I feel like we're heading down the path to some ticking time bombs here. I didn't touch on our shrink friend Jamie last time around, but I have to devote a double dose this time. He did not give good advice. Maybe he wants to encourage repeat business, I don't know. He said to "explore every connection fully." Is that good advice to give men? I would be Travis Henry if I heeded that advice. Trusting your hormones is like giving your car keys to this guy. Our psychologist is pretty much saying to be a monkey.
I would also like to acknowledge that the other end of the spectrum, being overly cautious, is not a way to live your life. Awareness of where you are, and an ability to check yourself before you wreck yourself in that regard, is the key. I have been very impressed with the Brad's verbal (not oral) communication skills this season. He is not the guy I remember from last time around with his bumbling cliches and stammers. That is showing the best sides of him (with the ladies smirking, "there are no worst sides"). What I don't like is the over-assurances. He is building up numerous women to an emotional stage that is not fair to them in the long-term. Enjoy the journey. Trust the process. Save some words to enhance their meaning later on. I'm not trying to get on a high horse and tell the Brad to stop kissing girls. That's the show and that's part of dating yada yada yada. In the short and intermediate terms, the words the Brad utilizes will up the ante on these relationships. In the longer term, I think they would appreciate him using a little restraint in his half-empty promises and words of affection.
On to the dates! Chantal and Michelle overcome fears of water (were they like 10 feet deep?) and scaling a building (I'm not gonna make fun of that one). I liked and agreed with Chantal when she mentioned how different she was and how much better she knew herself now than she did ten years ago. I don't think anyone would wish a "starter marriage" on themselves, but I can understand how it can happen. What I didn't like about Chantal was her pointless confrontation with Michelle. I like someone standing up strongly for a belief or a harmed party, but that was neither; it came across as bullying.
Lindsay wore a jean jacket to the hot tub party. Dad's proud, but I'm confused. Stacey's cheating revelation for some reason didn't surprise me (or likely anyone), and led to her early exit. Meghan never entered "threat" territory, so I was not surprised by that departure.
Ashley H shoots an afternoon special for alcohol + 90 pounder + hot tub = disaster. I was proud of Britt again. She's smoove. The whole shy aggression (is that possible?) is working.
Michelle is a mess. She's got stalker potential. I'd be scared to break up with her, which is a solid start to any relationship.
Emily feels like the house mother. I like her, but does she ever let loose? I feel like she'd be embarrassed if she tooted while home by herself. She doesn't look that short to me, but then you see those crazy high shoes. In sneakers, would she reach his belt even?
That's all for this week. Let's go to Vegas!
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