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Joan is writing her own rules, which means a major change to overnight dates.

The lead made that clear when she recently teased the end of her season.

For me, I would never have a physical relationship with more than one person.

‘Golden Bachelorette’: Joan’s Fantasy Suites Break Franchise Tradition

[Its] just not a thing I would do, Joan said during the Sept. 20 episode.

Joans 1 Rule For Fantasy Suites

The 61-year-old school administrator found a happy medium.

And Im taking that off the table, Joan recalled.

Joan and her Golden Bachelorette cast. Photo via ABC

Im not judging anybody else, the way they did it, she said.

Just for me, that was the right way to do it.

This certainly isnt the first time a lead has made such a decision about Fantasy Suites.

During hisBachelorseason,Zach Shallcrossfamously began overnight dates with ano sex rulefor himself.

But he did change his mind, and the reversal had a bit of emotional fallout.

Fortunately,everything worked outfor the Season 27 lead and his fiancee, Kaity Biggar.

At this age, it takes a little time to get to know somebody, she said.

Sometimes theres love at first sight, and sometimes you need more time.

Like, lets date.