Married At First Sight: The First Year

[crazychicken]

Otis explained of the bucket list, “He’s pushing off having a baby because our marriage is so rocky. I really want a family… and pop these kids out as fast as possible, but I’m not expecting.”

This stood out to me that Jamie said during the OK interview. So her marriage is rocky, her husband does not want to have a baby, and Jamie is ready and willing to start popping out babies. DELUSIONAL.

Some people might call it intelligent, rofl that was such a dig at Doug. Even now months after filming and all the social media backlash that Jamie has faced she still does not seem to show any more awareness about her behavior.

What stood out for me was that she did not want a TV marriage she wanted a real marriage so she signed up for another season. Makes total senses, I would love to know her thought process as it is so delusional.

PS I don't know when she launched but she has sold 11 pieces. 2 rings & 9 necklaces. She must still have some fans as you can get a lot nicer IMO spoon jewelry and a lot cheaper on etsy.

[Liberty]

Quite the little entrepreneur our Jamie!

[MsPH]

Sheesh, could she make it any more obvious that she's only hanging in there for the fame? She's the most transparent fame whore that ever fame whored. Oh well, at least Lady loves Doug.

[HumblePi]

I didn't even know this show with the original cast was on and only caught a minute or two of this episode. What the heck did Jamie do to her face? Is it just the makeup that's bizarre or maybe she had some sort of work done?

[algebra]

I was just thinking about a talk show Brady Bunch reunion and a member of the audience explained the show's appeal:

"You wanted to be part of the family." The show was for kids whose own families didn't measure up, they were the family everybody wanted.

Likewise that Jim Carrey film, The Cable Guy, was about a man with a shitty childhood who grew up immersed in Idealized television families.

I'm starting to think this is Jamie's problem: she had a shitty childhood, she saw idealized TV families, and she won't be satisfied until she gets it. And she will continue to appear on TV shows until she gets it. But she never will.

It's all totally pathetic, that's what it is.

[HumblePi]

I didn't even realize these couples were in a new season until I saw this episode #4. It didn't take long for me to catch up since there's very little substance to any of their lives. One thing I caught onto pretty quickly is that Jamie is a selfish, self-centered, narcissistic bitch. On a dislike scale between 1-10 with 10 being the most despicable, I would give Jamie a 12 at least. Her face looks horrible for starters. Even her skin got rough and unhealthy looking. (I wonder if she completely removes all that schtick before bed?) Her makeup is the type of over-exaggerated makeup usually used on a Broadway stage for visual impact. Her huge butterfly eyelashes are so horribly unnatural, and those deeply roughed cheeks almost looks like rosacia, the dark red lipstick is a shout-out for 'look at me!'. She appears to be almost desperate to have people notice her. So she tells Doug that she still has feelings for some old guy who has kids? How is telling Doug that great revelation supposed to be helpful for their marriage? This girl is seriously mentally ill. She's so desperate, and I mean truly acutely needy that she's embarrassing to watch.

 

This woman will never be happy with any man, I can guarantee that. Unless she gets some serious therapy and resolves some of her deep seated emotional problems, she's going to be a woman seeking for something she'll never find her entire life.

[princelina]

My curiosity revolves around Jason and the family he supposedly is trying to contact.  I totally believe that this is drama manufactured for the show, but if his dad and sibs do know about him they probably know he's on the show, and if they have any kind of human curiosity they would at least check it out.  What do they think when watching this?  Or have they been contacted by production, as someone else posted, and are just waiting for their appearance on camera?  Weird.

[HumblePi]

My curiosity revolves around Jason and the family he supposedly is trying to contact.  I totally believe that this is drama manufactured for the show, but if his dad and sibs do know about him they probably know he's on the show, and if they have any kind of human curiosity they would at least check it out.  What do they think when watching this?  Or have they been contacted by production, as someone else posted, and are just waiting for their appearance on camera?  Weird.

My opinion exactly. When I finished watching this episode I felt that what FYI and these actors REALLY just said to us was "ha-ha you dummies. If you're really buying this pantomime, you're as gullible as we think you are."

 

I realize that most of 'reality TV' is not even close to being real but this show labors to produce scripts that are nothing more than bloated airtime. Gee whiz, can't they at least disguise the pretentiousness a little better for those of us who are 'hardened to the core' reality show followers? I mean we do work at getting our minds into sync with these shows masquerading as real life but this series is really asking us to stretch the abilities of our imaginations to believe it and emotionally invest. If a series is done skillfully, people could be convinced that there is a real Peter Pan living in New York City that can fly to NJ instead of taking the G.W. Bridge to commute every day.

 

BTW Jamie, a package of frozen rice with veggies isn't exactly the type of dinner a hungry man just coming home from work would really get excited about. Hopefully, Doug made a quick stop at Wendy's on the way home.

Edited November 8, 2015 by HumblePi

[qtpye]

I will say what does shock my about the new season is Doug's appearance.  Whether you found him attractive or not, Doug seemed like a nice happy go lucky guy.

 

This year he is gaunt with his faced scrunched up in worry.  Whatever is scripted or faked, this is not the appearance of a man who is experiencing happy matrimony.

 

I wonder what is stressing him out so much? (voice dripping with sarcasm).

 

Edited November 8, 2015 by qtpye

[Evil Queen]

I didn't even realize these couples were in a new season until I saw this episode #4. It didn't take long for me to catch up since there's very little substance to any of their lives. One thing I caught onto pretty quickly is that Jamie is a selfish, self-centered, narcissistic bitch.

 

This girl is seriously mentally ill. She's so desperate, and I mean truly acutely needy that she's embarrassing to watch.

 

This woman will never be happy with any man, I can guarantee that. Unless she gets some serious therapy and resolves some of her deep seated emotional problems, she's going to be a woman seeking for something she'll never find her entire life.

 

Seriously, after coming to see that my own mother is a narcissistic person, those people should not have kids ever. Being one makes them a horrible parent. It would be all water works, guilt trips and basically the behavior of a toddler if it doesn't go her way. I won't go into all my crap dealing with that but I will just say parenting is not meant for those kind of people. No child (young or old) wants to hear/see their parent act in those ways. It also brings out alot of other bad things in them as well. So unless Jamie was to get help for herself on all her many issues she really shouldn't be a parent until she does deal with her issues. 

[HumblePi]

[Tara Ariano]

Jamie and Doug go fencing for his pre-baby bucket list, but things turn serious when they argue on the way to her sister's party. Also: Cortney calls out Neph for his lack of marriage plans and Jason expresses doubt about Cortney's vacation enthusiasm.

[Tara Ariano]

In case you missed it, here's the Previously.TV post on the episode!

 

Does Married At First Sight: The First Year's Jamie Really Not Get Why Her Sister Wouldn't Invite JAMIE'S EX To Her Baby Shower?
And more not-quite-burning questions about the latest episode.

[okerry]

He has half-siblings who have refused contact? Hmm...I feel like this is one of those "let sleeping dogs lie" situations.

I'm guessing Jason's father was a married man and the half-siblings are children of the marriage. I could be wrong. But it might explain a lot.

[okerry]

Definitely not, but unfortunately he is married to someone who is great at hearing what she wants to hear.

 

What he said: "If that's something that's going to continue to hold you up, I encourage you to go."

 

What she thinks he said: "Oh, you have this ex, and I see that you have a past, and maybe feelings well up, but I know he's so important to you and I won't take him away from you."

 

So: "We probably shouldn't stay married" vs. "We can all be friends." He shouldn't have to compete for Jamie, but since she thinks she doesn't have to change her behaviour with regard to eligible men even though she's married, Doug will probably have to force the issue for her to get it.

Yikes! I didn't catch that at first, but I'll bet you're exactly right and that IS how Jamie took it!

 

P.S. Anyone else think Jamie's "ex" is married?

[Primetimer]

And more not-quite-burning questions about the latest episode.

Read the story

[kalamac]

If my wife had ongoing debt, and no concept of how things worked, I wouldn't share finances with her either.

In general I'm a believer in a joint account that couples each deposit agreed upon amounts of money into for household stuff, while keeping separate accounts for their own personal savings/play money, which they can use for whatever they like, as it's not impacting the household account. (And which will come in handy if one of the couple decides to drain the joint account and abscond to another country, which maybe Doug should consider because Jamie is awful).

[Spiderella2]

Why is jason acting like there are no other fire departments all over the country? I would be peeves if Mr. Spiderella booked my holiday vacation to his hometown without telling me though.

Jamie is still being abusive and selfish. Of course Doug is having 2nd thoughts, just last week she was just planning to invite her ex to the gender reveal party. Delusional this woman. She made the party awkward over and over again. She thinks the world revolves around her. She was turnt up like the hostess with the mostess. And I didn't hear anyone calling her Aunt Gorgeous, so that is in her own head as usual.

Fencing was ugh. Another attempt at blatant manipulation by Jamie to get her sperm donor to comply. I don't think she understands that she has to have sex with Doug to produce additional worshipping subjects to the Jamie kingdom.

[crazychicken]

First it is not a gender reveal party without a one armed man barbequing and the preganant lady smoking obviously I do not attend the right not baby shower baby showers. I also do not attend baby showers where the sister has to hog the spotlight and make it all about her either though, I can see Jamie did not take on board the advice that she was selfish from the day before and step back and let her sister shine. Also once again Jamie's apology was crap, I am sorry Doug now reassure me that I am still an awesome person and I get to dump your arse and you better stick around until I do.

 

With how judgemental Jamie is you would think she would have told Leah to stop smoking through her preganancy, I saw twice on greeting Jamie & Doug and then greeting their mother, being a baby nurse of such repute you think she would know the effects that can have on the baby.

 

Way to make things awkward so far Jamie has revealed on camera that her sisters husband is abusive and now named the abusive step dad (as far as I can tell there are 4 dads for the 5 children) if her mother does not have an issue with him then it is time to let it go for the sake of her sister & brother, I am sure Jamie's dad was not a peach either. It says more about Jamie that she was awkward with her family while even her mother in law who barely knows them mingled freely with less judgement and what was with pulling Doug aside all the time since she hadn't seen her family for a while.

 

Now onto petty gripes, it is a bit gross of Jamie to wear her 'Mrs' tshirt to bed after wearing it the day before I guess she had to let everybody know that she was married. I also got the feeling that she only decided to be nice to Doug and cling to him so she could rub it in the families face that she has an awesome marriage. Secondary I did not need to see your crutch in her revealing shorts, nothing says classy like showing everybody what you had for breakfast although I am sure that was a calculated move so her family could see she is hottest and much better than them.

[ClareWalks]

I realize this is supremely bitchy, but wow, Jamie comes from some serious white trash. On one hand I have no idea how she turned out the way she did; on the other hand, I can see exactly how she turned out the way she did. It's so confusing.

 

Cortney kind of sucked this episode. I am no Neph fan, but I thought it was rude to put him and Jasmine on the spot by asking when they were getting married. She also seems like a huge gossip queen, she just wants to be in the know so she can talk shit. If I were Jason I would be really pissed that she booked a trip to NC despite Jason wanting to go somewhere tropical. Since Charlotte is a major airport hub to almost every Caribbean island, I figured they could at least go both places easily, but nope. It's all about Cortney! And they should really work out the whole Brooklyn/NC "where to live" thing immediately. That, in a normal relationship, would be a deal-breaker.

 

Neph is an asshole, and Jasmine is an idiot. Both of them deserve whatever they get. For her to move all that way for a guy who is clearly ambivalent is her own dang fault.

 

Also, that probiotic product placement was over-the-top egregious.

[tinypeanut]

I did not see Jamie's family as white trash.  They seem to be simple, country people with low incomes.  Nothing wrong with that. 

 

However, as usual, Jamie dressed to the hilt for a party that was going to be an outdoor picnic.  Full makeup, false eyelashes, too much jewelry, short shorts, tiny top and heels.   Yea, no wonder she feels awkward.  It screams " I am better than all of you."  She reminds me of someone who grows up poor and never wants to admit where they came from.

 

What about at the end when she jumps into Doug's arms and wraps her legs around him.  Who does that?  She is always playing to the camera.  Can you imagine how she acts when the camera is not rolling?  Leave me alone Doug.  Get off of me..... 

 

Doug seems like such a decent guy who is doing everything possible to tame this crazy woman.  He is the smarter one who will not get sucked into Jamie's delusional world.  Jamie dresses so provocative and sexy for someone who does not have sex with her husband.

 

Doug's parents seem like wonderful people who have accepted Jamie no matter what she does to their son.  I would have pulled him aside after the last episodes and told him he was insane to stay with her.  I think Doug and Jamie are in it for the money now.

Edited November 11, 2015 by tinypeanut

[Inf0rm4nt]

P.S. Anyone else think Jamie's "ex" is married?

He isn't. But he is currently in a relationship.

[Vinyasa]

If I were Jason I would be really pissed that she booked a trip to NC despite Jason wanting to go somewhere tropical. Since Charlotte is a major airport hub to almost every Caribbean island, I figured they could at least go both places easily, but nope. It's all about Cortney!

 

I didn't watch the first season but I assume Courtney is from Charlotte? But Jason has never been there.

 

-Did her parents come to the wedding? Have they met Jason?

 

-Did Courtney meet Jason's mom before she died?

[crazychicken]

Inf0rm4nt I keep meaning to say thank you for the information, I hope that he is happy to escape the crazy that comes with Jamie.

 

Actually that leads me to a question has she always been this insane in relationships or is this newer since the 'fame'

[crazychicken]

I didn't watch the first season but I assume Courtney is from Charlotte? But Jason has never been there.

 

-Did her parents come to the wedding? Have they met Jason?

 

-Did Courtney meet Jason's mom before she died?

Her parents did not attend the wedding, he met her parents about 6 months after the wedding and the family threw them a wedding shower in Charlotte so he has been at least once.

 

Courtney met Jason's mom just before she died I think it was a few months before the 6 month check up, as they told a story about how his mom knew that Cortney would look after him to Kevin Frasier??

[SaucyMommy]

This episode was a big fat mess. I really can't imagine any therapist pushing a man to cut their partner slack for their very unreasonable behavior. As the post by PVTV indicates how Pepper even assumes Doug is ok with things - is a sad delusion. I think it's good that Doug is finally growing a back bone. The way it was going, if he continues to be a doormat, Jamie's behavior will never change. She truly does seem to think she's such a good prospect for Doug that he would never consider leaving her. That in itself screams of selfishness. I think that Jamie's lived in this box of "I'm better than everyone" because compared to her very simple family she may appear to be on the outside. You can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still a pig. My husband comes from similar back ground as Jamie and rather than feeling ashamed of their choices or where he is from, he embraces them and HOPES they will do better. Jamie just needs to let it go. And why on earth after making Doug feel about the size of a nickel would she think that he would even ENTERTAIN children. That is so delusional. Jamie needs professional help. Doug just needs to communicate better. But I think he's the sane one of the two.

 

Courtney is a mean girl. I can tell. She loves to gossip and has everything figured out for everyone else - but has nothing figured out for herself. I'd suggest she use the energy she is wasting gossiping and use that time to actually talk to her own husband about their goals. They clearly are not on the same page. She's also looking super frumpy this season.

[Liberty]

Doug, put on your TEAM FYL shirt, put a handful of Culturelle Probiotics in your pocket, get on your bicycle, and ride.  Do not stop.

 

Females, do not forget to apply false eyelashes for your next trip to the Fencing school.

[Inf0rm4nt]

Inf0rm4nt I keep meaning to say thank you for the information, I hope that he is happy to escape the crazy that comes with Jamie.

Actually that leads me to a question has she always been this insane in relationships or is this newer since the 'fame'

No problem!

As long as I've known her she's been this way. She simply has no idea how to relate to people. It's not just romantic relationships either, it's all relationships.

[tinypeanut]

I agree that Courtney and Jason seem to be on different wave lengths.  However, they would have an easier life in North Carolina since the cost of living is so much lower than New York.  I don't understand ANY of these people wanting to buy a house until they are established financially and they know the relationship will work.

 

Does Courtney even earn money?  She seemed to be someone in New York living on the edge with no great income before meeting Jason. Does she make money with makeup? Jason can go anywhere and be a firefighter but he does not want to leave New York since it is the only home he has ever had.  He has no family in New York, just friends.  Sometimes in marriage you have to compromise.

Edited November 11, 2015 by tinypeanut

[Gigi43]

Product placement inserted into shows always make me cringe for the people involved, this isn't an exception. I wonder if they came up with the whole "well, people in the firehouse have been sick..." or if someone got paid to think that up/ tell them to say that lameness.

 

Way to shit stir, Cortney. Jesus. Even if you hear people are talking about marriage, you don't ask "whens the date", when you know damn well an actual proposal hasn't happened. Cortney wanted dinner and show, that's the only explination for why she came off like that at dinner. I pegged Cortney as a prying type a few episodes back, and I'm taking this as confirmation. She took... whatever her name is... out to get dirt, not to 'help her adjust' or whatever.

 

Visiting family is not a vacation. I'm not sorry. I love my family that lives near Miami, but I won't go "on Vacation" to Miami because that would come with having to spend a significant amount of time with said family and that's not the intent of a "vacation." Vacation is a break from life, visiting family is getting sucked into whatever their life is, no matter how nice they may be, that's still not a vacation! To make this NC trip worse, its filled with Agenda on Cortney's end. If I were Jason I would be furious. I wonder if the show would have paid for them to go somewhere tropical? They got that Poconos honeymoon, which I assume is because Jason didn't want to go too far from his mom, I get Jason wanting to be beach-side, especially if it could be paid for! They could even do Florida (if it's family-free for them!)

 

What a shock, Jamie cozied up to Doug in time to fake happiness at her family party. If "the ex" had been invited, would Doug's parents still have been!? I find myself with a need to know how that guest list would have gone down, because just when I think Jamie can't get any more out of her mind, WTF. Thank God Doug finally said "one minute you want your ex, the next a baby", but too bad it was in one of the interviews, not to her face. I need that to be said to her face so badly.  I didn't see Jamie's sister smoking, and thank God for that because I may have shaken my TV.

Edited November 11, 2015 by Gigi43

[Adeejay]

I've noticed that Jason is the one who cleans and tidies their apartment; wonder what Courtney does in her "spare" time.  There is something about her that bugs.  Based on her behavior in Vegas, I believe had it not been for the continuation of the show, she would have left him by now. 

 

The scene of Doug playing a hero by pulling Jamie away from her step father was awkward, especially since she was the one who went looking for him.  Their over the top public display of affection was cringe worthy.  I assume her family and friends have television sets, so they know this is all an act. 

[PityFree]

OMG Jamie's fake eyelashes are getting worse! I didn't think that was even possible!

[SaucyMommy]

I just re-watched the restaurant scene with Cortney and that was a total bitch move. Completely put on the spot, but I kind of feel like she was doing it to protect Jasmine. 

[ClareWalks]

I did not see Jamie's family as white trash.  They seem to be simple, country people with low incomes.  Nothing wrong with that. 

 

 

It's mostly the "pregnant smoking" bit that makes one white trash. An entire family that just stands by and watches that probably doesn't see much wrong with it. (My mom smoked while pregnant so I know of what I speak)

[SaucyMommy]

It's mostly the "pregnant smoking" bit that makes one white trash. An entire family that just stands by and watches that probably doesn't see much wrong with it. (My mom smoked while pregnant so I know of what I speak)

 

My husband comes from the same back ground and referred to her family as WT as we watched. He's a reformed WT himself :) 

[Gigi43]

I can understand Jamie not taking her sister to task on TV for smoking but being very bothered by it off camera and I know first hand you can even try your damnedest begging and constantly throwing someone's Cigs away and that doesn't stop a person. However Jamie doesn't seem to care about putting her sisters father on blast on TV and she's brought up her/her siblings shitty childhood time and time again for people to see, which probably includes people they actually know who maybe said siblings wouldn't share that with otherwise. So this looks really bad in terms of Jamie maybe actually not being bothered by it. Jamie is so image conscious I would think she'd have told her sister in private not to smoke with the camera's around at least to look good. Thats bad on so many levels. I wonder if Jamie's fuming today that aired, more than she's concerned about the smoking itself. I do know someone who swears their doctor told them that the stress of quitting smoking could be as dangerous as continuing, though it was in the 90s. I wonder if Jamie could be aware of that excuse to try to use it for a defense if confronted enough about it on social media.

Didn't Jamie freak out on Doug once for smoking?

Edited November 17, 2015 by Gigi43

[MsPH]

I was gonna say Leah is my favourite person on this show, but I guess I missed the smoking while pregnant. Oh well, she's still the voice of reason when it comes to Jamie. I loved that she told Jamie she's selfish, because she so is. Too bad Jamie's realisations seem to last a hot second before she reverts back to her clueless crazy person self.

 

I'm glad Doug finally told her that he's doubting the marriage himself now. Jamie totally takes him for granted and really needed a wake-up call. Not that it made much of a difference in the end. But her disbelief that Doug might not think she's The One for him, after she herself told him she's doubting if she's on the right path, was kind of hilarious. She kept saying how shocked she was to hear that. The shoe is in the other foot now, Jamie. How does it feel? I have to say I kind of pity her, since she had it all, a loyal loving husband and a warm welcoming extended family, and now she's effed things up royally. How will her in-laws ever look at her the same after watching this season? They're probably telling Doug to run as we speak.

 

Courtney is such a meddling busybody. I felt so bad for Jasmine, when she put her on the spot like that during dinner. It's unfortunate if Jasmine ends up getting hurt because Neph's not on the same page, but they need to figure that stuff out for themselves. It's none of Courtney's business! And the way she was preaching to Jason about Neph ruining all his relationships if he doesn't figure out why his marriage failed... Just shut up, Courtney. Has she ever even met his ex-wife? Maybe they just weren't right for each other. She should focus on her own marriage and actually having a real discussion about their future. If he never wants to leave NYC and she definitely does in the next few years, then that's a massive problem. It's like they both have their own plans for the future and are hoping that the other will magically change their mind. Doesn't seem very promising to me, but she'd rather pick apart other people's relationships than her own.

Edited November 11, 2015 by MsPH

[SaucyMommy]

I was gonna say Leah is my favourite person on this show, but I guess I missed the smoking while pregnant. Oh well, she's still the voice of reason when it comes to Jamie. I loved that she told Jamie she's selfish, because she so is. Too bad Jamie's realisations seem to last a hot second before she reverts back to her clueless crazy person self.

 

I'm glad Doug finally told her that he's doubting the marriage himself now. Jamie totally takes him for granted and really needed a wake-up call. Not that it made much of a difference in the end. But her disbelief that Doug might not think she's The One for him, after she herself told him she's doubting if she's on the right path, was kind of hilarious. She kept saying how shocked she was to hear that. The shoe is in the other foot now, Jamie. How does it feel? I have to say I kind of pity her, since she had it all, a loyal loving husband and a warm welcoming extended family, and now she's effed things up royally. How will her in-laws ever look at her the same after watching this season? They're probably telling Doug to run as we speak.

 

Courtney is such a meddling busybody. I felt so bad for Jasmine, when she put her on the spot like that during dinner. It's unfortunate if Jasmine ends up getting hurt because Neph's not on the same page, but they need to figure that stuff out for themselves. It's none of Courtney's business! And the way she was preaching to Jason about Neph ruining all his relationships if he doesn't figure out why his marriage failed... Just shut up, Courtney. Has she ever even met his ex-wife? Maybe they just weren't right for each other. She should focus on her own marriage and actually having a real discussion about their future. If he never wants to leave NYC and she definitely does in the next few years, then that's a massive problem. It's like they both have their own plans for the future and are hoping that the other will magically change their mind. Doesn't seem very promising to me, but she'd rather pick apart other people's relationships than her own.

 

Nailed it!

[crazychicken]

It seems like groundhog say with Jamie, we have heard since the wedding 'I have issues I need help' endlessly on repeat, Doug is right if she was serious then she would have sought out a therapist long ago. Every week it is the same Jamie tramples over Doug's feelings, some person (Monet, Dr Pepper, Leah) tell her she is being selfish Jamie has a revelation and says she will put Doug first, next minute Jamie tramples Doug's feelings again. Not to mention I am getting whiplash from 'We have so many issues, we don't even like each other" to "Lets have a baby and buy a house" from somebody that constantly cries about how crappy her upbringing was you would think that she would make sure they were rock solid before bringing a baby into the relationship. She really would have been better to just get a sperm donor and not drag the whole Hehner family into her crazy world and expect them to support her emotionally.

 

Courtney was so messy, the smirk on her face as she bought the wedding up so telling and even when Jasmine reacted she still pushed it. She lost points with me last night, I love how supportive she has been to Jason about his family and then she turns around and does crap like and then manipulates Jason into a vacation with her family and from the previews takes him real estate hunting just NO.

[tinypeanut]

Season 3 will be airing in 3 weeks.  Does this mean they are going to wrap this show up in 2 weeks? 

[princelina]

To be fair - she wasn't mad at Doug for smoking, as much as for lying about it when she asked him :)

 

Mr. P and I both come from WT backgrounds, and the eyelashes, tiny shorts and heels at a picnic are as much a part of it as smoking while pregnant.

 

And I was glad Doug told her that she would have to find the therapist if she really wants to show she is interested in their marriage!

[ShaNaeNae]

Jamie is a batshit nut. It can't be said enough. Seriously she wants a baby while going through marriage issues. She wants to do all his pre-baby bucket list items in 3 hours so they can start trying to conceive tomorrow. Does she not realize she sounds like a broken record? "Let play a game...when will you be ready to have a baby?" "Let's go for a walk...when will you be ready to have a baby?" "Let's cook dinner...when will you be ready for a baby?"

 

And did she really need to stand up front and beside the future mom and dad while they were finding out the gender of the baby? Always got to be the center of attention.

 

Jason's selfishness rivals Jamies. He's close, but only 95% self involved while Jamie is about 150%

[qtpye]

I realize this is supremely bitchy, but wow, Jamie comes from some serious white trash. On one hand I have no idea how she turned out the way she did; on the other hand, I can see exactly how she turned out the way she did. It's so confusing.

 

 

It's wierd.  On one hand she has overcome a childhood of severe poverty and neglect to make something of herself.  On the other hand,  I sometimes feel like she is the pretty pretty princess of her family and everyone must bow down to her awesomeness.  I mean "Auntie Gorgeous" really?  More like Auntie Fake Spider Eyes.

 

It sometimes feels that she is so used to basking in the warm glow of praise that any negative comments about her behavior are actually shocking to her.  I think she is realzing that Dr. Pepper does not like her very much and it befuddles her. 

 

I also get frustrated with Doug.  I think he believes that Jaimie is so out of his league with her looks and establish career as a nurse, that he is willing to take a lot of crap from her.  However, I think he was a much happier guy before he met her. 

 

He really needs to put his foot down in her treatment of him or she will never respect him.

[MsPH]

It sometimes feels that she is so used to basking in the warm glow of praise that any negative comments about her behavior are actually shocking to her.  I think she is realzing that Dr. Pepper does not like her very much and it befuddles her.

 

Yep. She is just so self-unaware. I just read her blog about last week's episode and it's all "poor me, everyone's being so cruel, why doesn't anyone understand, I was just being honest, I can't fake anything, pity meee". She's one of the fakest people I've ever seen, so it's rather hilarious that her excuse of the week seems to be that she's just too genuine and can't pretend. Yeah, because clinging to Doug like a liferaft and telling him how much she loves him is not pretending at all. Oh no, she just goes from desperately in love to having the worst marriage ever in mere seconds. Totally genuine. 

[Liberty]

I realize a lot of this is fake, but "brutal honesty" is not even acceptable for a 7 year old.  Hiding behind "I was just being honest" demonstrates the ability to avoid being assimilated into society.

[qtpye]

I'd say they're about the same. I think there are a few easy things Doug could do to improve his appearance if that is what his insecurity is about (I guess having your wife complain about how uyou are on yg day doesn't help).

 

Not to mention colllapses on the floor crying about how ugly you are and how she wants to run the minute she sees you standing at the end of the aisle.

Edited November 19, 2015 by qtpye

[Kiss my mutt]

And she takes every opportunity to say how she wasn't attracted to him at first. We know! HE knows! Do you want sainthood for marrying him?

[Tara Ariano]

Cortney shows Jason her hometown in North Carolina in hopes he'll want to move there someday; Neph tries to help Jasmine adjust to the New York lifestyle; and Jamie struggles with Doug's absence.

[qtpye]

I  remember the early episodes of the show and see a striking difference in Doug, then and now.  Doug's personality nowadays seems to reflect the emotional weight of living with a shrewish, self-absorbed faux wife.  He now appears tense and nervous -- almost skittish at times- and the levity and humor that had made him rather endearing in the beginning are all but gone.  His attempts at contriving something "fun" for him and Jamie by way of the his and her bicycles did hold promise, and for a few seconds there it actually appeared as though Jamie's enthusiasm was genuine.  That is, until her conversation with  whomever it was, during which Jamie could not remember the color of her bike.

 

 

Doug was a very happy go lucky guy and he was not all that bad looking.  He now has lost all his joy and his face is becoming haggard.  I wonder if married life with Jamie agrees with him? (sarcasm)

[K8ann77]

Two words. Aunt Gorgeous. Jamie is so self involved it makes me want to vomit.