It’s time to check in on the three arranged marriages and find out who is married, and who decided to file for divorce.
Shelia and Nate
I am really surprised that we are starting with this couple. I was sure we would start with Anthony and Ashley, they seem the likeliest couple to stay together. Maybe it is because they are pregnant? Have any of the couples actually had a baby yet? I am sure they will fill us in during their segment.
We start with Nate alone. He says that his mom probably had the most realistic reaction to his decision to marry a stranger. That doesn’t sound good. When Shelia has her one on one she says they have had some communication setbacks and she thinks they both have some growing up to do. Shelia says each fight chips at the foundation of the relationship.
When they interview together they say there have been some growing pains along the way. They are still married and working through things. They have moved to Shelia’s old place. Shelia turned her dressing room into Tyrek’s room. Nate is looking forward to having kids.
Cody and Danielle
I am zipping through some of this segment because I don’t want to be late for my next recap. And because they are so boring I can’t focus.
EDITED: Apparently, I wasn’t paying quite enough attention to these two. I thought for sure they were having sex and must have just assumed.
They say married life has been hard to balance each others lives as they were before the marriage. They have NOT had sex. They are literally just in the damn friend zone. If that was enough for them, that would be one thing but can you imagine how many times Cody has said he needs to have sex? Apparently, they are still married. And still boring. But not yet “in love.” Sigh.
Anthony and Ashley
This segment began at 8:34. If they don’t bring all the couples in together at the end, then these two have a lot to tell up. Anthony’s slouchy posture is forcing me to sit up straight.
They are still married. They have had their ups and downs but seem really happy. Anthony is getting along well with Ashley’s family. It seems that Anthony is still pampering Ashley, and Ashley’s mostly content with the extent of pampering she is getting.
At the commercial break they leave us hanging over whether or not she is pregnant and I have time to watch a short video on how to peel a mango. As it turns off I don’t have the right kind of peeler. That was very enlightening.
The pregnancy thing was a fake out. They do this a lot. They are not pregnant yet. But it’s definitely in the plan. They have a nice champagne toast at the end of their segment. If they did that in the other segments I missed it.
They do meet with everyone together. It is amazing they are all still together. Danielle and Cody give a slow response to whether they are growing in love. Basically they are, but at a glacial pace. Shelia is really a slick talker. Anthony and Ashley had an instant connection and their families recognized it right away. Danielle and Cody still have the friends vibe to me. Ashley went on a very exciting journey today. Anthony took her to the butcher and she put her hand on meat and everything! Sigh. Such a princess. Cody’s brother and Danielle’s maid of honor are still dating and happy together.
And that’s a wrap for the season!
Really enjoyed this season, so happy everyone stayed married.
I watched and swore that Danielle and Cody haven’t had sex.
Danielle and Cody said they still have not had sex. When they asked Cody if there was romance, he said absolutely. When specifically asked if they’ve had sex, they said they still have not.
That’s so sad to me. Sure hope that changes for them soon.
I think to get some chocolate she needs a vibrator with him or by herself. I discovered the chocolate at 17 with a vibrating massage machine and after reading Our Bodies Ourselves..A great book back in 1977.Best wishes to all the couples.
Right??!!! I am shocked that that has not come up and they’re married… I don’t now somethings off there
WAIT WHAT?
I know I was bored out of my mind during there segment, but I listened for two things, Had sex? and Still Married? I thought they said yes they had and she snuggled over toward him they they both tried to look sexually active.
If they didn’t have sex then they are just ridiculous.
They said they didn’t have sex as a joke then admitted that they have. I would of bet they would be the couple not to stay married. Was surprised Cody decided to stay in the marriage.
Woops, went back and watched again because I was actually not really paying attention when they said just kidding. The were joking about still being married. They still have not had sex. Unreal.
I don’t know why I get so emotionally invested watching this show. I guess it’s because I still believe in marriage. I want the couples to win, even if the concept of this show sounds crazy as hell.
Thanks TT for recapping and sparing me the anxiety of watching the reunion show. All is well and I can go to bed happy.
UPDATED!
I deleted this from my DVR right away. So I waited until the Chicago Tribune put their recap up. I misheard them during the recap. THEY HAVE NOT HAD SEX.
WTF? The article in the Trib also said that the media contact for the show REFUSED TO SAY when the reunion was filmed. So probably like a week later.
Sigh.
The Reunion was filmed in november….if you go on the experts instagram accounts the outfits the three of them are wearing is from filing and said “love working with these awesome pros”. go to @iamcalvinroberson on instagram…from november 5, 2016…..its almost 9 months later so i would hope by now they had sex!
I’m really annoyed that they didn’t tell us how much later this reunion was. A week? A month? Five months?
And since I suspect it was shortly after filming ended: Does anyone know from social media if all couples are STILL together?
the reunion was filmed november 5
I guess I’m just too old to understand this premise for a program. Marry a stranger you just met? What for?
How much money do they each get for this silliness? Oh well, it’s just another foolish program I never watch, sort of like the Bacherlor shows. Never saw the appeal with them either. Yup, I’m too old.
What’s the point of a reunion if it’s only been a couple of months after the “experiment” ended? I could have sworn in past seasons the reunion was 6 months later. I guess that explains why I was counting the months in my head and couldn’t believe that Cody and Danielle still hadn’t had sex 8 months into their marriage. Listen, I realize that sex ebbs and flows in older marriages, but if it’s not popping off during the first year of marriage, chances are you and your mate are not a match, right?
Cody needs to be more manly and start kissing and making moves!!
Sheila is such a huge mean drama queen!! Nate is super nice and she makes a huge issue bc he didn’t answer her call!! Really ? This is what ur ending ur marriage over!! Grow up!
I would not be able to stay married to Sheila. Every argument they had she said she was DONE. She wanted a divorce 13 times in 8 weeks. I don’t know how Nate deals with her.