lucy711

I have mixed feelings about Azan's family. It is lovely how warmly they greeted Nicole, and they seem to have genuine affection to May. I have no doubt they are good to that little girl. BUT, I have to believe that the only reason they are thrilled with Nicole is that she has been sending money to Azan, and some has probably trickled to them. I mean really- why otherwise would they want Azan to be with Nicole? She doesn't have that many redeeming qualities. They see Nicole and they see $$.

I dislike Annie more each week. She says it's no one's business to talk about her and David having a baby, but it kinda is if you are asking your family for money. If you ask to borrow money one minute and talk about starting a family the next, people have a right to raise their eyebrows. I love how Annie claimed that there were no sex bars in Thailand, then said there were some but she didn't know where, and then admitted that she and David went to the ping pong bar together. She's not quite the honest one, either. So as soon as Pao finds out that she can have kids, she suddenly isn't interested. Fascinating. Maybe Russ didn't think you were too broken up over the miscarriage since all you talk about is posing without your clothes and hanging out with Juan.

Yes. I think the sister visiting is payback for Family Chantel cabin time. That PI her family was talking to looked like a failing Mary Kay lady.

Did Chantel and Pedro not measure their living room before they ordered the sofas?

Yes. I watched last season and he was pretty open about everything. And why would you want to procreate with a guy who doesn't have a great relationship with his own children, has no money, can't pay rent on a firehouse, and is probably a walking heart-attack-waiting-to happen unless he starts to drop some weight. I think both Chantel's family and Pedro's family are pretty pathetic, and clearly Pedro and Chantel are too immature for marriage. But Chantel's family is the worst for trying to sweet talk him into coming on a family vacation and then using every moment to badmouth him and his family. That's pretty low.

Yes, David has the right to make his own life...BUT his son was most certainly still a kid when he left them. I also have the feeling that even when David was in the states he wasn't the best (Ashley mentioned that he cheated on her mom multiple times). Ashley clearly had some kind of troubled youth; she was pregnant at 16. What Ashley needs to do is not to project her anger on Annie because it's not Annie's fault and her father has a right to get married. But a dad who skips town for four years without seeing me or my kids? Not much of a father in my book, just a long-distance person who shares my blood.

I agree with you. Nicole's family, I believe, are practicing Christians, so marrying someone from a different faith may be a big deal if they follow their faith (although I doubt Nicole does). After all, there are major cultural and religious norms that will need to be hashed out not only for the wedding but also for living their lives together as an interfaith couple. I'm a white Catholic and my family would have had major concerns if I married anyone who wasn't Christian- it would not be about skin color but rather about the religious/cultural differences. I dated a Hispanic guy for a while and my parents loved it because his family was more devout than mine! But my family, for instance, would have been very concerned if I married a non-Christian guy because they wouldn't want to see their grandchild brought up outside of the Christian faith. There are many differences between Nicole's culture and Azan's. Religion is one of them. And I think her parents are scared as hell that Nicole hasn't acknowledged any of this.

I notice there isn't a lot of talk about Jorge and Anfisa. Is everyone else as tired as them as I am? Anfisa needs to just let him go forever. If she is working and/or in school she will meet more interesting people to befriend or to date. I can't imagine spending ten minutes with that pathetic man!

Ashley has a poor way of expressing herself, but I understand her point. Her dad, aka the weeble, abandoned his family for four years. He has to acknowledge the pain and the difficulties that created before pretending that everything is normal. And yes, she has the right to be mad that she, her brother, and her kids are essentially an afterthought to his new "25 year old" wife. I really hope most of these story lines are scripted. But that is just as bad because no self-respecting person would want to be party to any of this.

I don't think anyone expects the foreign spouses to love all things American, but we have seen some of the spouses basically hate and talk badly about almost everything American. I think others are frustrated that some of the spouses never seem to have any clue about the area to which they are moving when a simple computer search could have been helpful. I believe most of the foreign spouses have had access to the Internet in their home countries since they regularly kept in touch with their beloved in the USA. (I'm thinking of Pao and her complaints about Oklahoma).

I agree with this. Even if David is taking her to "Dennys" or similar places, there are lighter options and meals you can get that don't involve fries. Plus- they live in a city. They aren't in the sticks. I'm sure even in Kentucky (with all of the stereotypes that place holds) there are stores and restaurants that sell things other than what is deep-fried.

Annie is becoming quite unlikable. David is a loser, but he was quite clear in Thailand and told her he had no money. I don't know why it would suddenly be different once he returned to the (more expensive) USA. Her family is delusional if they think they will ever see a penny more of the over-inflated dowry. If Annie doesn't like American food so much, she can stay home and cook Thai food all day. It's not like there is anything else to do. Chantel's eyelashes are distracting!

Agreed! David should be worried about rebuilding his relationship with his son who he hasn't' seen in years, not getting him to chip in with rent. I also think it's rude to ask his son to immediately contribute- the kid might have still be in high school when this show was filmed! Annie was pretty mean in this episode. She doesn't know the backstory to David and Ashley's relationship and I thought it was in pretty poor form to trash talk her (Ashley) on national tv. Those who live in glass houses...

Molly needs to stop saying she put her kids first. She doesn't. I have lost a lot of respect for her since she was introduced last season. Pao is a walking stereotype of the "spicy Latina." She is free to move back to Columbia at any time! I also don't care to listen to her complain about Oklahoma anymore. She knew he lived there before she married him, and I think it would have been clear after spending any time with Russ that he isn't as "spicy and passionate" as she is. So deal with it or get a divorce. Annie is no prize either. She could barely even look at David's son when he moved in, and her comments to her mother about Ashley were pretty rough. I thought it was pretty brazen of her to trash Ashley like that since Annie's past isn't exactly that of a Catholic schoolgirl. Annie did what she had to in order to survive, but imagine being the daughter of Bhatman. It doesn't surprise me that Ashley has had her share of troubles. Anfisa- own up and admit to making the webcam video. It's no more embarrassing than your relationship with the dysfunctional liar known as Jorge.

Yes, this makes me so sad. I have a toddler who I try to keep engaged at home as much as possible, and we go on playdates and to library programs, etc. because those things are so important for kids. I can't help but thinking that poor May just stares off into space a lot while her mother does nothing or lays around in bed. The poor kid isn't getting much stimulation. I also can't believe that Nicole used to be a barista- those people work hard and have to be able to make many drinks quickly. I don't see her being able to handle that. I'm always amazed when they show that picture of David when he lost all the weight- he looked ok. He must have put on the weight again verrry quickly.

I love reading these comments. I agree with so much of what has been said but had to add this: Chantel/Pedro- Does Chantel work? While I agree that Pedro has no business sending SO MUCH money to his family in the DR, I'm wondering how Chantel supported herself before he came along. She already had the apartment and was a student, so she must work too? Why are these things never mentioned on the show? She also managed to find some $$ to have her boobs done. (I'd actually love to have the dough for a boob job, but I would never get them as large as hers)! Anfisa/Jorge- Ugh. I find these two to both be extremely unlikeable and boring. I think it has been proven that she was a cam girl (thanks Internet)!, so I don't know why Jorge is not being truthful on the show. Pao/Russ-She is atrocious. Nicole-She gains more weight each season. She amazes me with her laziness. Apparently she doesn't know how to set an alarm. Annie/David- Why can't either of them go out and get a job?

I don't know enough about the whole Starbucks situation to pass judgement although from the articles I've read it certainly sounds like gross overreaction on the part of management. I was offering commentary to counter what a poster said that it doesn't hurt a business to have people hanging around because it certainly can, and loitering is illegal even if you disagree with the law. At the same time, I have no doubt that racial minorities are often unfairly targeted with enforcing such laws.

Just to add to this- there are loitering laws which don't allow people to be in businesses unless they are specifically using the business or buying something. Loitering means being somewhere with no apparent purpose, so I think calling the cops on people is justified. I can't speak to the particular Starbucks in question because I don't know the area, but my husband works for state law enforcement in NJ (although he is not a cop) and a lot of the business establishments in the cities have issues with homeless people sleeping in restrooms and drug users shooting up in bathrooms and corridors. Those things don't look so good if you want to attract customers. So needless to say, in those areas if you are not buying anything and are just hanging around or want to use the bathroom, the cops will be called.

Just wanted to quickly chime in here- some people have been talking about Nicole's marriage and her husband being controlling and whether or not she is really happy. My aunt was actually Jionni's teacher in high school and said that he was not very bright (I'm being generous here) and was a jerk who liked to pick fights with people. They actually now live in the town where Jionni grew up. She seems him walk their dog occasionally. Nicole was definitely overacting during the show.

My MIL had a corsage at my bridal shower. Regarding the baby shower- my MIL wasn't there (she lives across the country) and my mother is deceased, but had they both been there, they would have had them, too. Just something special to honor the grandmas.

I live in NJ, and granted we overdo everything, but I had a corsage at my wedding and baby shower. Ditto for most of my friends.

I saw some comments upthread commenting about Izzy being in a high chair and using a sippy cup at 3. I was just at Easter dinner with two kids who are about to be 3, and they were both in high chairs and using sippy cups. They both are good kids and speak/interact just fine for their age. That being said, I've also seen both kids not use sippy cups and sit on chairs. Kids at 3 sometimes toss cups when they get excited, so I don't think it is ridiculous, especially if you are out or at a party, to want your kid to keep everything contained in a sippy cup. Ditto for the high chair- sometimes you want to keep them contained. I have a kid who is almost two, and I would not be concerned about giving him a sippy cup at 3 at all. He already can drink from a regular cup and with a straw, but sippy cups are my go-to for travel and restaurants. I have no problem snacking on Jill, but the kid just turned 3. He isn't 7. Some kids are still using the binkie at 3!!!

Yes- you are right. As I was tying my original response I was thinking the same thing- she knew what she was signing up for. Since I am an introvert, I would never want sister wives or 20 kids hanging around. One husband and one or two kids are plenty for me! And, while I shy away from large groups, I am happy to be there for my family. If Janelle grew up around polygamy she should have known what to expect.

I get Janelle. I am an introvert. I can have fun at a lunch or a party, but only once in a while. I am a SAHM right now and do a little bit of work from home part-time, and I am very happy. I love raising my son, taking care of my house, being with my husband, and occasionally seeing friends and hanging out with others. I think Janelle enjoyed working. I enjoyed working full-time too, but once my day was over, I had no patience for happy hours. I was happy to chat and socialize with my colleagues at work, but then I needed to go home and have my space. Janelle needs to get out of the house more and go to a job- I think she would find greater fulfillment there than having banal chit-chat with the sister wives.

I agree with the consensus about Meri. She is difficult to deal with and her constant need to play victim and general poor attitude make her a drag to be around. I can almost feel the energy being sucked out of a room when she walks in. Christine is right- she does bring baggage with her, and Meri needs to deal with that instead of expecting all to cater to her. Two other things I noticed: 1. Why does the Brown family talk about a potential surgery for Ysabel like it is the worst thing in the world? I also have scoliosis and know a bit about this surgery (I wore a brace but if my curve was a little worse I would have been a surgery candidate) Obviously surgery is the last option and shouldn't be taken lightly, but she can live a normal life after surgery. My friend had this surgery in high school. She is now married, has a job, and has three kids. She doesn't have pain. I don't understand why the Browns talk about it as if it were a lobotomy or something. 2. I haven't watched this show in a year, and Robyn looks terrible. She looks bloated, especially her neck and face. Does anyone know what is going on with her?