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  1. I have been all full of advice to the participants on Twitter. I still think Doug & Jamie and Jason & Courtney have a really good chance to make it work. I saw glimmers of potential with Monet & Vaughn, and I know that final scene was apparently chopped up (according to Monet), but they make me so frustrated! Jason & Courtney have great potential. Courtney is very open, she seems perceptive and sensitive. I just can't believe they have hesitations on such odd topics like birth control or family. I get that Jason Is guarded, but I'm hoping some of that is editing. I see Jason's point - you just met, you should get settled and solid before you have babies. Maybe it's my perspective of having a small child, but while children are awesome, bringing them into the equation can rock the strongest relationship. It is a HUGE stressor. Please don't rush it. Jamie & Doig seem the most realistic to me, but it may just be relatable to me because I had similar walls up regarding physical intimacy. For Doug's sake, I hope Jamie is really falling for him and not just getting caught up in the confines and forced intimacy of the show. I hear her saying she is afraid of letting him in because she doesn't want to lose him. If she doesn't let him in, she'll guarantee that by pushing him away. It appears obvious that Doug is "smitten", so I hope he doesn't get hurt. Having said that, for both couples, they seem to be actively avoiding conflict. That can only last so long. I worry how they'll handle arguments and fights. They are bound to happen! Bottling up your feelings isn't healthy. Which brings me to Monet & Vaughn. They have been through enough conflict for all three couples, combined. I had hope that they would start fresh, but even if that fight at the end was not accurately portrayed, what Vaughn said at the end was maddening. They are both constantly talking about their expectations of marriage, a wife, a husband. If they both had a checklist of requirements in their mate, this was not the right place for them. Vaughn especially seems to be keeping score and keeps referring to losing. If they could just listen to each other, they would have a chance, but I fear it is a lost cause because they have no trust in each other.
  2. Despite many protests to the contrary over the years, editors can only edit what you give them. I'm not saying Doug is as good or Vaughn (or Jamie) as bad as being portrayed, but I have a hard time believing all of it is due to editing. Some people don't do well being followed around by a camera crew. I think it is safe to say Vaughn is one of those people.
  3. Your post reminded me to look. This article was posted April 3, 2014, which was about a week after the marriages were filmed.http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/a-e-networks-orders-married-693478 The article states that a decision was still being made about which channel, but that it was filmed for A&E as a network.
  4. You do have a point there. The blunt confirmations regarding marital relations have been interesting and kind of refreshing in that it has been matter-of-fact, not sensationalized.Jamie said on Twitter that no question was off-limits, then clarified they wouldn't say if they were still married. Probably should have included this question, too, since Jamie & Doug are the only ones who haven't gone there yet. Of course, that makes me think of the whole Fantasy suite comment brouhaha this week. Though, maybe it's a little different because this show starts with one mate and a wedding, which is the opposite of most shows...
  5. So, the ladies were all on The View this morning and they were all wearing their rings. No spoiler there, I guess. Jamie dodged the question asking if they slept together. When asked if they'd bet which couple would make it, Monet and Jamie said Courtney.
  6. I don't know if this goes here, or should be in a different thread, but I thought Doug's & Dr Levkoff's commentary was interesting re: Jamie http://www.fyi.tv/shows/married-at-first-sight/videos/newlywed-diaries-doug-jamies-rocky-start
  7. Oooh, I am intrigued! I am far too invested, so I hope it's true.I'm pretty sure her Instagram is full of "spoilers", As I mentioned above. I think Doug is the photo bomber in this pic..finally figured out how to link. http://instagram.com/p/pgWimMI58S/
  8. This is SO true! Especially evident with Vaughn and Monet. I think absolutelyido hit the nail on the head, that Vaughn is an introvert and Monet is an extrovert and they are literally not speaking the same language. I can't believe this fundamental difference was viewed as comptible.Watching this episode, I felt myself cringing regularly. The forced fast forward of every spect of their lives had to have been incredibly stressful for the participants. I felt uncomfortable just watching them make this next step. I agree that Courtney and Jason seem very young, but I realized tonight, they are the same age we were when we got married. I didn't feel that young. They are REALLY adorable together. I hope they make it. Oh Jamie and Doug. I just wanted to hug Doug when he was talking about being the best person for her. The expectations of finances, providing for a spouse, can be so stressful. Putting extra pressure on yourself to be "good enough" just makes me so sad for him. i understand why Jamie worries about money, but I hope she doesn't make this an uncomfortable new wedge to keep him at arms length. I think she's trying, but she can be kind of harsh. I've been married ten years. We met when we were both in graduate school. When we met in our twenties, we were poor students. Now, we are both established in our careers and I make significantly more than he does. Building the relationship is SO much more important than figuring out those issues on day one. There have been plenty of times where one of us carries the other, emotionally or financially. That's what you need in your spouse - someone who has your back, in good times and bad. You figure the rest out if you want to be together. I'm re-watching and going to give Jamie a pass on the monster comment because she didn't say he *looked* like a monster, it was more about being surrounded by strangers and wanting to run away. It was completely uncomfortable, though! I still remember meeting my mother in law the first time. She is an awesome lady, but she was very intimidating. As a fellow babbler, I can tell Jamie just talks and talks when she's nervous. I can't imagine doing all of this on camera. Eeepp!
  9. Did anyone already post the letter that is supposedly what Nick wrote to Andi? https://m.facebook.com/notes/the-bachelorette/andis-mystery-letter/10153069282652846 This makes me appreciate Nick a bit more, BUT his hemming and hawing to get his thoughts out would drive me crazy! That alone would be enough to just say no, no matter the chemistry or tingles. While she may have made the safe choice, that's her choice. While I appreciate a bit of boat rocking on ATFR, I think his question re: the fantasy suite was a bit crass. Good luck Josh & Andi. May you have dark haired, athletic babies with really good teeth.
  10. I'm a bit confused regarding the logistics. I look forward to seeing how it unfolds. I wonder how it was decided who would move into the other person's space? I assume Courtney moves in with Jason because of taking care of his mom. It looks like Monet moves in with Vaughn and Jamie moves in with Doug. The season preview supports that somewhat because there's a washer and dryer behind them when she's sitting in that doorway wiping her eyes. Since she has her own place, why not move to her place? Were the producers hoping for wacky hijinks with his family?
  11. It has occurred to me that she may have visions of being the next Trista and Ryan, but only time will tell. I think they both enjoy the attention. I have no idea how to post pics here, but yesterday she posted a cute picture to Instagram of her sleeping curled up with her dog with the caption "Someone snapped this pic of us sleeping. I do enjoy spooning."
  12. I do find myself most drawn to Jamie and Doug and as someone mentioned somewhere, they're giving us the most of a story there. I think part of it is Jamie's reluctance at the start gave them a natural story arc beyond "will they last?" I hesitate to defend her especially because I "know" her from two prior visits to my TV screen. However, I have given it all too much thought, so here goes.., Reactions to Jamie have been pretty brutal across the board (Facebook in particular), especially now that they know her secret. I do think it is almost comical how the show never mentioned Jamie's past experiences with TV. (You *know* someone in Doug's family had to recognize her!) It is possible that she realized how bitchy she was being and changed tactics, but I don't think she's that shrewd, honestly. She was pretty unlikeable with the extent of her standoffish approach through most of three episodes, but when you really think about it, how would you react in her shoes? You know, in that hypothetical alternate universe where any of us would agree to marry a stranger. I don't think I would be as pushy or cool as Jamie was at the start, but I don't think I'd be as swept away by the adventure as Jason and Courtney, either. I think they are just enjoying themselves and they'll get a rude awakening soon enough, it seems, once they head back to NY. I don't even know what to say about Vaughn and Monet. Seems like a terrible clash of personalities to me. That match seems doomed to end in disaster...
  13. I agree with the above ^^, I think Jamie should be very thankful that she was matched with someone as patient and, dare I say it, well-matched with her "quirks". Just judging by what I know of her from TB/BP, she is a girl who wants desperately to be loved, but has absolutely zero idea about how to make that happen. I really don't think she has any idea how to be in a relationship. She finds herself in this place because they took her at her word of what she said she has always wanted in a partner. From what we've seen of her, she alternates between throwing herself at men, wanting them to like her (*cringe* Ben The Bachelor, Chris B on Bachelor Pad *cringe cringe*) and pushing them away and being kind of mean about it (Doug). Aw, Doug. True to his prediction in one of the episodes, it seems like he does grow on her, a bit like a fungus. He was just himself and let her warm up to him. I'm glad it seems like she's realizing that the experts weren't just screwing with her to make a good TV show. It seems the mix of humor, sea lions and alcohol was just irresistible! I really hope they make it. Doug is adorkable. As much as Jamie makes it hard to like her, I do hope she fals for him, too! There is zero hope for Monet and Vaughn. What a horrible match. I have hope for Courtney and Jason. I hope their personalities mesh and they can make each other a priority once they get back to the "real world."
  14. I think something one of the experts said (paraohrased) really sums up what it seems like they are really exploring with this show - does matching people up for marriage work better than setting these same people up for a dating relationship? I think they are banking on people being more "in" or generally committed to give it a real chance than if they set them up to live together and date. Eventhough I think it is a stretch to consider their matches as their perfect mate, they have a better chance than anyone on those ABC shows. You can't really compare this process or whatever compatiblity and matching test or comparisons done on this show to the "process" used to cast The Bachelor/ette. While the general numbers of a 1 in 25 chance at finding a mate and a willingness to be on a reality TV show, that is where the similarities end. This show at least forces the couple to spend time, just the two of them. The Bachelor/ette is not built to form lasting relationships because the lead is dating, kissing "falling in love" with a few people at once - AND they have to watch it happen after they "win". Most couples are not strong enough to last through that. (/off topic)
  15. Ooh, good call on the ring! I hate twitter, but the same pic from the fourth is on Instagram. Now that I know to look for it, she's wearing it in many pictures! I love spoilers, can you tell? I don't know how it works for this show, but since the show was filmed months back and they are trying to build suspense with the show "do they make it? do they stay married??" they are probably encouraged not to "give it away" in interviews or social media. In shows like The Bachelor, they sign a contract to that effect. The rules regarding social media have varied over the years - the leads are now encouraged to keep their Instagram, facebook, twitter open and active during airing to keep people guessing and talking!
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