Tristan Had to Choose Between Two Potential Mates, Charlie and Ryan

question 138

Multiple Choice

Tristan had to choose between two potential mates, Charlie and Ryan, on the final episode of the original The Bachelorette . In the end, she chose Ryan. Several weeks later, a reporter interviewed Tristan about her feelings toward the two men. How will she most likely express her feelings at the time of the interview if she is trying to avoid postdecision dissonance?

• A) Tristan says that her attitudes about both men have become more negative with the benefit of hindsight.
• B) Tristan suggests that she was impressed by his career ambitions at first, but has come to realize that Charlie's busy work schedule would have been an obstacle to a successful relationship.
• C) Tristan has come to notice a variety of "little things" about Ryan that are starting to annoy her, including his penchant for writing really bad poetry.
• D) Tristan reports that she believes Charlie to be one of the most attractive men she has ever met in person.