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I let out a hearty laugh when Scheana said that she doesn’t need gifts, she can buy for herself. She doesn’t like roses, they die. Honestly, she sounded like such a Sour Sally. She’s the kind of person who’d shit all over someone for having a nice diamond engagement ring. “I don’t need diamonds, who needs diamonds to prove love? I can buy my own diamonds”... I don’t think Kristen and James had sex. I doubt they even made out. This is why it’s not good to have a documented history of lying. Even if you tell the truth once, all people can remember are the other times you lied.

Ah, okay! Got it. Thanks. Maddie didn’t look that far long at the wedding so I was wondering about the timing. I thought the hug was sweet and served two purposes. Meri was turning to leave, probably trying to set the stage for more complaints that no one wants her around, and Christine squashed that by shutting the door and giving her a genuine hug. So Christine was closing the door to say ‘let me be there for you’ and she showed that she does genuinely care by hugging her in a moment where they probably didn’t like each other much. Meri is very lucky that this group is as forgiving as they have been. They still try with her even after Meri resisting their efforts.

Robyn mentioned that her kids were sick around the time Axel was born so they couldn’t visit the baby. They were also sick during Mykelto’s wedding. Did the birth and wedding happen around the same time in real time?

Did anyone else catch when Robyn said Maddie asked about Meri during her labor? I think that is why Janelle laid into Meri like she did. She was mad that Meri’s absence was still noticed by Maddie. I think Maddie did actually want the moms there in the end. And I think Kody texting everyone to not come over was really meant for the kids. Not the moms. I also think it was telling Robyn still tried to reach out to Meri...I can tell she wasn’t sure if that was okay because of the distance Meri has created. Meri is just awkward and she makes other people around her awkward as a result. If she didn’t want to be in the room during Maddie’s labor, she could have helped make snacks, drinks, lunch, etc. for the group. She could have offered to check on the other kids to make sure they were staying out of trouble. She could have offered to do something. Instead, she awkwardly came in and out during the process, didn’t bother asking the production team what was going on, and then went back to her LLR sales. Her behavior makes everyone uncomfortable so they don’t want her around. Couple that with the fact that she refuses to take accountability for her actions and they are probably thinking they could do without her. She’s a big Negative Nelly and she’s likely exhausting to be around. I love how Meri said her friends like to be around her...yeah, because they see you when you’re happy. The rest of the wives are there the other 80% of the time she’s miserable. I think Christine meant well, but she kept trying to sugarcoat things. She should have kept it blunt, but she risked Meri playing victim again. I felt for her in that moment because she practically begging Meri to tell her what she could do to help make Meri happy again. The last two episodes have been surprisingly real and raw.

I love dark wood cabinets. I am not one for trends so what's 'in' usually doesn't make a difference to me. IMO, it looked so much better before. I thought the after was awful. Either way, it's not my kitchen so I hope Jinger and Jeremy genuinely like it.

It was nice to see Jinger and Jeremy having a fun time with their friends. Their friends seem like really nice, normal people. Kendra's mother looks so young! I really thought she was a cousin and that the grandmother was Kendra's mother. I laughed when Michelle asked Miss Renee to describe the style of one of skirts, and Miss Renee said she calls it a "fun" skirt. Maybe it's because I am used to Randy describing styles with professional design terms on Say Yes to the Dress, but Miss Renee sounds like she doesn't have much of a vocabulary. I was a little surprised by Ben admitting that he and Jessa made mistakes while courting. I bet they kissed before the wedding day. So much for the chaperones! I totally agree with you. When one of the sisters (Joy?) said that he always gives them flowers for Valentine's Day, I realized that Kendra has the best chance of all of the women marrying into the family to have a supportive, loving spouse.

I thought Jinger's kitchen makeover was hideous. I love wood cabinets and hate white painted cabinets. I thought it completely clashed with the countertops. But of course, Jinger lets Jessa call the shots in her own home. Get a backbone, girl. Joy is obviously in the infatuation phase. The 'kiss me, kiss me' sounded like it was coming from a 13 year old. I do like that Joy was open to yodeling though - she doesn't seem to embarrass easily and seems open to new experiences. I definitely think that she thought she had alcohol in the restaurant as she looked very uncomfortable and confused about sparkling water. Joe refusing to put his hand on Kendra's hip was bizarre. Like, it's a innocent picture. No one is going to think he is grabbing her boobs in the shot. The fear that has been put in these kids is ridiculous.

My money is on Joy having had a hospital birth. The Duggar girls tend to have long, miserable labors. Joy never struck me as the type who would feel that strongly about a home birth like Jill or Jessa.

I was thinking this, too. Reminded me of that episode of Big Love (awesome show!) where the wives fought over who got the kids. Wouldn't the wives already have paperwork stating who would get guardianship of the kids in the event of an emergency? The way Christine acted, they had never shared such information with each other before. Or maybe this was all just a TLC plot to drum up drama.

I found the Browns to be incredibly irritating this episode. If they were going to be arrested, it would have happened years ago. The government truly does not care about people like the Browns. The fear they stirred up in the kids was unacceptable. I also took offense to Christine blaming the government for why Paedon was so depressed for so long. He was depressed because his parents pulled him away from the only friends and life he had ever known at a very vulnerable age. He was depressed because he was going to be put in a new environment with new people and had no support. He was depressed because his entire breakdown was captured on camera. So yeah, Christine and Kody need to take responsibility for that. I see Kody's complaints and I'm sorry, I just don't care. I really don't. He is also more free than he realizes. I am a Black woman in the US whose country was referred to as a shithole by the President. I just can't begin to care about a wealthy White man who has 'freedom' written on his furrowed forehead.

This scene was very awkward and I can't figure out why. The constant giggling was just odd. I guess the parents have been so accepting that I thought it should have been less dramatic.

Last season (or maybe the one before?), the therapist asked them to drive somewhere in one vehicle and listen to an audiotape. They refused. They ended up saying they'd listen to the audiotape in their separate cars. It was actually quite sad. edit: I'm saying audiotape, but it was probably a podcast or something. Lol. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong.

I think Meri and Janelle should give it up. They'll never see eye to eye on anything really.

I really liked the Dad! He was adorable. But my goodness, the constant whining from the wife and the daughter drove me crazy. I don't know how he deals with it all. Couldn't stand the son in the Modica's episode. I felt bad for him that he feared coming out to his family, but he was so rude and mouthy. He was just spoiled. However, I think Tabatha is better suited for a salon environment. I don't think restaurants are her strength. I loved seeing her in the salon where her background in the beauty industry really shined.

I am pretty sure that was Tony's sister. I just assumed it was yet another ~quirky~ touch by the bride and groom.

If she sang another song, she should at least mention what it was. I am very curious now! I give her credit for doing something I couldn't do though. She seemed very nervous and it's clear she just wanted to get it over with asap.

He looks like the type who'd be in disbelief if Mykelti said she'd never had an orgasm with him. He just seems innately selfish.

I know that. My point was that Mykelti's fake concern about whether it was real or not was just an attempt to find an excuse not to wear it. Janelle would never buy something that expensive for her.

And didn't Janelle get 'something new'? As budget conscious as she is, Janelle would never buy a brand new real fur wrap for Mykelti to wear once on her wedding day. Mykelti just didn't want to wear it and was looking for any excuse.

I'm not surprised Mykelti didn't wear the wrap. I think she should have at least had someone in the front row hold it so she could wear it for part of the ceremony. It was a lovely gift. I think it was kind of rude that she didn't make any effort to wear it at all (from what we saw) when it did fit the vintage theme.

I think the difference is that neither Robyn nor Kody wanted the kids out. Christine was fine with Truely being out in the cold which really disappointed me. She should have put her foot down with Kody, but she was just as hard headed as Mykelti at that point.

This piñata scene is incredibly uncomfortable. I've seen it happen with young kids at birthday parties and it was super cute. With adults viciously beating a piñata made in the likeness of their spouse or sibling, not so much.

OMG...this dance is what nightmares are made of. Tony almost yanked Mykelti's arm off and her tits almost popped out.

Oh, bless her heart. Christine sounded awful. How romantic that a bride and groom have to tell each other to 'be nice'. Wow.

I would love to know what Tony's family really thought of the whole wedding. Why does it look like people are getting their tacos while Kody is doing his toast? Lol.