No matter how the never-ending rotation of men and women arriving in Paradise each week shakes out, we can always count on certain relationship dynamics among the group. Below we’ve mapped out the 8 couples you’ll always see on Bachelor in Paradise.
1. The Ones Who Give You Major #RelationshipGoals
Were we the only ones squealing as Tanner and Jade decided to officially become boyfriend and girlfriend? Counting down the days until Neil Lane shows up with a selection of nearly identical engagement rings!
2. The Odd (But Surprisingly Cute) Couple
The unexpected duos are usually the best kind. The Mikey and Juelia pairing seemed off at first, but their date was adorbs. They may not be the most obvious couple, but we’re on board to see where it leads.
3. The Ones Waiting for Someone Better
Amber and Dan seem much more interested in getting roses than building a relationship. This—along with Dan’s out-of-the-blue interest in Samantha—hints that they’re just biding time until the next date card comes along.
4. The Drunk in Love Couple
How many times do they have to say they don’t understand Spanish, man? It turns out, a giant bottle of tequila + Ashley S. and Nick’s first date = drunken attempts to “translate” a conversation the duo only thought was in Spanish. We don’t care if there’s a love connection or not. Someone please just give them alcohol and record everything they say.
5. The Ones You Forget Are Even There
We’re still not sure Tenley and Joshua were even in Paradise this week.
6. The Little Old Married Couple
Who knew fishing could be so darn cute? We honestly can’t remember a time when Kirk and Carly weren’t a couple. It’s basically like they’ve been together a million years and are just here to mentor these romantically challenged singles.
7. That Crummy Unrequited Love
We thought things were going well with Jared and Ashley I. after a few smooches here and there. But shocker—Jared is still hung up on Kaitlyn! We feel for Ashley I. on this one, but she and Love Man may be better off as friends.
8. The Two A-Holes
Raise your hand if you’ve had just about all you can take of Samantha and Joe. If we could vote them off this beach, we totally would.
Are there any couples we left off our list, collegiettes?