How are we only three weeks into this show on episode nine? Is it because of all the drama with Nia and Tristan? The season seems to be dragging.
Danielle and Bobby
We start off the episode with Danielle and Bobby saying their relationship is perfect, but the previews indicate a change is coming.
The therapists have provided a fishbowl with sexual questions. Danielle is having trouble answering them. I would too. The questions are awkward.
Bobby’s sexual fantasy is a t-shirt and a hat on his girlfriend/wife. With the other couples it was all about the wives fantasies. But Danielle apparently didn’t want to go that route so she shows up to the bedroom in a baseball cap and one of Bobby’s t-shirts and jean shorts. Oh and she straightened her hair for him. These two are going to try to out bore each other to death.
Amber and Dave
These to are “working through some issues” when the episode starts. But do they have too many issues to make a go of it? Amber says her hair is falling out. She thinks she may be dying it too much. This is a first step. I felt like previously she thought everyone believed she was actually blond. She would look so much better with brown hair. Amber says that she feels more herself with blond hair. Dave has seen photos of her as a brunette and thought she looked amazing. There are way more issues in this relationship than hair color.
The therapist comes to talk to Amber about her insecurities. The therapist sucks. She is giving Dave tips to accommodate Amber’s insecurities. She really needed to spend time with Amber and give her some tools to keep the crazy at bay and that her husband also needs reassuring.
Amber’s sexual fantasy is for Dave to dress up like a Viking. Le sigh. Dave could not be any less excited by this request. Dave picks up Amber in a horse-drawn carriage with roses and champagne. Dave says that she smells really good and it is almost overpowering. Now Amber’s dreams are crushed again. Any little thing sends her into a seas of negative emotions. She seems to brush this trauma off. Dave takes her to a special private dinner on a rooftop. Amber is pleased. For now.
Mia and Tristan
Mia’s father and sister go to lunch with the newlyweds. Mia brings up moving to Houston. Tristan is pissed that Mia brought this up at a casual lunch. Tristan brings up the option of Mia staying in Dallas while he has a place in Houston. Neither of them mention that the decision is two months away. Mia’s family is hostile about the situation. Tristan feels as though Mia threw him under the bus.
When they get home Tristan is pissed. Mia doesn’t understand why Tristan is mad. I get Tristan’s point of view. But I think he is overreacting. He says that Mia lacks commonsense regarding when and what to share. He says he has to baby her through conversations.
These two are back on the same page and getting along. Mia’s sexual fantasy is for Tristan to dress up like a donut and bring donuts. Really? People are strange. Tristan delivers donuts to Mia in boxer briefs with suspenders. It’s hilarious.
The Wives Go To The Nail Salon
Mia says that Tristan raises his voice with her. Really? Not nearly as much as he should. Amber talks about her hair color. Danielle says that she and Dave never argue. Danielle has no advice to offer the other ladies. She’s very close-mouthed about her relationship. The other two don’t believe her.
The Husbands Go Golfing
Bobby says he is in love and they have no issues. Tristan talks about the lunch. Dave says he is not really reaching Amber and he tries different ways to Amber feel more secure. He says in confessional that he and Amber have sex every night and most mornings. That kind of surprised me.
Next week is the one month anniversary for the couples.
Does anyone believe that Tristan & Mia are having sex…… I don’t.
I don’t think Amber & Dave will make it. Amber is too insecure. Dave will get tired of trying to nurture her like a baby.
Danielle &. Bobby seem to be doing well. They are doing all the right things.
I NEED TO LEARN HOW TO FOLLOW THE COMMENTING RULES AND NOT POST SPOILERS.
Remember when Mia said she was most excited about the doughnuts?
Yeah they may have had sex once but I doubt it. Looking at how they interact there’s no intimacy or chemistry. When she hugs him her head is always down and he has to kiss the top of her head. It seems weird to me – like she doesn’t want to kiss him.
Hate people who go on reality shows and then REFUSE to discuss reality. The worst casting is Bobby & Danielle. They share nothing. No one is perfect! Learning a lot watching the other couples.
I agree. And I thought Danielle was a little smug in her talking head after she met with the other ladies.
Amber lied to the other wives and the therapist. She told them her husband wanted her to stop dying her hair. She neglected to mention she brought up the topic of her hair being damaged, falling out.
Her husband suggested she stop dying it after she brought up her hair problems.
She is insecure and a liar. She will only be happy when he is catering to her. When will she cater to him or do things that her husband enjoys? I forgot, she doesn’t want to do “extra stuff”. She’s sucks the joy out of the room.
I will read your recaps , I have to stop watching, those dark roots that never end drive me up a wall .
Side note: She needs to go to a salon that specializes in color repair, they can transition her to a better tone of blond.
Sorry for the rant.
This was a really weird episode. I agree, how can it be that we’re only 3 weeks in?
I’m over Amber. I was trying to let her fall into this relationship but she’s literally fighting back with her distrust before she even has a reason! I like David and find him more attractive then ever, he’s calm and seems sincere. If anything he’ll understand a weakness in a woman vs. just a fricking weak partner in future relationships. The hair is now a real thing! Her husband is attracted to her…it (her hair) looks terrible, he’s been polite and respectful of her wishes to keep it that weird yellow color with dark roots but she’s fighting back because she “feels” more like a blonde? I don’t get it. At all.
I didn’t like it when Tristan raised his voice during the argument w/Mia. Could be just me but that’s a recipe for me to just shut down. That said, I think he’s probably at his wits end. Cameras, a strange new wife, lies, family lunches, job demands, a potential move, that’s a lot! I don’t see this marriage ending well. No wonder Mia has had problems, her family seems really off too!
Bwahahaha! Danielle and Bobby “out bore each other to death” ummm, made me laugh but if they’re happy? I’m in.
Thank you TT for the recaps! I know they’re not a lot of us that comment but I really dig hearing your’s and commenter’s opinions!
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I love this show–thanks for the recaps. I love Bobby and Danielle–boring or not. And I love Dave ❤ sad he has Amber as his wife. On a positive note–they are sexually compatible so there may be hope!
Betcha Amber is trying to find reasons for camera time.
Dave sometimes I’ve noticed has not reacted as someone would naturally.
I think they are just trying to act and it’s just coming across rehearsed.
She says something weird, and he gets that look like he gets what she is saying.
Knowing about the sex, I believe my theory, lol. It’s not at all how they would talk or act naturally if all they really want to do is hop in the sack. She’d be just fine with knowing that he wants to bang her. I think he knows she is playing insecure, and he is counting days till he can go to the gym again and tell his friend about how whacko she truly was.
I have generally been Team Dave, but I was turned off by his comment about her “overpowering” perfume and then the “short term” furniture comment on the bonus footage. Talk about playing to her insecurities! No wonder she’s a mess. The thing is, I wish she’d really ask herself whether *she* feels good around him and whether he’s good enough for her. I wish Amber would see a good therapist.
Danielle and Bobby are cute together. It is easy to love a guy who does everything for you! I’m getting annoyed by Danielle not sharing anything personal about herself in front of the cameras.
I feel so bad for Tristan. I wonder what incentive/disincentive is hanging over him, because the network messing with him must be the only reason why he’s staying in this sham marriage.
I’ve only caught snippets on replay here and there. What I do know is the pic you used for this discussion confirms he’s smoking hot in a that’s the man I would breed with way.
I feel awkward watching them as a couple she’s off the chart whacko. How the fuck do your panties get in a wad over the question you asked your partner. Who’s your hall pass?
Now she’s gonna whine nonstop she doesn’t look like the chick from 7th heaven.
Get a refund hot,tall Scandinavian guy. He’s already shown he has substance and was legit in finding a wife.
My ball and chain (husband for you delicate types) adores Sandra Bullock I think it’s cute. My prev lover had a crush on the chick from Dawson’s creek. I seriously never once thought gawd I don’t look like the woman that has a glam squad. This show is getting cookier and heading towards another weird ass reality show killing..like Jenny Jones or that damn VH1 show I want to marry a millionaire.
Bodies gonna start showing up in luggage.
If the tall guy that got stuck with the neurotic bleached blonde is ever in my very tiny country town he’s my hall pass. Husband will sign off on it. He gets bunny ranch in desert I get tall hot blondes looking for commitment. ??
This season is so boring. I can’t wait for the reunion and the trailer for next season.