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Ben Flajnik regrets proposing to Courtney Robertson

'Bachelor' star confesses he should have heeded warnings from her rivals

By MSN TV Nov 15, 2012 8:45AM

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Former "Bachelor" star Ben Flajnik regrets proposing to former fiancée Courtney Robertson and not heeding the warnings of her rivals on the show. Just weeks after their split, Robertson has already found a new man in "Bachelorette" Emily Maynard's former flame, Arie Luyendyk Jr. And now that Flajnik had time to process their relationship, he is remorseful for picking the model over the 24 other single women.

 

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He tells Life & Style magazine, "I should apologize to all those women and say, 'Sorry I didn’t see it'. I really have lost all respect for this person that I thought I knew and that I was in love with at one point." Throughout her time on the dating show, Robertson was pinned as a manipulator who was only interested in winning and not finding love with the California winemaker.

 

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And despite warnings from the other women, Flajnik decided to go with his gut and pop the question to Robertson. He admits, "I wanted to see it through on my own. I knew if it was going to work or not. It just took a little bit longer ... She just had me fooled. I talk to my friends all the time and they're like, 'Maybe she was just really good at it. She got all of us fooled, too, Ben. You weren’t the only one.' You know, hindsight is 20/20." The couple briefly broke up shortly after filming ended, but decided to give it another try before ending their engagement in October.

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PDBooker1776
Nov 17, 2012 8:54AM
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To gachpe.....Just because your  a retired policeman you think everyone should see things your way...let's see free coffee and doughnuts, free pizza at the corner stand, free tickets to public events etc.....I'm glad you voted for Obama...let's see , you now owe the goverbment $50,000 for the $16.3 trillion debt and your childrren and their kids will pay the bill along with other tax payers. Yes Sir, gachpe, be proud when Obama's administration runds this country into the ground like Greece.
Fides720
Nov 16, 2012 1:09PM
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Courtney is fake and manipulator. She broke up with Ben to go after her next victim Arie.  I hope Arie will run as fast as he can away from her.
Love345
Nov 16, 2012 12:14PM
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Stop watching the show.  It's a stupid show.  
PDBooker1776
Nov 16, 2012 11:51AM
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It's almost like those who recently voted for Obama many now are already complaining about the looming taxes to be paid by taxpayers all because the Marxist Socialist Big Spending Obama has a huge appetite for spending our money. Also look at the Benghazi controversy....Why did the press release gewt changed by Obama's staff? Because Obama, who is a Muslim, did not want to offend his "brothers"....just see if I'm right. You Obama people have a BIG awakening coming. Some of you wanted Obama to get reelected just to get Obama Phones which are not Obama Phones since the program was started under Clinton not Obama. Obama administration promoted the phones to trick voters to believe he was responsible for the free phone program just to get YOUR votes. How does that make you feel Obama People? Under Obama, who is drafting another "Stimulas Program" the taxpayers, including You Obama People, will have to pay for as well as your children and their children. Right now each person in the US owes the government $50,000. How about that YOU OBAMA PEOPLE! The rose colored glassess should be taken off people. Just because YOU OBAMA VOTERS are getting stuff paid for by ALL taxpayers you thinkg having your hand out for hand-outs just for votes is OK....What an awakening you have when the tax bills start arriving. 
maillady53
Nov 16, 2012 10:37AM
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Perhaps a lesson learned? Next time there is a multitude of people attempting to tell the very SAME thing, perhaps try to open up the ears and listen! Usually they are the ones without rose colored glasses and see things as they really are, because they are not "emotionally" vested in the situation..If they are all thinking the same way, they ALL can't be wrong.
Ben, I'm happy to see you got out without a marriage and all the baggage that would follow when you had to walk away. Shes a fake, from here to China!

gamerwannabe
Nov 16, 2012 10:36AM
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She looks like she's lost in space. Ben regrets; Ben should be thankful she is not with child, now that would be a regret and a waste and the kid would probably end up on the show "My parents were idiots who decided to screw up their lives and mine.....Thanks so much" Who cares about a bunch of girls and guys who can't get dates. My high school was full of them and no one got publicity over it.
Someone (ab55)
Nov 16, 2012 10:13AM
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I hope all the future Bachelor & Bachelorettes learn by Ben's mistake.

 

If a certain woman or man cannot get along in the house. You can bet there is NO future with that person. With Courtney there were so many Red Flags. Did Ben think he could change her?

No chance...

 

 

 

 

fayemac
Nov 16, 2012 9:51AM
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Stupid is as stupid does. Makes that girl(bacholorette) that dumped you at the alter look hella smart now huh. Shes still with that guy. When  is his mother going to tell him that haircut looks like crap on a grown man. Bugged me the entire season.

Carla Rogers
Nov 16, 2012 5:19AM
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Use the right head next time......The money spent on the dinners and trips and Wine!  could have been put places where it was really needed!
Virginia Atkinson
Nov 16, 2012 5:01AM
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Looking for love on a reality show just happens to be in the wrong place...sure, just a few couples that met on a reality show, their relationship works, it doesn't work for everyone.  Bachelor and Bachelorette reality shows are a waste of time.
lapoetess
Nov 15, 2012 2:55PM
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Dummy.  He let his d*** do his thinking.  Whenever a woman can't get along with other women, it's not because the women are simply jealous.  It's because the woman who can't get along is a b***
Dani132
Nov 15, 2012 2:54PM
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LOOK, PLAIN AND SIMPLE, ALL IS FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR.  LOOK AT LEEANN RIMES (FOR INSTANCE) AND SHE'S HAPPY :)  WE DON'T KNOW HOW THIS "GUY" WAS IN A RELATIONSHIP. COULD'VE BEEN A BAD LOVER.... PAID TOO MUCH TO WHAT HIS FRIENDS THOUGHT SO IT EVENTUALLY TURNED HER OFF. I MEAN C'MON NOW.  PLUS, HE DID "LISTEN" (LIKE A BOY, NOT A MAN, DOES) TO "OTHER" PEOPLE EARLIER ON IN THEIR RELATIONSHIP AND LEFT HER FOR AWHILE. YOU THINK SHE FORGOT THAT? HE MUST'VE BEEN LACKING IN "SHOWING" HIS LOVE. PLUS, HE TALKED ABOUT EARLIER HAVING LOTS OF GIRLFRIENDS AND THEY ARE VERY PHYSICALLY AFFECTIONATE. I MEAN, REALLY? NO WONDER SHE LEFT. ANY "LADY" WOULD'VE EVENTUALLY.  AND DON'T GET ME STARTED WITH THOSE WOMEN FROM THE BACHLORETTE. DRAMA FREAKS!!! LOL. THEIR BOYFRIENDS ARE PROBABLY THE SAME OR OUT CHEATING. LOOK, THIS OTHER "MAN" (SEEMS MORE OF ANYWAY) SHE'S WITH NOW SEEMS LIKE A BETTER MATCH FOR HER. CONGRATULATIONS TO HER!! WHILE THIS FLAJNIK GUY IS SULKING, ROBERTSON AND THIS MAN ARE PROBABLY VERY HAPPY AT THIS MOMENT :)  WHEN SOMEONE LEAVES US WE LOVE TO BLAME THE OTHER HALF. BUT WE SHOULD ALSO TAKE A DEEP LOOK AT OURSELVES AND REALIZE WE CONTRIBUTED TO THAT ALOT! :) CLICK HERE TO LEARN WHY  

blondjane
Nov 15, 2012 2:49PM
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Everyone tried to warn him!  Yes, he should apologize to all of them!
MeThee2003
Nov 15, 2012 2:38PM
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Ummm Duh.  Even me, a white 35 year old male who watches The Bachelor religiously with his wife could have told Ben that Courtney was faking it.  Geezuz!  But it made for good television and that's all that matters.
wobelazz61
Nov 15, 2012 2:35PM
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Goes to show that men only think with what is "downstairs" and not with what is upstairs... He got what he deserved..does he want cheese with his "whine"????.... Sorry , definately not buying it.....
katieTee
Nov 15, 2012 2:27PM
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Hellllllooooo Ben! If you could of heard most of the USA screaming NOOOOOO at you on TV maybe you would have gotten a clue!!!
amber721
Nov 15, 2012 2:07PM
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You think Ben? This was the best thing from that dreadful season --> google "I Got the Rose Courtney Autotuned" Hilarious!!

dcal
Nov 15, 2012 1:47PM
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yeah that was totally dumb, as a matter of fact the whole show and concept seem flawed to me, love is not a game.  It is one of the most powerful forces in the world, and this show treats it like The Price is Right.  This was the last season I'll ever watch, and you totally should have picked the chick from Texas.  She was sweet with a down to earth family, and gorgeous with a great attitude.  You picked the DUM-DUM.
Toldin
Nov 15, 2012 1:44PM
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Anyone who would ask someone to marry them from a TV show is not a smart person to begin with.  They do it for the ratings and fame.  I am not saying it couldn't happen but the smart person would know to date that person for a while WITHOUT the cameras around....and then see if it is still "love".
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