The Golden BachelorettestarsJoan Vassos and Chock Chappleare engaged and madly in love, and at the moment, they’re house hunting in New York City, showcasing a romantic spirit that is so “Big Apple.” Maybe Joan and Chock will find their love nest by the time the snow starts falling in scenic Central Park. If so,spending time in the fabled city that never sleeps could be intensely romantic.
Winter in New York City is so magical. If they’re up for a fun couples' outing, maybe they’ll attend the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony on December 4, or visit the Union Square Christmas Market, or check out the holiday lights on ritzy Fifth Avenue. WhenJoan and Chock return to their love shack, they can focus on each other, cuddling up with some hot chocolate. ‘Tis the season to be jolly, and together, the mature lovebirds can really make the most of it.
Chock & Joan Will Be Living In Three Different Locations
Including New York City
The glittering snowglobe beauty of the Big Apple will be dazzling, as seen above, viaNew York Cityat Instagram, but it’s definitely not their only option. Since they’re going to live in Kansas and Maryland too, the sky’s the limit. The adventurous duo don’t want to be hemmed in - by having fun in a trio of cities, they’ll keep their love life exciting. WhileJoan and Chock’s long-distance romancemay be challenging sometimes, they plan to be together most of the time.
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Since they’ve lived and learned, they really know who they are. If they think that maintaining their respective houses and finding an NYC home that they can visit now and then is the way to go, they’re probably right.They are older than many Bachelor franchise couples, and this could boost the odds of success.However, it doesn’t guarantee that they’ll stay together forever.
Going long-distance can work, at least, for a while.Kenny Braasch and Mari Pepinare living proof. They used to live apart, with Mari traveling from Chicago to Puerto Rico during her beauty pageant days. She wanted to compete in Puerto Rico, so the duo lived with the usual obstacles that long-distance romances present.True love conquered all, as the two now live together in Chicago, as perBachelor Nation.On June 27, 2025, the two wed in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, andPeopleexclusively covered their nuptials. They memorably got engaged duringBachelor in Paradiseseason 7.
Maybe Joan & Chock Will Live Together Eventually
It’s Not Impossible
Chockseems to bethe man of Joan’s dreams. In the Instagram post above, she’s just gushing about her Virgo partner. Joan’s a Capricorn, and Virgos and Capricorns really, really get along. This is a superior Earth sign match-up that could last for the rest of their lives. In Chock’s post, Joan talks about loving the fact that Chock’s so"handy.“Yes, he fixed her closet and she loved it.
Thanks to Chock, she now owns a"stud finder,“and she flirtatiously added that she’s already found a stud of her own. Yes, it’s cute and a good sign. He seems to love the way that she makes him feel important. They appear to treat each other well. It’s easy to get a good feeling about these two, even though Pascal Ibgui thinksChock’s way too controlling.
These Two May Be Soul Mates
A Happy Ending Would Be So Nice
The Golden Bachelorpair is definitely romantic with each other, rather than just putting on an act for followers. The look on Joan’s face says it all. She’s for real, and hopefully Chock is too. It would be terrible if he wasn’t, as Joan is totally bewitched by him. If he’s sincere, there’s no reason why they can’t keep their long-distance romance going. However, it won’t be surprising if they end up living in the same house someday, whether it’s an NYC love nest or one of their existing homes.
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