Lindz

I'm just not understanding how she thinks begging & guilt tripping him would work. It makes no sense. It's such a downer. Why not make it positive & be like, "let's brainstorm, let's make a plan." Maybe give him space & see if he even misses her. The behavior she described he didn't do that first night "inviting" her to the other room, did he even do that in his other relationships? She might be wanting something he doesn't do. They really need to talk about that.

What was the point of Becca bringing up nothing happening on the retreat? What was the end goal? How was that supposed to be productive? Then she expected him to cuddle later? WHAAA?!! It's seeming like mismatch in affection, like he's content with what he's doing & thinks it's good enough & that he's making some progress & she's not content & it isn't good enough & feels they've made no progress, but she's not rejecting him or complaining about it in the moment. Complaining about it later isn't the right move. Complaining at all isn't the move, it's not encouraging. Ask the plan, say something encouraging! I'm really not understanding the constant discussion about that first night of the retreat. Why doesn't he just plan something & say it's a redo/make-up? Was that the wolves thing? When is he gunna stop saying he wants to & will do something & actually do something? Romance & flirting ideas? There's Google! Is he that lazy?!! WTF is he thinking?!! Looks like he's just running out the clock & she's settling for his BS somewhat hoping it'll change. WHY NOT ASK THE QUESTIONS?!?!! She's that afraid of the answers?!! 🤨

I don't think the crash changed anything between Brennan & Emily. He still says the same things about "being in each other's lives." It just seems like a new soundbite for him that he's said twice, at least. 🤷‍♀️ I hope Emily doesn't think anything changed & he still only cares on a basic human level. Too bad she didn't have a loving partner who would've at least cleaned the blood off her face. How would that crash have killed her & did the helmet prevent worse injuries or something? 🤔🧐

LOVED Lauren shutting Orion down after he put her on the spot in front of the group! Seems like he just wants to be "friendly" so there's no "tension." She looks so uncomfortable when he talks & like she's trying so hard not to react & show her real emotions that's she's irritated by his BS. I'm so sick of these people not asking the real questions! Ask him WHY he wants to "find common ground" & WTF he means by that! "Build a bridge," FOR WHAT PURPOSE?!! WHY is he "missing their connection"?!! "Team up" talking to the group to say what they went through & how they got through it?!! DAFUQ?!?!! 🧐🤣 They didn't get through it, he quit! WTF is he talking about?!! He just showed how selfish, self-centered, & one-sided he is! He didn't say anything because he was scared of saying the wrong thing?!! Is he saying he puts her on the spot in front of everyone so she won't freak out on him? 🤨 What wrong thing could he say & what worse could happen? So instead he says NOTHING & how's that look?!! Like he wants NOTHING! So he doesn't get to say weeks later he wants something different when he hasn't shown that. He makes ZERO SENSE! WHY does he want to talk now?!! FOR WHAT PURPOSE?!! Because there's cameras around?! WHY didn't she just call him out & say it looks like he's putting on for the cameras & she wants no part of it!!!

Chloe bragged about her communication yet didn't tell her husband his clothes are a turn off & his dominating that course is a turn on? Yeah. Sure. Whatever. Was that tub scene supposed to be for 2??? 🤨🧐 Candles & incense to "set the mood" for just him seems strange. How unromantic! He's totally messing with her & pushing it with the clothes & accessories & he really shouldn't. She jokes to get through the discomfort. 🤷‍♀️ Didn't like her refusing him getting the door & calling him prince, like she's the man because he's wearing a skirt. 🙄 Not Lauren saying they have the same skirt! 🤣 They are really accelerated, wedding, honeymoon, & retreat within a week?!! 😳 Orion jumped to be the first to share about his failed marriage, lasting only 10 days. Then put Lauren on the spot about what HE wants. STFU! How'd Clare spin her failed marriage? At least we were spared Brennan's "friends taking it day by day" crap!

Becca's bikini was unflattering. 🙈

Ohhh. Austin wishing they'd crash & Emily saying can he not, given her track record. The foreshadowing! 😬 She seemed nervous. It looked like she drove off the trail & into a tree. 😳

WHY did Austin decide to go to the other bedroom??? She seriously only asked if they're gunna do something?!! 🤨🤨 WTF was that sauna "beating"?!! 🤨😅 Those hats were hilarious though! 🤣

Okay. I SCREAMED when Michael put on that pearl necklace!!!! How does he not know how to position it?!! The clasp goes in the middle of your neck! Her expressions during her commentary said a lot more than her words. She looked weirded out. I'd be weirded out! She didn't directly answer PC about that & PC generalized "feminine." Chloe made a great, mature point about her norm not working. Everyone should understand that & have that outlook. And then PC gave them permission to do it. So unnecessary. 🙄 I'm not really seeing that side of them, they do need to express that desire. Chloe was funny, talking about if her husband didn't want her, she'd be out & PC laughingly agreed, yet has others stick it out. 😳 She definitely made me cringe when she was talking about not being able to decompress alone & did those weird smiles. 😬 Like. No one said she couldn't do that! TALK ABOUT IT TO YOUR HUSBAND! Quit the dramatics & self-pity/victimhood & assert your needs! The suffer in silence thing ain't it! 🙄😒

Idk why Lauren would get her hopes up. Perhaps Orion's definition of "friends" is being cordial on camera. She can't assign her own meaning, ASK HIM!!! 🤷‍♀️ WTF was Orion's saying: they aren't at the same level as the others?!! AT DIVORCE LEVEL?!! 🤨 Proud of where they're at? BEING CORDIALLY DIVORCED?! Turn the page & open a different narrative? I really have no idea what he means!!! No one bothered to ask??? WTF DOES HE MEAN?!!! A couples' retreat with divorced people?!! They're that desperate for more content?!! 🙄

That was so sweet!!! But him repeatedly saying, "it might be garbage," is so bad!!!! WHAT WAS HE THINKING SAYING THAT?!?!!! 🤨Like. Thanks! Can't wait to consume this "garbage"! 😅 Guess they're both thoughtless with their words. 🤷‍♀️

Not blur the lines between friends & relationship?!?!?? WTF?!?!! Really care about her HOW??? How's he show that?!! Doesn't want to lose her, WHY?!!! Just sounds like empty words! PC is so over the BS, he pulled up their application interviews!!! He's studied the show?!! Apparently not! Brennan said Emily's the same girl & Emily basically asked who that guy was & said it was just saying the right things. Where's the follow-up or was it cut???? Better yet, ask how they're living up to what they said! She's "happy"?!! BS!!! BE HONEST!!!! & now there's Clare for more camera time. 🙄

Austin's BS excuses of not having enough time should be a HUGE RED FLAG!!!! This isn't the 1st time he's used that excuse & Becca disagrees with it. He's coming off as lazy & neglectful, like he can stop being a husband whenever he says he doesn't have time. 🤨 It's also weird Becca waits until the meetings to share things and Austin asks for a head's up. It's like they don't talk. Not looking good.

4 "panic attacks"??? Okay. Did she not warn her new stranger husband about that possibly happening? I remember a wife talking in her sleep on that first night & not warning her new stranger husband. Did they check out the next morning? No family/friends brunch? Was the newlywed basket scene cut & she's wearing the garb? Was the honeymoon only 1 or 2 days? Was it really as short as it seems or was a lot of stuff cut? 🧐 Good on Michael for asking what she found attractive, WAY TO DO IT!!! I wonder if they didn't tell each other they liked each other like no one else ever does. They were definitely one of the more affectionate couples, less than Lauren & Orion, so 3rd place. It was standard stranger affection. I found myself thinking they're talking too much. Like, during the massages, a full on conversation was too much. Michael not saying why he wasn't telling his mom he's married & when he would was strange. Saying he's not hiding her, trust him, but not saying what the plan was was so insufficient. I can't believe she just sat there & didn't ask.

That was ABSOLUTELY BIZARRE!!! I didn't see the productivity of it. WHAT was he supposed to say to that?!! 🤨 I wonder if he thought she was quitting for a split second. 😅 Like. Yeah, sure, share you're overwhelmed, but also what the solution is or what the goal is from sharing, don't just dump it in his lap leaving him to figure out what to say. It came off very thoughtless, I guess that's what to expect from her. 🤷‍♀️ Disagree with her saying he said to be more "selfish." Eh. Telling her to prioritize self care and mental wellness is very kind of him. Even though her setup was awful, I think responding with encouragement & positivity regarding their future would've better turned it around. Then she cried & they were hugging & holding hands & kissed. He was very comforting.

You know. I think NO husband has ever worn special "wedding" pjs so why so critical of the wives? What about the basic husbands???? I think the first couple to wear robes to bed were Meka & Michael. Cam did & maybe Clare. It's strange, but the husbands should at least wear decent pjs. 🙄

It's strange that Chloe asked Michael about his tattoos when he's mostly covered up & can't show them. She could've said she saw some & couldn't wait to learn about them later, he could've explained why he got them & said he'd show & explain them later.

Although I didn't want Michael to tell her too soon about the previous bride, it looks like his timing was good considering how everyone kept bringing it up! They were so encouraging & nice to her about it. I wonder how she compares, looks-wise. Who had the better dress. Probably the other one since I hate lingerie/see-through tops.

Surely Michael was joking when he asked Brennan & Orion for advice cuz they've handled "obstacles" so well!! Especially Orion!! LAUGHABLE!! 🤣🤣

Oh Emily. Does she not listen to herself??? She said she believes he did like her, key word being DID. As in, NOT ANYMORE!!! LET IT GO!!! She sounds stupid. 🙄

How odd that the one couple still married didn't even introduce themselves as such, yet Clare mentioned her husband who isn't there & is also divorcing. She's spinning a strange narrative about them being "good friends," I doubt he'd say the same. He's probably trying to cut it off. Orion asked Lauren if she wanted to have a conversation & she said no, then proceeded to talk & talk & talk. & She realized she'd been triggered by his words & her antics triggered him. Blah. Blah. Blah. Ya. They could've figured it out, but he punked out & he still has the eye bump. How dare he ask for a hug & say he's glad she's doing okay. Why did the guys say they missed Michael? For what?

I thought he was putting on those shoes! How cute that she matched his tux! They were great at the altar & for the reception & pics. She lost me with the fake lash on her head. & The kissing sounds they added while they were cuddled up were so stupid.

Good ol sex basket for an obstacle course assignment. Okay. He really struggled with intimate details, huh? That was an odd thing, what is someone supposed to say?!! Austin really put on a show with rose pedals & candles, huh? To set that up for no sex is just cruel. Becca is rejection prone, taking things as rejection, so she probably didn't take that well.

Speaking of not doing what they agreed to do... Brennan agreed to do the homework, right??? 🤔🧐 HYPOCRITE!

Well that went downhill FAST!!! Straight out the gate with what Emily said!!! 🤣🤣 Brennan's all "we're good" & she said they went backwards & he pushed back against doing the homework... because he didn't want to because... Oh ya, he weasled out of answering by making a fuss. Did that interrupt thing again. Then something about broken trust because she switched up & told her truth instead of repeating "we're good" like she apparently agreed to. He's mad cuz he's gotten no credit for just being there & participating, like that's not good enough... because it's not! She's mad cuz they're not progressing. It's ridiculous that it takes being with an "expert" to talk about that.