After Kelly’s conversation with relationship expert Jackie Dorman, she and Chip sit down to unpack the part no one really talks about… how much reality TV and social media might be shaping the way we date in real life.

Using The Bachelorette as the lens, this conversation leads to questions about whether we’ve started treating dating like a show—expecting instant sparks, constant entertainment, and just enough drama to keep things interesting.

They get into the subtle shift that’s happening in dating right now—where everything can start to feel a little more transactional than relational. All the messaging around empowerment and “knowing your worth” sounds good… but without nuance, it can quietly turn into “what are you going to give me?” instead of actually meeting someone where they are.

Kelly and Chip also question the role of reality TV itself. If these shows are built for ratings, not real love, what are we actually learning from them? And why are we so quick to take those dynamics and apply them to real life?

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