Chock, 61, was Joan's frontrunner throughout The Golden Bachelorette season 1, and she ultimately gave him her final rose, and he proposed. After getting engaged, Joan and Chock were able take their relationship out into the open, and they've done a bevy of interviews and appearances since then. Chock was criticized by Golden Bachelorette viewers and his cast mates for his relentless pursuit of Joan, with third runner-up Pascal Ibgui even calling Chock a "stalker." Despite the negative angles about Chock, he and Joan have been able to form something special, but I know it comes at a cost.
Joan & Chock's Long-Distance Relationship Is Straining
They Were Optimistic In The Beginning
Joan and Chock have a very ambitious relationship, and my first clue about a relocation for Joan lies there. I constantly heard Joan, who is from Rockville, Maryland, protest that her family is her first priority and that she needed a man that would fit into her lifestyle. However, I've come to discover that Chock, who is from Witchita, Kansas, does not fit that mold.
However, their NYC moving plans have taken a backseat, and I now think it's off the table completely. I noticed they were gung-ho about working with a real estate agent and locking down a place upon their first mention of the relocation idea, but I don't see them working towards that anymore. I'm certain that something's got to give between Joan and Chock regarding where they spend the majority of their time together. I have noticed that Kansas is winning the battle, as more evidence comes to light.
I am now believing more and more that it will be Joan who makes the sacrifice. They both have families, deep roots, and a love of their respective hometowns, but I think Chock's Wichita home base is winning the locale priority. I saw them both being optimistic about splitting their time between their loved ones, but I don't see it panning out as realistic, and they need to make a decision in order to preserve their engagement happiness.
Chock Is Becoming A Wichita Influencer
Chock's Wichita Security Is Winning
Next to having to choose a place to live in order to ease their relationship strain, the second clue that makes me believe Joan will move to Wichita for Chock, is that Chock has become a Wichita influencer. While Joan recently spent time in Wichita, she and Chock visited a clothing store, and Chock was something of a celebrity there. Not only did it seem like a big event to me, but I also saw that the shopping trip gave Chock a platform to promote a local business that he loves.
Joan takes her influencer lifestyle wherever she goes, but Chock's influencer status is more tied to Wichita.
Since Chock seems to relish his local celebrity and enjoys shining light on Kansas-based businesses, he may not want to expand his promoter lifestyle elsewhere, as I've noticed Joan has done. They both still have to earn a living, and if Chock is more successful in Wichita, that may pan out better.
Joan Seems Comfortable In Kansas With Chock
Despite Being Away From Her Family
Joan went to Kansas to see Chock for The Golden Bachelorette hometown dates, and she's kept going back. She attended family gatherings with Chock and spent time enjoying the city on Chock's arm. Based on her joyous Instagram Stories and Wichita posts with Chock, I see that Joan is comfortable in Chock's state and city.
I think Joan may have come to terms with Wichita as an option for their permanent residence, and I feel Chock has done a good job at showing Joan the best of the location.
Joan and Chock Will Be More Central In Kansas
Joan & Chock Have Been Traveling A Lot
The final clue that I feel underscores why Joan will be relocating to Kansas, is that Wichita is more centrally located. Being from the East Coast, Joan has to travel up to seven hours to even make it to California, but Kansas has a central location. Since Joan and Chock do a lot of traveling as The Golden Bachelorette couple and for their own relationship bonding trips, I think Kansas makes more sense geographically. For now, Joan hasn't announced whether a permanent move to Wichita is her and Chock's relationship direction, but I see it as the best possibility realistically.
