On The Bold and the Beautiful, R.J. and Dylan almost engaged in a hookup based on a mutual rebound. They agreed to help each other get over Will and Electra. However, their dynamic quickly shifted into something this genre rarely does. R.J. and Dylan quickly pumped the brakes and paused to set boundaries. Their slow-burning relationship could make them a stronger couple in the end.
Key Takeaways
- R.J. and Dylan almost slept together on the first date.
- Rather than jumping into bed and creating drama, they slowed things down.
- Having a slow-burning romance could make Dylan and R.J. stronger than most B&B couples.
R.J. and Dylan Pump the Brakes
R.J. (Brayan Nicoletti) invited Dylan (Sydney Bullock) over to his place for a date at the beach. The two made out passionately as he told her that she was so beautiful. Dylan slowed things down because she wanted to make sure he wasn’t using her to make Electra (Laneya Grace) jealous.
Dylan and R.J. are aware of how they each feel about Will (Crew Morrow) and Electra. They initially agreed that it was time to move on. So they continued making out. But Dylan couldn’t help but wonder if R.J. was serious about being with her. Just a week ago, he was obsessed with Electra.
R.J. gave her the words that she needed to hear to fall into bed with him. But then, R.J. noticed the change in Dylan’s body language. He told Dylan that they should probably stop kissing. She agreed. While Dylan admitted this could be amazing, neither is ready to move on.
Slow Burn Romance: The Best Form of Revenge?
R.J. and Dylan could’ve gone all the way, as most soap couples do. But they agreed not to jump into bed so soon to cause chaos. They wanted to get to know each other better.
Also, each realized in that moment that they still weren’t over Electra and Will. Falling into bed would just complicate feelings and matters of the heart. Surprisingly, R.J. set a hard boundary during their date. He noticed that Dylan wasn’t ready and didn’t push.
Rather than getting swept up by their feelings, they critically evaluated their motives and decided to slow things down rather than using each other. Slowing things down could make R.J. and Dylan a stronger pairing than most B&B couples.
This is a much-needed antidote to the notorious cycle of rush-to-marriage and the revolving door of office hookups. By intentionally pacing themselves, R.J. and Dylan can avoid the show’s messy rebound-fueled relationship tropes. This could make them more genuine and more refreshing than the other couples.
