reality TV show, with earlier rumors evensuggesting that he would be the one to winVassos’ heart. However, with their respective established lives and families, the potential couple may find it hard to juggle their lives together.
While Vassos raised her family in Maryland, Chapple is based in Kansas and is very close to his children and father. His deep bond with his family is showcased during their hometown date in Wichita, something which Vassos also found impressive.

As per hisLinkedIn, he was born in Kansas and has been living in Wichita for 30 years, where he also has a successful business as an insurance executive. Having a well-established life and job with his family, it is unlikely that he would consider leaving them behind to potentially be with Vassos.
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Not just Chapple, Vassos herself has stated that she would not leave her family, suggesting that she might not be willing to move from Maryland if she finds a partner on the show.
Joan Vassos is Not Ready to Move Away From Her Family
Gerry Turner andTheresa Nist’ssplit has caused a discussion surrounding how the reality TV show could deal with such an issue in the future. While it remains uncertain if theshow will take such measures in the future, it appears that the potentialGolden Bachelorettecouple could face a similar issue.
It is unlikely for Chock Chapple to leave behind his family and business to move with Vassos. As forThe Golden Bacheloretteherself, she has stated that she will never leave her family. In an interview withCNN, she said,

I’ll never leave my family. They are the most important people in the world to me obviously, and I would expect that to be the same for the person that I end up with because family is so important to me, that would have to be a key part of their personality.
She also reflected on how Turner had asked her something similar duringThe Golden Bachelor, to which she replied,“I think you almost have to live a dual life.”However, Vassos also shared that if both partners are committed to being together they will find ways to overcome such challenges.

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You have to be willing to … travel and be with that person and maybe spend a couple of months or a couple of weeks at a time … and then maybe eventually, you figure out a destination that would work for you and your families or have another house where everybody gets together.
Vassos has four children with her late husband and has several grandchildren. She has also shared that she has no plans to rush into marriage, leaving fans uncertain ifThe Golden Bachelorettestar would be ready to commit by the series finale, which is just a few days away.
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