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On 7/29/2019 at 2:57 PM, AussieBabe said:
Apparently the experts need to add drug tests (Derek of Derek/Heather), employment verification, and psych evals to this scientific rubbish they’re pushing.
On that basis, the show would likely permanently FOLD!!....the available pool of candidates (regardless of the "lines" of prospects they always show when the next season is promoted) must be mighty SLIM as it is without adding those 3 categories!!😄
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3 minutes ago, Ohwell said:
While I don't think being needy and clingy will or should get Amber fired, it is a bad look for her and I can just imagine the snickering middle schoolers when returns to the classroom. Middle schoolers are the devil!
As a former middle school English teacher, your words are completely CORRECT! I cannot imagine how she could ever enforce any discipline among her students with the behaviors and comments she made on this show. Maybe an administrative, back-room type job at the district office but NOT in the classroom among young, feisty adolescents!!
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1 hour ago, Sterling said:
Instead, she pitched a fit over something, as Keith said, is easily replaceable.
I feel like shipping her a palette of that lemonade.
The way I see it, if the issue wasn't the lemonade it would have been something else...I would save my $$$ if I were you.😄
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31 minutes ago, Sterling said:
She was the epitome of an amazing wife and partner, so understanding, peaceful, and loving. Then she goes and blows it by putting a virtual lock on her.....fridge. For $2.00.
There were other signs of Iris over reacting and become histrionic...the temp loss of Keith's wedding ring comes to mind.
She appears to be very controlling and that's when "power struggles" between the partners start eroding whatever sweetness and caring there would otherwise have been to make the relationship flourish.
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59 minutes ago, retired watcher said:
He probably said he wanted kids, just not right now. There's saying you eventually want them versus not wanting them AT ALL.
I think matt's remarks about having children were simply "throw-away lines." He was only intent on creating distance between him and Amber.
The producers are stuck with him just the way they were with derek ( Heather) several seasons ago.
Hopefully the show has finished filming and Matt's commitment to it and Amber are history. He is probably "footloose and fancy free" in Europe right now playing 3rd string basketball with nary a thought given to amber or the show.
Amber has, presumably, moved on also. HOPEFULLY, she has found another career as after her performance on the show her reputation was sullied to the point of no return in the teaching profession.
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On 7/25/2019 at 7:49 PM, topanga said:
Matt doesn’t get a pass to treat Amber like shit just because he doesn’t want her. She didn’t ask to get matched with him, just like he didn’t ask for her. Matt needs to sit down with Amber and be honest about his feelings. The show wouldn’t want to air him showing his hand this early in the season, but needy, delusional Amber still has hope that this marriage is going to work. Matt needs to be an adult and stop stringing her along.
I think Matt was between basketball gigs and needed a paycheck (as meager as the show's apparently is he probably thought, or someone with more "wattage" advised him, he'd "go though the motions" of the show with whomever they picked for him, and split soon afterward. A few short "rolls in the hay" may have sweetened the deal for him.
The show may have trouble recruiting men who are actually "employed." We see that with the exception of Gregg who actually apparently earns a decent living and is actually interested in getting married, the rest of the men seem marginally employed.
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16 hours ago, Neurochick said:
I agree it was a dick move on Matt's part, he should have texted or called. I wonder how Amber would have felt if he'd done that.
Matt didn't want to text or call. He didn't want to "get into it" with her. He's done with her. If she'd stop getting hysterical she'd know that but I think the producers are juicing up the script to prolong this agony for obvious reasons.
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43 minutes ago, 2727 said:
There's a lid for every pot, etc., but I think Matt is homely as hell.
DITTO!!
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28 minutes ago, LuvMyShows said:
I guess I'm in the minority, but I see nothing wrong with what Amber has done in the texting, at least as shown here, but see some pretty dickish behavior on the part of Matt (again, at least until we find out something more):
- I've been married almost 11 years and would never want my spouse to come home to find that I'm not there, and with no idea where I am or how long I'll be gone (nor would he ever do that to me), which is clear from her first text that that's what happened. To me, that's dick move #1 on his part.
- Then she waits 3 more hours before texting him again, a perfectly reasonable amount of time given that now it is encroaching into dinner and she wants to know if he will be back in time to eat with her. But he doesn't give her the courtesy of answering her very simple question, dick move #2
- She waits 1 more hour, and now she's trying to get a feel for the rest of the evening, so she sends another reasonable text trying to find out; again he doesn't give her the courtesy of an answer, dick move #3
- She waits two more hours, and now it's bedtime, and it's been 6 hours since he's been gone, so she sends a text that gets more worried, and I don't blame her one bit; again, he doesn't give her the courtesy of an answer, dick move #4
- She waits two more hours, so it's now been 8 freaking hours since he's been gone and since she's heard from him. She is now in full-on panic, and again, I don't blame girlfriend one little bit, cause now you move from being pissed to being worried if he's OK.
I'm surprised that there's so much hate for her in this situation.
To me he's being passive aggressive. He doesn't want to tell her they're THROUGH. He'd rather "act out" in this way so she'll (hopefully from his perspective) be angry enough to leave him (his goal and objective.)
BTW, I am ASTONISHED that Amber's school district is comfortable with a middle school TEACHER prancing around semi-nude in her home for the world to see. This is very unprofessional, especially for that age group of students. It doesn't reflect the level of professionalism that most people expect from those who we believe serve as role models for our children. That's aside from her emotional histrionics that suggest she has behavioral issues that should be addressed professionally. How she could ever walk into a middle school classroom again is simply beyond my comprehension.
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3 hours ago, configdotsys said:
The problem I heard Jamie articulate was that before they were married, she said that she was an account exec for her father which was not true. She had not started that job yet and that's why she got all freaked out at the questions. It sounded to me like she would be started this job in the near future. Jamie-- whom I can't stand-- was correct in saying that he was trying to get to know the real her but she is not truthful or open about anything. It's as though she thinks being quirky and having sexy time means she owes him no window into the real Elizabeth. It was quite the vicious exchange. Wow.
I wonder if either of these two have developed sufficient emotional and/or intellectual depth to act as mature adults in a significant relationship.
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1 hour ago, Chippings said:
I'm sure it would have been much discussed if it had been shown, and he had made even a very sketchy answer. I did see him answering about why they had not had a visit ("That's private so I won't say.") But as to that money ?? Thank you to anybody with a stronger stomach than I, who stuck with the entire thing.
The producers and editors of this show (loved the cutaway to the aerospace-rocket science NASA type console configuration they use to give them gravitas😃) must think their audience is extremely stupid and unaware of phony "ploys" to keep us interested. EARTH TO PRODUCERS: STOP WITH THE TEASES that never materialize into anything even remotely interesting during the entire show!!
I always FF through colt and the woman and the young jay and the woman (can't recall either name at the moment) so essentially I FF'd over 85% of the show.
Nobody has to actually HEAR what azan has to say because his facial expressions of revulsion and disgust about anything having to do with "marriage" and nicole tell the entire story.
I'm laughing as I'm writing this and I know laughter is really great for the spirit so on that basis I'll tune in tonight and tell the producers and editors THANK YOU!!!
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13 hours ago, EarlGreyTea said:
I agree. The stylist for the Tell-All needs to be put on retainer by Nicole, because every time they get ahold of her she looks great. I know she's lost a few pounds, too, and it looks good.
Nicole's hair and makeup were very flattering. Her appearance actually looked "refined." (Never thought this was possible). The dress and shoes simple and classic. A respectful disagreement regarding her weight. I saw no noticeable difference in that department. However, my sense is that Nicole is OK with her weight. The farce with azan goes on to give both of them some social media presence and potential income (without having to work).
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16 hours ago, fonfereksglen said:
Since the My 600 franchise has been a January start for quite a bit, it will be quite a wait to find out the start date of the new shows. Since they have done casting calls, there will be new shows! And updates that were filmed immediately after the initial show and hastily edited for our bemusement and confusion!
That makes perfect sense. Thanks so much for this info.
It is kind of amazing to me that Dr. Now still has the mojo to perform another season (and I use the word "perform" advisedly...LOLOL..).
As for the Little Couple, are you saying they had ANOTHER tiff with TLC?? I know a few seasons back there was some kind of contract dispute with a 3rd party as I recall?? Anyway, with their very upscale lifestyle I'm sure they seek to squeeze every DIME out of TLC and must have the lawyers to accomplish that because I saw a post saying they would be back soon (and I see re-runs on TLC that usually means new shows are ready to be aired in the not too distant future.
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1 hour ago, ProTourist said:
The most recent post on Dr. Now's Instagram page says: "New season of my 600 pounds life is going on now." Don't know exactly what he means by 'going on now', as we know that TLC stopped broadcasting new episodes on July 3rd, but perhaps he means that they are in production for a new season.
Did you happen to catch the date of his post? Perhaps that would give us a clue. Not sure what all the "mystery" is about??? Either the show was picked up or it wasn't!!
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7 minutes ago, Ohwell said:
I believe @configdotsys was referring to Jamie.
I think you're right....however I do see these traits in Matt, as well!!
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On 7/12/2019 at 7:30 AM, configdotsys said:
Born, raised and still here in NYC so I totally get the perceived arrogance thing. There is just something so empty and wooden about him, like a stick in the mud, no genuine smile or joy. Everything feels transactional. It's like he never learned how to have fun or something. I agree with you that something is a definitely a bit off there.
So funny you phrased it that way....I too was born and bred in NYC but left many years ago. However, I totally concur on the "perceived arrogance thing."
I have a son-in-law who matches your description of Matt to a TTTTTT!!! In 17 yrs, no genuine smile or joy, empty, wooden, no fun, everything "canned and scripted"....your exact quoted analysis.
I will now view the show through a more perceptive lens, thanks to YOU!! LOLOL....
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I was wondering if anyone knows for sure that the show has been renewed for next season? I googled and from what I gathered TLC did not clarify that the show was renewed. That would be a BIG LETDOWN for those of us who receive so much affirmation of what uncontrolled, incessant, compulsive eating can do to a person. This show keeps me "honest" in maintaining the 100 lbs I lost 15 years ago! I hope it's picked up for as long as Dr. Now is able to continue doing these surgeries. I recall that last season (the one before this one) he had an "associate"introduced; however, that doctor never appeared in the season that just ended, so maybe Dr. Now believes he's interested in continuing doing the show..
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2 hours ago, ProTourist said:
I'm still bummed that the season has ended with this lame update episode,
Does anyone know if the show has been renewed for next season???
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4 hours ago, cynicat said:
Milla got rehab because she had both knees replaced.
I was AMAZED at how well Milla tolerated numerous surgeries, including BILATERAL knee replacements!
I had both hips replaced (2008 and 2017) and never went to rehab; HOWEVER, I'm getting ONE knee replaced in October, 2019 and hope to go to rehab for ONE week because I live alone and they say the knee is a more difficult rehab than the hip.
The skin removal surgeries are very devastating to the body with excruciating pain (as we saw on that show "SKIN TIGHT" where Dr. Now also appeared and also the follow-up with Dottie).
Milla has an enviable level of resilience, perseverance and discipline!
I noticed that when the new BF and her family went to the Italian restaurant, she chose to eat a salad. I thought that augured well for her grasp of what is necessary to maintain her weight.
I say that from personal experience!!
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4 hours ago, zenme said:
I thought it was nice that Andrei wanted to fly to NYC to help his father. He was really worried for him, and I think Andrei would’ve paid $1200 to get his dad safely to Tampa. It would’ve been nice if he had the money to purchase the tickets without going into debt. I hope this humbled Andrei into realizing he has to do jobs he doesn’t want in order to keep his family afloat. Who am I kidding? This is Andrei the Neanderthal we’re talking about...
I love it when Andrei makes cash demands in a seeming VOID of understanding that you need cash (or credit) to draw from to pay for things. I cannot believe he has any "credit" as he has no employment and couldn't possibly qualify for a credit card with his profile. Where is this $600 supposed to come from??? He deflects by stating that it's for and "emergency" and when family's involved you have to step up and pay for things! WITH WHAT MONEY???? Where does the money come from, you lazy, "entitled" arrogant bum?????? In his case, he KNOWS where any cash request will be funded. Libby's DAD!! He's going to skate through this marriage on that basis.
Unfortunately, I'm an expert on this subject. My SIL is also a lazy bum and comes from a wealthy family who constantly capitulates to his cash demands (basically supports his family although my daughter's works outside the home) to quell their apparent potent sense of shame that their son cannot (or WILL NOT) work to earn a living. This is an "illness" that feeds on itself. The more these lazy, unmotivated, and ENTITLED men are enabled by the parents the lazier they become. SICKENING!
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8 hours ago, Pondlass1 said:
I think it's time for Dr. Now to retire. I don't know how he puts up with all this shit.
Does anyone know if the show was renewed for next year???
I often wonder how long Dr. Now's surgical skills can endure as he gets older (like the rest of us).
I know his heart is in the right place; however, when he goes into detail about tying up all those blood vessels (hundreds, at least) when he's doing his skin removal surgeries, the reality of how much manual dexterity and eye/hand coordination he needs to do a perfect job makes ME feel exhausted!!
Last year he brought in a potential "associate" whom he introduced to some patients but that was the last we saw of this much younger gent.
Dr. Now is really an icon in his field and it would be great to believe he'll be in optimal physical/mental/cognitive shape for many years to come but the reality is that at some point he will likely retire (as, likely, will the show)!
Oh, well, there will always be those hundreds of episodes in the TLC vault that we can play until time immemorial!!
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14 hours ago, Elizzikra said:
Even if there were such a thing as group homes for adults who never really learned to adult on their own, or don't care to do so (not to mention funding to pay for them) Sean would have had to agree to go to them. I think he wanted someone to wait on him - clean him and clean up after him, and serve his food. And honestly - who wouldn't want a live in housekeeper and personal butler? But I don't think that Sean really wanted help and I don't think that he wanted to do things for himself. I don't mean that as a character flaw necessarily - that could have been symptomatic of his depression too. But bottom line - any place that was going to restrict his food was not a place he would agree to live - we saw as much in the hospital. And without forcibly restricting his food intake, nothing else was going to make the slightest bit of difference for Sean.
This entire saga with Sean and how much time, effort and resources the show put into filming his years of deterioration leading to his death is an object lesson in exactly what you stated.
There are people who can benefit from addiction treatment and there are those who cannot. I worked for YEARS with criminal defendants (over 90% of whom suffered from co-occurring disorders--substance abuse AND mental illness). The drugs they used were illegal so they wound up charged with crimes. I studied and applied so much research in the field (my graduate work included) and had innumerable resources that the courts permitted me to use to try and reduce recidivism.
In the end, I would say the stat of 5% success that Dr. Now uses for the food addicts (and mental health sufferers) also applied to the probably thousands of clients I worked with over many years.
There were those who were simply too damaged by circumstances, like their first five years of life (that they HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH CREATING) to muster up the energy needed to learn discipline, guidelines, routines and healthy ways of coping with life that would have allowed them to make the positive changes they would have needed to live functional, productive lives.
There ARE those who can overcome a treacherous childhood, absolutely!! However, for the majority this early emotional, physical, spiritual and intellectual deprivation is too much to overcome and they spend a lifetime of self-destruction.
At least Sean was spared the ultimate deprivation of being incarcerated in a jail facility. I am thankful for that small favor.
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7 hours ago, Kid said:
Sean’s mother, through her active and affirmative enabling, kept him confined to a bed, naked, where his every need was taken care of by somebody else. And no matter how much he was helped to be self-sufficient by other people, every time he went home he reverted back to his conditioning.
I got to thinking about the circumstances of Sean's mother and father's meeting and the circumstances of the pregnancy and Sean's arrival into the world. Were the mother and father in a "relationship" or was the pregnancy the result of a one-night stand??
I wonder if the "father" was ever involved in Sean's life during his formative years. I wonder if Sean's mother ever had any type of evaluation regarding her parenting when Sean was in elementary school?
In any event, my thoughts are focused on the relief and gratitude I feel for Sean's leaving the world of so much deprivation and struggle and failure and dashed hopes and into the realm of heavenly peace and quiet. I say this in profound deference to the immense efforts of Dr. Now and all the massive #'s of caregivers engaged in trying to save Sean from himself. May he rest in peace.
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4 hours ago, greekmom said:
I noticed it too. When she faced the camera in the purple hair in her parent's kitchen. Her boobs looked twice the size. Hopefully she has those gals locked down.
I certainly am not an authority on Moroccan "culture" but why am I getting wired with anticipation when the American "fiance" of their local, azan, appears with purple hair and her usual "form-fitting" outfits???
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S14.E01/E02: Wait, They're Cutting You Open?/Let's Have a Bravo to Dad!
in The Little Couple
I recall that last season they had a 2 hr opener too. I also recall they had the trip to China as the final episode and I believe that was 2 hrs too???
This year they will have the trip to India.
There seem to be few shows in between so maybe that's how they plan the season.
The kids seem to love the camera and the production staff. Both seem well adjusted and despite the continued use of subtitles to make their speech understandable, both kids have really improved in their language ability.