Prince Charming :: Appetizers, Dinners, and Desserts!

Episode 4 of "Prince Charming" started out with Robert coming over to cook breakfast for the guys. Chad and Robert had a private moment in the swing which ended with a kiss and a lot of spark!

The first date this week revolved around a meal where Robert had to pick an appetizer date (Robbie), an Entr�e date (Eric) and Dessert (Brandon). All three dates were good. The next date was a workout date with Paul, Chad, Justin, and Dillon. Everyone shined at this date except Paul, who doesn't like to sweat. In the end, Robert decided to send Paul home.

How did you feel when you found out you got cast?

I was incredibly flattered, and simultaneously terrified of what I'd signed myself up for. I had very little information about the entire experience before we started, and, for a type-A planner like me, that's a uncomfortable place to be.

What was it like when you got the tie?

I've never been a very confident person-my tendency towards perfectionism is compensation for that. I honestly was surprised that Robert kept me during that first Black Tie Affair, and I was so thankful for the opportunity to show him more of my personality.

I was shocked when you got eliminated as I thought you were one of the frontrunners. Were you shocked and why?

Yes and no. Up until very close to my last Black Tie Affair, I really felt like Robert and I were starting to develop a connection. Then, the day before the ceremony, something in his demeanor seemed to change suddenly. I'm sure part of it had to do with our date at the gym; I'm not naturally athletic, and, honestly, I'm kind of clumsy. The workouts we did ended up making me very self-conscious, and I know I appeared stiff and uncomfortable.

Do you feel this show helped you move on after the suicide of your ex?

I struggled with my decision to discuss Ben on the show, but, ultimately, I decided to do so for a couple reasons. First, it's the main reason I haven't allowed myself to be open to love again. It would have been impossible for me to explain why I haven't been able to open up emotionally, and why dating feels so awkward to me, without talking about my relationship with Ben. Second, and this was my tipping point, I thought about how alone Ben must have felt that day. I'll probably always ask myself if there was something else I could have done, but what eats me up is that he wasn't able to reach out for help. The show has provided me with an incredible opportunity, this exposure, to offer resources, to make depression and that sense of feeling alone in the world something that was okay to talk about, and hopefully prevent someone else from making that same decision.

Tell us some things about you that we didn't see on the show?

I'm involved with a few causes that do outstanding work, specifically HRC, DIFFA/Dallas, Dallas Red Foundation, and The Trevor Project. The Trevor Project is the only national resource for LGBTQ youth in crisis, and they provide life-saving resources for our community and staff a 24 hour suicide prevention hotline.

Now that you are eliminated who do you want Robert to end up with and why?

You know, I never saw this as a competition. Perhaps that was naivet� on my part. I genuinely hope Robert is intuitive enough to select the guy that is the best match for him - not just the guy who is best at playing the game.