Many fans think that The Bachelorette lead Michelle Young is on the right path to finding lasting love, and it could be thanks to the great example that Michelle's parents set up for her. Ephraim and LaVonne Young are “couple goals” and absolutely beloved by Bachelor Nation. As a result, Michelle has benefitted from seeing a successful marriage firsthand. With all the love Michelle gets from her parents and everything she’s learned from them, the Bachelorette lead’s chances at building a relationship with staying power are better than most leads.
When Michelle was first introduced during Matt James’ season of The Bachelor, she mentioned the great relationship her parents have. However, it wasn’t until hometowns that fans really got to see the inspirational Youngs for themselves. Viewers were struck by how supportive Ephraim and LaVonne were of their daughter, as most parents who appear on the franchise are hesitant about the process of finding love and getting engaged so quickly. Michelle has spoken about how much she admires her parents’ relationship and how in love they still are after all these years. Many fans think Michelle will have better luck as the Bachelorette than other past leads, and her parents could be a big part of the reason why.
There’s a lot to be said about learning by example, and Michelle’s parents have shown their daughter exactly what a healthy relationship looks like. The love that Ephraim and LaVonne have for each other is inspiring for Michelle as she hopes to find the same thing for herself. Because Michelle has had such a good relationship modeled for her all her life, she knows not to settle for anything less. As the current lead of The Bachelorette, Michelle has been decisive and confident. A lot of that probably has to do with her knowing exactly what she’s looking for.
All the way from Michelle’s teaching career to her relationship choices, the Bachelorette knows she has the unconditional support of her parents. That support has helped Michelle become a confident woman, and it has also helped her on her journey as the lead. Michelle knows that her happiness is her parents’ top concern, which helps take off the pressure regardless of who she picks in the end. As long as Michelle loves him and is sure about their relationship, her parents will be happy and supportive.
On The Bachelorette, Michelle regularly brings up her parents’ relationship, and it’s easy to see why. Not everyone gets to grow up with such an excellent example of what a healthy marriage is like, and that is a big benefit for Michelle. By the end of the season, it’s likely that Michelle will have no regrets. Ephraim and LaVonne’s experiences and support have given Michelle a blueprint for what she wants out of life and a partner. Hopefully, their daughter has a bright future ahead of her.