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Post by Critical on Apr 17, 2024 7:22:57 GMT
Considering how much they talked about how they are both still in love and all that, I find it telling that, in her first IG post since the breakup announcement, Theresa thanked bloody everyone, but never mentioned Gerry. Oh, and April replied to the post with “I truly tried to tell you, but this was your lesson to experience. Much love!” www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/golden-bachelors-april-tried-to-warn-theresa-nist-about-gerry/Is she trying to stir up drama or just telling the truth? It would definitely give credence to the rumors that the divorce was Gerry's idea.
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Post by nennie on Apr 17, 2024 12:39:58 GMT
I am not sure Gerry is as pearly white as they portrayed him to be. We all have warts. As I said where there's smoke there's fire. I was not a fan of either but in their defense at their age and as long as they were single you tend to get set in your ways. We may never know what happened. I'm thinking in lust, love questionable. I think I saw where April apologized. Still telling.
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Post by MissGriss on Apr 17, 2024 13:18:34 GMT
Considering how much they talked about how they are both still in love and all that, I find it telling that, in her first IG post since the breakup announcement, Theresa thanked bloody everyone, but never mentioned Gerry. Oh, and April replied to the post with “I truly tried to tell you, but this was your lesson to experience. Much love!” www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/golden-bachelors-april-tried-to-warn-theresa-nist-about-gerry/Is she trying to stir up drama or just telling the truth? It would definitely give credence to the rumors that the divorce was Gerry's idea. April is definitely not one to pass up a chance for self-promotion, so who knows.
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Post by angelic_one2002 on Apr 17, 2024 14:01:58 GMT
A USWeekly article mentioned that Gerry felt the living arrangement was secondary to Theresa's job. She wasn't about to give up her job, and I think he had thoughts of another "chapter" in their lives (free and able to do what they wanted together). So there were other factors present besides just the Where are we going to live issue.
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Post by MissGriss on Apr 17, 2024 16:23:39 GMT
US Weekly are plagiarizing jerks. They keep stealing content from the Dear Shandy Love Fest Interview, without citing them as a source, and treating it like it’s breaking news.
They acted like they broke the story of the two of them, living apart, when it was something that Teresa willingly volunteered during the interview with Sharleen and Andy. And the fact that Teresa was still working, and that conflicted with Gary’s desire to have more freedom to travel and act like a retired person was something that they openly acknowledged as a hurdle, so none of this is new information for anyone that watched that podcast almost a month ago.
For anyone who’s interested, dear Shandy had a podcast yesterday where they talked about their reaction to the divorce, in light of having interviewed them not long before the divorce was announced. Basically, their interview happened about a month before the divorce announcement and was posted about three weeks before.
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Post by angelic_one2002 on Apr 17, 2024 17:11:04 GMT
US Weekly are plagiarizing jerks. They keep stealing content from the Dear Shandy Love Fest Interview, without citing them as a source, and treating it like it’s breaking news. They acted like they broke the story of the two of them, living apart, when it was something that Teresa willingly volunteered during the interview with Sharleen and Andy. And the fact that Teresa was still working, and that conflicted with Gary’s desire to have more freedom to travel and act like a retired person was something that they openly acknowledged as a hurdle, so none of this is new information for anyone that watched that podcast almost a month ago. For anyone who’s interested, dear Shandy had a podcast yesterday where they talked about their reaction to the divorce, in light of having interviewed them not long before the divorce was announced. Basically, their interview happened about a month before the divorce and was posted about three weeks before. I didn't see the podcast, but I figured there might be more to it than just the relocating.
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Post by MissGriss on Apr 17, 2024 17:56:45 GMT
To be clear, at the time of the podcast, Gerry and Theresa were still in a “trying to make it work” mode. They just gave honest answers to the questions about challenges they were facing.
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Post by FannyMare on Apr 17, 2024 18:26:18 GMT
To be clear, at the time of the podcast, Gerry and Theresa were still in a “trying to make it work” mode. They just gave honest answers to the questions about challenges they were facing. So, married, but trying..lol
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Post by amber on Apr 17, 2024 19:43:28 GMT
Interesting podcast ... Thanks MissGriss!
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Post by MissGriss on Apr 17, 2024 23:27:17 GMT
Interesting podcast ... Thanks MissGriss! You’re welcome! The love fest episode is really interesting, too. It’s interesting to see in context the things they said that got pulled out and used by all of the news outlets.
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Post by Mikesgirl on Apr 18, 2024 0:22:57 GMT
Plus, that article said they’ve been living apart for the past 3 months. So, what? They say I do, and then …”bye bye”, “I’ll text you later, kiss kiss? “ youtu.be/P0wVDNLPMys“I still love this person” motioning toward Theresa. What an odd choice of words…. I still love Theresa, I still love her….but saying “ this person” sound’s distant. They say they love each other like best friends so will keep in touch while they each search separately for ‘true love.’
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Post by FannyMare on Apr 18, 2024 2:11:12 GMT
“I still love this person” motioning toward Theresa. What an odd choice of words…. I still love Theresa, I still love her….but saying “ this person” sound’s distant. They say they love each other like best friends so will keep in touch while they each search separately for ‘true love.’ It just makes me laugh. I mean it makes a mockery out of marriage imho, and yes, they are going to keep looking for true love.
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Post by Navybelle on Apr 18, 2024 3:32:13 GMT
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Post by waywyrd on Apr 18, 2024 12:20:44 GMT
Well damn. I looked up the writer and she's from New York. Maybe she was salty over his comment at the end of the article:
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Post by amber on Apr 18, 2024 15:58:09 GMT
Interesting podcast ... Thanks MissGriss! ... You’re welcome! The love fest episode is really interesting, too. It’s interesting to see in context the things they said that got pulled out and used by all of the news outlets. My pleasure. Here's the first interview you mentioned, which is also very good. From where I sit, I don't fault Gerry or Theresa for ending the marriage except for not traveling to Italy. That would have been the first thing I made sure happened: kick back and enjoy the fruits time. However, that might not be true. From reading Theresa's slightly passive-aggressive announcement, Gerry is absolutely breaking it off. From all accounts, they don't see the same future ahead of them. He wants a retirement lifestyle, and she would prefer to continue to work. I get it. I should, but I won't retire either. What I interpret as a carefree lifestyle is attractive, but I can't commit to it. So maybe I might not have traveled to Italy. Here's a recent personal life dilemma as an example. I have a good friend who wants me to join her on a luxurious European Viking cruise. I countered by suggesting a pilgrimage walking tour to the El Camino de Santiago. We'll do neither because in reality, I don't have the time for a pilgrimage walking tour (and she has no intention of walking anywhere) and I cannot imagine enjoying a week of upscale cruising because I don't see it as an adventure. Nonetheless, this is why in my little head I give both Gerry and Theresa a pass for all their decisions, those that are popular and those that are not.
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Post by libgirl2 on Apr 18, 2024 16:13:21 GMT
There is nothing wrong with wanting what you want at a certain age. I know people who couldn't wait or can't wait to retire and are counting the days. I have also known people who say to stop working would kill them, they would be so bored. Neither of these two thought to be on the same page when they decided to marry.
TBH, I would take the trip to Italy and I would retire at this very moment if I could. My spouse is younger than me, so I have a feeling unless they retired, I would get bored, though I'm willing to chance it. If we could both be retired, I would just love to travel and do fun things, like join a senior group that is in our area and does excursions to concerts and plays and some overnight trips. To be able to pick up pretty much anytime and go, would be lovely. No waiting for a vacation approval or what pile of work will be waiting for you when you get back.
I would also love one of those Viking cruises to Europe and I would love to go to Iceland.
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Post by MissGriss on Apr 18, 2024 18:25:58 GMT
I agree, amber. It's possible to love someone and be totally incompatible in ways that you only discover once you start doing life together. The examples you give are for sure big ones. It definitely wasn't a good idea to rush into marriage before having time to discover those things, but I can understand their getting caught up in it all, and while nobody asked me, I'm giving them a pass. LOL
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Post by Eastcoastmom on Apr 21, 2024 23:02:51 GMT
Make of this what you will, b/c I have nothing to back this up. I was reading on another forum that Theresa was willing to retire completely, and/or continue to work, but remotely, and that's why they spent quite a bit of time looking for a home to purchase in Charleston, where her son lived. HOWEVER, she found out that Gerry had been less than truthful about his finances once they had to look into financing and credit ratings. It seems as if ole Gerry was merely interested in Theresa being a purse. As the saying goes, older men are interested in marrying a woman who is either a purse or a nurse. This makes more sense to me b/c Gerry always seemed more interested in Leslie, sexually. On his final date with Theresa, when she went into great detail about her business success, I could almost see his eyes light up. Dollar signs were flashing in his eyes. A switch was flipped. I know quite a few people mentioned this as well, on that same forum.
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Post by waywyrd on Apr 21, 2024 23:17:54 GMT
Make of this what you will, b/c I have nothing to back this up. I was reading on another forum that Theresa was willing to retire completely, and/or continue to work, but remotely, and that's why they spent quite a bit of time looking for a home to purchase in Charleston, where her son lived. HOWEVER, she found out that Gerry had been less than truthful about his finances once they had to look into financing and credit ratings. It seems as if ole Gerry was merely interested in Theresa being a purse. As the saying goes, older men are interested in marrying a woman who is either a purse or a nurse. This makes more sense to me b/c Gerry always seemed more interested in Leslie, sexually. On his final date with Theresa, when she went into great detail about her business success, I could almost see his eyes light up. Dollar signs were flashing in his eyes. A switch was flipped. I know quite a few people mentioned this as well, on that same forum. I remember quite a few comments at the time about how he kind of flipped to Theresa after learning about how well off she was. Before that, I thought it was going to be Leslie. If true, good for Theresa for dropping his butt.
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Post by Navybelle on Apr 22, 2024 4:41:56 GMT
Make of this what you will, b/c I have nothing to back this up. I was reading on another forum that Theresa was willing to retire completely, and/or continue to work, but remotely, and that's why they spent quite a bit of time looking for a home to purchase in Charleston, where her son lived. HOWEVER, she found out that Gerry had been less than truthful about his finances once they had to look into financing and credit ratings. It seems as if ole Gerry was merely interested in Theresa being a purse. As the saying goes, older men are interested in marrying a woman who is either a purse or a nurse. This makes more sense to me b/c Gerry always seemed more interested in Leslie, sexually. On his final date with Theresa, when she went into great detail about her business success, I could almost see his eyes light up. Dollar signs were flashing in his eyes. A switch was flipped. I know quite a few people mentioned this as well, on that same forum. I remember quite a few comments at the time about how he kind of flipped to Theresa after learning about how well off she was. Before that, I thought it was going to be Leslie. If true, good for Theresa for dropping his butt. ... and getting a prenup! When his job history came to light, I really had to wonder about his finances. But, he had a lake house, so I thought maybe he was okay. ?
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Post by amber on Apr 22, 2024 6:42:54 GMT
I think he's okay. He has money and assets and wouldn't have wanted Theresa to quit working if he didn't. The problem appears to be an impasse over her work, where they will live, and leaving their kids and grandkids. During the stalemate, time passed, and they weren't living together --- mostly because she wouldn't stop working.
I posted two podcasts that MissGriss so kindly introduced to us. In the first YouTube video, Theresa and Gerry openly discuss the problem as an ongoing hurdle. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWCr91mBGb0&t=120s)
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Post by nennie on Apr 22, 2024 13:35:37 GMT
I remember quite a few comments at the time about how he kind of flipped to Theresa after learning about how well off she was. Before that, I thought it was going to be Leslie. If true, good for Theresa for dropping his butt. ... and getting a prenup! When his job history came to light, I really had to wonder about his finances. But, he had a lake house, so I thought maybe he was okay. ? He could have bought the lake house at a time when prices were much lower than now. Where I live you used to could buy lake property pretty cheap, not so much anymore. Unless we are privvy to his finances we don't know what he really has. I don't think he is rich by any means. I do think they have made some money from the show. That prenup was a smart thing. In all honesty I don't think her continuing to work is a bad thing especially if she is making good money. In this economy it takes all a person can make anymore to live. Gerry should have picked the one who could pack up and go at anytime if that was what he wanted. I think Leslie was a better fit but I wasn't there so I really don't know.
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Post by Critical on Apr 23, 2024 23:48:49 GMT
... and getting a prenup! When his job history came to light, I really had to wonder about his finances. But, he had a lake house, so I thought maybe he was okay. ? He could have bought the lake house at a time when prices were much lower than now. Where I live you used to could buy lake property pretty cheap, not so much anymore. Unless we are privvy to his finances we don't know what he really has. I don't think he is rich by any means. I do think they have made some money from the show. That prenup was a smart thing. In all honesty I don't think her continuing to work is a bad thing especially if she is making good money. In this economy it takes all a person can make anymore to live. Gerry should have picked the one who could pack up and go at anytime if that was what he wanted. I think Leslie was a better fit but I wasn't there so I really don't know. Also, his wife was still alive when they bought the lake house. IIRC, her illness came on very quickly, so she was probably working up until she either retired or became ill. They promoted him as a restaurant owner, but he hasn't owned a restaurant in nearly 40 years!
I thought Leslie was a better fit too, but now I'm glad he didn't pick her. It seems like she probably dodged a bullet.
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Post by FannyMare on Apr 24, 2024 1:47:04 GMT
That's a very interesting, and telling, article!
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Post by MissGriss on Apr 24, 2024 2:29:29 GMT
That’s the article that came out while the show was still airing, right? Seems like the same info I saw back then.
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Post by amber on Apr 25, 2024 23:12:03 GMT
Yep.
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