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Talk about timing! Ken is in the new episode! I had no clue he was coming back; I'm thrilled! Side note: Even though I have a soft spot for Jeff, I have to agree about Candy and Ken--I just love them. I want to know more about Donna's background. That helps me connect with the interventionists, so I think I'll read up on her. (And same with Seth....In fact, any changes to this show have to grow on me, lol) But back to the topic--I guess my Spidey senses were kicking in and I didn't realize it, because Ken is back! Yay!

As happy as I am to see this show and the other interventonists back, I wish Ken were still part of the show. I appreciate the special touch each interventionist has and I love them all like crazy (Donna is still growing on me, but only because it was the original three for so long), but i still miss Ken, sweat and all, even after all this time.

This was a good episode. For a while it seemed like he might give up and never get going again, and I'm so glad that wasn't the case. Having his aunt and uncle step in was probably the best thing that could have happened to him at that point. Even with a few struggles and some "woe is me" moments, he grabbed on to that encouragement, got the momentum going and took off. The therapy seemed to do him a world of good. Good for him. I hope he keeps up the good work. For the record, I was touched to the point of getting teary- eyed by the uncle's show of emotion. I'm glad he has that support system.

Same here, bref. They are all pissing me off! Besides the slut-shaming, there's just a little too much creepy, inappropriate interest in the love-lives of these women - - these adult women. Ugh. Who are any of these people to judge or take it upon themselves to place demands on these women? Fuck that jealous sister too! So the truth comes out--she's not worried if her sis is actually a so-called slut, she's just admittedly jealous. Bitch. Lol. My sister would never talk to me that way, and I'd not talk to her that way. If we were genuinely concerned about something like that, we'd talk to each other and express our concerns respectfully. And if my brother were that interested in my sex life--? Ummm, it would be weird! The woman who told her it was asinine put it nicer than I would have. Someone should nose-shame Della's one friend and chin-shame the other. Ugly fuckers. All that bragging about how much they get laid (no women in sight for either of them) while shaming her for the same thing. The difference is they're probably pissed because they're not actually getting laid. What is wrong with the people? All of them are assholes.

Count me in for another that noticed it. I gasped for a moment thinking she didn't make it, then remembered I was watching TLC and relaxed, lol.

Whoa, I somehow missed that tidbit! So they bumped selfies during filming of the episode? When..? That night at the hotel, in between coffee with Nev and the closing interview? It sounds so unromantic to me. I hope his crust was confined to the corners of his lips. Hehe, I feel bad for laughing. I do think Daisy is very pretty, but she has a bit much going on there.

It was wonderful to see Joe smiling and happy by the end of the episode. I have a feeling it had been a long time since he felt happy. I didn't have high hopes for him at the beginning, but as the episode went on he stepped up a bit more and more. I hope he is successful. (Best chance would be if Mom joined in, but even if she doesnt, I hope he keeps rocking the therapy/ weight loss /healthy eating/exercise)

Carla needs to pay attention to Bruno's red flags. Get out, girl. Run! When he kicked her out of the house, I felt so bad for her -- I was actually angry & tearing up. His behavior was disgusting. That would have been the end for me. After he overreacted and kicked her out, I was hoping she'd see the danger in his behavior, leave, and never look back. I've seen it, been around it, know the signs. If Bruno hasn't hit a woman yet, he will. He is a violent, angry man, and he gets mad over the dumbest things. Also, Carla seems way too good for him. Not only is he angry and abusive, but he's too dumb to see when he's wrong. No way could I go back after seeing that kind of behavior...I'd be so turned off by it, I don't think I could get over it if I wanted to!

Did anyone notice the shoddy editing when Doug and Jamie were on the way to her sister's house for Christmas? They were talking, Jamie started singing, no presents were visible, cut to Doug grimacing, then he says something about not having seen her brother, cut back to Jamie, tons of presents are visible. (Also Doug's undershirt has disappeared and Jamie's sweater/shirt/scarf are arranged differently. The presents suddenly appearing is variously jarring...)

With Courtney, Jason is damned if he does and damned if he doesn't. He was opening up, but to her it sounded like a recital, so it wasn't good enough. What the heck? She's really disappointing me. Jason did snap at her, but he apologized and attempted to make it right. She just seems to have done a 180° and turned into the least easygoing person on the show. She is starting to make Jamie look sane. I feel bad for Jason; I think he might get hurt, and I don't want to see that. Added: I agree about Doug. When he made that comment (in the preview) about something in his pants, I rolled my eyes. Again, Doug? What are you, 16? Ugh.

He said it during a phone call home to a friend.

I was also curious about the use of "nun" versus "sister", so I did some searching and found this info: From this link: http://anunslife.org/resources/sister-or-nun

Sure! Here is the screenshot (it is actually 2 phone pics of pretty much the same shot , one just has part of the stained-glass in the image and the other is a little closer up) http://imgur.com/tA5QaRj http://imgur.com/NfW6I7E

I enjoyed this show so much! I hope there is a second season with new ladies; I'd also like some follow-up at some point. Francesca: I had to forward through some of her "whining on the phone to Mom" scenes. UGH! She was so immature. She has a long way to go in life, and while I am also very close with my mother and speak to her daily, I can wipe my own ass without calling to tell her that OMG the toilet paper is too scratchy get me outta here YO! Stacy: She was my favorite. Mature, level-headed, not judgy-preachy, well-spoken, sincere, and from a seemingly lovely family. I hope she finds her place, and I think she will be a great wife and mother, if that's what she chooses. (I also think she would have been a great Sister, if that had been meant to be for her. ) Eseni: Just...no. What was the point? The only thing she was discerning was what color polish to put on her talons and which pair of shoes she should pair with her clingier-than-Darnell romper. I understand being angry about being called-out, but wanting to punch someone? Wow, overreact much? Wait, yes, there were many overreactions in the group. Good for her for walking away (I guess), but that wasn't patience. Patience would look much different. No surprise that she chose Darnell; she never intended otherwise, despite that overwrought drama. How stupid was all that?! They knew the drill beforehand, so I found it all a bit ridiculous. (Not just with her and Darnell, but with all the drama about being away, traveling, etc.) But back to Eseni specifically-- I hope she finds her place and her peace/healing. I understand her issues, but there is help and hope, and Darnell better get with the program and support her, and not only when it is convenient. It was not cool to show up like that (side eye to you, producers). I hope their relationship grows and matures. I hope they are good to each other. The histrionics -- it did seem to finally slow down a bit, thank goodness. I understand being stressed and a bit anxious; it's only a tiny little trial period, but they were still dealing with real people and real situations. Yet and still, the overblown dramatics over the smallest stuff almost had me deleting the show off the DVR. I'm glad I stuck it out and saw them get through that...not completely, but at least they got better. The clothes--I didn't get the drama over the clothes and makeup. What crybabies! You're in a place where none of that matters, so why not embrace it? No worries about looking nice, just focusing on inner beauty.... The hiked up skirts and heels at the restaurant-- tacky and disrespectful. What were they trying to accomplish, what were they trying to attract by doing that? Grow up, put your narcissism away for a while, respect the process, respect the sisters, and you can dress however you like when it's over. No, it wasn't the worst thing ever, but it showed a lot of immaturity and need for attention. The phone/lying/cornfield -with -no-corn confrontation: It could have been handled better, but she and Francesca, in all their bitching about how they're adults and they won't be told what to do yadda yadda, failed to realize that they acted like immature children when they lied. The adult response would be a truthful , "I understand the rules, but I am having an issue and need to make a call, so I will give you my phone after I call my boyfriend/mother; thanks for understanding." Christ-ie: Like many others, my first impression was, WTF!? Crazy much? At first, I really thought she had issues, but she grew on me over time, and I appreciated her candor and excitement. I was genuinely moved when both she and Claire told the sisters their intentions. I would love an update on her. Claire: Right off the bat, Claire had this look that I often see on zealous Christians of a certain type. It's this wide-eyed, shiny-eyed, big-smiled, maniacal look that one usually associates with someone about to snap. I took a screenshot of one of the exact moments where she had said look. I couldn't stand her judgy-holier-than-thou-ness, but I also think it softened when she so obviously found her place. I think she will mature out of that over time as she studies and goes through the process of sisterhood. She does seem to have found her place, so good for her. That bathing suit though! Wow, lol. I get chastity and modesty, but that was so ridiculous. The thing is, when someone goes way overboard in trying to prove how religious/pious/modest/whatever-est they are, for me it can often have the opposite effect. I think, "what is she hiding underneath that tunic, and just how big is her, errrrmmm, secret? Is it really necessary to call attention to how awesome you are in your love for your god, or doesn't it speak for itself if it's genuine? Don't get me wrong--I'm not saying Claire is lying, I do think that there may be some underneath-the-surface issues that perhaps she isn't even aware of. It's like she overcompensates. (Side-eye to the Duggar brood) More than once, I was struck by the immaturity of some of the girls. Believe me, I love to have fun, love fashion and makeup, love men, love shoes and love my technology, BUT, never would I freak out so much at having to give any of it up--not now at 42 and not in my 20's. It's so over the top and ridiculous. (I don't recall any of my friends being that immature at that age, either. I wouldn't have been friends with them if they were.) It was so off-putting that they made such a huge deal out of something so temporary. Between Eseni & her Darnell drama and Francesca and her phone drama, I was ready to see those two off my screen. That being said, I loved the show. I could do without an Eseni next time, or better yet, give me a Eseni, but give me one with a genuine interest in discerning and a true conflict between faith and marriage/ love of God and love of man/Sisterhood and motherhood. I'm an atheist, but I have so much respect for for the sisters; I loved their talking heads, , loved watching them, listening to them, loved everything about them. It's a huge sacrifice what they do, but I can see its also a huge blessing with so many rewards for themselves and the communities they serve. Also, I'd love Facebook and other links if anyone has them to share. If anyone wants to message me with them or put them in the appropriate forum, that would be great!

It was probably the rawest, most genuine moment I've ever seen on this show. (Granted, I've only caught seasons here and there, so my experience is somewhat limited.) I have to admit that it moved me.

It's not loading for me, either. I've tried every which way but can't get on. I'll keep trying though. I don't give up easily when it comes to gossip.

I know Kayla always said 17/18 years, but I've heard Nettie say 10 before in regard to her current marriage.

I think it will have to be season 2. I don't know if I am willing to devote past that, Boston Gal, lol. By the way, I don't have any new episodes coming up on my DVR schedule. I haven't yet watched the one from 9/30, but I am guessing that was the finale. { Side note: Brandi reminds me so much of a friend of mine who lives in another state. They have similar accents/hair style/color/shape/everything. They could almost be twins (my friend's green eyes and Brandi's ample bosom aside). }

I'm watching Brandi and Jarrod's new show and I like it OK. Is it the funniest ever? No, but I've watched worse and it's kind of cute. At first I was sort of "meh" and couldn't get into it, but the more episodes I watch the more I like it. Despite some obvious producer setups, I think the way the two interact with each other and their family/friends isn't an act, and they do seem genuine. Brandi makes me laugh, even though her acting chops sort of suck, lol. I'll keep watching, but I'll DVR and watch when the mood hits . I enjoy the family interactions, the kids seem well-adjusted (so far), and just like on Storage Wars, Brandi and Jarrod bust each other's chops a lot.

If Nick is so emotionally fragile, perhaps next time he has sex he should wait until he isn't 1/3 of a relationship with a 50/50 shot at being "The One". If those things they did were finance things, why didn't he wait until they were actually engaged? Of course he didn't wait. Nick is quite the disingenuous one, and all his slouchy-shouldered hem-hawing was a terribly played out act. He couldn't wait to spit out that they'd slept together (I judge neither of them for that --they are adults). No, it's not OK to talk about it just because it's OK to do it. It is classless and in poor taste, and no true gentleman would have done that. I don't think having your dating life on display means your bedroom should be on display , too. I'm no prude, far from it, but that was low of Nick, and comfirmed most of what many already felt about him. I wouldn't have slept with Nick if I was already in love with Josh, but I won't judge Andi if that is the case--at that point perhaps she was still deciding, I don't know, but either way there wasn't yet a commitment. Nick is one of those guys who plays dirty when his ego is hurt, and his true character finally came shining through. This biggest thing for me though, and it's something I noticed early on (and I wasn't for Nick or Josh and didn't care who won) is how fake and put on he is in his speech, mannerisms, body language and tics. It is so fake and such a terrible acting job. He tries to come across as a certain way, tries to be so "awww shucks", that I don't think for a minute the real Nick was ever out on camera. Well, not until he got his childish revenge--that was Real Nick. If he truly loved Andi, that wouldn't have happened.

She is so annoying. She finally begged and begged until her boyfriend popped the question. Wow, surprise!!! Oh wait, no. What she said after the proposal: I love it! The one I wanted! (as she stares at the ring ...then quickly glances at him) Not one word about marriage, not a single "I love you", not a word about their relationship, their common goals, plans, etc. All she wanted was a damn ring. I have never understood women who beg to get engaged.

Exactly. I almost felt guilty for how ridiculous I thought she looked during that wedding dress sequence! Her fervor, the flushing and blushing, spinning in her pretty princess dress ...it was too much! I understand that scammers get more and more sophisticated, but this isn't a sophisticated scam, and the lack of common sense is truly astounding.