After that first date with Des and no follow-up from her, the relationship with Bryden did exactly as it could have been expected to do … stagnate and die.

I further believe Bryden’s leaving the show did not come as a shock to Desiree; if in fact it wasn’t exactly what she wanted. She just didn’t want to be the one who took the blame for his leaving. He had told her the week before what he was feeling and thinking. She knew what was on his mind. She knew what she could have done to rectify the situation … BUT she chose to do nothing. She did not give him one more minute of time … one minute of nurturing … which was really all he needed. Any claim she makes to the effect she felt a real connection with Bryden is a bald-faced lie.

Further, any normal … repeat, NORMAL … man is going to have great difficulty forming deep feelings for a female who is still playing Backseat Bingo with multiple other men. And a genuine commitment is out of the question.

Bryden was the only grown mature man there. He was in complete control of
his emotions, and was the only man still thinking with a clear head. And he had
the stones to take action based on a valid assessment of his situation. Desiree
definitely lost serious points with me this week. It’s quite clear she isn’t looking for a grown flesh and blood man … she’s looking for a Prince Charming and a Cinderella lifestyle. She’s 27 going on 16!

I vote for Bryden to be the next Bachelor. The maturity he demonstrates is a
breath of fresh air for a show that has long gone stale.