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Post by Imperfect1 on Sept 9, 2018 11:41:15 GMT
I just started watching this show last season and the only thing I knew of Jamie was her stint on The Bachelor. Gee, she has had some difficulties getting pregnant and with miscarriages. Sorry to hear this sad news. Henley is adorable and hopefully one day will be a big sister. I did watch season 1, so all three couples from that season feel like 'old friends' to me. I feel so sad for Jamie and Doug. They hard a very hard time conceiving their baby, Gracie, in fact Jamie had a miscarriage before she was able to get pregnant with Gracie. So now she's had another miscarriage, and that's really heartbreaking when you want a baby so badly. But I'm hopeful for them cause she was able to carry to term once --- so assumedly, she would probably be able to do it again. It might be a rocky road again for them, but I have a feeling they'll get through it. Fingers crossed! |
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Post by mina on Sept 11, 2018 4:05:43 GMT
I just started bingewatching the new season.
Mia looks like Natalie from the facts of life and Tristan looks like JayZ's younger brother. I think they are both really odd people. So, it may work or it may crash. I watched the episodes and read about them online and I still don't understand her arrest and situation and what happened. Mia needs to move away from her family and I think if that happened they might stand a chance. They need a lot of counseling if they want it to work; deception early on is really hard to get over in a marriage.
Amber looks like KellyAnne conway and Dave looks like the guy that plays owen on wrecked. I don't know about them. Dave does not communicate well and Amber is just overly defensive. They too need major counseling in order to learn how to communicate. I am glad to see that the experts have stepped in this season more as the couples needed it instead of just leaving them to sort things out on their own.
Bobby looks like a dugger kid that might be a serial killer and Danielle is very vanilla. BUT, they have won me over with their love. They seem to really like and respect one another. Bobby is extremely sweet and thoughtful. The only thing that might be a glitch for them is Danielle being very private. Hopefully with time she will open up more . I'm rooting for them!
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Post by burntbrat on Sept 11, 2018 23:38:29 GMT
Mia looks like Natalie from the facts of life and Tristan looks like JayZ's younger brother. Amber looks like KellyAnne conway and Dave looks like the guy that plays owen on wrecked. Bobby looks like a dugger kid that might be a serial killer and Danielle is very vanilla.  I'm dying here. |
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Post by lizard on Sept 12, 2018 18:22:29 GMT
I am feeling disconnected.
Mia and Tristan--It is a shame they got off to such a bad start. I can see why Mia fibbed. It was too much to deal with in front of cameras. It looks like Tristan is getting mad next week over the fact that Mia hadn't told him another thing, something about coping.
Dave and Amber--Other than age, they have nothing in common. Dave is fault finding and Amber is overly self conscious
Danielle and Bobby--Danielle did get the better end of that deal. I think Bobby would have loved just about any-body. She needs to pick up after her hobby.
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Post by Girly18 on Sept 12, 2018 18:49:17 GMT
Seeing Amber have a hissy fit at the cooking class was embarrassing.
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Post by provenceguy on Sept 13, 2018 2:23:28 GMT
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Post by Eastcoastmom on Sept 13, 2018 3:22:13 GMT
Any idea whether they lasted more than the 8 weeks? It should have been Tristan who petitioned for divorce and not Mia. I don't care what those contracts they sign say, but after what went down at the airport en route to the honeymoon, I would have petitioned the court for an annulment asap. Especially in light of the fact that Tristan seems devoutly religious. |
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Post by Critical on Sept 13, 2018 5:09:37 GMT
There's speculation that, because of the dates, they might have decided to stay together on decision day, but split later. They could also have opted to divorce, but then just not gotten the paperwork filed for a while. I got a chuckle out of a few headlines that called this "shocking." This is one of the least shocking splits ever  I'm curious to see that this new MAFS show is all about. I'd be happy if the other couple was Shawniece and Jephte because that might mean they're still together. It's become pretty clear why Amber is still single. GOD, the insecurity is crushing. How is any man going to deal with that constant need to reassure her? |
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Post by provenceguy on Sept 13, 2018 20:10:43 GMT
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Post by justCoz on Sept 13, 2018 21:53:18 GMT
Is it weird that she can file for divorce before the show airs? I'm surprised it's not a breach of contract for that info to be made public.
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Post by Critical on Sept 15, 2018 14:04:02 GMT
That must not be in their contract  People are just more savvy now, so I'm sure there are people searching records for the names of these people. IIRC, that's how another divorce on this show was discovered. I'm sure the producers aren't thrilled. I would think that, if that isn't in their contract (ie. no divorce until after the final episode has aired), it might be added in future seasons. I can't imagine why they wouldn't make that change. |
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Post by justCoz on Sept 15, 2018 20:38:38 GMT
That must not be in their contract People are just more savvy now, so I'm sure there are people searching records for the names of these people. IIRC, that's how another divorce on this show was discovered. I'm sure the producers aren't thrilled. I would think that, if that isn't in their contract (ie. no divorce until after the final episode has aired), it might be added in future seasons. I can't imagine why they wouldn't make that change. It's kind of strange to me that it's not. To be fair, it's not exactly a surprise that they're divorcing! |
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Post by Critical on Sept 16, 2018 0:40:13 GMT
It's strange to me too, but I can't imagine these people would be filing for divorce if their contract forbid it until the season had aired. It seems like a rookie move on the part of the producers, TBH. Maybe it's because I've watched A LOT of reality TV, but that would have been near the top of MY list of things that should go into the contract!
Obviously, this show is different from the Bach franchise, in that the couples live in the real world the whole time vs. the way the final couple on the Bach series have to hide their relationship. Still, you'd think the producers would at least ask them to lay a little low and not file legal papers or anything.
It's funny that there are so few spoilers about this series, especially considering that the couples aren't hidden away until the series finale airs. I loved it when coworkers of Sean's (s2) revealed all the dirt about him while the show was airing! I wish that would happen more often.
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Post by burntbrat on Sept 19, 2018 2:22:51 GMT
I have always thought they couldn't file for divorce for 6 months, even though they have the 2 month decision date. I don't remember if I read that somewhere or if we talked about it a long time ago? I think it came up that season when the airline attendant couldn't stand her husband during the honeymoon, and they split up pretty much immediately. On to the latest episode... I feel like we didn't see the whole conversation between Mia, Tristan and Dr. Jessica. It's seemed like much ado about nothing. Her dad glared at her? And her mom yelled at her twice a week? And that made Tristan get upset because he didn't know these bombshells about her childhood? I am SUPER confused. But whatever. The previews show that Tristan is done with her next episode. I'm just surprised she was the one who filed for divorce. Hopefully she violated her contract and they're going to fine her. Gah I'm so bitter  Danielle is starting to get on my nerves with her non-verbal skills. Bobby may be kind of a dork, but she is a super cold fish and he deserves a little ... something! Anything! God could personally visit her and tell her the greatest mystery of life and her response would be "mmm hmm". Same old, same old with Amber and Dave. She's insecure, he's not the right guy for someone as insecure as she is. They're like oil and water. I feel like they're just going through the motions at this point. |
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Post by lizard on Sept 19, 2018 21:54:59 GMT
I would not want to see anyone suffer. It looks like a couple of mismatches. In a regular marriage, you picked the other person; and you get rid of the other person when you cannot see being with them anymore (not just a little bit of unhappiness).
It seems like Dave and Amber might be ok enough to date a little, continue a marriage. But any day an argument could blow things to pieces.
I think all of the couples benefits from the tv exposure. They eventually get a winner......Hope they will anyway.
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Post by Girly18 on Sept 20, 2018 15:14:59 GMT
I can understand having insecurities, but every week Amber has a new one that is irrational. Jessica Biel, her blonde hair, the rating system, and now her friend at the gym? I don't think Dave has the patients to peel back that onion. At 36 years old, I think one on one therapy would help in her future relationships.
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Post by provenceguy on Sept 20, 2018 16:02:36 GMT
I wonder what it is that causes Tristan to pack up Mia's things and kick her out, per next week's previews? I wish there were better spoilers for this show!
p.s. Amber's voice and manner of speaking drive me nuts.
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Post by nicksmom on Sept 20, 2018 18:37:24 GMT
Tristan is very patient, I don't think I could be. I thinks something has to be missing with the conversation too that they had with the doctor. She seems awful close with her parents so not sure what all that is about. She needs therapy like Amber.
Danielle lets Bobby do everything. That drives me crazy but I was surprised she had a 3 hour drive to work so I guess I will let her get a pass on that. Bobby is a catch. But the eyebrows are driving me crazy. I know it is a shallow thing but she gets carried away .
Amber and Dave not sure they will make it. They are both set in their ways and she is way too insecure for him.
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Post by mika06 on Sept 20, 2018 19:51:27 GMT
I wonder what it is that causes Tristan to pack up Mia's things and kick her out, per next week's previews? I wish there were better spoilers for this show! p.s. Amber's voice and manner of speaking drive me nuts. So rewatched some of the episode. Mia said they had a heated discussion about the move to Houston. I'm wondering if Mia's family talked her out of moving or to delay in moving to Houston for some reason and Tristian acted like a child and kicked her out. If I remember from the beginning of the season previews she stated that he said she lied to him and kicked her out. It's possible that he equates her backing out as lying rather then you know him being unreasonable to expect her to move or leave. Either way I don't care of either of them and I don't feel like they would have stayed together either way.. This stay at home thing is going to be an issue with Bobby and Danielle. I think they can work but they both need to have realistic conversations about having children. Some people aren't cut out to be stay at home moms and some people plan just don't want to be. Amber and Dave both annoy me and I feel it's because they are both set in their ways and neither wants to budge or give a little. I highly doubt they would ever work due to their personalities unless intensive counseling is involved both individually and marriage. |
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Post by justCoz on Sept 20, 2018 19:55:54 GMT
Amber's crazy insecurities and jealousy would drive me up a wall if I had to deal with her. Dave wasn't even flirting with her friend, she just got jealous because that friend is supposedly his type. Too exhausting to deal with.
I found Dave's interaction with Danielle on Unfiltered so interesting. When Danielle told him his reaction to Amber was too harsh -- about never dating someone she could trust -- he really seemed to react positively and as something he would listen to or at least consider. It appeared that he valued her opinion. Jamie basically told him the same thing but it seemed he put more weight to what Danielle was saying, likely because they've built up a friendship from all the couples meeting together. (I really like that they are doing that with the couples now.)
IIRC, Bobby mentioned early on that because Danielle's commute had gotten so long is why he had picked up so much of the chores. I believe he thinks it's his trade-off for them living in his house. It seemed implied that his commute isn't that far. It may even be why he packs her lunch and does all that other stuff for her in the morning.
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Post by Critical on Sept 21, 2018 1:07:41 GMT
That was my takeaway from their discussions about where they would live  Ninety minutes is a long commute and I'd suspect it's longer than that on some days. Bobby picking up some of the morning chores seems like a fair trade-off for Danielle spending that much time in the car. I'd hope that, if they stay together, she'll be able to get a job closer to home OR they'll buy a house that's makes their commutes a bit more equal.
As nice as I think it is that Danielle wants to foster dogs, I think it would have been better to wait on that and not add one more stressor to a brand new relationship.
I was impressed that Dave seemed to take criticism well from both Danielle and Jamie. I'm sure it's not easy watching yourself on a show like this, so being able to see how he might have erred and admit it is admirable. I don't think this marriage will last, but he can at least take some of these lessons to his next relationship. I agree with you - dealing with Amber's crushing insecurities would be exhausting. Dave was nothing but friendly to Amber's friend. He wasn't flirting with her: he was being nice to his wife's friend. He shouldn't be penalized for that.
I don't even know what to say about Tristan and Mia. Dumpster fire.
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Post by provenceguy on Sept 21, 2018 3:08:41 GMT
I think that overall, Dave takes criticism and suggestions very well, and he is able to honestly look at how he has reacted to things and how he might do better. He seems very patient to me.
When Bobby and Danielle were riding bikes on their honeymoon & discussing her being a stay-at-home mom, Danielle did say that she would prefer to work. Bobby replied that he understood, that it was not the 1950s anymore (or words to that affect), and it appeared to me that he thought this was a negotiable issue.
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Post by Critical on Sept 21, 2018 3:14:34 GMT
I think that overall, Dave takes criticism and suggestions very well, and he is able to honestly look at how he has reacted to things and how he might do better. He seems very patient to me. When Bobby and Danielle were riding bikes on their honeymoon & discussing her being a stay-at-home mom, Danielle did say that she would prefer to work. Bobby replied that he understood, that it was not the 1950s anymore (or words to that affect), and it appeared to me that he thought this was a negotiable issue.I got that impression too, but then his mom and sister butted in, as if that's any of their business. That whole scene with them at lunch felt very Stepford Wives with them judging her if she didn't stay home. I hope that, if she decides to stay home with their kids (if they stay married and have kids, that is), it'll be HER decision and not because she knuckled under because of pressure from her in-laws.
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Post by mina on Sept 23, 2018 0:17:20 GMT
Just saw last week's episode.....Amber just looks so trashy; I want to give her a makeover....and her time would have been better spent in therapy so she is more confident and can find the right person on her own rather than being married at first sight. I think Dave could have been okay with someone more suited to him. Amber is just too insecure.
Mia, too, needed to be in therapy rather than on this show. I mean know her warrant was issued AFTER the show background check, but surely they vetted her mentally and emotionally???? Maybe the show just wanted thedrama or she hid it well.
All the applicants and this is who they picked?
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Post by provenceguy on Sept 23, 2018 4:19:35 GMT
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Post by Imperfect1 on Sept 23, 2018 13:52:22 GMT
Congrats to the happy family! I know that most of these 'married or love at first sight' shows are ridiculous and don't work, but over the years we've seen that amazingly, there are quite a few that DO!!! Congrats to all of the couples that have found love! And speaking of couples, Jephte and Shawniece should be having their baby soon. I so hope they'll be happy together! |
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Post by rockytopchick on Sept 23, 2018 15:06:37 GMT
Congrats to the happy family! I know that most of these 'married or love at first sight' shows are ridiculous and don't work, but over the years we've seen that amazingly, there are quite a few that DO!!! Congrats to all of the couples that have found love! And speaking of couples, Jephte and Shawniece should be having their baby soon. I so hope they'll be happy together! 3, possibly 4 if Shawniece and Jephte are actually still together, out of 18 is not really quite a few, IMHO |
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Post by provenceguy on Sept 23, 2018 16:16:37 GMT
Per their baby registry, Shawniece and Jephte's baby was due September 14th--but maybe that was just a ruse to throw us off.
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Post by Imperfect1 on Sept 24, 2018 1:17:43 GMT
Congrats to the happy family! I know that most of these 'married or love at first sight' shows are ridiculous and don't work, but over the years we've seen that amazingly, there are quite a few that DO!!! Congrats to all of the couples that have found love! And speaking of couples, Jephte and Shawniece should be having their baby soon. I so hope they'll be happy together! 3, possibly 4 if Shawniece and Jephte are actually still together, out of 18 is not really quite a few, IMHO Apparently you've misunderstood what I wrote. I was referring to ALL of these types of shows in which people are introduced to fall in love, or to be married at first sight. There have been quite a few of these types of shows over the years, and many of them have produced a number of couples who have gone on to have long term relationships and/or to marry. And quite a few of the couples have children. And by the way, apparently you're not aware of ALL of the "Married At First Sight" shows in multiple countries, (for example, US, Australia, Israel, Denmark, UK, New Zealand, South Africa, France, Germany, Finland, Belgium, Italy, Poland, and perhaps others.) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Married_at_First_Sight |
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Post by rockytopchick on Sept 24, 2018 11:14:20 GMT
3, possibly 4 if Shawniece and Jephte are actually still together, out of 18 is not really quite a few, IMHO Apparently you've misunderstood what I wrote. I was referring to ALL of these types of shows in which people are introduced to fall in love, or to be married at first sight. There have been quite a few of these types of shows over the years, and many of them have produced a number of couples who have gone on to have long term relationships and/or to marry. And quite a few of the couples have children. And by the way, apparently you're not aware of ALL of the "Married At First Sight" shows in multiple countries, (for example, US, Australia, Israel, Denmark, UK, New Zealand, South Africa, France, Germany, Finland, Belgium, Italy, Poland, and perhaps others.) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Married_at_First_SightI stand corrected. Didn't know there were any other Married at First Sight shows. I apologize if my opinion was offensive |
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I'm dying here. 
People are just more savvy now, so I'm sure there are people searching records for the names of these people. IIRC, that's how another divorce on this show was discovered. I'm sure the producers aren't thrilled. I would think that, if that isn't in their contract (ie. no divorce until after the final episode has aired), it might be added in future seasons. I can't imagine why they wouldn't make that change. 
Ninety minutes is a long commute and I'd suspect it's longer than that on some days. Bobby picking up some of the morning chores seems like a fair trade-off for Danielle spending that much time in the car. I'd hope that, if they stay together, she'll be able to get a job closer to home OR they'll buy a house that's makes their commutes a bit more equal.