So his attitude makes me think that maybe they are past the courting stage. As an adult, Nathan is said to enjoy water sports, but it is unknown if this hobby began during … Or to promise yourself to another person with the intent of working toward marriage before being at a point of being ready for the wedding within a few months? The upcoming episode will feature Nathan Bates' courtship with a girl named Ashley Salyer, contrary to the rumors he is courting a Duggar girl. This was done to me by my parents. While the Bates family was long associated with the Duggars, the extremely large family now has its own television show (with less controversy).The eighth child of … He said he's not talking publicly about his relationship, yet he goes on to discuss the promise ring. You learn something new every day. Kenneth Nathaniel "Nathan" Bates was born on August 29, 1993, to Gil Bates and Kelly Jo Callaham. “And I guess it means that I’m promised to It’s most likely NOT. It's astonishing that something like love and integrity can be interpreted as silly and immature. I’ll never figure out that way of thinking!!! Trace was pressured to get married by Erin and Kelly because they wanted another boy marrying. If he’s not talking about it yet, it’s too soon to plan the wedding. :-). Our aim is to post all points of view, but we do not post anything that is profane, insulting, derogatory, or in poor taste. The ring was also a makeshift key to decode Enochian script using the cipher disk. Better hurry up Nathan and reveal who this special girl is to the world. As far as relationships go, Nathan acts as giddy as a school girl. then there's the tease on tlc about a duggar courtship? God Bless Marilyn,Joan and Marion. Millions will tune in; millions will be disappointed. Nathan never seemed comfortable on TV and I understand that completely. I'm sorry I have to dissapoint all of you who hoped it would be Jana. I agree I can’t see Nathan and Jana together. I've not heard of a guy wearing a promise ring but good idea to show others he's not available!Hope to congratulate Nathan soon! Along with his siblings, Nathan was home-schooled growing up. https://www.batesfamilyblog.com/2020/08/nathan-turns-27.html Perhaps, it’s a promise ring. How can the so single Bates brothers support a wife ??? 23 Times Nathan And Haley Made You Believe In True Love. Many female members of these wedding parties have since married and changed their names. He is most likely dating that girl we saw on the screen saver. Somebody nailed it! Unless otherwise stated, photos courtesy of: UPtv; thebatesfamily.com; chadanderin.com; lawsonbates.com; keilencorner.com; @zachnwhitbates; @websterforever; @johnw1121; @bobby_torilayne_smith; @josie_balka; @keltonbalka; @carlinbates98; @evanpstewart16; @jacksonebates; @wardenjbates; @tracewbates; @kgbates2000; tarynyagerphotography.com/@tarynyagerphotography, Copyright © 2012-2016 Bates Family Blog. As an adult, Nathan is said to enjoy water sports, but it is unknown if this hobby began during … Two Bringing Up Bates stars have made a very surprising statement about the ministry followed and promoted by close family friends the Duggars. I get what you are saying. Well the Duggar’s only girl that could be courting is Jana, otherwise it’s one of the Duggar boys, but a lot of the Duggar boys are 21 or younger. Your an adult and dating not a courtship. The pressure for these crazy courtships, etc., from Kelly or UPTV, is too much. It’s obviously not a wedding ring, or we’d have heard something! My guess it's someone he met overseas where he does his service work. This has got to be Jana or someone else in Arkansas since they were in Arkansas during the quarantine. . Looks like there will soon be another Bates wedding to plan! Michaela Bates-- member of the Bates family and part of the UPTV reality show, Bringing Up Bates-- opened up about her infertility in January 2017.She and her husband had been struggling to have children, and after her sister Tori announced her pregnancy, she decided to come forward. If you missed it, be sure to check out our recap. However, if TLC is teasing us and it's not a Duggar courtship but a Duggar family friends courtship I will be upset with them because they are adding unnecessary fuel to the Jana speculation. Thanks for leaving your comments! Seems to me if he really wanted to keep a relationship private, he'd have done so without wearing a ring in the first place that was generating a lot of rumors. Really- quit obsessing over Jana. The lock screen on his phone was a photo of a young woman. Hmm I guess we’ll find out. I didn't know men wore promise rings! The other naming thing that sets me off is when parents give their child the same first name as the father; but a different middle name so it’s not quite a junior! Laura DeMasie was back in Arkansas helping with Jana's new greenhouse. HaJason or Jed is courting Lauren Caldwell ‍♀️ But who really knows . Same with Lawson. She just seems too mature and serious. The only concerns fans have voiced about the possible match is the fact that Jana is four years older than Nathan, and they question his maturity. But it sounds like they do! Why are people so concerned about it being a Duggar Bates relationship? it's too bad because this was I think the perfect one for Jana. I thing thats more of a (16-20) yrs old age thing; buthey as long as he is cool with it. He has been "acting like a man" for years, helping out others, backing away from a relationship that wasn't working out rather than pursuing it further, etc. Possibly emily raynes. I think that put a lot of pressure in his relationship. Throwing out a guess option...Laura. He wasn't contradicting himself. Both families have children of courting age, and it seems those who are still single are more private. 10:41 5.57 - Yes, she’s on Instagram. The promise ring is cool as well. But Jana seems more mature to me and sounds like she’s looking for a more mature guy! Or wanting to physically and visibly demonstrate that he is not available so people stop making assumptions about him or attempting to force their thoughts on him? Can't wait to find out who she is. I think the teasing is just that - teasing. Nathan would fit better with Jana than Lawson, but I'm guessing a Philippine girl. If he is courting Jana then it would make perfect since that if they were secretly courting a wedding would be right around the corner. To have Nathan talking about being promised to someone right after the announcement on the quarantine courtship for a Duggar. It most definitely wasn't Jana. I completely think it's Jana now. Besides that, he is wearing a band on his left ring finger that is shown in the pic above. “It’s Dating/courting can be hard enough to navigate without having millions of viewers watching your every move, It’s not Jana Duggar. Rather immature for an adult. Unless otherwise stated, photos courtesy of: UPtv; thebatesfamily.com; chadanderin.com; lawsonbates.com; keilencorner.com; @zachnwhitbates; @websterforever; @johnw1121; @bobby_torilayne_smith; @josie_balka; @keltonbalka; @carlinbates98; @evanpstewart16; @jacksonebates; @wardenjbates; @tracewbates; @kgbates2000; tarynyagerphotography.com/@tarynyagerphotography, Copyright © 2012-2016 Bates Family Blog. Men can be sentimental just like women, in fact, it’s a wonderful trait to have. Hopefully we get to meet her soon. Haley P. from Colorado. So, that suggests he’s taken. IMO, the Duggars all get married too young. Nathan has a significant other, and he is working towards marriage. Oct 1, 2017 - Explore Emma Smith's board "Nathan Bates" on Pinterest. I do hope it is Jana, but could be her friend?? He will benefit greatly for years to come in marriage for his wisdom and patience. Francis Drake owned a silver, engraved ring, which was worn by his self-proclaimed descendant Nathan Drake, who wore it around his neck by a lanyard. I just wasn’t sure if the Bates boys did male purity rings since “purity” seems to be focused on women. I think he is at the courting stage and about ready to propose stage. Nathan is hardly ever on the Bates show, and Jana always seems uncomfortable on her family's show. I wonder if it’s because they want to see Jana Duggar married off, but I’m sure it’s not Jana, so can we just stop with the Jana speculation? I agree that she is more mature. It drives me crazy! lol, it's fun to start people guessing before you reveal a big secret! It IS a promise ring! Nathan Bates has spilled some major tea about his love life following the latest episode of Bringing Up Bates. Transcript for It's Wedding Day for the Bates Family It's tornado season, and on their road trip to Texas, the bates are forced to take shelter. The Bates and Duggar way . Why not just make his name totally the same as his dad??? It's definitely a little more unusual for the woman to be younger. Carlin Bates has wed her 24-year-old love Evan Stewart in Tennessee. I agree. Name your children what you will call them by and how you want them to be known. Just because you are on a hit television show doesn’t mean you have to show the intimate details of your life. He was the couple's fifth child, and they went on to have fourteen more children after him. Sending best wishes for his relationship. So the kid is called by the same first name as Dad but not a junior!!! Powered by, Click Here to Visit Ellie's Personal Blog, And Here to Visit Her Blog about the Duggars, 'Song for a Girl' with a Girl from 'The Bachelor'. Just seemed to badly clash. All and all when said and done he will be married by end of next year. I think it's cute that, he as the male is wearing a ring before marriage. On another note, I do wonder why Olivia Collingsworth and Emily Raynes travel to TN to the Bates a lot more than they ever have. Happy Birthday Nathan hope you had a blessed day and it was encouroging and adventourous just like you From your friends Tony and Elizabeth Osborne. It’s smart to keep it quiet. No one needs to catch up with anyone. Highly doubt t its Jana. After Trace Bates revealed he's in a relationship with Chaney Grace last week, "Bringing Up Bates" is giving a glimpse at how he introduced her to his family for the first time. He has been an adult for years. He followed his parents' rules, and the relationship did not work out, and Ashley is married to someone else. I wonder if it is Emily Raynes that Nathan is dating! 2. @5:44 It was Nathan who contradicted himself. He needs to be a man and to ack like one if he thinks he's 'ready for a relationship'. I wore a promise ring before getting engaged because it was a meaningful gesture that held value and significance to my partner and me, not because I wanted people asking about it. Pressure like that causes pressure on the relationship! Congrats to Nathan. Thanks for leaving your comments! And in spite of Gil's protestations about taking things too fast, it seems Kelly Jo is always pushing with both feet. For more on Savannah Guthrie’s “missing” wedding ring, listen to this episode of the Page Six podcast, “We Hear“: Beloved pair Guthrie and Feldman married in 2014. If it is Nathan and Jana, I don't think we will be seeing very much of them on TV any longer. We need another Bates boy married so you can catch up with the Duggars who already have FOUR sons married. Nathan is old enough, and hopefully wise enough to take it a bit slower this time around. 1. You're at a good age for marriage and you are doing well in your life and your adventures! My guess is a medical professional with Medicorp in the Philippines. I’m afraid I have to agree also that it is not Jana. I am glad he is giving it private. I can't believe it but I think we finally have a Bates Duggar courtship! Did you two forget to post it? 4. could be coincidental but i've always said they'd make a cute couple so i'm crossing my fingers for them both! 5:49, I think it goes years back to when the Duggars themselves talked about it. However, why would the family build Jana a greenhouse at the family home, if she were in a serious courtship with Nathan? My guess is he met her over seas where he does his service work. Happy 27th Birthday Nathan. It seems like the timing of these announcements are way perfect to be coincidental. But who knows! I think this was all scripted for filming purposes. He was giving a basic level of information and not going past that level. People should get married when they’re ready and sure about it. 'BATES' WEDDING:'Bringing Up Bates' stars Carlin Bates, Evan Stewart marry in emotion-filled ceremony. See more ideas about nathan bates, bates, bates family. I would keep it under wraps too. I'm quite proud that Nathan is keeping his relationship quiet and out of the television series. If u mentioned this promise ring and don't want to name the woman why bring it up ? Jill, Jessa, and Jinger have all been spotted in two-legged garments, and Jill even got herself a nose ring. That's nice its under wraps for now, since his last public one went sideways. I have been called and known to all by my middle name. Did you tune in to tonight's episode? Going steady is not the same as courtship. On top of that, Nathan states he thinks the time is coming for him to leave the bachelor group. I have a feeling it was the woman who didn’t want it public, not Nathan. Why do parents do that to their children..call them by their middle names? Out of the Bates guys I thought about Jana and Lawson at one point because Lawson is so darn handsome but unless it's an opposites attract thing I do think Nathan is a more natural fit for Jana. “I think Jana is too smart for Nathan Bates. Hope your was full of fun, and God's blessings! Best wishes for Nathan and a lucky young lady!! @11:13But I do. Aw, that's wonderful! I can’t really see Jana, at her age, doing a promise ring. I have a photo of him with his new partner :). I agree. I so agree!!! Let these kids have a chance without the huge public declaration and get to know each other. Time 1:58AM Fri 9/11/20We just have to wait & see. When Lawson and Nathan were flying them to the beach? Smarter still to keep a possible wedding private and under wraps. But on Carlin and Evan's YouTube chanel there's a vlog where Nathan flies them to Florida and you can see the picture of a girl on his phone. I've thought in the past that they would make a good match though. Nathan seems all-in, ready to commit to marriage. HahahaI don’t want to agree with you anon. My guess would be a purity ring . Remember Evan and Carlin's YouTube video earlier this summer? Since the Duggars are also teasing a courtship that hasn't been shared with the public. And you died inside because he still loved her so much. Or, could it actually be a wedding band and he had a very quiet/Covid small wedding??? The 21-year-old brunette beauty, who is the daughter of Bringing Up Bates stars Gil and Kelly Jo Bates… Ladies, I notice that you forgot to mention Michaela and Brandon's 5th wedding anniversary on August 15th. Not a huge difference and many people have larger age gaps and I respectfully agree that many marriages with age gaps are wonderful so don’t start yelling at me! So that makes me think it is a purity ring. Later, Colin Jost was seen wearing a wedding ring on Saturday Night Live, therefore confirming the news. Google promise ring, and you’ll find it’s actually more common than you think, for a guy to wear a promise ring. It's an odd name and sort of old fashioned. a promise ring,” Nathan explained, with a big smile on his face. I've reported on the Bates mega-family of … I've always wondered how UP and TLC would work together if there was a Duggar/Bates wedding. When Christian fundamentalist families want their children to get married, they set them up on dates, with the parents in attendance. He fits in with the Duggar work ethic as well. Yes, I agree with you, 12:33 pm. Happy Birthday! I've wondered the same thing, and it doesn't make sense to me either. Time 2:35AM Sun 8/30/20Happy late 27th BDAY Nathan❤. Especially, because he’s announcing it on the air. There is nothing wrong with a man having a promise ring. Jana duggar maybe? Good for Nathan !!! If they wanted his name to be Nathan and to be known as such, why didn't they just name him Nathan Kenneth Bates? He was the couple's fifth child, and they went on to have fourteen more children after him. Or maybe he's an actual human being and not a made-up character on a soap opera, and he's doing something for the good of his own heart and feelings. You've lived a little, traveled, gotten to know yourself, and are more mature. He is absolutely over the moon. He seems to be a great guy. Just another episode to keep everyone guessing to watch the show. He's so cute! Just get engaged if they are ready to "promise"-- whatever that means. Fans quickly noticed the 21-year-old star was wearing a gold band on his ring finger. However, if he truly wants privacy at this point, he'd wait until there's an official announcement. Or a female aviator in Arkansas. Powered by, Click Here to Visit Ellie's Personal Blog, And Here to Visit Her Blog about the Duggars, 'Baby Boy Blessings & Basketball Mishaps' Recap. I bet they will wait to announce an engagement or even wedding if he ever gets to that point. So happy for him and her!! Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. ‍♀️. As promised, Nathan Bates revealed some pretty exciting news when asked about the ring on his hand. Your comments about the legal ramifications of this are spot-on. For example, the Bates women wear … It's just too coincidental otherwise. He is beyond happy. PLEASE just call it DATING same thing this isn't 1950 or the 60's, I wonder if Nathan is dating Emily Raynes! Right now, he sounds pretty serious. Couldn't really see her very well but there were a lot of speculations that it was Laura. If you enjoy this blog, be sure to visit Ellie's other blogs (NashvilleWife.com and DuggarFamilyBlog.com). “He’s younger and most likely less mature,” said someone on Reddit. His first name is actually William. By now you,Lawson,and Trace should be married or courting to make it even with Josh,John David,Joseph, and Josiah Duggar. Now that the Bates have a television show, many people have been keeping track of one of the older daughters, Alyssa Webster, on social media. It's not really a coincidence. he's been spending a lot of time in arkansas working with john-david's company and jana is a part of that company! He seems like a nice guy, but not the brightest bulb,” wrote another. Some kids also decide that they want to use their middle name we called my daughter by her first name at 6 years old she asked that we only call her by her middle name so it might be that he lIke’s Nathan better. At first i did not think it was jana....but now i totally think its jana. May their love for each other grow. He's "not really talking about it to the public", but is explaining about the promise ring? Hope you will make a courtship announcement soon. Plus they would be living together. and which may I say is staged. Currently 7 out of the 19 Bates children are married. You know, Knoxville sure is close to Rocky Top, definitely makes me wonder. Many of these weddings have been televised events, and the wedding parties garner a good deal of interest. As we all know. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Meals on Wheels America (@mealsonwheelsamerica) Nathan likes the promise ring and I do too, I think it’s wonderful. Even though I would love to know who she is, I respect their privacy. I doubt they will announce a courtship for him. Seems like such a sweet guy, and I'm so happy for him. Me too,but then again that's what up tv and tlc want us to think so millions tune in to find out and boost their ratings,oh well the suspense will be over on the 22nd of September. It's juvenile and silly to openly express commitment to purity and significance in a relationship? Usually only girls would wear them, and would get them with their parents involved. Not really. They are too close & more like brother/sister friends. One of the bloggers suggested it was someone connected to Nathan’s work, maybe another servant worker or maybe a Filipino girl. I don't think this is anybody we know that would be on our radar. If Jana was promised and really wanted to keep this secret, Nathan would respect that and not reveal as much as he did. Kudos for Nathan to not have this relationship public. Dumb. from someone who does not follow them on tv. And Nathan’s will be someone we don’t know. Nothing wrong with that! no everyone wants to follow them on tv. It reeked havoc on me when I had to file legal docs, ss card, drivers' license, W-2 work papers, etc. It seems that the Bates family starts pushing courtship and engagements almost as soon as one of the kids meet someone they want to spend time with. Good for him keeping his relationship private for now! On yesterday's (9/15) Duggar episode, Jana, John David and Abbie were in Knoxville, I looked close to see one of the Bates but didn't spot anyone. I would love a Duggar Bates wedding! They have two kids. My suspicions are the same. Did you know that Nathan's legal name is actually Kenneth Nathaniel Bates? Maybe Jana set them up? That is who I am thinking, too. Call him Nathan Kenneth. We back in high school going steady? They call it courting and it is pretty old fashioned, but the Bates family thinks it really works for their children. See more ideas about nathan bates, bates, bates family. Kenneth Nathaniel "Nathan" Bates was born on August 29, 1993, to Gil Bates and Kelly Bates. I don't see any of the Dugger/Bates kids getting together. Have fun and be careful! It’s not a wedding ring- it’s some sort of fitness gadget. I wish the best for whoever is courting in both families. HAPPY 27th Birthday Nathaniel Have a great day and a year of happiness and blessings. Nathan revealed to his brothers and the television audience that the ring he has been wearing is a “promise ring,” explaining—, “It means that I’m promised to somebody, and there’s somebody in my life, but right now I’m not really talking about it to the public.”, Nathan didn’t reveal anything else, including the woman’s name. Although the Bates family believes in modest dress, they aren't too strict on what their kids wear, according to In Touch Weekly. Now, her brother, Nathan Bates, maybe courting as well. TLC is teasing us in bits and pieces, and we are the ones creating the Duggar connection because we want it to be Jana. To these people, any opposite sex relationship holds a serious possibility to marry. Haven't heard of a promise ring for men but I am very happy for Nathan.