The Dating Den

Marni and Chris analyze the relationship styles of the remaining Bachelor in Paradise contestants and contemplate what effect the new singles dropping in next week will have on a season that is almost over. And, even though the contestants are hot-bodied, 20‒30 somethings, we find out that their dating mistakes are not so far off from the rest of us.   Takeaways from this episode:   Trying to find love without a good foundation of what healthy love is Why checking boxes isn’t enough for some women What exactly is love-bombing? Setting boundaries   Don’t Waste Your Precious Time on the Wrong Person [1:04]   Handsome Alex is a great example of how checking boxes isn’t enough. Chris Gillis thinks Alex left the show because he didn’t offer any of the super-cool, put-together ladies anything to dwell on. He didn’t have any emotional response and he wasn’t fun enough. He was a plain vanilla type of guy.   Marni points out that one of the people in a relationship must be responsible for asking questions t