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I was curious how old the sister is??? She seems to dwell with the parents but it's not clear what her status is regarding school/work. I know that Loren is 34 y.o. so I wonder if the sister is near that age or many years younger.

3 under 3 seems sufficient for Loren and Alex to handle for now and if things change, there is still time (maybe when all the kids are in school full-time) to expand their family. I must say, I enjoy watching their relationship and how devoted and "hands-on" both parents are with their precious, adorable children. As an aside, I always wondered what type of work Alex does, if anyone knows???

Alex seems to have attained "favored chef" status at the FNC. Regardless of her performance and overall demeanor, she seems to be able to qualify for all the plum spots she is assigned.

IMO, having 3 kids under 3 (or maybe Shai is 3???) is sufficient for Loren, and I can't blame her for stating that that's IT for her, regardless of what Alex says. After all, it's HER body that has dealt with 3 difficult pregnancies, so there's that. I think they're both in their 30's now, so they'll presumably see how their family functions in the years ahead and make the decision whether to have a 4th child then. However, for the foreseeable future, maybe Loren will have an effective birth control device paced inside her.

I noticed that the finale will be next week with the actual birth of their daughter, Ariel! I love the family and find all of them quite "relatable."☺️ Wonder if the show will be renewed next year? I follow Loren on Instagram and she's quite a powerful "influencer" with all the products and services she shills, presumably for a fee and/or free merchandise. The infant is now 5 mos old and they seem very ensconced in their Florida home and lifestyle. Nothing about moving to Israel is mentioned.

I somehow think that Tori's grandiosity in praising zach is more about convincing HERSELF of what a "catch" she made when consigning her future to him. Whether or not her words ring true to others, I think Tori reinforces her belief that Zach is the #1 "macho man" on the planet. If that's what she needs to make her marriage a success, so be it. The reality is, of course, that Tori loses credibility with many on her social media sites who wind up rolling their eyes at her blather.

You're probably right😄

I know of a similar situation (less menacing but still concerning) and the bottom line is that EVERYTHING you're suggesting costs $$$$....moving and "changing identities"...especially when children are concerned) costs a LOT of $$$$. Lawyers are going to have to become involved. Of course, this was years ago so prices are less; HOWEVER, if $$$ is tight (and I believe it was with her) it still might have been financially impossible for her to do what you describe (even though I bet she would have LIKED TO DO exactly what you suggest).

So if they get to foster 6 children that would be an allowance of almost $5K/month. Interesting.

Good point. I never thought of that and wonder how much the State pays for each foster child.

The show has lost all spontaneity and authenticity. I'm not sure I'll continue watching any more of this season. It seems like a waste of my time.

It is absolutely amazing to me when I observe the level of alcohol consumption on the show! How ANY adult can pursue an actual "relationship" with constant alcohol blurring and/or otherwise impacting his/her interactions with her/his spouse is astounding to me! Chris and Nicole are heading the list of "boozers" this season. I recall the season with Erik Lake (the pilot) and his wife, Virginia, where her continual reliance of alcohol to cope with every situation became an issue and they subsequently divorced (I saw on Instagram that he is now married to another). Sometimes I think the producers are aware of all the FLAWS in the "matches" they create so they rely on a steady, continuous free flow of alcohol to tamp down the dissatisfaction between the parties knowing full well that most, if not all the couples will decide to divorce either on Decision Day, or afterward (when no more pay checks are forthcoming).

I think that either the show paid for the trip (sure to be on one of next season's episodes) OR the trip was "comped" by Disney due to Tori's clout on social media.

Every time the camera pans over to Nicole's gigantic upper-arm tattoo (the content of which I can't discern) I avert my eyes because it is very distracting and unsightly (to me). I think I recall her having several tattoos. IMO, Nicole does not give a professional or refined appearance so that type of "look" might not be important to her. Considering her father's bombastic and super-critical remarks to Chris, her appearance seems counter-intuitive; however, I understand she is an adult and will tailor her appearance to her own standards. Both she and Chris have experienced a LOT of prior rejection in their dating lives so if either of them senses that he/she is being "validated" by a "caring" person, all bets may be off regarding seeing anything significantly negative in the other. I have been told by many men that the main feature of being attracted to a woman he chooses to marry is not her body type or physical features. Instead, it's whether she gives him a feeling of confidence and demonstrates that she places him in high esteem. On that basis, I think this couple, among all the rest of them, will have a lasting relationship.

Thank you for posting this as I, too, was scratching my head as to why they referred to the episode as "new"; however, I agree it might have been another true-crime show that featured the case. This was on top of a similar case (which WAS NEW) on Dateline where a seemingly upper-class, professional man was accused of murdering his wife by lodging a hatchet in her head while their 3 y.o. daughter was home and possibly saw the crime committed. The husband then went to work and left the little girl home alone to meander through the premises while her mother lay lifeless in the blood-spattered bedroom and upstairs hall. That "double-header" left me limp and stunned at the level of sociopathy displayed by 2 men with no criminal backgrounds and seemingly happy marriages. In both cases, there were financial benefits to killing the wives who both had life insurance that the surviving spouse cashed in after their death., I wonder if the insurance companies sought to retrieve the payout after each was convicted at trial of murdering the insured.

AGREED!!☺️

I would have voted not guilty if I were on that jury because, as you say, regardless of whether or not he did it, the State DID NOT meet their burden to prove it "beyond a reasonable doubt." I thought Jim's defense team did an excellent job of raising doubt in several areas. As a matter of fact, I leaned toward finding him guilty BEFORE the defense presented their case. Then I changed my mind. I was surprised they didn't interview the jury to see what the dynamics were among all the members to convict. In any event, I hope some circumstance arises where he can get a new trial. Last, I was surprised that the couple was in such precarious financial shape necessitating them receiving numerous collection notices, the inability to fix a washing machine and only having 1 car. If they didn't make such a "big deal" over Kathy "marrying up" into such a wealthy family, I might have felt otherwise; however, that there wouldn't have been some "family money"--a trust or a loan that would have supplemented his salary at Kodak (that apparently was not sufficient for them to live comfortably), was very surprising to me. I agree that Jim's panic over losing his job because he lied about receiving his PhD. and the financial stress the family was apparently experiencing, might have led him to "snap" and kill Kathy; however, I'm surprised that at least 1 juror didn't have a "reasonable doubt."

Despite what they say I believe there are VERY FEW recruits left in whichever city they stage the show in who want to be part of a traditional "marriage" that the show was predicated on presenting. After YEARS of potential participants seeing the drama, the lack of privacy and the contrived situations the producers create, only those who are "older" and less apt to be socially successful choose to subject themselves to joining the cast. Also, the lure of financial gain through becoming "influencers" on social media regardless of their success on the show seems to be a huge enticement. Many of the people in the last few years appeared to be marginally employed (if at all) and sought the limelight as a means of professional advancement. I think the season with Chris and Paige started the imminent downfall of the show.

Well, all I can say is: "Good for him." He seemed like a delightful guy who was a great husband and dad so however his talent and skill coincide with his ability to make a decent living is proof that Orthodox Jewish men don't have to conform to a stereotype. I definitely can see how his "act" would be a great success on the event circuit!

I agree that there probably is an Orthodox Jewish Community within the bounds of the house they bought and got a big "kick" out of his career (not sure why but found it interesting)! I'm sure his new friends/neighbors will be intrigued with his profession, as well! I thought the kids were so cute and delightful and the family as a whole seemed very compatible and caring toward each other. The house they bought seemed perfect for their needs and, hopefully, they will design other features to make it perfect for the long term.

No, I've never logged in. I guess I better take care of that...thanks for the heads-up🤭 Looks like I AM LOGGED IN and for some reason the edit choice now appears on the ellipsis. Thanks again!

Agreed. On another note, may I ask how you edited your post? I read the rules and "how to edit your post" but what they suggested with going to the ellipsis on the top right of the post didn't work. I only got the choice to "share." Thanks!!

It's impossible for me to believe that Andrea Canning doesn't know that her wardrobe choices are totally inappropriate for a professional news person doing interviews with people involved in ghastly crimes!! Apparently she isn't being told how her tacky appearance detracts from her professional duties or she has been told and doesn't care how she is perceived. Maybe her contract specifies that she can dress however she chooses. I thought the bright coral shirtwaist "dress" (looked like satin material) she wore with the side slit up to her waist) when she was interviewing Connie's immediate family members was the nadir of her image problem. Andrea seems to consider herself a "celebrity" instead of a serious news professional. Maybe her talents could be better utilized elsewhere.

My impression was that the dynamic between the adult child and her parents were quite entrenched and them propping her up financially would endure now and for the foreseeable future. I have family members who fall into that category.