At 44 years old, Jonathan is the youngest participant in this first season. Accompanied by his daughter Maïka, he savors every moment of this experience and shares his thoughts on his journey.
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A few months ago, if we had told Jonathan that he would participate in a reality show to find love, he wouldn’t have believed it! “I didn’t even know that we were looking for candidates for a dating show. As an entrepreneur in the nautical sector, I am in a rush from January to September. It was a researcher from Productions Déferlantes who contacted me. At first I thought it was a joke! They asked me if I might be interested. I admit I was a little perplexed. I talked to my daughter Maïka about it, and it was as if I had put my hand in the twister. The idea of participating excited him greatly. We passed the final interviews and we were selected!”
Jonathan therefore dove into this adventure with great enthusiasm. “For me it was like a vacation. When you work a lot, taking the time to stop does you a lot of good. I really needed this respite. Arriving there, changing the atmosphere, freeing myself from my responsibilities, from the telephone and emails… it led me to say to myself: “Let yourself go, go with the flow, nothing happens by chance in the life”. I would even say that it balanced my life. I learned to savor the present moment, to detach myself, to meet new people. I discovered friendship by opening up to others. It made me realize how much more than work is in life!”
When he entered the house, Jonathan quickly realized that he was the youngest of the contestants. “I’m happy to address this topic, as it may have been misinterpreted. Some people understood that I preferred younger women. Let me explain the real situation to you. At 44, I have actually dated women between the ages of 35 and 45, which I consider completely normal. However, I have also been very happy to find myself in contexts with women older than me. I have had three important relationships in my life. The mother of my children, with whom I was in a relationship for 13 years, was a little older than me. My second partner is now 50 years old. Then, I was in a relationship for five years with a woman who is currently 40 years old, 4 years younger than me. It shows that I’m not just attracted to younger women. The important thing is to make a connection. Of course, physical attraction plays a role, but I’ve learned over time to go beyond appearance and explore the depth of the person. I am looking for someone who shares good values, who is simple and who has a vision of life and family similar to mine. I’m looking for a fulfilling relationship with someone who also feels good about themselves!”
Quite quickly, a beautiful connection was established with Isabelle, aged 50. “She chose me to meet on the first night, and I have to say I was attracted to her. I found her very pretty. While chatting with her, I realized our connection was good. There were connections, but throughout this adventure, there were a lot of questions related to distance and I chose to respect that. For me, distance is not an obstacle. I travel 80,000 kilometers a year for work, so it’s a matter of habit. When you meet someone with whom you feel real butterflies, that shouldn’t be a barrier!”
When asked what this experience has changed in his relationship with his daughter, Jonathan becomes emotional. “I really missed my daughter, who I usually see every day. Seeing her again was the greatest gift in the world. I still talk about it with shivers. This experience profoundly changed his view of me. She told me: “Dad, I saw a man who listened, who took the time to deepen his relationships with each candidate. You remained yourself, true and respectful.” Maïka discovered another man. Usually, a child doesn’t accompany you on a date night. Luckily, she went “Wow!” watching me evolve!”
Follow my mother, your father Thursday at 8 p.m., on TVA. The episodes are available as catch-up on TVA+.
