Couldn't agree more (although I like Kathryn).
I think Bravo is seeing the light. Using Million Dollar Listing as an example....they set that show up to be like the CA version in which the realtors competed and fought, etc. Now-a-days, however, we rarely see the 3 NYC realtors together. Something happened...not sure what but it's become a show about the 3 guys' lives separately from one another.
There is very little interaction between them and consequently, very little fighting. I personally LOVE it.
I think they are moving in that direction with the RHNYC a bit too. Bethany brings fights to the table but other than that, it's sort of a show about the women and their lives - and not about women fighting (most of the time). Although I understand a major fight is in the works so I may be speaking prematurely!
Regarding Southern Charm....Charleston is a small town. These people can't afford to have fight after fight after fight. It won't do them, their families, or careers any good at all. They have to save face to a large degree.
I think the cast of characters they've pulled together is quite entertaining without all the fighting we see on RH shows, and I'd be good with a show about the lighter side of their lives.