S13.E02: Houston, We Have a Marriage

[humbleopinion]

Wedding day continues as four more couples prepare to walk down the aisle to marry a complete stranger; nerves set in as the clock counts down, and one bride’s finicky ways could set her up for failure.

[answerphone]

Bao and Johnny were cute, once they relaxed at the alter. 

[Ms.C.]

I loved the wedding. We got a lot of insight into Bao and Johnny.  Cultural norms are diverse and interesting.  For me this marriage will be fun to watch.  
And I am optimistic.  

 

[answerphone]

Isn’t anyone watching this season?

[Koalagirl]

I teared up several times during Bao and Johnny’s vows.  If these two can’t make it work I’ll really be bereft! 

[Crashcourse]

12 minutes ago, answerphone said:

Isn’t anyone watching this season?

There are posts in the Episode 1 thread.

[Stardancer Supreme]

Oh! I didn't realize that the 3rd hour was a separate episode.  The majority of my thoughts are in the first episode thread. 

[pdlinda]

On 7/22/2021 at 1:41 PM, Koalagirl said:

I teared up several times during Bao and Johnny’s vows.  If these two can’t make it work I’ll really be bereft! 

I completely agree.  Both of them seem invested in bringing their best skills and attributes to the table to make the marriage work and the affection and respect each has for his/her family is a joy to see.

Also, their beautiful immigrant story of rising in America from poverty to success is something that should bind them together.  Very inspiring and Bao's poem was simply beautiful!

When I compare this couple to last season's (I will refrain from characterizing the train wreck that we saw)_____________  it's like going from night to day!!! (so far)

[Crashcourse]

Bao and Johnny have beautiful teeth, and that alone is reason enough for me hoping they stay together. 😊

[pdlinda]

1 hour ago, Crashcourse said:

Bao and Johnny have beautiful teeth, and that alone is reason enough for me hoping they stay together. 😊

....and both organized, professionally successful, neat and clean!!!

[humbleopinion]

On the other hand, Jose's persnickety fastidiousness(Sunday is Prep Day for the up coming week, budget on a white board by the dining table) makes me want to bash his face.....

[pdlinda]

1 hour ago, humbleopinion said:

On the other hand, Jose's persnickety fastidiousness(Sunday is Prep Day for the up coming week, budget on a white board by the dining table) makes me want to bash his face.....

I agree that there is a LINE beyond which "normal" behavior is crossed.....Jose's behavior seems to have crossed that line as I believe it spills out into other areas of life experience that might be problematic to a wife (if you know what I mean😊)

[Gator Stud]

The firefighter is not gonna work out with Miss Louboutin.  Here is the salary of a firefighter in Houston. Every two weeks he can spend his entire paycheck on one pair of shoes for her. Not gonna work, unless she gives up her materialism. Starbucks baristas make more here in LA.

http://www.hfdcareers.org/benefits.html

Edited July 26, 2021 by Gator Stud

[Crashcourse]

I don't see them working out either.  Plus, Miss Louboutin also has to have her fake eyelashes done over every week.  

[seacliffsal]

I will wait a minute on these two.  After all, Danielle got her debt under control and gave up some of her maintenance budget to start a family with Bobby.  Also, if she spends some of her own money on her purchases instead of expecting him to pay for them (while also contributing her share to their shared life) it may work out fine.  However, I do think she has an image she wants to develop and may not be satisfied with him.  My father was a firefighter and I have nothing but good things to say about firefighters so I hope this works out (if they want it to).

[kristen111]

I just watched again.  Jose is a horror.  I feel sorry for anyone who marries him.  He’s a control freak, will be stingy with money, he’s a perfectionist that will drive a woman crazy.  He has a big long list of wants.  Seems like everything has to go his way.  Rachel is not strong enough in mind for him.  He will be the boss no if’s ands or buts.  She will have no say from what I see in his interview.  I don’t think he’s up for compromise.  She’ll be a prisoner in her own home.  If he even puts her on the home.  I doubt it.

On 7/22/2021 at 10:50 PM, Stardancer Supreme said:

Oh! I didn't realize that the 3rd hour was a separate episode.  The majority of my thoughts are in the first episode thread. 

Here on the East Coast, it’s on from 8 pm to 11 pm.  Too long.  They put Jamie on last.

[humbleopinion]

Tonight is Episode 2, "Houston we have a Marriage" clocking in at 2 hours and 3 minutes, then an hour Couples Cam and last but certainly least is a new Unfiltered.

[Kiss my mutt]

2 hours ago, kristen111 said:

I just watched again.  Jose is a horror.  I feel sorry for anyone who marries him.  He’s a control freak, will be stingy with money, he’s a perfectionist that will drive a woman crazy.  He has a big long list of wants.  Seems like everything has to go his way.  Rachel is not strong enough in mind for him.  He will be the boss no if’s ands or buts.  She will have no say from what I see in his interview.  I don’t think he’s up for compromise.  She’ll be a prisoner in her own home.  If he even puts her on the home.  I doubt it.

Here on the East Coast, it’s on from 8 pm to 11 pm.  Too long.  They put Jamie on last.

Lol! I’m sure Jamie just loves that!

[Straycat80]

Watching for the first time this season. Didn’t know this was back. It felt like season 12 just wrapped. 
So much crying so far from Zack and now Michaela. Such a sweet scene with her sisters. 

Edited July 29, 2021 by Straycat80

[Crashcourse]

I know she's nervous but Michaela is too much.  I'm already annoyed with her.

[karenbrady]

Michaela is too much for me at this ceremony.  Thirsty and scary.

1 minute ago, Crashcourse said:

I know she's nervous but Michaela is too much.  I'm already annoyed with her.

Wow. I read yours after I wrote mine.

[karenbrady]

I swear on everything, I had a co-worker who is Zach's doppelganger. Only differences are former co-worker is the size of a pencil and homosexual. Zach has the exact same demeanor, expressions, sensitivity, movements...EVERYTHING!!!!

[Straycat80]

Having not seen any episode up to now…Johnny and Bao seem well matched. Beautiful Tea Ceremony. Of course knowing this show anything can happen from here, and not usually positive. 

[kristen111]

I’m happy the second bride wore her hair long and down, not short and curly.  They both looked great.  The families too.  Nice people.  He was very nervous, but she put him at ease.  She’s not shy at all.

Edited July 29, 2021 by kristen111

[spunky]

Michaela and Zach seem to be attracted to each other. I hope they can build off of that. 

[Myrtle Urkele]

On 7/22/2021 at 4:34 PM, answerphone said:

Isn’t anyone watching this season?

I'm going to try and watch this new season. The last one was so terrible that it almost turned me off from MAFS ngl

[Crashcourse]

Zack and Michaela are physically attracted to each other now, but Zack seems more low key and she goes from 0 to 10 in 5 seconds.  So I wonder if they'll be a good match in the future. 

[Straycat80]

Haven’t you learned anything Pastor Cal. Opposites don’t always work out. Gil seems like a nice guy and I love the tux he picked. Already getting PIA diva from Myrla. 

[karenbrady]

Lol...this woman really thinks she's Jlo. Look at that dress she's marrying a stranger in. Smh.

[Kiss my mutt]

Mama Miami Brett’s dress! If I were her mom I wouldn’t be crying happy tears. 

[Straycat80]

So far I’m liking the tux’s more than the wedding dresses. 
Brett looks like the actress Toni  Collette in her younger years. 

[kristen111]

5 minutes ago, Straycat80 said:

So far I’m liking the tux’s more than the wedding dresses. 
Brett looks like the actress Toni  Collette in her younger years. 

Yes, she does resemble her.  The cleavage is a bit too low tho for a bride.  It’s the first thing you see.  Not classy.

Edited July 29, 2021 by kristen111

[Kiss my mutt]

Rachel has an odd breastbone thing going on. Is that from implants? 
 

[Straycat80]

Jose has not met anyone who is on his level. I’m trying very hard not to make a short joke here. 
Rachel seems nice but her dress is not flattering. She has body issues, if Jose is a picky perfectionist this is not going to be a good match. 

Edited July 29, 2021 by Straycat80

[Kiss my mutt]

José is gonna have to take the stick out of his ass unless that’s his thing. 

[kristen111]

Are these bridal shops in Vegas?  All I see are boobs.  Too low cut for a bride.  The looks are trashy. Imo.

 

 

 

[Kiss my mutt]

Yeah, save a little something for the wedding night. 

[Straycat80]

I don’t get it. Myrla doesn’t want make up but she got fake eyelashes and hair extensions. This match is going to be a train wreck. Poor Gil. 

[kristen111]

Marla or whatever your name is, marriage isn’t just about shopping and trips.  Your Fireman husband isn’t going into fires to squander money for frivolous things you have to have.  Don’t be a spoiled brat.

[Kiss my mutt]

1 minute ago, Straycat80 said:

I don’t get it. Myrla doesn’t want make up but she got fake eyelashes and hair extensions. This match is going to be a train wreck. Poor Gil. 

Right? But she draws the line on foundation?

[karenbrady]

I'm surprised Myrla has girlfriends. She's nasty. Also, wear makeup lady. You're really not as cute as you think you are. It's your wedding day.

[CSunshine76]

3 minutes ago, kristen111 said:

Marla or whatever your name is, marriage isn’t just about shopping and trips.  Your Fireman husband isn’t going into fires to squander money for frivolous things you have to have.  Don’t be a spoiled brat.

I really cannot wrap my head around the reason for this match.  They are complete opposites…it’s not going to be good.

[Kiss my mutt]

When I saw Myrla’s dress, the word “princess”did not come to mind. Her dress says “yes” but her personality says, “no”. 

[Kiss my mutt]

From those vows, sounds like she wants to be a kept woman. Does she work?

She’s already a sourpuss about his dog. 

[karenbrady]

I forget. How old is Mryla claiming to be? I know it's like a decade younger than she looks. 34?

Edited July 29, 2021 by karenbrady

[VioletNevermind]

Watching this nasty woman turn her cheek to Gil, all I can think is that this big, beautiful man deserves more than her.  Maybe I’m a worse judge of character than I think I am, but he seems like a warm, well-meaning person.  MAFS has a cruel sense of humor.  (And that dress is absolutely hideous.)

Edited July 29, 2021 by Suzy Rhapsody
He’s a firefighter?! *melt*

[karenbrady]

1 minute ago, Suzy Rhapsody said:

Watching this nasty woman turn her cheek to Gil, all I can think is that this big, beautiful man deserves more than her.  Maybe I’m a worse judge of character than I think I am, but he seems like a warm, well-meaning person.  MAFS has a cruel sense of humor.  (And that dress is absolutely hideous.)

Exactly.  They matched them to watch the drama unfold.

[Kiss my mutt]

And she’s already complaining about how long the wedding is and insisting on a mommy makeover. She better be nice to that dog. 

Edited July 29, 2021 by Kiss my mutt

[CSunshine76]

Now she doesn’t like dogs. Come on “experts”! What the hell…you can’t put a dog lover with someone who doesn’t like them at all.

[Straycat80]

Myrla is so shallow. She cares more about looks and she’s materialistic. Agree that this is the couple they matched for drama. 

Edited July 29, 2021 by Straycat80