I finally have a minute to pound out a MAFS Houston Recap. I am dying to see what happens with Bao and Johnny this episode. But, we start with Johnny and Ryan shooting some pool and talking about their relationships. It is only a couple of weeks or so until decision day and I don’t see many couples her are ready to stay together. This season may have the worst matches ever. Johnny seems to think things are good with Bao. She’s “making an effort.” Dude, she’s been making an effort all season and you constantly shut her down and degrade her. Ryan still isn’t feeling it with Brett. HA! Johnny thinks that Ryan is being very negative in his marriage. That, boys and girls is called projection.
Bao & Johnny
We see these two getting ready for bed. Apparently, they didn’t spend any time together during the day. Johnny says that he chatted with Ryan and Ryan is in even a worse place than he is. Well that is a charming way to start a conversation. Johnny says trust, communication and a solid friendship are all important things their relationship lacks. Then he goes on to say that any physical intimacy they have is just him “going through the motions.” He’s such a dick. When she says that they need to decide how to move forward together because there are two people in the marriage. He has another tantrum and storms off saying “we don’t have to do this.” At some point Bao just needs to throw in the towel.
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But first they get some counseling. Johnny tells Dr. Pepper that when he is with Bao he is someone that he doesn’t want to be. Their arguments are not constructive. She says he needs to find better ways to communicate. He goes over his three things the relationship lacks. Dr. Pepper basically tells Johnny not to be so mean to Bao. Bao talks to Pastor Cal. She feels checked out. Johnny is mean and she feels underappreciated. She thinks that Johnny is already out the door. Bao cries. Pastor Cal says try just keeping things light for a bit. I think she really needs to bail. Johnny is not husband material.
They are both sad after counseling. Johnny apologizes for all the mean things he has said. Johnny seems agitated when Bao suggests that he needs to see things from her side. She asks him if he is fully in on trying to make things worse and stop running when things get hard. He doesn’t think he does that. Johnny can’t stop himself from being a dick. He tells Bao that the reason they didn’t dater 15 years ago was that he wasn’t attracted to her.
Myrla & Gil
All of the couples are going to individual therapy with either Pastor Cal or Dr. Pepper. Gil meets with Pastor Cal. These two are doing shockingly well. When pried for issues, Gil says that Myrla can be very negative and have tantrums. Myrla goes to meet with Dr. Pepper. However, on the way there she apparently stopped for 25 cent martinis. She’s wasted. Dr. Pepper knows immediately. She calls Myrla out for her negativity and constant criticism. Myrla thinks that is just her being honest. Myrla seems to really be in love with Gil. She gets really emotional because she is so happy. And, you know, drunk.
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After therapy, these two chat about their sessions. Gil asks Myrla why she is such a Debbie Downer at times. And how he can change her mood. She says he already does that. He asks her to be more affectionate when she is in one of her moods. That showing affection, like a hug, could bring her out of it.
Michaela & Zack
Michaela goes to talk with Pastor Cal. This couple is actually making some positive progress after a whole lot of left turns. She says they only have one good week under their belts. Michaela wonders what Zack’s picture of a happy marriage is exactly. Michaela says she wants Zach to be happy. Yet, she doesn’t feel the need to contribute to his happiness. Pastor Cal isn’t sure how much Michaela wants the marriage to work. Basically, the question is, “Is Michaela putting in the work.” Dr. Pepper talks to Zack to see where he is at. Zach isn’t sure if their relationship is meant to be, or if they are just going along with the situation. Dr. Pepper says he has been given an opportunity. Also, he needs to make Michaela more secure. Zach cries. He always wants things to be perfect and he projects that on to Michaela.
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Zach tells Michaela about his crying and calls it a break though. He has learned that he can’t bring his need for perfection into the relationship. She asks him what the perfect marriage looked like to him. Zach says basically that he envisions his wife and they are listening to music and making breakfast for their kids. Michaela talks about the partnership of a marriage and reaching goals together. Michaela says she still has her guard up. She is not sure he really wants a long term future. Zach’s response was rather vague.
Brett & Ryan
Brett meets with Pastor Cal. This is another one who just needs to bail on the marriage. Ryan is just not even trying to make a connection. Pastor Cal tells Brett to ask Ryan when he gave up on the marriage, and what he was expecting in the marriage. He seems to think there is a chance. But there is not. Dr. Pepper says that Ryan needs to actually try to get to know Brett. She’s right. But, I don’t see that happening. Ryan and Brett chat after counseling. Ryan says that he needs to be more open. Brett struggles to ask the questions that Pastor Cal suggested. She doesn’t want to know the answers. They are just uncomfortable talking to each other.
At the very end of the show, Brett talks to Ryan’s sister (?) who tells her that because they honeymoon went so well, she feels like there may be someone in Houston that Ryan has lingering feelings for.
Racheal & Jose
We really haven’t gotten much from these two this episode. Instead, we are straight to the counseling sessions. Dr. Pepper meets with Jose. Jose says everything is great and he could not be happier. Jose says he is struggling to find the boundary between being a husband and the provider without being seen as controlling. Dr. Pepper points out that Jose is controlling. Jose thinks that Racheal runs when things don’t go her way. No, she stands her ground when you lock her out of the house and mistreat her. She’s not going to tolerate that. Racheal says she doesn’t know if she is meeting Jose’s needs. And things like the lockout can never happen again.
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Racheal wants to talk to Jose about his triggers. But first, Jose feels like when things get tough, Racheal leaves. They seem to have a lot of stuff they just don’t address because they both really want to be married. But all of that unaddressed emotion is going to eventually explode.
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Later, everyone goes to play volleyball together. Bao does not go to the volleyball game with Johnny. Then, she shows up on her own in a cheerleaders outfit with pom poms. Johnny hugs her. Which I think is weird and so does Bao. Bao talks to the girls about how mean Johnny is. Johnny whines to the guys about Bao.
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After the game, Zack and Michaela get into a huge fight because they talked about decision day and as of now they are both wanting to divorce. So Michaela wants to sleep in separate beds. Zack is pissed about that. If she isn’t going to sleep in the bed with him, he just wants to go home. Weren’t these two fine after counseling? The next day Zack talks to his brothers about the fight. Apparently, Michaela moved out the next day. He’s irritated that she took all the seasoning. Really? That’s your concern? It looks like on next week’s episode, the couples trip, the two are back together. But, Michaela tries to literally kill him.
What the heck? Who would have thought that Gil and Myrla would be the most promising couple?
Bao and Johnny are both ughh to me..he’s still not attracted to her and she is still harboring his rejection over 10 year ago..Stop trying Bao– he still doesn’t like you..
This week, I’ve stopped caring about Michaela and Zach..
Thanks for the recap TT
This season has gone from being a total snooze to a hot freaking mess in the blink of an eye! I don’t think any of these couples except my Gil and Myrla should stay together but only if she can get her mood swings under control. She’s funny when she’s drunk though.
*maybe Gil and Myrla
I’m just hanging on to the next hurricane Kay blowup. I now watch this show out the corner of my eye. Two hours is too long for the foolishness they are producing. The premise used to be abt the matchmakers guiding the couples through their marriages. Now it’s a shit show. They are pairing folk they know are not compatible. It’s painful watching the emotional abuse that’s becoming a pattern on mafs.
I like Myrla and Gil. I always liked Myrla and knew she’d warm up. Gil tends to annoy me w all that talking but together they work.
Jose and Rachael will probably stay together but that’ll be a big mistake. Jose don’t wanna fail and Rachael just wants to be married…to anyone.
I feel sorry for Brett bc she seems like a nice person. She’s just not Ryan’s type. If she looks deeper, she’ll see he probably is not her type either. Sometimes we get so worried abt someone liking us that we don’t even consider if we really like them.
Bao is too nice. I would’ve sent Johnny to hell long time ago. I saw her and Zach out here in Houston. She’s very pretty and bubbly.
These couples are a mess!
Bao and Johnny–he can just not be into her but he doesn’t need to be so mean!
But on the flip side, Brett and Ryan don’t want to hurt each other so they are not talking about things that need to be talked about.
I wish all of the couples would be assigned the Love Languages book. But then there wouldn’t be a show! Someone on the show referred to his love language (Zach?) but I don’t remember who it was.
Next week looks quite volatile! Yikes! And more meanness from Johnny!
Johnny is a loser and has no respect for Bao. He’s mean! Gil is one heckuva man! Myrla is a fool if she messes this up! However, she is aware of how good he is! I’m looking forward to the episode when they comsumate their marriage! No doubt, sparks will fly and that will be the true beginning of the rest of their life together! I’m so happy for them already!!
Everytime I watch this show I wanna punch Johnny in the throat. He literally said he would be nicer to Bao and then came back to her with more insults. Michaela is the mayor of crazy town. She was like the Tasmanian devil on the sneak peek of next week’s show. She is also a horrible friend. She threw Bao under the bus and supported Johnny on the unfiltered show.
I think Michaela said what she said on Unfiltered because Bao is gonna call out her behavior on the next episode.
Again. Michaela is very vindictive.
Regarding Johnny. I think the friend he met with to discuss Bao is who he’s really interested in and keeps comparing her to. Maybe they’ve had a relationship and parted friends or he’s tried and she just wanted to be friends but either way, I think that’s who he wants.
Jose is still lying about locking Rachel out and that’s a huge red flag. He said when she confronted him that he “always secures his property” then at some point realized that sounded bad and has been saying he locked up accidebtly ever since. If they manage to make it through decision day it won’t last. Jose’s a tool.
Micheala’s vindictive. Her fits of rage can only be contained so long so instead she does little things to tell Zach she’s not willing to change. The fact that they both said they’d divorce today but then SHE changed it to her saying maybe, is just the childish side of her lashing out. However Zach does need to stop running. He should have sucked it up and stayed at the apartment. Next episode sh*t hits the fan anyway so here’s hoping these two just call it quits before decision day.
Someone needs to tell the Bao that she can leave. There is nothing holding her there. I hope she self reflects and learns to put up hard boundaries. Johnny is verbally abusive says mean terrible things then is nice… The circle never ends.
When Myrla spoke of her upbringing I saw her in a different light. Her and Gil have been my favorite. They will make it
Jose is machismo completely explains him. The man is the head of the house and has complete control over his wife. Yet his parents are divorced…. He hasn’t learned from them. I don’t see Rachel putting up with him.
Jose is the Latino Joey Gorga. The Latina Guido! I love how direct Rachael is with him. However, I don’t think this will work because she’s just to independent for him. Gil and Myrla – I love this couple! I think they’re adorable. I can’t wait to see what happens with them. Michaela’s temper is ridiculous. I know couldn’t deal with her. Zach needs to grow up. Bao, get out girl! Johnny is not worth it! Drop this asshole. Something tells me that if she drops him first and doesn’t look back, then he will want her. He just seems like that kind of guy. Brett and Ryan, meh.
Wow – we need more of drunk Myrla, and I never say that!! But it was nice to see her relaxed and happy. I thought their conversation after counseling was productive. I think Myrla could do herself a lot of favors by tweaking what she says to make it more positive. Like instead of saying she’s not okay, say she’ll get there, or say she’s working on it, or say it will be okay. It would help both of them if she could do that.
While Johnny is definitely the problem, I thought a cheerleader outfit was an odd choice for Bao when he’s complained that he doesn’t like her acting young and giddy. But what an ass he is complaining about not being attracted to her. What are the chances going on MAFS that you are going to be attracted to the person at the other end of the aisle? Such unrealistic expectations!!!