ABC's 'The Bachelorette': Who should Emily Maynard pick?

ABC's 'The Bachelorette': Who should Emily Maynard pick?

We're down to two and this choice is a no-brainer.

I have a confession to make -- a big one. After years of taking such pride in the fact that I don't watch reality TV, I'm....I'm....watching reality TV. There, I said it. It's out there. No taking it back. What am I watching, you ask? ABC's The Bachelorette is my reality TV drug of choice, apparently. I blame summer boredom, and my insatiable need to consume all things pop culture-related. But since I am now watching, and we're nearing the finish line for Emily Maynard, this season's blushing Bachelorette, so make her final choice, I thought I'd weigh in with some of my newfound "expertise."

First off? She screwed up. Emily messed up SO badly when she sent poor Dallas hottie Sean packing this week. Sean was a really good guy, and it was quite evident by the things he said (and the way he acted) after he got the boot. He seemed genuinely heartbroken, but he was a gentleman all the way.

OK, if not Sean, then who should Emily pick as her mate?I'll tell you first who she should NOT pick: Arie. As in, Arie Luyendyk Jr., hottie race car driver. Yes, Arie is gorgeous and obviously Emily likes him (they spend an inordinate amount of time sucking face during each episode of The Bachelorette), but it seems like the attraction is more lustful than loving. I'm just not sure that Arie's not a player -- and I'm almost positive he's not ready to be a dad to Emily's little girl, Rickie.

Need proof? Arie's ex-girlfriend, Cassie Harshman is speaking out now, claiming that "He's in it for the fame." Uh oh. But it gets worse: Harshman also says that Arie "...has dated hundreds of women and travels all over the world." Red flags flying for anyone else about this? Sure, it might be the words of Arie's disgruntled ex, but it's hard to not believe he's a playboy type.

Dear Emily: Do not pick Arie. Kiss him a little more if you must, but then kick him to the curb, clearing the way for Jef to be your new husband. Jef and Emily seem well-balanced together, and there's definitely an attraction between them. Can couples fall in love that hard over a few weeks of a reality show? Probably not, but something's happening. Jef is a successful, fun-loving guy from Utah who seems like he's a perpetual kid -- but not so much that he can't be responsible. You don't run your own mega-company (People Water) and be a complete goof-off, after all!

Am I totally off in thinking this is almost a no-brainer choice for Emily on The Bachelorette? Who do you think she should pick, if anyone?