The Bachelor’s Joey Graziadei has been on the road a lot lately, and I think it’ll be good for his relationship with Kelsey Anderson. 28-year-old Joey and 26-year-old Kelsey Anderson haven’t spent much time apart since getting engaged well over a year ago, so a little time apart may be what they need. They say that absence makes the heart grow fonder, and life allows them to test out the theory. The couple were used to being together all the time. They moved in together right away after leaving the iconicBachelormansion.
Joey and Kelsey have been together almost constantly since meeting onThe Bachelorseason 28. It’s as if they never wanted to leave each other’s side again. It’s a romantic notion, but it can be challenging for new partners. Understandably, they’dwant to get to know each other as quicklyas possible. They had, after all, just gotten engaged on national television. It was clear from day one that Joey and Kelsey were going to commit to the process. Read on for why I think a little absence may be just what they need.

Joey & Kelsey’s Whirlwind Romance
One Of The Franchise’s Best Couples
Before Joey met Kelsey onThe Bachelorseason 28, he appeared onThe Bacheloretteseason 20. Joey fell hard for Charity Lawson, and he made it to her final two, but she gave her final rose to another man. Joey was devastated by the rejection, but itended up working out in his favor. He went on to meet Kelsey, and the two fell deeply in love. As far as I’m concerned, they’re definitely in the running for one of the franchise’s best couples.
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Kelsey struggled with her heartbreak before appearing onThe Bachelorseason 28. Her mother, Denise Anderson, had passed away in 2018, and Kelsey was still reeling from the loss. Though Joey was dating no fewer than 31 other women, he made Kelsey feel safe. After a season of falling in love, Joey gave Kelsey his final rose, his heart, and a diamond engagement ring.The Bachelor28 ended withJoey and Kelsey riding off into the sunset together, ready to collect their happy ending.

Joey & Kelsey Are Deeply Committed
They May Have Needed The Time Apart
Joey and Kelsey are deeply committed to the relationship. They both dove into the deep end head first, and no one can ever accuse either of them of not giving the relationship a chance. Since getting engaged duringThe Bachelorseason 28 finale, Joey and Kelseyhave been together almost constantly. When Joey hit the road for a recent job opportunity, it gave the couple a little time apart, and I think that’s a good thing.
Joey’s Been On The Road
He’s On Tour Like A Rock Star
Soon after getting engaged onThe Bachelorseason 28, Joey was cast inDancing With The Starsseason 33. He and his professional dance partner, Jenna Johnson, went on to win the whole season. Joey was such a hit he was asked to tour with theDWTSlive show.DWTSTourOfficialposted photos of Joey’s performances on Instagram. It’s obviousJoey’s having a great time and loves his new job. The photos feature Joey and Jenna in various costumes and dancing choreography’s, including at least one group number.
The posts do a great job of selling theDWTSlive show, and everyone seems to be having a great time.

TheDWTSlive show reunited Joey and his professional dance partner, Jenna, and the two danced together once again.Jennarecently posted funbackstage footage of her and Joey before they performed the live show. “First double show day on Tour,” reads Jenna’s post, which Joey also posted on his page. Joey doing two shows a day proves he’s working hard. I believe being away from each other will be good for Joey and Kelsey.
A recent social media post proved how much fun Joey’s been having while touring.Ezra Sosarecently shared an Instagram post with the cast on the tour bus, performing “Welcome To The Tipton” fromThe Suite Life Of Zack And Kody.Thechoreographed number includes Joey and several members of the castperforming for fun on the bus. The whole gang appears to be having such a great time, and I think it’s good for couples to have fun away from each other sometimes.
Kelsey Missed Him
“See U Soon Pookie”
A wise man once said that absence makes the heart grow fonder, and Joey and Kelsey may prove that wise man correct. The couple moved in together immediately afterThe Bachelorseason 28 finale, sothey’re not used to spending so much time apart.Kelseyrecently posted a TikTok of herself lip-syncing to Joey with a caption that reads, “See u soon pookie.” Joey responded to the steamy message with his own, “LET’S GO.”
Joey and Kelsey appear to be having fun together, even while they’re apart.
Being away from each other for short periods can give couples a chance to miss each other a little. Joey on the road seems to have accomplished just that forThe Bachelorseason 28 couple. Joey and Kelsey have been engaged for well over a year and are expected to announce a wedding date at some point soon. They’ve been smart about how they’ve handled their relationship, and I think Joey’s recent time on the road has been good for them.
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