Hmmm… Baby? Let’s see what this episode holds. Does someone have a pregnancy scare? Or is it just a song lyric? With the couples mostly moved into their new, shared homes, it’s time for the “meet the friends” episode.
Stephanie & AJ
AJ seems to realize that he was an asshole during the move and has some regrets. He says he is not used to having a partner in the situation. AJ doesn’t apologize he basically says he gets frustrated and lashes out and she needs to just ignore it and it will pass. She points out that it might take her a bit to recover from that. Why should she have to accept his lashing out and accommodate his bad behavior? He seems like this is the solution to the situation.
Stephanie and AJ have their friends and family meal in a restaurant. I’m not sure if that was because of the location of the friends and family or what, but they were the only couple that went out to eat with their friends. Ah Stephanie says it is AJ’s favorite restaurant. He probably force it on production. I don’t understand the story AJ’s friend told about him (can someone help me here?) but Stephanie’s friend showed a photo of Stephanie drunk at a concert sleeping while standing up. Is that even possible? AJ is loving being married.
Kristine & Keith
These two finally had sex and the first time was a bit too fast. But then they began christening each room in the house. Apparently Keith has never been in love, but thinks it might be starting.
Dr. Pepper comes for a visit and immediately asked about sex. They have a great sex life. She asks about contraception. They have no contraception plan and did not use any thus far. If someone has a pregnancy scare this episode, it will be them.
Kristine’s friends and family come to meet Keith in a more informal setting. They ask about sex and kids and they are a bit bashful with both answers. Keith really wants a son as soon as possible but realizes that he should wait until he is out of school and working. Kristine is young and feels like she has time to enjoy her husband first. They are so going to be pregnant by the end or this episode.
Jasmine & Will
Will is cooking breakfast! Jasmine is supervising the entire process with much criticism. Girl, sit down and let the man cook. As someone who prefers traditional gender roles, I can understand why this scenario would make her uncomfortable, but she needs to go with the flow. This is all for show and it will not last. She will be the head bitch in charge of the kitchen in no time. Just let him have his TV moment. Her bigger concern should be that he is not an affectionate person and she is. I say this in my best Allison Dubois voice. “HE WILL NEVER EMOTIONALLY FULFILL YOU!”
Will and Jasmine have friend and family from both sides over. Will blushes at the intimacy question. I think it is fine for Will to take it slow, but boy does everyone put the pressure on him. He seems to want the first time to be planned and a special memory and that is sweet. Jasmine just needs to be patient. I do think Will could be a little more affectionate. Jasmine is already wanting to have a baby. In bed later that night, Will basically ignores her.
Kate & Luke
The scene of their first morning in the new house begins with Luke complaining to the camera that Kate sleeps in the center of the bed. Clearly he can’t stand being that close to a woman. This just needs to end. It only gets worse with each episode. Kate says she just keeps moving closer to him until he eventually falls off the bed trying to get away from her.
Everything is uncomfortable in this house. Kate can’t even make a salad without consulting Luke to make sure he approves. Luke’s friends are coming over to meet Kate. She’s nervous. Why is she constantly the one put in a position where she has to seek approval.
It’s time for us to meet Luke’s friends. This will not go well and Kate knows it. She is very nervous. She has three of her friends there, Luke seems to have a dozen there. He starts doing shots with his friends as if Kate is not even there. It’s like a keg party. Kate is alone in the corner. Luke actually does get up to include her. She starts mingling with his friends and things turn out much better than expected. The night ends with both of them happy and he even gives her a grandma peck on the lips! Progress?
The Four New Brides Play Pool
Jasmine says she enjoys her companionship with Will. She is waiting for Will to make the first move. Jasmine is very happy. It’s unclear if she said they were not having sex. I may have missed that part. Stephanie puts on a positive face for her situation. Kate sits quietly. Kate says that they get along well but the romance part is not there. She apparently hasn’t told them about the vile things he says about her.
The Four New Grooms Go Out For Drinks
Luke is more affectionate greeting the guys than he has ever been with Kate. The very first topic is food. This is very enlightening to me. This show should have a tagline that includes the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach because is seems very true with the guys selected for this season. AJ asked how their visit with Pastor Cal went and everyone sees the change in Luke’s face. Eventually he says, “Not the best.” They guys laugh and he says, “I mean it was good.” Apparently, AJ knows what he said via the girls gossip chain and he thinks Kate should have filed for divorce on the spot. I agree. But I think Stephanie needs to run as well. Will says he is taking his sweet time with sex. Luke sort of ignores the topic completely.He tells the camera that it annoys him that AJ keeps mentioning how he is having sex all the time, but knowing Will is still holding out makes him feel like his situation isn’t as bad as he thought. Luke makes a comment about Keith’s drinking. Keith doesn’t seem drunk to me.
I forgot to say, I didn’t see the previews. Can someone tell me what next week looks like? Thanks!
They didn’t show any previews after the show. They went right into David Tuterra’s Live wedding. I was looking forward to seeing what was to come.
I’m watching in Canada, which is maybe why I got the preview and you guys didn’t. I’m sorry that I deleted it, so I can’t tell you everything, but there were two juicy bits: I think they are going to look at each other’s cell phones, and it appears that Kristine finds something from or to Keith’s ex, and one of the experts confronts Luke about putting something on the internet about Kate being an alcoholic. I hope they boot him off the show and send her to an all inclusive somewhere as compensation.
DVR cut off episode (hate when it does that!) so I missed preview too. Love a man that cooks! I hate Jasmine. So sad for Kate, Luke basically had a fratt party, but glad it turned out better than I think we all thought. AJ is a hot mess and I don’t get how Stephanie pis up with him. Keith and Christine are cute…young love.
Jasmine is so emasculating.
Yes, that’s the perfect word for her. Unfortunately, she doesn’t realize it.
Yea!! So glad you got the recap out today! I am relieved to see there were no previews because my dvr cut out right after as well. I would have enjoyed previews, though.
As much as I love this show, I do hate to see the spouse that is always begging for approval and doesn’t get it. It makes me sad to know that it probably means they have been treated even worse before. Kate is so sweet and seems really beautiful inside and out.
Jasmine did not help her desire for romance by micromanaging her husband in the kitchen.
If she wants sex, I suggest she stop the criticism and go to bed naked.. keep a nice robe at the bedside to put on when
she gets out of bed, in case she is self-conscious about walking around naked.
Naked sleeping doesn’t guarantee sex but it may help move things along. It’s better than the T-shirt and pants she wore last night.
Keith and Kristine are cute, they will be pregnant soon.
Please stop the torture, Luke. Leave already.
Jasmine needs to check herself. She is soo emasculating. AJ is a psycho – his anger outbursts are a red flag. Everything is about AJ – his favorite restaurant, his need to go crazy and that she must deal. I wouldn’t put up with him. Luke takes the cake though. I don’t under why the “experts” won’t step in and put an end to his farce. He is abusing Kate. Period. She will need a lot of counseling after this abusive relationship.
I love this show. I’m having a hard time liking any of the couples. Kristine is going to have to come down hard on that big mama’s boy. I don’t think Will is attracted to Jasmine and may have a low libido. Somethings up. Luke and Kate need to just get out now. I don’t think she’s sweet at all. A little passive/ aggressive. She was so critical of Luke when he took her to see the sloths. She had a big puss on her face and a bad attitude. Of course, he is a dick, but still. And I hate myself already for saying this, but she needs to stopped wearing her grandma’s clothes and also have a professional fix that orange, damaged hair. If you know your going to be on a TV show for 8 weeks it just seems like she could take a few minutes to look her best. Same with AJ. He could have taken a week and gotten that roll off his waist. Look at his wife! She has a rockin body because she takes care of herself.. I hope he’s embarassed. She is my favorite and she should run. Now. Most people know someone who blows up at anything. You have to walk on eggshells. Pretty soon she’s going to be anxious and he’ll be making her think everything is her fault.
Wow, Kate is absolutely 100% not the issue. She dresses fine and what she wears is no excuse for how Luke has treated her. She had a fine attitude at the Sloth zoo, but by hour 10, she was ready to go. Again, you should be critical of Luke rather than nitpicking what Kate wears and her one ‘sour’ moment. Luke is abuse. Kate’s worst transgression – dressing poorly (in your opinion only).
Jessica. My goodness! I didn’t mean to upset you. These are just my opinions, which I’m allowed. Just like you. I don’t think wearing her grandmas clothes is her worst transgression. Maybe when the show is over and she’s in counseling, she can make and appointment with a hair stylist. I’m very critical of Luke. Did you miss the part where I called him a dick? I’m just playing with you, Jessica. This is a fun show. Maybe we can compare opinions next week. Have a good night.
I will never consent nor condone excuses for abuse. Having lived through this myself, I can say it’s NOT KATE’S FAULT. You implying that her wardrobe is half the issue is beyond ignorant. I hope between now and next episode, you educate yourself on abuse. It’s not funny, it’s not silly, it’s not cute, it’s abuse. Please educate yourself.
When I see women coming here and spewing nastiness toward the victim (WOMEN!!!!) I just have to presume they have never been in an abusive relationship. It has to be pure ignorance that makes them think a different hairstyle or a trendier outfit might solve the problem.
Kate is a beautiful girl and to suggest otherwise as some sort of a tacit agreement with Luke’s behavior is abhorrent.
You just have to make a mental note of those people and realize you can’t validate their opinion on anything after they show themselves.
My heart literally breaks every time Kate is on show. She takes such joy from even the glimpses of affection she gets from Luke. I didn’t think about it before in such terms, but Jessica and TT are probably on to something. I thought it was just low self esteem, but it is more than likely deeper than that. Kate has probably been in abusive relationships before, so she doesn’t know how she should be treated by her husband. I think she said something about a 3 year relationship that ended badly recently or similarly. So who knows how that went down.
I think Kate’s blank face affects her speaking and mouth movements. Even in confessionals she looks like she seeks approval. All she wants is love. I hope she gets it someday.
On a somewhat related note, Stephanie has love goggles on. She also just wants to be loved, and for now she feels like she is getting it from AJ.
Next week couples open up to deepen connection. AJ paints Stephs bikini body in red paint and presses her against the wall with his body. Ah yeah. Will & Jas play the fish bowl ? game, Her: How can I fulfill one of your romantic fantasies? Him: “You can wear some glasses.” Help him lawd! Keith & Kris go through ach other’s phones. She questions him about a photo and he tells her its his ex. She doesn’t look happy about it. Keith looks reassuring, probably forgot it & is ready to delete it. That’s just me y’all. Luke & Kate. Can’t we just called this one a failure. Kate! ‘What is you doing, girl?!’ Luke tells the professionals he thinks Kate has a drinking problem. In a session with the two, Dr. Pepper confronts him with his accusation as she believes Kate deserves to know. Dr. Pepper: “Do you think she has a drinking problem? Yes or no?” Ends with him looking stupid & Kate looking like a wounded bird.
Kate may have a drinking problem. I picked up on it when he bought her two bottles of wine their first night “at home” and his explanation was that he knew she was nervous and didn’t want her to be “without anything.” I’ve seen that before. She may be abusing but not dependant.
Kate seems like a sweet girl but she’s damn near 30 and her thinking is throttled. She talks in slow motion. It’s bizarre from a grown, independent woman with a job.
How does Luke thrusting two bottles of wine on her night one and then later running to the expert accusing her of a drinking problem equate her having a problem.
Everyone keeps finding thinks about Kate to pick at when clearly she is in an abusive situation and all the negativity should be focused on LUKE.
Why? She can have a drinking problem and a low IQ and he can be an asshole, closeted gay man all at the same time. They’re not mutually exclusive.
Have you talked to many Southerners? Appearing to talk in slow motion is not always bizarre. Also, my son is very bright but has a language processing disorder. Another reason a normal functioning adult could appear to speak in slow motion.
TT is right; Kate is being wronged. She made an adult decision and signed up for the process, but the process is failing her. She does not deserve to be picked apart by strangers for superficialities.
I just love that you recap this show Tamara! I’ve never known anyone who watches and I’ve been hooked since the first season! It’s so nice to hear everyone’s opinions and your production insights that I only guessed at previously.
That said, the couples are a miss this season. The experts really got it wrong with Luke and Kate, it’s painful to watch. AJ is a ticking time bomb. I think you nailed it TT, Will seems to have a low libido, low energy etc. Jasmine wants “traditional roles” in her marriage but then seems to want to control him? Idk.
They may have gotten it right with some support Keith and Kris may make it.
Ummmm, I think that Will may have a small penis…allegedly! Perhaps some medication is affecting his libido…allegedly!
I was thinking the same thing. Maybe there is something physical about his dick or dick area that he is insecure about.
On the other hand he’s not affectionate outside the bedroom at all. I don’t recalll them even holding hands really.
Maybe he is just not ready to have sex with someone he has only known for a few weeks, knowing that sex in this situation will be seen as much more significant than sex in a dating relationship. Would there be this much blow-back if it was the woman who wanted to wait? Would you speculate that she felt insecure about her vagina? This is all based on the idea that all men want it all the time, and if they don’t, there is something wrong with them. Give men more credit than that. They think with their big heads too.
“They think with their big heads too.” this has rarely if ever happened in my experience. YMMV
Mine doesn’t. Honestly? I know no other experience. May be my picker but…
The “experts” are not very expert in their choices. Last season it was the Mia fiasco, and this season it is Luke (and AJ). These are not suitable people. How do they pass the vetting??
I agree with Luke being a Class A D*ckface, but I really wonder about A.J. my hubby has a personality disorder, which results in him acting much the same way A.J. does sometimes. Usually rotating through gregarious, everyone’s BFF, nicest guy in the room, followed by irrational snapping or bouts of excessive anger for no real apparent reason.
What gives me hope is that he seems (to me anyway) very sincere in his apologies- my husband undergoes weekly CBT and is on meds, and has learned that while his bad behavior is never “okay”, that apologizing by first acknowledging the incident with an apology that includes explaining exactly what that behavior or action was, trying to relate how the other party must have felt in that situation, and either writing down or explaining to me how he’d avoid reacting that way in the future… then talking it over with his psychiatrist after is how he tries to manage this really horrendous illness.
Or maybe I’m just reading too much into it and he should be VP of the Pricks of Philadelphia Society (Luke being Pres and CEO).
Very enlightening. Thank you for sharing.
Concerning the previews for next weeks show…
Hey guys, my DVR went straight to DT too… but I was stuck in the waiting room at my doctors office and streamed the end of the episode from TLCs website and THAT’S where you can catch the preview for next weeks episode.
And YES, Dr. Pepper asks Luke something like “do you think Kate has a drinking problem?”
Which I found interesting, because in the last episode Luke says something like- Dude, you becoming an alcoholic? I thought you said you don’t drink. Because we saw you at the bachelor party and then (some other event) and the scene washed out to the damn harbor or something…
Seems like Luke likes to put that fake smile on his smuga$$ face while passive-aggressively making snide accusations. Like he hates it when people stand in the corner alone “in public” (HELLO! it’s not PUBLIC, its Kate’s damn HOME, the kitchen was jam packed and Luke’s sitting on a smallish sofa with another dude and his damn arm around another woman? A BRUNETTE woman, which he said he prefers straight to Kate’s face)? Then obnoxiously calls everyone into the room that Kate’s in, to look like the good guy by including her?
Since I’m on this on this rant, Kate says she’d like her go-to, white wine. As they show basically wedged in the corner, she’s drinking a dark colored drink with ice cubes… did she get pressured to drink like rum and coke or something? And then the cringe-worthy end of the night interview… that “kiss” and Kate totally not seeming like herself saying “BEST PARTY EVER” or whatever… ugh. Speculation on my part only, but me’s a thinkin’ that she felt pressured into drinking more than usual during Luke’s frat party (strikeout) Kate and Luke’s housewarming, Luke gets P.O.’d because she has a cigarette, Doc Pepper shows up and Luke says something like Kate got drunk again and started smoking… Its not me, her. Wow, that took 30 min to write. I’m going to take a moment to reflect on my life LOL.
I appreciate this post. What you describe is why I forgot about my bc issues with Keith and Kris (really all the couples but theirs was a shocking deer in headlights situation) because Luke and Kate’s housewarming was last up on the show and sooo horribly a set up to fail for Kate. He invited way too many people, you invite your bestie and a couple of close friends. You stand with your new partner, present and protect her/him when the awkwardness happens and attempt to learn about why your new partner is a great friend and why their friends respect them. Ugh! I just feel so bad for Kate.
Hi all. I watch this show and have no idea why other than it’s so much better than THE NEWS!! Meanwhile, Jasmine is a nag. Leave the guy alone already. But! Will doesn’t seem to be that thrilled with her. Yet. Luke is an idiot, typical type that thinks he is great and everyone else is under him. Kate: GET OUT ALREADY. He isn’t going to change, EVER. Keith and Kristine – so far.. other than him being a mama’s baby boy, seem okay. AJ? Isn’t this abusive telling her that “I blow up and you just have to let it go.” (paraphrasing). Um? No. You don’t get to say ugly mean things and expect your mate to let it go. That’s verbal abuse. She needs to put him in his place the next time this comes up. And if he can’t control his behavior, then she needs to GET OUT! And, I see nothing wrong with how Kate dresses, but it’s the way she talks without really moving her mouth that bugs me. Not sure if she mumbles because she’s nervous or if she just can’t muster the energy to pronounce her words correctly.
I think AJ was rude, and short with Stephanie, but I don’t think he was abusive. I’m not saying he is or isn’t, I just don’t think you can say he is from what was shown. These guys are under a lot of stress, and a lot can be done in editing. It is hard to tell what is really happening (except in Luke’s case, where he is just an inexcusable asshole).
Yes, I couldn’t find the word for Jasmine. She is emasculating. If she wants the traditional role, she should try to be more passive and let Will take the lead. I don’t see any chemistry b/t them at all. It’s hard to tell if he’s even attracted to her. He always looks like a deer in headlights.
Something about Jasmine irks me. She’s telling us how she’s so fun and spontaneous but nothing she does supports that claim. She didn’t even look fun when she zip-lined. lol
AJ is a ticking time bomb. It looks like Stephanie has to walk on eggshells around him. Who wants to live like that?
Luke’s an asshole. I think this was his last ditch effort to convince himself he’s not gay. It’s unfortunate that this involves another person.
Oh the other two, they’re cute. She’ll probably get pregnant soon.
I know I’ve been on this rant before, but if you knew you were going on a show like Married at First Sight, wouldn’t you make sure you had your birth control all taken care of? Even if you had it in your head that you weren’t going to have sex with the guy, or vice versa, for whatever reason, you should still be prepared. To have unprotected sex right off the bat is just plain irresponsible. There might be a certain degree of attraction/lust to start with, but what if you get to know each other better and discover you don’t even like the other person, let alone love them and want to raise a baby with them? The stupid look on Keith and Kristina’s faces when they were asked asked if they had used birth control, was pathetic for two adults in their situation. Okay, I’m done rambling on, but I just don’t get it.
It’s ok EnglishRose. I actually forgot to mention it because it was horrible watching these 2 brain cells fire off together. I think because Luke and Kate were so forward as they were kinda focused on so much towards the end? I forgot about them…(theres my 2 brain cells hard at work for you!) Yes, getting pregnant should not be considered by any of these couples for a LONG time.
@EnglishRose @Kipper
I wish there was a like button for both of your comments.
I don’t understand how you don’t get on birth control just in case. If you’re going into this with a positive mindset, you know sex will occur at some point. I did notice the bowl of condoms they put out for the wedding night.
And YES, none of these couples or any MAFS couples should be getting pregnant for a long time. I was disappointed that Jefte and Shawnice got pregnant so soon.
So this was weird Kristine and Keith.. Dr Pepper says have you guys started your sex life… They both get shy and say why you looking at me blah blah blah… Kristine’s finally says yes we started our sex life…Keith agrees.. Then he interviews and he shares it was quick for him…. She interviews that he has pleasure her in multiple Room of the house.. When she is with her girls… She said we have been enjoying each other…. When they are with all thier friends.. One girl boldly asked if they had sex yet…. Keith said sex is a very strong word…. they have been enjoying themselves…. I don’t think they actually consummated their marriage… I think they are doing other things… but I don’t think that they consummate of it.. They are very careful on how they answer this question when it’s put to them.. Have maybe that’s why they’re not so flipped out about BC …