News of a new Bates relationship is likely just around the corner. 20-year-old Jackson Bates teased on his social media that he has a special lady in his life. Who do you think she is?
I'm super excited for Jackson's new relationship!!! I was wondering which one of the Bates Boys would announce a special someone first. Im Super Happy for them.
Former military wife here saying that adding a relationship when you're new to the military is not the best idea. The military owns you and your life for the next however many years, and it's awfully difficult to maintain any kind of personal relationship during that, especially during training. Oh it can be done, but there's always a strain and you never get to be together as much as you would if you were outside the military. Hats off to all current military wives and families who are going through this. We stuck it out until we saw it was not for our growing family. If Jackson does have a girl and if he is joining the Marines, I hope they both realize what they're in for. There will be a LOT of sacrifices and yes, tears and separations...
I’m the PP. The Bateses prioritize family and family events above everything. In the military, serving the country comes before everything (as it should). I don’t think any of the Bateses will be able to handle the military, because it would be too hard for them to miss all the weddings and baby showers.
I really don’t see a Bates being a Marine. It’s a ton of discipline and self-sacrifice. They would have to serve and be under command of men and WOMEN! They deploy a lot and no conjugal visits for weeks, months, and over a year sometimes. My husbands longest deployment was 18 months, but we did more months and up to a year than I can count. Yeah..don’t see it happening...
I hear you, military wives. I gave birth 3 hours before a deployment began. New dads have to leave along with all the others. Uncle Sam doesn't take excuses. Military life with a wife or family is HARD...
I don't think he ever had any serious intention of enlisting in the Marines. That would mean leaving the bosom of this family and having to be around people who don't conform to his religious beliefs. The culture shock of that would have been too much for him.
Yes, they can't stop them, but there are things they have to deal with. A military wife I know shared that her husband flew in on the Friday, they got married the Saturday, and he was deployed again on Sunday. And there were many deployments before he got a position where he doesn't need to anymore, now that he's close to retirement age. We'll see if he really does that.
My son was engaged when he was sent overseas for 14 mos. Came home and got married. A mo later, his wife was sent overseas for 6 mos. Came home and were finally able to start married life. He chose not to reenlist, and she'll be leaving at the end of this yr. They have a newborn and want to have a life with their child. Thank you military families for all of your sacrifices.
I don't think the Bates (or the Duggars) understand how hard military life is. It's not Alert Academy where you get out quickly and only play at being a soldier. When you're enlisted, your life is dictated by the country and although you might have a stateside job, you could be called anywhere on the globe with very little notice. Then you're gone for who knows how long and your life could be in danger. This doesn't fit the Bates or Duggar plan to marry young and have loads of children. I would be very surprised if any of those young men ever signed up and actually walked the walk they like to talk about. Patriotism isn't just flying flags or mowing your lawn certain ways. Someone has to be on the front line.
Is it maybe a sister of one of the Bates sister in-laws? Esther has younger sisters if I remember right? Or maybe it's the daughter of a pastor or missionary the Bates know? Can't wait to find out soon.😁
Congratulations Jackson Bates, I hope to see your courtship grow. I would love to see the Bates and the extended family members back on Cable TV. I think you deserve another chance. I tried watching other show's and they're just not working out. Natasha b
Spoiler Alert:Her name is Emerson Wells. Alyssa spilled the beans in her new vlog that came out today because she went furniture shopping with Jackson and his sister and brother, Isaiah to pick out new furniture for Gil and Kelly as a gift for them doing so much for their 19 Kids over the years.
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Congratulations Jackson and God Bless You
ReplyDeleteI'm super excited for Jackson's new relationship!!! I was wondering which one of the Bates Boys would announce a special someone first. Im Super Happy for them.
ReplyDeleteAre you referring to Warden and Isaiah because they also are of courtship age?
DeleteWho else would she be referring to?
DeleteHow old are Warden and Isaiah? Aren’t they a bit young?
Delete4:41, they're 19 and 17 (see Birthdays section of this blog).
DeleteWarden is 19 and Isaiah is 17.
DeleteI think it is someone from one of the big families that share their lifestyle.
ReplyDeleteSo much for his plan to enlist in the Marines...
ReplyDeleteA person can't be in a relationship and join the marines? I didn't know being single was a requirement.
DeleteFormer military wife here saying that adding a relationship when you're new to the military is not the best idea. The military owns you and your life for the next however many years, and it's awfully difficult to maintain any kind of personal relationship during that, especially during training. Oh it can be done, but there's always a strain and you never get to be together as much as you would if you were outside the military. Hats off to all current military wives and families who are going through this. We stuck it out until we saw it was not for our growing family. If Jackson does have a girl and if he is joining the Marines, I hope they both realize what they're in for. There will be a LOT of sacrifices and yes, tears and separations...
DeleteHaha, of course not!
DeleteI’m the PP. The Bateses prioritize family and family events above everything. In the military, serving the country comes before everything (as it should). I don’t think any of the Bateses will be able to handle the military, because it would be too hard for them to miss all the weddings and baby showers.
DeleteHe's allowed to have a girlfriend when he joins the Maries. In fact he can even be married and STILL join.
DeleteWell, that's silly. Marines are allowed to have girlfriends.
DeleteMy husband was active duty for 22 years, I was with him for all of it, what does being active duty have anything to do with it
DeleteMilitary wife here. I don’t see any Bates having the commitment it takes to be part of our Military. They couldn’t handle the deployments.
DeleteI really don’t see a Bates being a Marine. It’s a ton of discipline and self-sacrifice. They would have to serve and be under command of men and WOMEN! They deploy a lot and no conjugal visits for weeks, months, and over a year sometimes. My husbands longest deployment was 18 months, but we did more months and up to a year than I can count. Yeah..don’t see it happening...
DeleteI hear you, military wives. I gave birth 3 hours before a deployment began. New dads have to leave along with all the others. Uncle Sam doesn't take excuses. Military life with a wife or family is HARD...
Delete8:18. Military wife too. Yeah..nope! Don’t think they could handle it!
DeleteI don't think he ever had any serious intention of enlisting in the Marines. That would mean leaving the bosom of this family and having to be around people who don't conform to his religious beliefs. The culture shock of that would have been too much for him.
Delete9:12. Totally agree!
DeleteYes, they can't stop them, but there are things they have to deal with. A military wife I know shared that her husband flew in on the Friday, they got married the Saturday, and he was deployed again on Sunday. And there were many deployments before he got a position where he doesn't need to anymore, now that he's close to retirement age. We'll see if he really does that.
DeleteI am a military spouse. If he wants to join and she wants to be with him and support him, he should.
DeleteMy son was engaged when he was sent overseas for 14 mos. Came home and got married. A mo later, his wife was sent overseas for 6 mos. Came home and were finally able to start married life. He chose not to reenlist, and she'll be leaving at the end of this yr. They have a newborn and want to have a life with their child. Thank you military families for all of your sacrifices.
DeleteI don't think the Bates (or the Duggars) understand how hard military life is. It's not Alert Academy where you get out quickly and only play at being a soldier. When you're enlisted, your life is dictated by the country and although you might have a stateside job, you could be called anywhere on the globe with very little notice. Then you're gone for who knows how long and your life could be in danger. This doesn't fit the Bates or Duggar plan to marry young and have loads of children. I would be very surprised if any of those young men ever signed up and actually walked the walk they like to talk about. Patriotism isn't just flying flags or mowing your lawn certain ways. Someone has to be on the front line.
DeleteHe’s allowed to change his mind too.
DeleteI bet it is someone who lives near his sister in Florida.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Jackson! Can't wait to find out who she is!
ReplyDeleteIt would appear that young lady had something to do with his recent trip to Arkansas and the Duggar compound : ). I say she is from Arkansas.
ReplyDeleteNot unless it's Johanna Duggar maybe?
DeleteExcept for Jana, I think the available Duggar girls are a bit young to be involved in a serious relationship.
DeleteJohanna is 17, right? Hard to believe she's that old (but I'm guessing she's not the girlfriend).
DeleteLol the girl is Emerson Wells.
DeleteJohannah Duggar turned 16 last October.
DeleteI honestly was thinking the same thing…doesn’t Johannah turn 18 in Oct?
DeleteI can’t wait to see pictures of his special friend and see how beautiful she is. The Bates boys have great taste in women.
ReplyDelete“How beautiful she is”? Really?!?
DeleteThese Bates guys seem to go for looks lol
DeleteIs it maybe a sister of one of the Bates sister in-laws? Esther has younger sisters if I remember right? Or maybe it's the daughter of a pastor or missionary the Bates know? Can't wait to find out soon.😁
ReplyDeleteI really liked his highlighted hair.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Jackson Bates, I hope to see your courtship grow. I would love to see the Bates and the extended family members back on Cable TV. I think you deserve another chance. I tried watching other show's and they're just not working out. Natasha b
ReplyDeleteEmerson Wells
ReplyDeleteHow do you know?
DeleteNever heard of her.
DeleteI really liked Jackson's highlighted hair! It was attractive on him.
ReplyDeletea young lady he met in Fla maybe
ReplyDeleteONCE THE FIRST BATES MAN WAS GONE, THEN EVERYONE WANTED 1, AND NOW THEY ARE ALMOST GONE!!!!!! EITHER 100 BATES MEN, NOW NON!!!!!! LOL!!!!
ReplyDeleteNot everyone wants one. I don't want one. Do you?
DeleteWhat?
DeleteU GUYS ARE GOING TO HAVE TO GROW A FUNNY BONE!!!!!!
DeleteI’m sorry, I’m confused?
DeleteSpoiler Alert:Her name is Emerson Wells. Alyssa spilled the beans in her new vlog that came out today because she went furniture shopping with Jackson and his sister and brother, Isaiah to pick out new furniture for Gil and Kelly as a gift for them doing so much for their 19 Kids over the years.
ReplyDeleteI think gifting Gil and Kelly with new furniture is good, they should them choose the furniture they want and the kids can pay for it.
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