It is a bit early for Second Honeymoons isn’t it? I think they usually do them the last week and we have two weeks before decision time.
Ryan and Jaclyn
These two are a mess. Ryan doesn’t want to be married. He wants a wife that will be there whenever he decides to come home.
When Dr. Pepper comes to help these two, it’s amazing that Ryan knows the right things to say. He just doesn’t actually do any of those things. Oh these guys get to decide where they want to go on a road trip! Jaclyn suggests NYC and Ryan agrees. So that is a good start at least. They are the only couple who seem to have conversation in the car that were productive.
In NYC they have a romantic ride in a horse and carriage. Ryan is fine when he is with Jaclyn, away from his boyz. There is a lot of kissy face happening.
Dinner For Six
The couples all go to dinner. Molly and Jon are going to Florida. That’s a long freaking drive from Boston. Jon grew up in Florida and has family there. Jaclyn says that they are planning a trip to Orlando for paint ball “if they make it through.” Jon leans over and tells Shawniece that he asked Molly if they could get tickets for the ski and snowboard expo and she said no. Shawniece asked when it was and he said after decision day. He was very sad about that.
Jepthe asks what has been the hardest for them. Jaclyn says the 0 to 10 variations in the day, every day. Jaclyn looks like she is there as a hostage who is hoping for the FBI to rush the place and save her. Jon doesn’t want to say what the hardest part of the relationship is. Molly says this is part of the issues they have and the others push him. In a voice over Jon says that it’s not even really the lack of sex, it’s about how cold Molly is to him. He says she is cold on camera but even colder off camera. That’s interesting but I’m not surprised. He says that the hardest part for him is getting rejected constantly. Molly looks pissed and everyone else’s jaws drop. Jon says, “This blows for me, but I’m stuck in it and I’ve got to keep trying.” Molly jumps in with,” You’re not stuck in it just so you know.”John gets up and walks out. Oh and apparently they are going to fly to Florida. That’s not the road trip that was offered. Molly says they are a 99% match they have everything in common except physical intimacy. What is it about dinners on reality shows?
Shawniece and Jephte
Shawniece wants to go someplace fun and romantic. Jephte is not a romantic kind of guy. They decide to drive up to some place in New England and check out the fall leaves. This is my favorite trip idea of the three. Shawniece is driving to Vermont and Jephte is just being a PITA.
They are staying at Stowe Mountain Lodge and got a really nice suite. It’s very romantic. They watch their wedding video in bed. Shawniece says, “I married a stranger and it was the best decision she has ever made.” And then she starts bawling. She says there are no words to describe how she is feeling and they cuddle in bed.
Later these two are going through the corn maze. They guy tells them to work together and don’t lose each other. So Jephte just takes off without her. Shawniece gets frustrated and gives up.
Molly and Jon
These two got a great suite in Orlando. Are they down there to go to Disney? Because why go all the way to Florida and not be on the beach? They end up at Universal Park riding some crazy rollercoasters. They both seem to be having a great time. Molly said that Universal was one of the last trips they took together. He died of pancreatic cancer. That brought the family very close together. Jon said his family is the exact opposite, his parents divorce was catastrophic to his family. It went on for four years and his dad suing is mother is the reason he joined the army three years into college. He’s seen the worst marriage. They seem very bonded by this conversation and exchange a few pecks.
Next week: It’s a week before decision day. Dr. Pepper goes to see Ryan and Jaclyn again. She says Jaclyn seems very sad. She starts crying. Molly and Jon get in a huge fight. She calls him fucking disgusting. Apparently, she was talking to a guy at the bar and he didn’t like that. Later they talk to a therapist about it and Molly says she doesn’t think there was anything she could or would do differently. WOW. She asks Jon to pull of the videotape of the incident. Molly gets really freaked out and the therapist says, “I don’t like your lies.”
TT, care to throw a prediction out there, who stays and who parts ways? I change my mind every week. But enjoy watching the dynamics of the couples.
All the overly romantic things Ryan says to Jaclyn on the carriage ride (and previous times) strike me as insincere, given what we know about how he’d rather be out drinking with his buddies. He was saying those things when they were first on their honeymoon, before they even knew each other.
Jephte was awful how he just went off and left Shawniece in the maze. She is so sweet and committed, and he seems to be in and out, sometimes just playing a role because he knows it is expected, but still showing his reluctance.
I’m really curious about the scene of Molly talking to some guy at the bar that was teased at the end. And their conversation with the therapist, when the therapist says, “I don’t like your lies”–is this how the conversation really went, or is this misleading editing, as they often do?
I feel sorry for Jon. If only he had sounded more sad or hurt when he mentioned feeling constantly rejected, instead of sounding angry, it might have gone better, might have been a chance for a productive conversation. I can’t really blame him for feeling angry because of the hurt, but that just furthered her cold response. Multiple times with Jon and Molly they have had some harsh words exchanged, that it is hard for me to believe they can recover from, but then next thing you know, they are laughing together and seem fine. And Jon wanting to buy tickets for an event after decision day was sweet, and should have reassured Molly, but because she said no to that, it makes me think she is planning to check out.
Honestly, I hope Molly checks out because she is “wearing me out” with that fake modesty she has. She is hiding something and it’s probably going to come out when the show is over. Another guy or something… she strikes me as sincere. I see the issues with the other two couples but at least you can give them credit for trying to be “all in”. Molly is holding back for a reason. And really, if she is that cold, then he should RUN FORREST RUN!!! Because this is only a preview of what he would really get…. and if she has wandering eyes…. JOHN, COUNT YOUR LOSSES AND MOVE ON!! PLEASE!!
I keep thinking Ryan will come out of the closet at some point. Molly must have more issues than China has rice!!
I also get that vibe from Ryan. Probably why he prefers being out with the boys every night to being home with his wife.
My thoughts exactly on both points!
I haven’t seen the full episode, but I think Jon shows anger because that’s the only emotion that men are allowed to show in public. But I thought it came through loud and clear that he was hurt. I have thought at times that Molly has some major issue with intimacy. Not sure what, exactly, but I think the issue is her, not Jon.
Ok here is my viewpoint. I watch this mess every week. Jon. Run! You are a sexy smart guy who lots of women would want. You didn’t sign on for a new buddy. She is totally not into you sexually To take this long for her to want to sleep with you is very telling. Sexual chemistry is extremely important. She just is not interested You are a catch
I think that Shawniece deserves better. She is too intelligent and sweet for this man boy. He is immature don’t understand why all these people would ever sign up for this.
The other couple who had such great sexual chemistry and seemed like a fit in beginning is a mess also. Wanting to hang out with his friends and leave her alone on a Saturday night when they r “newlyweds” is ridiculous. He isn’t in to her and being married. He wants to keep his apartment to escape to
This show is mindless entertainment
But is playing with peoples feelings
I hope none decide to stay together. If they do I am sure it won’t be long!
Poor Jon. Molly has rejected him over and over. It’s clear she’s placed him in the friend zone. If there’s no sexual chemistry for her by now, it’s probably not gonna happen. I hope they both opt out of this mess. actually, I hope Jon opts out. I don’t think Molly has been fair to him.
Yep, Jepthe is a man/boy. He’s just not mature enough to be married right now. I think 26 is too young for a man to get married. This is just my opinion. I hate saying this b/c there are always exceptions. But whatever the case, he’s just too immature. Shawniece seems sweet but I’m wondering about her maturity level as well. She’s definitely more mature than him, though.
I sure hope Jacklyn runs for the hills.
I truly hope that they all break up and move on with their lives. It is so painful to watch them. Just because the matches look good on paper it doesn’t mean that the ‘X’ factor will kick in. Please move on with your lives and someday this will be a humorous anecdote.
Jon….he is hot as hell!!! Why does he come on this show to date Ms.Cold fish with an attitude? She thinks she is superior to him for some strange reason when he is actually the hot one between the two of them. Hope Jon meets a really nice passionate woman once this experiment is over.
Just when I think Jephte is getting “right with himself” he goes left off the rails! He can be such an ass.
I don’t understand Molly’s problem at all. Maybe Jon needs to go romance 101 and take her in hs arms tell how much he desires her? If she pushes back run Jon run!
I don’t see any hope for Ryan and Jaclyn, he’s a superfical man. Jaclyn leads with her heart, it’s never going to work.
I don’t think any of them are going to make it after seeing the teaser for next week. Bumber too! I’m a hopeless romantic and would love a happy ending! That’s I guess why I watch.
I feel bad for Jon. Who wouldn’t feel insecure and hopeless after getting rejected over and over? I don’t believe Molly’s good girl act for a second. If it would have been a super rich powerful guy they matched her with, she would have jumped on him the first week. I think she is trying hard to save face for television, but she is checked out. Honestly she was never checked in. She has no intention of trying to make it work with him.
And what is Ryan thinking wanting to go out so much when he is a newlywed? I get it, he wants to keep his social life with his guy friends. But he doesn’t have a good balance with all he has on his plate. Jaclyn needs someone who is there more. Did the experts not gauge this when making the matches? I think the experts have their favorites they want to see married and then slap them together and hope for the best.
I think Jephte and Shawniece have the best chance. Everyone gives him a hard time, but I get his personality type. I am also introverted and it’s caused slight problems in past relationships. But Jephte is introverted AND immature. I think he really cares for Shawniece. He just needs to grow up a bit. Hopefully he can grow while they work on their marriage.
Ryan just says things to say it and sound like Mr. Perfect. His actions prove otherwise. Jaclyn should run far and fast from him.
Jon can do so much better than Molly. I get possibly being hesitant to jump into the intimate arena but shit this is the same girl that picked up some random dude in a bar with her friend for a threesome. If there is anyone you can fly that freak flag with, it should be your husband. She committed to this experiment on paper but honestly I don’t think she ever really has been in all in. Jon is a good looking guy, seems to have a good head on his shoulders and a lot of fun. Not sure what exactly she is looking for in a husband. Jon may have been a better match for Jaclyn. They each seem to want the same things in terms of family and making a commitment and Jaclyn is down for adventures.
Shawniece and Jephte will make it. It’s normal to get into little tiffs for any couple, learning to work together takes time. The amount of pressure these guys are under coupled with having cameras around all the time is rough.
I never thought about that, but now that you mentioned it… yes I agree Jon and Jaclyn would have been better match for them both!
At this point I think Shawniece and Jephte may be the only couple to make it. The other two couples are highly doubtful. Molly is annoying.
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Every time I count Jephte out, he reels me back in. Jon, Jackie, Get Out!