S11.E03: It's Not The First Time

[DrewPaul2010]

Just now, bichonblitz said:

And have those crazy women as friends? It doesn't add up. 

No one thinks they'll be picked when they first sign up and see this massive crowd. If I were a single man I'd show up just to meet the single eligible woman...its got to be a happy hunting ground!

 

[bichonblitz]

Olivia is the new Mindy. Brett is the new Zach. 

[cinsays]

14 hours ago, princelina said:

They look to me like the type of lesbians who refuse to wear dresses.  Which is fine if that's your style regularly, but I think it's rude if you're asked to be a bridesmaid.

What?  if they are your friends, you want them to be comfortable at your wedding, so, no, I disagree.

[Elizzikra]

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They look to me like the type of lesbians who refuse to wear dresses.  Which is fine if that's your style regularly, but I think it's rude if you're asked to be a bridesmaid.

Oh - that type of lesbian...

I actually thought it was lovely of Olivia to have her wedding party in clothing that felt comfortable and attractive to them instead of forcing them to wear dresses if they didn't want to. I think it's rude when the bride imposes her personal style on the bridesmaids and makes them wear something clearly not their type.

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I laughed when Christina's mom shut the door on her daughter's train and continued to walk ahead of her like she was the bride.  She acted like it was her day.  

I kinda wondered how far down the aisle she would get before she noticed Christina was still stuck in the door.

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I do like Miles, and I really hope that Karen relaxes and gives him a real chance. She is gorgeous and her wedding dress was one of the prettiest I have seen. On the other hand, I hope that Miles does not become a doormat trying to earn her affection and that there is a mutual attraction and respect between them. 

Me too. I think that they could be a very successful match if Karen keeps an open mind and lets go of her idea of what her "type" should be.

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I hope Woody is the guy who showed up at the wedding and not the player that was in the pre-wedding shows. I loved how easily the dad and stepdad got along. What a nice change to see compared to many situations. Maybe they can be a force of good in Woody’s life. He sounds like he would really like to have an older man’s influence in his life. 

I hope so too. I think Woody is capable of being a good guy and a good husband if he decides he wants to be. Amani seems pretty awesome - I hope he sees that too. And those two dads were awesome! 

[JapMo]

40 minutes ago, ramble said:

I wonder if Henry thought doing this show might wake up whichever one of his honey bees he has buzzing around him that he desires and they’d suddenly realize he’s more than “just a friend”. Ain’t going to happen dude. 

I had that thought too.  It's pretty obvious to me Henry is crazy about the brunette, Kristin, whether he admits it or not.  So why would someone so introverted and who secretly carries a huge torch for another woman sign up for Married at First Sight?  Dare I say it.....Kristin had a hand in this?  There's no way Henry thought it up on his own.  Just no way.

[DrewPaul2010]

1 minute ago, bichonblitz said:

Olivia is the new Mindy. Brett is the new Zach. 

That bad huh? I didn't watch enough of them. Is he unimpressed with her? You don't think he'll stay with her after the honeymoon or even before that?

[JapMo]

10 minutes ago, DrewPaul2010 said:

I can't think of any couples who stumbled this poorly out of the gate and end up righting the ship.

Jaime and Doug.  The woman practically said it to Doug's face on the altar that she thought he was an ugly troll.  I believe her exact words were "there's nothing there to work with".  The ship got righted because Doug had the patience of a saint and Jaime, who had a terrible upbringing replete with drug addicted mother and unknown father, wanted a family so bad.   After 10+ years and 2 kids, Doug has really changed a lot and even though he still gives in to Jaime too much, he isn't the lapdog seeking crumbs of attention from Jaime anymore.  And she has calmed down once she got those kids and I think realizes Doug is the best man for her since no one else would put up with her sh*t as much as he does.

[Empress1]

12 minutes ago, DrewPaul2010 said:

That bad huh? I didn't watch enough of them. Is he unimpressed with her? You don't think he'll stay with her after the honeymoon or even before that?

I think they’ll be together during the experiment but in every scene, it was her asking him questions about himself & him answering but not asking him questions. She seems very eager to make this work and he seems less pressed. He took forever to even look at her at the altar.

If Henry & his brunette friend wanted to be together, it would have happened. He said he’s been single for a while (right?) and I’m sure they’ve been single at the same time at some point. She’s the “friend” who likes having him around for attention and now there’s another woman in the way and she’s pissed. I don’t like Christina for Henry but I do think she‘ll check Henry’s friends in a way that Olivia would not. Game recognize game, and I think Christina has a mean girl edge of her own.

[LaLaLaLa]

1 hour ago, qtpye said:

My guess is because he has a ton of attractive female friends who use him as a purse holder, chauffeur, and wallet but has not gotten laid in years because he has let these very same friends cock block anyone who was remotely interested.

Beyond the "reserved gentleman" facade, there is something deeper going on with Henry. He claims he hasn't been in a relationship in 4-5 years (and, based on his so-called reserved nature, that also means he hasn't had sex in that same timeframe), which for a guy his age raises lots of questions. I've known a few guys like this. I certainly don't know Henry but I've seen this scenario play out more than a couple times.

There is no way that any of those women would ever date Henry. Trishelle even said it..."he's boring!" They are there for another reason and it is to do him a favor (probably regarding his family, particularly his father)...because they do care about him, just not in that way.

Edited July 30, 2020 by LaLaLaLa
Clarification

[cinsays]

23 minutes ago, DrewPaul2010 said:

No one thinks they'll be picked when they first sign up and see this massive crowd. If I were a single man I'd show up just to meet the single eligible woman...its got to be a happy hunting ground!

 

yeah, maybe you'd show up to see the people and mingle but when they decided on you wouldn't you find a reason to back out rather than risk the embarrassment of having the possible fiasco on tv?

[Neurochick]

25 minutes ago, cinsays said:

They look to me like the type of lesbians who refuse to wear dresses.  Which is fine if that's your style regularly, but I think it's rude if you're asked to be a bridesmaid.

I don't think it's rude at all.  I mean in the 1980's there was a time bridesmaids were wearing black.  I don't see how pants are rude?  

And who said they were lesbians?

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Beyond the "reserved gentleman" facade, there is something deeper going on with Henry.

I don't think anything about this show is "deep."  

I also didn't know that people have to have sex all the time to be "normal."

Edited July 30, 2020 by Neurochick

[cinsays]

1 minute ago, Neurochick said:

I don't think it's rude at all.  I mean in the 1980's there was a time bridesmaids were wearing black.  I don't see how pants are rude?  

And who said they were lesbians?

well, this was not my quote

I responded to this much the same way you did.  I don't talk about the "type of lesbians", whatever that means.

[Empress1]

1 hour ago, Elizzikra said:

I actually thought it was lovely of Olivia to have her wedding party in clothing that felt comfortable and attractive to them instead of forcing them to wear dresses if they didn't want to. I think it's rude when the bride imposes her personal style on the bridesmaids and makes them wear something clearly not their type.

Me too. Olivia seems like a genuinely nice person, which is why I think she'll give things with Brett the good old college try (though she appears to get mad at him in the previews).

My friend spent all of a wedding hitching up her strapless bridesmaid dress because she's very large-breasted and the dress fit her badly; she was physically uncomfortable in it, worried about having a "wardrobe malfunction." She asked the bride if she could wear something with straps and the bride said no, which to my mind is shitty. I like the tradition of brides asking bridesmaids to wear the same color, but in styles that flatter the individual. I don't think it's nice to ask your friends and family to spend hundreds of dollars on dresses they didn't pick out and that don't flatter them (so odds are even higher that they'll only get one wearing out of them).

(I would give Amelia's bridesmaid outfit to Goodwill immediately. I still can't believe they sat there with those fucking veils on during the reception.)

45 minutes ago, cinsays said:

yeah, maybe you'd show up to see the people and mingle but when they decided on you wouldn't you find a reason to back out rather than risk the embarrassment of having the possible fiasco on tv?

I think I read that they initially didn't tell people what the show is in the early seasons, and then when the applicants found out they actually have to marry someone, a huge proportion of the male applicants dropped out immediately.

Edited July 30, 2020 by Empress1

[Hangin Out]

1 hour ago, Cammi said:

We gotta stop with this Disney Princess Crap ladies. Christina’s relationship maturity level was shocking. She was just there for the wedding. To be a “princess”. To have her “day”. No thought to what comes after and even admitted she bases relationships after what she sees in movies. Hon... no. Just no. Treat yo’self Christina! Be a princess everyday! You don’t need “one” special day to shine! So over the Bridezilla/wedding porn fad. Henry is either intimidated by her or has zero interest. The saddest part was I think Christina genuinely believed this was a legit wedding and not a mockery of marriage made for our TV viewing pleasure. 
 

Olivia looks like SNL the character actress Nora Dunn 

She looks totally better here.

[lids]

I loved that when the three lampshade wearing bridesmaids asked Bennett their quirky questions, he neither gave them the satisfaction of focusing on their odd getup nor stumbled over answering. He acted like they were sitting around wearing jeggings asking what his fav color is. See ladies, Bennett is quirky, but he’s mature. (((Lesson))) No comment on his crotch itch confession.

I would like to have a question and answer forum with Bennett and his mom. I really want to explore the reasoning behind apologizing to inanimate objects. Why? Is it putting good vibes into the universe? Is it a self awareness exercise? Make it make sense O Wise Wierd Ones.

My fav couple by far is Henry and what’s her name. (See what I did there Xtina!?) People keep saying he should have been matched with Olivia, but absolutely not, no. He keeps value signaling what is important to him and it’s looks, appearance and perception. When the producers asked what he was hoping for in regards to his wife, he said, “I hope she has good hair and shoes.” Plus the fact that he totes around skanky ex-girlfriend and Trashelle is his way of letting the world know he can pull hot women. What other reason would a man put up with those shrews? Olivia would have been dismissed in his mind in seconds. This man is not looking for a nice girl.

I find his relationship with his Dad endearing. You can tell his Dad adores him and thinks he’s the jewel of his creation. I more felt bad for the other sibling when the Dad announced the other brother was a slob like him. There were only 2 times that Henry showed a genuine reaction without thinking first and that’s when he threw his napkin over his face as his Dad’s speech went off the rails and when the shrews told him to stop eating and listen to his wife and he said exasperatedly, “I am listening!” Other than that he held back his emotions and thoughts. I think he likes/needs people who challenge him. If Christina brings the diva to the fore, I think he would actually embrace it. Both of them are heavy image conscious too. She wants a marriage like on TV and he wants to look like a perfect normal couple. Ain’t gonna happen but they can try.

I also want to know just how tall Christina is. Trishelle is tall and, in her heels, Christina was taller than Trishelle. Basically Christina is the opposite of petite.

[Hangin Out]

16 hours ago, Ms.C. said:

Nah.  She’s a physician. Has to have serious side.  Definitely most nervous day of her life.  Giggly and nerves.  Going to be okay. 

Wonder why kind of physician?  MD, Vet, Surgeon?  Is there more?

[humbleopinion]

 Dr. Amelia Fatsi is an intern doing a  Family Medicine residency.

 

[Hangin Out]

16 hours ago, ShowFan said:

Christina cut off Henry so rudely with her “I forgot my earrings” - she has zero interest in him. I really hope he whitens his teeth by the reunion 

She looks spoiled.  She was rude getting dressed to her Mother.  Seems like everything will be about her, not him.

[Empress1]

9 minutes ago, lids said:

I find his relationship with his Dad endearing. You can tell his Dad adores him and thinks he’s the jewel of his creation.

I thought his dad was hilarious. I got the sense that his dad adored him too, but because they are so different, Henry doesn't always feel like his dad adores him, if that makes sense. I got that vibe based on his response to his dad's toast. His dad seems like a "life of the party" kind of guy, and Henry ... does not.

5 minutes ago, Silver Bells said:

Wonder why kind of physician?  MD, Vet, Surgeon?  Is there more?

I assume she's not a vet because she says "med school," not "vet school." I know a few vets and they say "vet school." They haven't specified what kind of medicine she'll practice. They do show either her or Bennett's mother asking Bennett about whether or not he'll move for her residency if need be, which is a valid concern.

eta: per @humbleopinion she's going into family medicine. Not the most grueling of specialties, which  is good for a new marriage.

Edited July 30, 2020 by Empress1

[bichonblitz]

48 minutes ago, DrewPaul2010 said:

That bad huh? I didn't watch enough of them. Is he unimpressed with her? You don't think he'll stay with her after the honeymoon or even before that?

Well, judging from the previews it's not looking good.

[Neurochick]

15 hours ago, princelina said:

They look to me like the type of lesbians who refuse to wear dresses.  Which is fine if that's your style regularly, but I think it's rude if you're asked to be a bridesmaid.

1. Were Olivia's bridesmaids lesbians?

2. What's rude about not wearing dresses?  At one point in the 1980's the style was for bridesmaids to wear black.

[Jack Sampson]

32 minutes ago, JapMo said:

After 10+ years and 2 kids, Doug has really changed a lot and even though he still gives in to Jaime too much, he isn't the lapdog seeking crumbs of attention from Jaime anymore.  And she has calmed down once she got those kids and I think realizes Doug is the best man for her since no one else would put up with her sh*t as much as he does.

And she realizes that being married is the foundation of her Z-list celebrity.

29 minutes ago, LaLaLaLa said:

There is no way that any of those women would ever date Henry. Trishelle even said it..."he's boring!" They are there for another reason and it is to do him a favor (probably regarding his family, particularly his father)...because they do care about him, just not in that way.

And to get on TV again.

[humbleopinion]

14 minutes ago, humbleopinion said:

 Dr. Amelia Fatsi is an intern doing a  Family Medicine residency.

 

Her mother, Polly is described by Amelia in a newspaper article as a breast surgeon...which I interpret as a general surgeon who specializes in reconstructive breast surgery and all things breast.

I put the newspaper article link in the Spoiler, Spec thread.

Edited July 30, 2020 by humbleopinion

[Hangin Out]

8 minutes ago, Jack Sampson said:

And to get on TV again.

Jamie & Doug must have gotten a bundle for giving birth on t.v. In a kids pool no less.  She is VERY thirsty to do that and maybe got a lifetime contract.  Ugh.

[Hangin Out]

17 hours ago, Empress1 said:

They feel like a prank, like the show just put them together to fuck with the audience.

Henry is overly shy.  I’m surprised he went on t.v.

[Adeejay]

3 hours ago, JapMo said:

After 10+ years and 2 kids, Doug has really changed a lot and even though he still gives in to Jaime too much, he isn't the lapdog seeking crumbs of attention from Jaime anymore. 

The show premiered in July, 2014.  So, while this is Season 11, Jamie and Doug have been married for 6 years.  

Woody reminds me of Sammy Davis, Jr.; Bennet bears a resemblance to Spencer on Criminal Minds; Mother Karen reminds me of Phylicia Rashad and Henry reminds me of a young Bill Pulliam. 

Edited July 30, 2020 by Adeejay

[Hangin Out]

16 hours ago, Archer27 said:

Henry and Christina are both drips. They looked like they were on their most awful blind date.

Love Bennett and Amelia; Woody and Amani; Miles (not Karen) I am rooting for them. 

Olivia was given the worst of the worst. She is smiling through it all, saying how excited she is...she is attracted to her husband. Deep down, she may realize she got the short end of the straw.

 

 

 

Karen looks like a fuss pot.  Like she wants the perfect man. Nothing wrong with Miles.  She made a big deal out of the text like it was something bad.

[Kiss my mutt]

I never would have guessed that man was Henry’s father. He does seem to love his son a lot but I could feel Henry’s discomfort and I wouldn’t feel good about embarrassing one of my kids like that especially if they were the sensitive sort. He kinda made it about him and look at how hilarious I am. His accent was awesome though. 

[princelina]

14 hours ago, JapMo said:

Methinks Christina has already figured this chick out.  And mark my words.....she and Christina will butt heads, and quickly.  

Ooh I hope you're right 😄 

14 hours ago, LaLaLaLa said:

And Bennett's mom...put a sock in it. It's amazing that Bennett turned out somewhat normal (good quirky, genuine, and nice) with her influence in his life. 

For those who fear that Bennett wouldn't like Amelia upstaging his in the quirky dept. - I think he's used to it 😄 

13 hours ago, bichonblitz said:

There must be more to Henry than meets the eye. There has to be when he has those cray cray drunken bitches for friends. 

Maybe he enjoys being designated driver!

1 hour ago, Neurochick said:

I don't think it's rude at all.  I mean in the 1980's there was a time bridesmaids were wearing black.  I don't see how pants are rude?  

And who said they were lesbians?

No one said they are - I just said they looked like it to me 😄   I myself don't like to wear suit jackets, but if I was a bridesmaid and that's what the bride wanted I would just suck it up.  When she had one bridesmaid in a dress and two in suits I thought that's what they looked like to me.  If not the three of them would all be in dresses.  And if any of you want to yell at me for my sexist, old-fashioned opinions there's this too - I don't think Henry's coven should have been at the bachelor party either! 😄 

1 hour ago, humbleopinion said:

 Dr. Amelia Fatsi is an intern doing a  Family Medicine residency.

Hee hee and Bennett hopes to take her last name 😂

 

[endure]

18 hours ago, Ms.C. said:

This was easy to foretell. I blame so-called experts bc I don’t believe they do the work.  These two are no match.  I feel for Olivia too.  

I think they got those two couples mixed up ie Olivia should be with Henry and bridezilla with Brett!

Edited July 30, 2020 by endure

[endure]

10 minutes ago, Kiss my mutt said:

I never would have guessed that man was Henry’s father. He does seem to love his son a lot but I could feel Henry’s discomfort and I wouldn’t feel good about embarrassing one of my kids like that especially if they were the sensitive sort. He kinda made it about him and look at how hilarious I am. His accent was awesome though. 

It was so wrong especially when his new wife and family, friends etc knows nothing about him.

[OnTime]

2 hours ago, gonecrackers said:

I don't think Henry was at all happy about his tall bride, & seemed checked out. Christina didn't step out of her own atmosphere she lives in to notice, yet.

There is really nothing I like about Christina. She kind of reminds me of Danielle and not putting in any effort.

The difference is  Henry isn't going to cater to Christina's every wish because he isn't interested in her.

[Elizzikra]

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1. Were Olivia's bridesmaids lesbians?

We don't know. It wasn't said one way or another and we didn't see them having sex so who knows? I don't think wearing pants as a bridesmaid makes them lesbians anymore than wearing veils made Amanda's bridesmaids nuns.

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I myself don't like to wear suit jackets, but if I was a bridesmaid and that's what the bride wanted I would just suck it up.

That's nice of you. I think it's nice that Olivia didn't make anyone have to suck anything up and wear something she didn't like. Unless, of course, the suit-wearing bridesmaids really wanted tulle ball gowns and Olivia chose the suits because she liked them.

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I would give Amelia's bridesmaid outfit to Goodwill immediately.

Please let's not foist them on anyone. Can we just repurpose them as tacky lampshades?

[gingerandcloves]

4 minutes ago, Elizzikra said:

 

Please let's not foist them on anyone. Can we just repurpose them as tacky lampshades?

Amelia had foresight when she came up with these veils - they can be repurposed as COVID masks with a bit of alteration 😄

[Boo Boo]

I'm actually really glad that Bennett and Ameila are happy!  They were really cute.

Karen's mom is beautiful.  

 

[Boo Boo]

I'm actually really glad that Bennett and Ameila are happy!  They were really cute.

Karen's mom is beautiful.  

OMG, Trishelle from RW?  She looks, well, terrible. 

Christina has a manmish face.  Henry reminds me of that super dorky kid in school no one wanted to date and that he got cute in his 20s.

Edited July 30, 2020 by Boo Boo

[essexjan]

Christina was over Henry the second she saw his face give a nervous twitch. And unfortunately, undoubtedly because he was so nervous, it got worse as the ceremony went on. But - ugh! - his so-called friends are poisonous witches. I guarantee the producers will set up situations where they have to socialise with Christina.

Woody is ripped! Who knew! But of the two friends, I'd pick Miles. He seems like an actual grown-up man, something sadly lacking on this show. Two lucky women are Amani and Karen.

I adore Bennett and I'm really glad that he and Amelia have hit it off. But, gawd, woman, shut your mouth.

Olivia is a sweetie-pie, and I hope she doesn't get too hurt. She seems to have gone into this with the right motives, but I have no idea why Brett would want to marry a stranger when he likes to think he's some kind of dating playboy. In reality, of course, this means that after one date the woman never wants to see him again, but in his mind he's translated this into some kind of player lifestyle.

[Boo Boo]

I hate Amelia's friends.  

[Boo Boo]

Why do I feel like Olivia just lost a lot of weight and that those 4 years where she didn't date, she was a lot bigger.  The way she started that conversation about not being in New Orleans long, I thought for sure she was going to say she moved under a year ago.  Four years is a lot of time -- you didn't just move there, you've been there almost a half a decade.

[OnTime]

Why are Amani and Woody starting to remind me of Chicago Sheila and Nate??

Is Woody younger than Amani?

[LennieBriscoe]

I see Woody, Miles, and Bennett as good and decent men. Right now I can't see any of them doing wrong to their brides, for Woody is fun-loving, Miles is serious-minded, and "Uncle Ben" is mellow. 

 

[Mimiray802]

I think this season has some of the most mismatched couples yet. Henry is nice reminds me VERY much of my husbands friend with aspergers. He should have been paired with Olivia. His female friends (Trishelle from Real World what are the odds) do seem to treat him like their pet project.  I feel like one or two of them might have put him as her back up guy in case she never finds someone and are too quick to judge. They are going to be a problem. Christina is not interested in him. She seems very high maintenance but the "experts had no business putting them together. They should have paired her with Bret

Amelia seeks quirky after 5pm and Bennett is quirky 24/7. I think she would get tired of him but I hope I'm wrong they are cute together.

Bret and Olivia have zero chemistry he is not taking it seriously and I doubt he thinks she is hot enough for him.  She seems so sincere and very nice I hate they gave her Bret.

Woody and Imani I think they have potential 

Karen and Miles I think if Karen tries they have a good shot. When Karen's mother said she didn't support this to Miles I kept waiting for the but "I like you or something like that but it didn't come.  I hope this won't cause Karen to shut down.

[Hangin Out]

3 hours ago, endure said:

This was easy to foretell. I blame so-called experts bc I don’t believe they do the work.  These two are no match.  I feel for Olivia too.  

I read somewhere that the “experts” do not do the picking.  Production picks.

[Empress1]

21 minutes ago, Silver Bells said:

I read somewhere that the “experts” do not do the picking.  Production picks.

I think production picks the pool & the team makes the matches from the pool picked by production. At the end of the day, it’s a show that has to yield decent ratings and sell advertising. 

[DrewPaul2010]

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I think this season has some of the most mismatched couples yet. Henry is nice reminds me VERY much of my husbands friend with aspergers. He should have been paired with Olivia.

Maybe 4 weeks into it if anyone wants to swap they can go for it...wife swap and married at first sight.

[Hangin Out]

6 hours ago, Elizzikra said:

I laughed when Christina's mom shut the door on her daughter's train and continued to walk ahead of her like she was the bride.  She acted like it was her day.  

What kind of place was that?  They are supposed to have someone to open and close the door, not the Mother of the Bride or Father for that matter.

[ChiMama]

On 7/29/2020 at 7:31 PM, Straycat80 said:

 

Christina seems neurotic. Hope it’s just nerves. Henry is ‘hot’, did the grandma or the guy sitting behind grandma say that? Love the bridesmaids dresses too. 

 

Isn’t Christina the one who was all uptight & VERY unfun at her gown selection?! So bitchy to her mom & uncooperative with the process. I don’t like her. I wish they’d matched her with Bret (they deserve each other) and Olivia with Henry (two nice people). Why deliberately sabotage TWO couples? Ugh. 

[ChiMama]

On 7/29/2020 at 7:48 PM, CSunshine76 said:

I feel like he has a hard time looking people in the eye.

I think Henry specifically mentioned that during the matchmaking/intro special. He’s aware that it’s off-putting. He is a bit stiff — even with his adorable parents— but I don’t see Christina as the warm, patient, nurturing, empathetic type to loosen him up. Not a good match. AT ALL.

[ChiMama]

23 hours ago, ShowFan said:

On 7/29/2020 at 7:49 PM, Suzy Rhapsody said:

Henry acts like he’s at a business meeting and someone just asked him about the fourth quarter projections

I’m dying laughing at this! He does look like he is at work all the time and Q4 projections do seem to be a very appropriate topic. Poor guy!

And not only that, the Q4 projections were ⬇️

[humbleopinion]

7 hours ago, lids said:

 

People keep saying he should have been matched with Olivia, but absolutely not, no. He keeps value signaling what is important to him and it’s looks, appearance and perception. When the producers asked what he was hoping for in regards to his wife, he said, “I hope she has good hair and shoes.” Plus the fact that he totes around skanky ex-girlfriend and Trashelle is his way of letting the world know he can pull hot women. What other reason would a man put up with those shrews? Olivia would have been dismissed in his mind in seconds. This man is not looking for a nice girl.

 If Christina brings the diva to the fore, I think he would actually embrace it. Both of them are heavy image conscious too. She wants a marriage like on TV and he wants to look like a perfect normal couple. Ain’t gonna happen but they can try.

 

Agreed.

Henry is very particular and persnickety about how he expects things to be. His Pa alluded to his fussiness.

He wants a put together wife, who knows how to dress well, comport themselves well. Makeup done. Hair styled well.

Olivia is a terrifically sweet girl who is not concerned with designer labels and spending big bucks on shoes.
Christina Is that pulled together woman...elegant posture, poised smile, dressed impeccably...her wedding dress well appointed.
Henry needs to start impressing Christina when he has her alone before she has judged him a dud.

Henry gives off the impression that he is calm but he runs at a higher idle than Bennett.

Edited July 31, 2020 by humbleopinion