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I would love to see a "reunion" with couples from all seasons together, or individuals from S1/S2 meeting with S3 participants. I don't know if they interact off-show (I know Season 1 alumni get together) but it seems that they could get advice and insight from those unique few who have actually been through it before.

I just gotta say that I could never live somewhere with that creepy clown painting haunting me. I understand that Ryan has a sentimental attachment to it, but the way it is placed all by itself, a bit too high on a huge wall, and features so prominently (yes, along with that flag!) in all of their apartment shots - well, it just really bothers me, and I don't even live there! I honestly never noticed Jessica's eyebrows because I'm staring at her spider eyelashes. She has pretty eyes and if the eyebrows bother Ryan, why doesn't he treat her to a session with his own eyebrow tech?

I am totally confused and a little bit afraid as to why someone would bother to hang three BLANK picture frames?!?!? I would love to know how a forensic psychologist would interpret that. My take on Sean and Davina is that they really, really, REALLY want this to work, but it just won't. It just will not work with them. Poor Dr. Pepper must have thought, after leaving all the home visits and seeing the woefully empty fridges, "we're/they're screwed". It really did seem as if none of the couples actually live in their apartments - they just show up for the filming and after filming go on their merry and separate ways. All of the scenarios featured seemed totally contrived. The mattress shopping (they were laying sideways to test?), the pottery painting, the puzzle. And I'm thinking, of course they are contrived, because these couples do NOTHING together in real life so production has to come up with something to actually film!

I just caught up with this episode last night and I have to say that I didn't get the same impression of Tyler that so many have expressed here. My take is that he sees Cate complaining about her weight but not doing anything about it. He's trying his best to encourage, but the more he does, the more Cate resists. I got that he was really trying to be helpful, giving her suggestions about working out, watching baby while she goes to the gym, ordering healthy foods (McDonald's actually does have grilled chicken items). Now, granted, he could set a better example himself which would help a lot. He could bring only healthy food into the house, which would mean changing his own eating habits. It's not going to be easy because we've seen their dismal eating habits over the years (PLEASE get rid of the soda, diet or otherwise!). Cate needs to find a way to self-motivate because anything Tyler says will be interpreted as nagging. I think that's why Tyler suggested she try on her wedding dress, hoping that it would jump start her own motivation to take action. Tyler is damned if he does, damned if he doesn't. If he tries to encourage her, it's seen as badgering. If he says nothing, then he has to listen to her complain about her weight. For a while there, it seemed to be popular for the Teen Moms to claim to be bipolar. Maybe that's Amber's issue. Something definitely set them both off in Vegas. I'm glad it's being brought out before they marry and procreate. I would love to know what's really going on with Farrah and her mom. The way her mom acts on the show definitely does not warrant Farrah's attitude toward her. There's got to be so much more to this relationship than we are shown. Or maybe, Farrah is just batshit nuts. In the dinner scene with Maci, Taylor, Ryan and girlfriend, Ryan looked either high or r******* (or both). It's truly amazing that Maci, Bentley and baby were all uninjured in that crash.

Moob guy gave me a little bit of the creeps, but I'm not familiar with him otherwise, not being "into" rap. I saw very, VERY little difference post surgery, but if he's happy I guess . . . (shrug) Overall I like that this show discourages over-the-top craziness and provides a good public service to let people know the dangers of going somewhere not reputable. As for all the people showing up for the consultation, I figure it's because they know they are being filmed and everyone wants their "moment". It's just as fake as these "reveal" parties where everyone oohs and aahs over these "transformations" as if it's the first time they've seen the people since their surgery. The selfies that lip guy took with both the drs. and the makeup lady were the stuff of nightmares. Truly.

I'm glad that this group weren't the first season players, otherwise I doubt there would have been a second season. The first season couples seemed to be more open, trusting and committed to the process than this season. Maybe there was just more inherent chemistry between the first season couples. At this point I'm not optimistic about any of these couples and am already hoping for a better batch the next time.