Selling Sunsetstar Romain Bonnet is a handsome Frenchmanwho’s married to Mary Bonnet, and he does seem like a gold digger sometimes. However, it could be argued that Romain really is in it for love.Since he’s so hard to figure out, it’s time to examine some clues that point to him being a user, as well as signs that he might not be.
OnSelling Sunsetseason 8, the drama’s explosive, thanks toAlanna Gold’s Pioneertown mistakeand Nicole Young’s trouble-making. She spread a damaging rumor thatEmma Hernan was having an affairwith a married man. Alanna apologized for acting like she owned the Western town, but so far, Nicole hasn’t said she’s sorry. Meanwhile, Chrishell Stause is so offended by Nicole’s actions that she’s unwilling to film with her. That’s why there won’t be a reunion. As the tension rose, Romain was there in the background, along with Mary. He always keeps everyone guessing.
Now, He Appears Wealthy
When he proposed to Mary,Romain offered her a Moissanite engagement ring. It was beautiful, but much cheaper than a comparable diamond engagement ring. Of course, it doesn’t matter how much he spent -what’s important is what the special piece of jewelry means to him. Was it a symbol of sincere love? If so, Mary is lucky.However, since he didn’t buy the glam Oppenheim realtor Mary a diamond ring, it’s possible that he didn’t have a ton of money to spend. Again, that’s not a crime, but it may tell a story.
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Mary is an established real estate agent - she appears to have built some wealth. While agents have begged Oppenheim Group co-founder Jason Oppenheim to give them abigger portion ofSelling Sunsetcommissions, it’s safe to say that Mary earns a good living. She’s always decked out in designer duds, and her lifestyle isn’t exactly bare bones.
For this reason, Romain may have had money on his mind when he started dating the older blonde woman.
Mary is likable, so it’s easy to root for her. Hopefully, Romain isn’t using her, as she’s already overcome so many challenges.She became pregnant at the age of 15, and raised her son, Austin Babbitt, on her own.That was hard for her - she felt that people looked down on her, but really, she was showing her strength. She still does today.
There’s something wrong with society when people don’t respect a teen mom for trying to do what’s right. Mary didn’t do anything wrong - she was just very young. Teen mothers deserve compassion.
She’s a warm and emotional person, but she’s not weak. She needs a real partner - not a gold digger. Now that Romain’s with Mary, he lives an upscale lifestyle and that may raise questions about his intentions.
7Romain Works For A Living & Loves His Job (Not A Gold Digger)
He’s Proud Of His Company, White Glove Estates
Romainfits the stereotype of the smooth and handsome user - he has the right look, and he’s got that surface charm that gold-digging men often have. However, it seems like there’s more to Romain than good looks and pretty words. In fact, the strongest argument against him being a gold digger is the fact that he has so much passion for his job. He lights up when he talks about working. In the Instagram post above, Romain proudly promotes the company that’s so close to his heart - it’s called White Glove Estates. The firm provides:
bespoke Kitchens, Closets and Cabinetry, as well as our exquisite hardwood flooring samples from mafi.
Since Mary presumably has money, there’s probably no need for Romain to work this hard. He could likely get away with doing much less. The truth is that he really seems to enjoy what he does. On the show, he’s had stressful moments, such as when the work he was doing for the O Group wasn’t going well - there were delays, which is typical in his line of work. However, these temporary setbacks never keep him down for long.
6Romain Seems To Enjoy The Spotlight (Gold Digger)
He Could Be A Clout Chaser
Right now, Romain has half a million Instagram followers. If he wasn’t with Meri, how many people would find him and follow him? Probably not quite so many. There’s no reason why he wouldn’t get some attention - he has a male model look that would get noticed no matter what. However, it’s Mary who brought him onto the show. It’s her fame that rubbed off on him. He loves to make the scene at events that influencers flock to, including Coachella, as he discussed above, during a chat withBehind The Velvet Ropeat YouTube.
A person can enjoy the fame, money and clout that a partner brings, and still love them. Sometimes a gold digger won’t love their partner - that happens too. However, Romain doesn’t seem to have any disdain for Mary. On the contrary, he is usually kind to her. He seems devoted to her. Hopefully, he isn’t just playing a game.
5Romain Wants A Baby With Mary (Not A Gold Digger)
He Seems To Be In It For The Long Haul
Romain may be young and a smooth operator, but when it comes toMary, who opened up about her infertility issues in the Instagram clip shown above, he’s definitely got a softer side. In fact, he’s interested in really settling down with her. Romain wants to be a father, and he and Mary are trying to have a baby. Mary has a son who’s all grown up, but she’s ready to try again. In fact, sadly, Mary already had a miscarriage - she was carrying Romain’s baby when tragedy struck.
In Mary’s new book,Selling Sunshine, she really opens up about her life, miscarriage, and fertility issues. Mary shared that she had a problem with her uterus that required surgery. That part of her reproductive system had a division that made it harder to conceive and carry a baby. It wasn’t until her breast implant ruptured, and she underwent some tests related to that issue, thatMary learned the truth about her uterus. In the past, she’d spent a lot of money trying to solve the infertility puzzle. No doctor had told her what was really happening.
Now, hopefully, Romain and Mary can put the heartbreak of their miscarriage behind them, although they’ll never stop loving the baby they lost. If Romain was a gold digger, he probably wouldn’t want to plant his roots so deep with Mary. He might prefer that they not have children, as kids usually bind parents together, even if they’re exes. So, it’s quite likely that Romain sincerely loves Mary. He’d probably be thrilled to be the father of a baby girl who looks just like her.
Sure, some gold diggers want kids with their partners so they can get plenty of child support and/or spousal support. K-Fed (Kevin Federline) and Britney Spears got into that type of money and custody battle. However, most gold diggers just want to take the money and run. They don’t want the long-term entanglements that having children brings.
4Romain’s Zodiac Sign Is Gemini - They Can Be Two-Faced (Gold Digger)
Romain May Also Like Being The Center Of Attention WIth Mary
Romainwas born under the sign of Gemini, and his zodiac sign makes him a little shady. He can turn on a dime, becoming someone else. Geminis don’t always feel the emotions that they show the world - that’s their dirty little secret. However, they are very good actors - socially adept enough to give the public what it wants. A Gemini is witty, quick-witted and fickle.
It’s interesting that Romain ended up marrying someone significantly older, who was able to give him security. On his own, Romain may not feel centered enough to take care of himself. He appears to have chosena wealthy partner like Christine Quinn did. Yes, he works hard, but Geminis have so many talents that they can scatter their energies. Sometimes, it’s hard for them to stay focused on tasks and see things through. A mature partner may be like an anchor that keeps Romain stable. However, there’s always the chance he’ll be weighed down by her in time.
Mary’s probably considered the fact that Romainmight have his own reasons for being in the relationship, such as money and security. Clearly, she’s overcome any doubts that she had. She still appears to adore her partner, and they’ve been together for years now. Still, older women with money and fame should always carefully consider the fact that partners may be taking them for rides - it does happen.
That being said, a Gemini man and a Leo woman (Mary’s a Leo) are a fantastic match. These two signs are very complementary. They gravitate towards one another and often marry. They can be happy for a lifetime.
3Romain Fiercely Defends His Wife When She’s Attacked (Not A Gold Digger)
He Doesn’t Let Anyone Put Mary Down
Romain gets trashed on his Instagram for getting involved in the womens' arguments - in his defense, he’s on a reality show too. How else is he supposed to provide entertainment value? Just by looking good? No one wants to watch adults acting mature and responsible for a whole season, whether they’re attractive or not. If everyone did that, the genre would die.
Nonetheless, in Romain’s IG clip with Mary, where they watchSelling Sunsetseason 8 screeners while relaxing in robes, with skin treatments on their faces, fans attack Romain for tapping into his feminine side by unsheathing his claws with catfight-prone cast members, including Chelsea Lazkani. One critic said:
romain needs to stop involving himself in women’s business kmt
Still, the fact that Romain will defend his wife, even when he knows he’s going to get shade, is ultimately a good sign. It might not be super mature to insert himself in other peoples' fights, but he does it anyway. Why? He doesn’t want anyone putting his wife down. That seems like love.
2Romain Changed Careers After He Met Mary (Gold Digger)
He Used To Be A Pastry Chef (He Also Modeled In His Native France)
Romain’s good looks took him far, and may be the main reason why he’s not always perceived as a “real” partner to Mary, but a user. However, his face and body got him signed to the Wilhemina modeling agency while he lived in his native France. The way he looks was his entrée into the entertainment industry. Romain modeled, and he used to be a pastry chef too. Since he met Mary, his career pathway has changed a lot… maybe too much.
Now, he’s doing a job that aligns with hers… is that a coincidence? Probably not. She knows the clients who buy costly real estate. He can utilize those connections to bring business to White Glove Estates. Some people might call him an opportunist for switching lanes in his career to benefit from her connections, but he’s clearly passionate about his job. Maybe the switch was ultimately a practical choice designed to benefit both of them. Few people can model long-term - it’s a job that most people age out of.
1Romain Is Romantic With Mary (Not A Gold Digger)
He Treats His Older Wife Like A Queen
It’s possible that Romain wouldn’t be so interested in the beautiful and intelligent Mary if she didn’t have money and wasn’t famous, but no one will ever know for sure. Lots of people have complicated motives for being in relationships - there can be moral gray areas, even in relationships when there is really love. In the post above,Romainand Mary play, dancing to celebrate aSelling Sunsetnight out.
Overall, Romain treats Mary like royalty, trying to put a smile on her face. It would be easier to judge him if he was mean. Clearly, he makes Mary happy and she’s been around the block. She’d probably sense it if his feelings for her were fake. So, this could be a forever match, but really, it’s too soon to call this one.
