Amy Robach Says She Learns About Couples’ Communication Watching Reality Dating Shows

“There’s some real reality to those conversations,” Robach said during the latest episode of the ‘Amy & TJ’ podcast, where she and TJ Holmes were joined by ‘The Bachelor’ alumnus Matt James

Amy Robach opens up about what reality TV shows taught her about dating.

During the latest episode Amy & TJ podcast, which was released Thursday, Robach, 51, and her boyfriend TJ Holmes joined Bachelor alum Matt James to discuss the reality dating show franchise and his relationship with his former co-star Rachael Kirkconnell.

Robach noted that she has watched the show and its various spin-offs with her daughters and found it to be “family viewing because you learn about relationships and how people interact with each other.”

“Look, I don’t think it gets credit for what you just said,” replied Holmes, 46. “People often say it’s just reality. It’s trash TV or this isn’t the way you’re supposed to find love. How can you did this work? But I think you hit on something no matter what. I think we’re all calm, we want love to work.”

“We’re cheering,” he continued. “We have that hope in us no matter what, and then later we become cynical. But I think in the beginning we root for people and we root for love.”

TJ Holmes and Amy Robach attend the 2023 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball.

Sara Jaye/Getty

Amy Robach and TJ Holmes Reveal They Both Have a ‘Fear of Being Trapped’ Called ‘Kleithrophobia’

“Right. I totally agree,” Robach replied. “And I find myself learning about communication watching those shows. It might sound silly, but I think people’s emotions watching it are legitimate. It’s real. It’s a reflection of life.” “This is how you learn to communicate in a relationship,” Holmes commented.

“No, but I look—” Robach added, before Holmes cut him off, “I see why we’re having trouble.”

Her co-host then added that she was “joking” as Robach continued, “But how many times do you actually get to watch other couples interact? I mean, you really get to. And I know there’s cameras there and it’s partly fantasy, but there’s something real realities in those conversations that I found to be interesting and insightful at times.”

Amy Robach and TJ Holmes at the 2022 ABC Disney Upfront.

Dia Dipasupil/Getty

Amy Robach says marriage to TJ Holmes is ‘on the table’: ‘We didn’t get into this relationship for fun’

In a previous episode of their podcast, Robach and Holmes opened up about dealing with miscommunication in their relationship in an emotionally raw recording.

Couple and exGood morning America the co-hosts got into a heated discussion about their communication issues as Robach confronted Holmes about being “moody” and not opening up to her when he’s having, he admitted, “really bad days.”

Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

“I would like you to trust me, rely on me, share with me so that we can be part of the solution together,” noted Robach, who revealed that the issue has led to many discussions between them.

Admitting that his girlfriend is “not going to like” his answer about why he doesn’t let her in on his bad days, Holmes explained: “Because when things get that bad and I’m that focused or that silence, the last thing I want at that moment what I want to do is tell you what I need. That’s how I feel and it’s the truth. Not that I think it’s your responsibility. Well, you should just know.”

Categories: Trends
Source: HIS Education