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  1. 9 hours ago, Lindz said:

    I think an important question is if a candidate wants a kid, regardless? That's concerning. It doesn't make the other parent special or they haven't thought any of that through. It's perfectly reasonable & logical to decide having kids based on the partner. Vincent wants 4 kids has he even figured out if Briana is mother material? At least Erik said Virginia's good with kids.

    Problem with that thinking is hanging with someone else's kids for a while is totally different from having your own.

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  2. While it's entirely possible, obviously, that someone can pass away peacefully with loving family around him, that's not something anyone can expect - hope for, yes, but not expect. I'm sure Vinny realizes this, & it's nice that he's so family oriented. Hope it all works out for them.

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  3. 1 minute ago, Baltimore Betty said:

    That is what Chris says.

    If Chris' mouth is moving, he is lying.

    Yup; I agree. That's why I said she hasn't confirmed or denied this, but then again she could be in on it all as well. I usually don't comment on this particular group because I think the whole thing is BS. Regardless it's all pretty sick stuff & I truly hope this isn't the direction this show will be going.

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  4. 4 hours ago, Lindz said:

    Ya. I disagreed with her there. People share pet ownership when they marry. It was childish & inappropriate of Virginia to say he's HER dog. If she has THEIR children, will she say they're HER'S?? His approach was wrong, that's what needed correcting.

    Not necessarily. There are situations where the new person coming in is willing to live with the pet but not take responsibility, or where people are living together & one wants the pet so, again, takes responsibility. It's not ideal but it happens. The situation has to be comfortable for everyone though, so if the pet is not well behaved then either the owner needs to do the training (or both together or if the other person is interested).

    3 hours ago, Lindz said:

    These people really need to try mirroring their spouses & give them a good taste of their own medicine. That should do the trick! 😉😂

    They'll just turn it back on the other as being the problem. Rarely do they see themselves in the mirroring.

    37 minutes ago, Baltimore Betty said:

    IF that car every existed in the first place, Mercedes did not strike me as a woman that would not have a car of her own.

    Chris said Mercedes was involved in a bad accident years ago & hadn't driven much, if at all, since. So it seems like she didn't have a car but was going to try to start driving again because of the baby. I don't know if she's publicly acknowledged/confirmed this information or not.

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  5. Jamie & Beth's segments are some of my least favorite & sometimes I just FF. I did see the licking thing & that dog looked focused on getting every bit of whatever he smeared on himself to make that happen.

    I know it's all staged & there's no way Anthony prepped that room w/o her having a clue (& Ashley is a bad actress LOL), but he did a good job. I had mentioned, & still think, their daughter is mostly Anthony, but after seeing the teeth brushing I have to say she's definitely got Ashley's mouth. I still tend to like their segments the most.

    Keith & Kristine's home looks nice & I love their cat. I don't blame her on planning the basement next - get it all done while the momentum is still there or it might never happen!

  6. I've dissed wedding gowns as sometimes they just don't fit the person or aren't fitted correctly, but, in the women's defense reg. their wedding looks - they have limited time & choices are few. It's very difficult to get a wedding gown that suits the bride in both taste/style & fit in two weeks. I'm also getting the feeling the show either sets them up with hair/makeup or they again have limited time to find someone available who 'gets' them & can do a look they're comfortable with. Both Paige & Clara said they were not comfortable, that they wanted to look their best, but didn't feel like themselves. Paige mentioned limited time/choices with dresses & Clara had a pre-wedding meltdown, explaining on Unfiltered how uncomfortable she was with her look. I can't blame her either as she's just about to get married to someone who does not know her - this is the first impression for their stranger husbands & some of these bride's aren't even comfortable with themselves. They just have to hope, I guess, that the dude won't be a dick & write them off from the first look.

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  7. 4 hours ago, pdlinda said:

    Why am I not surprised.   When I watched the evolution of their marriage it was like both of them were essentially miserable with brief respites of a "honeymoon period" where harmony prevailed.  I did not see their marriage enduring and appreciate the fact that both of them are such devoted and loving parents to Laura.  Hope there wasn't a "third party" involved.

    Not surprised either, & having seen some of Shawniece’s posts she doesn’t seem to be doing well. I know she’s dramatic but I feel bad for her & Laura. She was always more invested while Jephte only stayed for the baby. 

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  8. 35 minutes ago, pdlinda said:

    Knowing the demanding academic credentials and rigorous nature of obtaining an engineering degree (in my family-member's case electrical engineering from a highly-regarded university) I take extreme exception to anyone referring to him/herself as an "engineer" without going through such a bachelor's degree program as my family member did (and also continued to a Master's Degree).  Yes, he DID make a salary well into the 6 figures for the entirety of his career and it was very well deserved!

    I'm confused and a bit frustrated by the lack of integrity on so many levels from the show this season.  It was completely unnecessary to portray many of the participants in a light that simply did not reflect reality, and Brianna is simply the latest example.  I'm sure she's a skilled professional in whatever capacity she serves; however, to classify her as an "engineer" seems disingenuous. 

    If someone knows something to dispute that conclusion I certainly will retract it.

    Maybe others can add details but I recall them messing with people's work titles in past seasons as well.

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  9. 3 hours ago, Madding crowd said:

     

    Of course there are reasons why someone can’t or won’t have sex. But it wouldn’t be fair to enter a brand new marriage without that information being told to your spouse. I feel it is unlikely for someone to go on this show if they needed or wanted a sex free marriage as the experts would have a hard time finding a match.

    That's why I said I don't believe that's Ryan, etc. in my post.

    Although anyone could slip under these 'expert's' radar.

  10. 20 hours ago, DrewPaul2010 said:

    High blood pressure is a concern but thousands of woman with high blood pressure survive and have healthy babies. I think her real concern is her carefree life and figure may take a hit

    My aunt had high BP which, after having 2 kids, became an even bigger lifetime problem, eventually causing a massive stroke; she lingered until her death months later; she was in her 50s. So thousands may survive & thrive, but not everyone will. Brianna's concerns are quite valid.

    Reg. her figure a lot of men prefer their wives pre-kids bodies, & guys who can't face possible changes should either not get married, marry someone willing to adopt, or accept whatever will happen. The latter means loving her unconditionally (which they should anyway), & many just can't/won't/don't. Vinny has already mentioned liking how tiny she is, & that could be affecting her. But I must also mention men/our culture makes it difficult for women to not be concerned about physical changes from childbearing.

    20 hours ago, DrewPaul2010 said:

    Its a shame that being a mother with children is almost looked down upon.

    I think it's more being a FT SAHM that tends to be looked down upon.

    20 hours ago, DrewPaul2010 said:

     This probably explains why divorces occur when the children leave. 

    Divorces occurring after the kids grow up are often because a lot of folks hang on just for them, & are finally feeling free enough to leave once the kids are out on their own. 

    20 hours ago, DrewPaul2010 said:

    Eric should be patient and love the bad habits out of her.

    You can't love addiction out of someone, or problems/bad habits for that matter. They are who they are. If she has underlying issues from her childhood causing her drinking that's on her alone to work on. He'll just be along for a bad ride until she does, or a divorce when it eventually gets unbearable for him. (And I'm not condoning his way about him either, at all).

    13 hours ago, DrewPaul2010 said:
    23 hours ago, Madding crowd said:

    If Ryan wanted a religious virgin he could find one on a Christian dating site. If he wants a marriage without sex, he should have gone on the unmatchable show because it will be very difficult to find a wife that doesn’t want sex.
     

    I must have just got lucky then (sad face)

    There are a lot of reasons some people may not want sex. Could be from past/present abuse, physical/hormonal issues, stress/depression/anxiety & other emotional issues, medications, etc., etc. I don't think this is Ryan though, especially if it's a one-way street. Maybe this is all a story line, & Clara is breaking out those high school acting chops for cable TV. She has mentioned loving an audience.

    13 hours ago, LennieBriscoe said:

    Erik and Jake seem to think this is Last Chance Saloon, though. 

    Yeah again I think this is story line BS. Maybe Jake is feeling it more because as he said all his friends were marrying, having kids etc. Haley too, done with being a bridesmaid & going solo to functions. Maybe both of them need to examine if they really want to be married or just want a plus one. I think Jake is more likely to be ready though, & not just because of his age. He'll do fine post-show.

    "I've been married before I know how it's supposed to work" Erik will have two divorces under his belt when this fails. He seems kind of desperate sometimes, then other times he's practically pushing her out with the "You can always leave" crap. If he wants to move on after this he should at least display himself better.

     

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  11. 6 hours ago, Silver Bells said:

    2.  Clara should marry Jake.  They both have funny noses and will have sex every night

    3.  Haley should marry Erik.  She’ll ride shotgun in the plane with Erik and he will ask her all questions of her travels, and she would tell him all about hers.

    5.  All useless experts should be fired.

    6.  Blowhard Chris should marry his baby Momma and be respectful.

    Clara & Jake would be a nice combo, but Jake's probably too white boy for her exotic tastes.

    Haley & Erik might work well too as he probably couldn't pull off the father crap with her. Travel, prissiness, & well-behaved dogs would be in common. But Haley would need to give him a chance, which is not really her thing.

    In total agreement with #5.

    Chris shouldn't marry anyone.

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  12. 11 hours ago, endure said:

    Haley says she wants to try every week and every week she totally disappoints.  I can understand it happening,  that you’re not attracted in any way to the partner you’re matched with, kind of like a blind date.  Honestly I don’t know why he still has expectations too, they’re just fulfilling their contract at this point I assume.

     

    He's had it with her fake for a while now, & why he hasn't played ball with her questions. Pulling personal info out of him reg. the last 10 yrs was shitty on her part, because she doesn't really care & did it for the show. He was obviously put off & hesitant about answering, for good reason. Why bother when she's not even around when the cameras leave? Geez I'd hate playing this stupid game too. That said he could just say fuck it, I'm out. At this point I don't think anyone would blame him, & most would probably be relieved not to see their awkward segments anymore. But next week it's all fun & games for these two...🙄

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  13. VA is young but has some baggage. Her 20s are a good time to deal with it. She has time, a supportive sister, & a large friend group. Makes no sense why she did this show at this point in her life.

    She got Rocky because she was depressed & he's been a comfort. Yes, she's neglected training, but he's not a bad dog. He seems cute, sweet, playful & friendly.

    Then this condescending wanna be father-figure dude comes along, with zero training skills (as displayed), & outwardly annoyed by the creature who has been a comfort to her. She's taking it personally, as would I with how it was presented. Training could be a fun thing, & bonding for all. But it won't be if Erik continues with the wrong attitude.

    Erik also says his dog has had training, but he had no idea what he was doing with Rocky & I felt, was kind of hateful towards him. That won't ever work. It's rubbing off on VA, because then she tried to get Rocky to "Lie down!", which again isn't going to work. I feel like the dog will end up confused, & hopefully not become aggressive due to the strain in the home & attitudes towards him; they could fuck up a good dog. Are they both too proud to spend a few minutes a day on YT looking up positive trainers - I can think of 3 off the top of my head. It would benefit them all.

    And where is Erik's dog in all this, because Erik "trained" him so he should be there, acting perfect at all times. Or maybe he's concerned Rocky will be a bad influence (that actually can happen).

    VA mentioned in a past episode being upset because she hardly sees her cats anymore. I've read elsewhere Erik is allergic to cats. Again, I was completely disgusted by this show & their 'experts'. W. T. F.!  So he's allergic now she's required to give up her beloved cats? Not to devalue humans, but, these lovely creatures have been an ongoing comfort to her. He's come in out of nowhere & seemingly just caused her more stress.

    But I'm not going to say she's right in just wanting to party either. And he has a point in that being a pilot when he's home he just wants to be with his wife. But his delivery is not just bad, it's quite damaging.

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  14. 2 minutes ago, Straycat80 said:

    Why keep pushing Jake and Haley together? It’s obviously she’s just not into him, and he knows it too. This is just prolonging the pain for them both. Haley should have moved out with Paige. 

    It's prolonging the pain for a lot of us too.

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