The Bachelor narrows his choices...

I've got a problem with ABC's "The Bachelor" for several reasons: it's turning falling in love and possibly getting married into a reality show and it really dehumanizes the people involved - especially the women. I have only caught an episode here and there. But tonight, I saw the last half-hour so I feel fully qualified to spout off.

First of all, I have NO problem with this season's bachelor, Andy Baldwin. He's pretty much a dreamboat if you like that clean cut, perfect smile, gorgeous body Navy kind of thing. I think choosing him gave the show some new life because he's also a smart guy who seems to have a lot of character. You figure any guy who agrees to do this show is probably just doing it to lauch an acting career or something but with Andy, I kinda believe he is looking for true love. (I'm such a sucker!)

One of the reasons is the way he narrowed down the field by eliminating the annoying catfight kind of girls right away and being able to see who was of real quality. So this brings me to Tessa, a social worker who I, from several episodes back, have believed Andy would choose. She's just got a way about her and he seems to see that. She was also the only woman that I am aware of who questioned the whole reality show concept and if she could really fall in love under these circumstances.
And so, next week is the finale and I predict it will end with a proposal to Tessa and, against all odds, I think this pair could really make it!