Season 3 Discussion

[nytonc]

Why on Earth does David not have a job yet?!?! Now that the Chris gravy train has ended Does he plan to just ride the TLC wave? 

[Mswldflwr]

14 minutes ago, bethster2000 said:

Sorry...if my husband had a trash-talking, disrespectful, nasty skank of a sister who ridiculed my very existence, she would not be welcome to stay at OUR house.  Period.  I cannot believe the number of people on this site who are siding with Pedro and his shady family.

She should just take herself out of the home and go stay in a hotel.  Or go stay at her parents for the duration of sis's stay.  Not that they'd be a treat to be around, but she needs to stay GONE for the whole visit and not see Pedro at all.  Maybe he'll give some thought as to who/what is MOST important to him.  I swear, if I had a supposed grown-ass husband that played video games that much, I'd run to the nearest divorce lawyer toot-sweet.

[nytonc]

Sorry Pao you do look like a slut. 

[Brooklynista]

3 minutes ago, Mswldflwr said:

She should just take herself out of the home and go stay in a hotel.  Or go stay at her parents for the duration of sis's stay.  Not that they'd be a treat to be around, but she needs to stay GONE for the whole visit and not see Pedro at all.  Maybe he'll give some thought as to who/what is MOST important to him.  I swear, if I had a supposed grown-ass husband that played video games that much, I'd run to the nearest divorce lawyer toot-sweet.

Pedro had to suck it up and stay with her wack a doo family at the cabin. I don't see why Chantal can't put on her big girl eyelashes and and suffer a little with his sister. Chantal can make some of her famous authentic Dominican white rice.

Edited June 25, 2018 by Brooklynista

[lucy711]

Just now, Brooklynista said:

Pedro had to suck it up and stay with her wack a doo family at the cabin. I don't see why Chantal can't put on her big girl eyelashes and and suffer a little with his sister. I hope his sis uses all the hot water too.

Yes.  I think the sister visiting is payback for Family Chantel cabin time.

That PI her family was talking to looked like a failing Mary Kay lady.

[nytonc]

Nicole the human lie detector. Azan will lie about the recording with the girl and Nicole will believe him bc he’s hot. 

[Mercolleen]

I had to fast-forward the Juan scene. I can't stand looking at his stupid rat face. I spit on him!

[Vandy10]

Juan is vile. And a terrible actor.

[nytonc]

If Nicole doesn’t get laid soon I think she might go back to Florida. Azan is gonna have to put on his big boy condom and bang Nicole or she’ll never forgive him. 

[Brooklynista]

When did D.R. become "the Dominican"?

[iwasish]

6 minutes ago, nytonc said:

Sorry Pao you do look like a slut. 

And no signs that she just had a miscarriage a few weeks ago. Not even a mention of it

and why was her hair covering her tits the whole photo shoot?

[Vandy10]

Pedro, moving 100 miles away from Family Chantel is no where near far enough! Brush up on your geography and move at least 500 miles away—anything that’s too inconvenient for a day trip should be safe(ish).

[Chickabiddy]

6 minutes ago, iwasish said:

and why was her hair covering her tits the whole photo shoot?

Because ‘it’s a klassy photo shoot. Not vulgar at all.

It’s artistic. ;-) 

[Leemah]

I hate all these couples. Why do I keep doing this to myself????!!!!

[ECM1231]

Sister Pedro is being ridiculous!

[Mrs. Hanson]

8 hours ago, GuiltiestPleasures said:

For everyone saying that Nicole's mother should just take Mae away, remember that in most states, grandparents cannot even get visitation orders very easily if the child's parent doesn't want them to. And the process of finding a parent incompetent is very complicated and strict (for good reason - it *shouldn't* be easy to take a child from a parent b/c as you can imagine, or see on our southern borders right now, the damage of family separation is very real). Without clear evidence of child abuse or severe neglect, if I were Nicole's parent's attorney, I would tell them it was absolutely in their best interest to stay in Nicole's life as much as possible. If I remember correctly, that is even the reasoning her father gave for giving her money and sponsoring Azan's application; that he'd rather have her, and Mae, here in the states and not in Morrocco. But, without more, a court is unlikely to find moving abroad alone sufficient reason to take a child away, unless there was a second parent objecting.

I don't know the details of custody rules in Nicole's state (I also don't at the present moment remember what state that is - Florida?) but it is absolutely not a slam dunk that Grandma and Grandpa there could get custody even if they wanted to. Their best bet would be, frankly, bribing her to get her to leave Mae home and/or send Mae home after the wedding. Perhaps that's why Mom bought the dress and it sounds like all of the parents are heading over for the "wedding" that I'm sure they're paying for. 

Yep I agree.  All Robbalee can and should do, legally, is stay in May's life and play nice to be with May as much as she can.  I worked in a high poverty school with two social workers, lots and LOTS of family dysfunction and Nicole and May are nowhere near what I saw daily.  She is fed, clothed, teeth seem clean, hair is clean and combed and there are no medical issues that seem to be unattended.  Sure the food is junky but kids came to school eating chocolate pop tarts, Mountain Dew and Taki Chips....so yeah the fries are not the best but May is not overweight (yet) and she could eat better in her grandma's care.  We would call home/work for Mom or Dad to come to school to retrieve Junior as Junior has a 103 temp (he came to school, sick, actually) and they never came.  Edited to add:  that was one day out of 188 student days, and only one kid.  I won't regale you with tales of the hundreds of other students over the other 187 days.

So......Nicole is not Mom of the Year, and frankly I can't stand her or her Fantasy Land World but the chatter about Robbalee getting custody is unwarranted.  I, too, would set a timer on that Ipad and introduce better foods and I don't know.....play with her?  Make her a priority???  Yes I sound holier than thou but now that my kids are 19 and 20 I still miss laying around with them while playing blocks, making train tracks, playing Legos, reading and just being goofy.  (I am not crying, YOU'RE CRYING!) 

Edited June 25, 2018 by Mrs. Hanson

[Major Bigtime]

Pedro can go sleep with his sister. 

Molly needs to grow a brain cell or two.

Nicole.... no words.

I never thought I’d see the day when I’d be on Anfisa’s side, but it happened.

[ALittleShelfish]

Just now, ECM1231 said:

Sister Pedro is being ridiculous!

And a sleeping bag?  Who uses a sleeping bag to sleep on a couch?  

[Leemah]

1 minute ago, ECM1231 said:

Sister Pedro is being ridiculous!

She would get out of my house immediately!!!

[DVDFreaker]

32 minutes ago, nytonc said:

Why on Earth does David not have a job yet?!?! Now that the Chris gravy train has ended Does he plan to just ride the TLC wave? 

Because not only he is lazy, he goes to every interview to tell them “I need to please my wife” 

[iwasish]

1 minute ago, ALittleShelfish said:

And a sleeping bag?  Who uses a sleeping bag to sleep on a couch?  

We’ve used them, easier than trying to wrestle the sheets night after night or she can use it as a comforter. 

Next to Nicole, Sister Pedro has the most punchable face on this show.

[ECM1231]

I don't find those inflatable mattresses very comfortable, but it probably would have been a better idea. Would take up less room than the large sectional and could then be stored in a closet. The sectional looked comfy, however, and sister Pedro was being ungracious.

[ALittleShelfish]

2 minutes ago, Mrs. Hanson said:

So......Nicole is not Mom of the Year, and frankly I can't stand her or her Fantasy Land World but the chatter about Robbalee getting custody is unwarranted.  I, too, would set a timer on that Ipad and introduce better foods and I don't know.....play with her?  Make her a priority???  Yes I sound holier than thou but now that my kids are 19 and 20 I still miss laying around with them while playing blocks, making train tracks, playing Legos, reading and just being goofy.  (I am not crying, YOU'RE CRYING!) 

YES. It was sad to see Azan pick up May at the airport and see May so focused on her tablet that she couldn't interact with him without being TOLD.  

Interact with your child once in a while, Nicole.  It will amaze you with what you BOTH learn.   She could take a page of of Book Anfisa and look at how she was portrayed and seemingly made an effort to change her behavior (at least on screen, we don't know what goes on when the cameras are gone), she'd have one less thing people are taking her to task for on social media.  

So frustrating. 

[Leemah]

Just now, DVDFreaker said:

Because not only he is lazy, he goes to every interview to tell them “I need to please my wife” 

Because he sabatoged his interview!!! Who interviews like that??!

[ALittleShelfish]

1 minute ago, iwasish said:

We’ve used them, easier than trying to wrestle the sheets night after night or she can use it as a comforter. 

Next to Nicole, Sister Pedro has the most punchable face on this show.

Ah, okay that makes sense.  

And yes, I'd punch them all in Storyline Chantal given the chance. 

[Leemah]

Gawd Pedro are you serious right now??

Scared of ruining the marrige? It’s already ruined.  He doesn’t respect you at all. His family shouldn’t come first but they do always. 

[Mrs. Hanson]

3 minutes ago, ALittleShelfish said:

YES. It was sad to see Azan pick up May at the airport and see May so focused on her tablet that she couldn't interact with him without being TOLD.  

Interact with your child once in a while, Nicole.  It will amaze you with what you BOTH learn.   She could take a page of of Book Anfisa and look at how she was portrayed and seemingly made an effort to change her behavior (at least on screen, we don't know what goes on when the cameras are gone), she'd have one less thing people are taking her to task for on social media.  

So frustrating. 

Exactly.  And in full disclosure:  Did my kids watch TV?  Hell yes.  Mommy had laundry to get done or wanted to balance the checkbook, lol.  Thomas the Tank engine VHS tapes were my friend, in moderation.  And yes, we all watched "Arthur" and "Clifford the Big Red Dog" on PBS together.  Again, in moderation Nicole.  Kinda like those fries.......OH SNAP!

[TigerLily20]

I swear this lawyer looks like a low budget John Travolta....the hair is killing me...

[Vandy10]

I love TLC lawyers. They’re a trip. This one talking to Molly has the oddest hair.

[Toodleoo]

This lawyer's hair...I can't *dies*

[Vandy10]

Just now, TigerLily20 said:

I swear this lawyer looks like a low budget John Travolta....the hair is killing me...

Jinx! Lol

You too Toodleoo.

Edited June 25, 2018 by Vandy10
We all noticed the hair!

[Leemah]

Molly really messed up! Don’t bring the boy toy bartender home from vacation! 

Just now, Toodleoo said:

This lawyer's hair...I can't *dies*

A pure mess!

Things are gonna get “more stupider” haaaa can’t wait. 

[DVDFreaker]

3 minutes ago, TigerLily20 said:

I swear this lawyer looks like a low budget John Travolta....the hair is killing me...

I swear that is a wig, that hair is laughable! 

[AussieBabe]

Pedro's sister was so ungracious. I literally thought of a comment I read on IG that said, "Uncultured swine." Chantel will never come first, second, or hell, even third. And he's going to stay with her at the hotel? Instead of worrying about his wife, he went after his sister. I can't even.

Edited June 25, 2018 by AussieBabe

[DVDFreaker]

15 minutes ago, Leemah said:

Because he sabatoged his interview!!! Who interviews like that??!

True, you make a good point since he is just lazy and I do not understand why Annie does not know why it takes David a long time to find a job, Annie, here is your answer: Laziness! 

Edited June 25, 2018 by DVDFreaker

[Owwwww ma leg]

What is with these “advisors” lawyers, pi’s etc and their very bad hair?

[DVDFreaker]

How can Hassam and Nicole can afford a hotel if they are broke? 

Pabola looks ridiculous in her minnie mouse hat and I swear Russell is too stupid to leave Pabola since she keeps inviting Juan back

Annie should know why David is taking a long time to find a job! I do not understand how Annie can not see how David is lazy!

So Chantel thinks the investigation is ridiculous and still went with her family anyway? At least she walked out but she should never went in the first place! Nicole is a ungrateful bitch and I thought the couch costs $700 instead of $1,000?

I hope Anfisa will get her green card and leave, Jorge is making her life hell

I do not care for Molly and Luis but I am glad they are divorced now

[Real Eyes]

1 hour ago, Vandy10 said:

I must be living in a strange world, because in my world, it’s well known and normal for immigrants to send money back to their families in poor countries. It’s also normal for adults, even married ones, to password protect their phones. Either this is for the cameras, or this PI is stupid as hell.

Chantel’s family still sucks.

It’s not normal when your own family has less than your family abroad do. I am married to an immigrant. He rarely sent money to his mother and sister. Now that his mother has passed and his sister lives on a pension, he does send money but always asks me first, and it’s not monthly-his choice, not mine. 

1 hour ago, KBrownie said:

Just a tad too late to be taking some big stand Chantel.  You've already betrayed Pedro just by showing up hun.  Your mere presence and willingness to go with your stupid family, without telling Pedro I'm sure, crossed a major line.  Yet she's pissed that Pedro didn't tell her about the plane ticket for Nicole?  Please.  

And her beef is just so damn petty.  "They live in a 2-bedroom/bath and I live in a one-bedroom."  Does she not understand that the cost of living in the DR might just be a little less than Atlanta?  And why can't Pedro be secretive with his money?  Ya'll wanted that pre-nup so bad because he might take princess's money, so he's just going along with the "what's mine is mine" dichotomy they established.  

I disagree. In a true partnership, they would disclose everything and decide how their money is spent jointly. This is a red flag toward divorce. 

Chantel didn’t want a prenup. It was foisted on her by her parents. 

[Christi]

26 minutes ago, TigerLily20 said:

I swear this lawyer looks like a low budget John Travolta....the hair is killing me...

Fred Armeson character.

 

Im not sure it ISN'T him

[Real Eyes]

1 hour ago, Brooklynista said:

Family Chantel made it very clear Chantel's money was Chantel's money. Her shady ass family wanted separate financials, so now they have separate financials. 

But it’s not their marriage and Chantel is unhappy about Pedro’s actions. 

[Frozendiva]

I'd assume that the advisors with the bad hair are the only ones who are willing to go on TV.

Pedro and Chantel, if you expect regular visitors from Pedro's family, instead of buying a regular couch, buy a sofabed. Pull it out to a nice double or queen sized mattress. Sister Pedro should have accepted the couch - it was nice and roomy and looked comfortable. Otherwise, find a motel or hotel and stay there and visit with your brother. Pedro needs to stop making these sorts of decisions on his own and actually talk to his wife - about the visits and about the amount of money he sends home each month.

No need for the entire family to go to the private investigator. The sister and brother? None of their business.

Molly, there may be a new saying out there - what happens in the Dominican stays in the Dominican. I doubt very much that Luis did a 180 on you. He may have been a bit nicer to you in hopes of getting a Green Card, but people don't really change. Sucks that you have to get a divorce and apparently be on the hook for him for 10 years. There really should be a 3 year exit clause from those visas for things like fraud.

I was expecting a classier body art session from Pao. Something like out of the X Men movies. Not a painted top and cheap Daisy Dukes. It's not art. I didn't see it as being all that disgraceful - seen more on music videos and such. Russ overreacted. Juan was really ugly. Pao's husband doesn't care that you don't like him. He doesn't need your blessing. If Pao wants to leave him or Russ wants to dump her, so be it.

Nicole, who is going to pay for your visit to Morocco? Azan? Has he found a job? How does he afford a hotel? Is your money paying for it? The town where Azan took her looked small and not quite the same as her home digs, where she had places to go.

Annie, your new friends sure have a better life than you. They have the kids and the house, and you have boom-boom. Since he appears to have little desire to work and ever give you the chance to have kids, cut your loss and get out. Maybe one of your friends can set you up with an immigration lawyer/centre for newcomers and you can find someone to talk to who can give you your options. Bhatman will not change and you will not get your fairytale ending - the rose will wither from the jar and the castle will stay as-is.

Jorge, start being honest with Anfisa. She is your wife and not a piece of property for you. I doubt you really want her and I am sure you can find another woman to ply with bags and fake riches.

[Real Eyes]

1 hour ago, Mercolleen said:

I want Azan's sweater to have its own talking head.

And why does everyone think that marriage = sharing all passwords? No. Just no. I trust Mr. Mercolleen after 15 years, and we share a bank account, but neither of us can get into the other person's phone. 

If you’re not willing to share, I think it demonstrates a lack of trust. My husband doesn’t go into my phone though he knows my password.  He updates my PC but doesn’t use it. I know his passwords but don’t access his devices. We have no secrets, and never have in 33 years of marriage. Neither of us has access to our kids’ devices, though we pay for them. 

[NinaH]

44 minutes ago, Leemah said:

I hate all these couples. Why do I keep doing this to myself????!!!!

Not one single one of them has any redeeming qualities, except perhaps Anfisa. I would say Russ but he’s such a doormat that I feel no pity for him at all. A man with such an obvious lack of balls is hard to feel sorry for. 

[KBrownie]

5 minutes ago, Real Eyes said:

I disagree. In a true partnership, they would disclose everything and decide how their money is spent jointly. This is a red flag toward divorce. 

Chantel didn’t want a prenup. It was foisted on her by her parents. 

Chantel is supposedly an adult isn't she?  Nothing was foisted on her.  If she didn't want it, she could have said no.  She didn't.  So if her money being her money is good for her, Pedro can do whatever he wants with his.  You talk about partnership, but then talk about Chantel being forced to do stuff by her parents.  Which is it?  She can't be in a partnership with Pedro, but still under her family's thumb now can she?  The partnership she's in IS with her parents, not Pedro.  That's the problem.  If she had not let her family be as intrusive and rude as they've been, maybe she would have a leg to stand on when it comes to Pedro's family.  

Their relationship isn't a true partnership.  It never was.  It was Chantel and her family vs. Pedro from Day 1.  That's fine with Chantel because it works to her advantage.  As long as she is still is functioning with her family as a unit rather than an independent person, I have no problems with Pedro or anything else he does with his family.  What's good for one is good for all.  Chantel is just too stupid to see what a hypocrite she and her family are.  They also lack a basic level of self-awareness.  Another case in point.  She doesn't want drama from Pedro's sister, but lets her idiot siblings say whatever they want.  And the previews show Winter talking shit about Nicole?  Sit your lame ass down Winter and get a life of your own.  Equal partnership isn't one-sided.  Nor is it asking for one's permission when the other isn't held to the same standard.  

[blatantlyobvious]

31 minutes ago, Leemah said:

Things are gonna get “more stupider” haaaa can’t wait. 

Mama Chantel is *never* going to live that line down. Never. 

 

Classic. 

[NinaH]

40 minutes ago, ECM1231 said:

I don't find those inflatable mattresses very comfortable, but it probably would have been a better idea. Would take up less room than the large sectional and could then be stored in a closet. The sectional looked comfy, however, and sister Pedro was being ungracious.

She was beyond ungracious, it was tacky and rude. What’d she expect?  She knows there was a huge issue with Chantel and their tiny apartment from way back. Did she think more spacious accommodations would magically appear since she was gracing then with her visit?  Maybe she can tell her brother to keep his money and not be spending it on her and their witch mother and use it towards a bigger apartment for him and his wife?

[DVDFreaker]

12 minutes ago, asemumma said:

Mama Chantel is *never* going to live that line down. Never. 

 

Classic. 

She is funny but annoying when she does not shut up about harvesting the american dollar and as for the father thinking Pedro’s sister is his wife, he is an idiot unless Pedro sleeps with his sister then gross!

[zenme]

Why was it creeping me out that Pao's father was nervously shaking his leg during the nude talk and photo shoot. If you're uncomfortable to do something in front of your parents then either it's a bad  idea or don't have them there. Also, Pao, you don't really love Russ. 

I get that Pedro was trying to be a gracious host to his sister, and wanted her to be happy, but I don't think sister Pedro learned the same graciousness as her brother. Extremely rude! 

[shouldbedancing]

Chantel is a bitch. Nobody needs to buy a 1000 dollar couch if they are living in a studio apartment they can barely afford. It's not the sister's fault. Look, buying a blow up mattress isn't a huge deal.  She didn't demand the bed. True, it probably won't fit in the apartment but still. It's not worth all this drama. And I do feel for the sister for getting all stressed. I know she's not the best but Chantel could have a better attitude, she is the guest. If she was going to be this annoyed, she should stay away for the weekend with her parents.

[Brooklynista]

26 minutes ago, Real Eyes said:

But it’s not their marriage and Chantel is unhappy about Pedro’s actions. 

No it's not her parents marriage but she still let them insult Pedro's family at every turn. Not their marriage but she's sitting in the investigators office with them.  She wants her family to be a package deal but has conniptions because Pedro is close to his family? 

Seems unfair.