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Married at First Sight - new summer series

beach-mom — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 05:52:27 GMT

I started watching this for two reasons - I was curious, and Jamie from The Bachelor (Ben's season) was on it. So of course I did some research to find out about the show and if it is really what it seems to be. I don't believe any of the reality shows are really REAL! I do think there will be some twists in this one, but I also believe most of it is what it seems to be.

Here's the website about it: Married at First Sight

Three couples are matched by four experts after a lengthy selection process and will not meet or know anything about each other until they meet at the altar. They will get married, go on a honeymoon, and live together for a total of five weeks. Then they can decide if they want to stay married or get divorced. We will watch the whole process. The first episode was on a few nights ago (I watched it On Demand). I like the couples they selected! And I think one of the "twists" is one of the grooms was made up to look less attractive than he really is. The woman he was matched with made a point about saying how much personality mattered to her over looks - and then she saw him at the altar!

And here's a question: If your son or daughter came to you and wanted you to support them on this "experiment," would you?

I discussed this with DD. I would not be crazy about her going on the show, but I would support her in whatever she chose to do!

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MikafromTopeka — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 12:58:11 GMT

Hey, I think everyone considering marriage should have to go through something like that!

Obviously the marriages won't be made legal until after the 5 week decisions if then so what does it really hurt? The bigger question would be 'would you open yourself up to being on a reality show?'

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beach-mom — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 14:57:01 GMT

On 7/11/2014 kaybee said:
Hey, I think everyone considering marriage should have to go through something like that!

Obviously the marriages won't be made legal until after the 5 week decisions if then so what does it really hurt? The bigger question would be 'would you open yourself up to being on a reality show?'

According to the show they ARE legal! The couple is legitimately married. Should they decide they don't want to stay together, they can't get an annulment - they have to get a divorce! I agree with you - there's got to be something else going on, right?

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BeckiWV — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 15:04:23 GMT

What network is this on?

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BecauseCats — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 15:10:37 GMT

I watched the show. Really got into it for a hour and a half. It ended with showing only one couple getting to the altar and she didn't like his looks. Awkward! Can someone tell me when the next installment is on? Really a different concept. It wouldn't be for me but I can't judge for everyone. Too scarey.

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MikafromTopeka — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 15:21:48 GMT

On 7/11/2014 beach-mom said:
On 7/11/2014 kaybee said:
Hey, I think everyone considering marriage should have to go through something like that!

Obviously the marriages won't be made legal until after the 5 week decisions if then so what does it really hurt? The bigger question would be 'would you open yourself up to being on a reality show?'

According to the show they ARE legal! The couple is legitimately married. Should they decide they don't want to stay together, they can't get an annulment - they have to get a divorce! I agree with you - there's got to be something else going on, right?

Even if they are legal it's just a piece of paper until you start co-mingling funds, credit, etc. so an immediate divorce is usually just a simple procedure.

Hmmm...now I'm thinking, what if they married, split after a week and one of the spouses was in an accident or something of that nature? Liability could be a risk but then I guess that is what a legal separation agreement would be for.

I don't know....maybe I'll watch an episode or maybe not. Right now I'm just sitting here avoiding getting dressed to go to a funeral.

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bells4me — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 15:40:33 GMT

Saw the preview & wasn't interested.

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beach-mom — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 15:40:40 GMT

Becki - It's on the former Biography network, now called "FYI"

BecauseCats - He doesn't really look like that. They were trying to prove a point.

kaybee - I'm sorry for your loss.

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beach-mom — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 15:46:50 GMT

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beach-mom — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 15:51:03 GMT

Another one - OK I""m done now!

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BeckiWV — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 15:59:19 GMT

On 7/11/2014 beach-mom said:
Becki - It's on the former Biography network, now called "FYI"

BecauseCats - He doesn't really look like that. They were trying to prove a point.

kaybee - I'm sorry for your loss.

Thanks, not sure if I have that channel but I will check.

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Danky — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 16:04:50 GMT

I LOVED this show and , when the 90 minutes was over, wanted another episode right away. I thought Jaime looked familiar...thanks for clarifying who she is. My child doing it ? It would depend on their age, place in life and the legal ramifications if something were to go wrong.

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beach-mom — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 16:49:31 GMT

On 7/11/2014 Danky said: I LOVED this show and , when the 90 minutes was over, wanted another episode right away. I thought Jaime looked familiar...thanks for clarifying who she is. My child doing it ? It would depend on their age, place in life and the legal ramifications if something were to go wrong.

I guess it's one of my "summer escape" TV shows! My DD IS in her 20's. I'll have to ask her friends what they think!

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missy1 — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 18:43:42 GMT

Hopefully prenups were signed, to make the divorce go faster.

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RainyDayGal — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 20:36:20 GMT

I won't watch the Bachelor/Bachelorette shows, but this sounds interesting. I have no idea what channel that is on DirectTV but I'll have to try and find it.

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raven-blackbird — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 20:44:33 GMT

I watched the first one..........this is crazy stupid.....................................raven

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Puzzle Piece — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 20:57:39 GMT

It's not wise to mock marriage in the way folks are presenting this show. Everyone is unique and no scientific tests/interviews can 'make a marriage'. I would not encourage anyone to approach marriage in this way.

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beach-mom — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 23:43:24 GMT

On 7/11/2014 Love Roses said:
It's not wise to mock marriage in the way folks are presenting this show. Everyone is unique and no scientific tests/interviews can 'make a marriage'. I would not encourage anyone to approach marriage in this way.

I agree with you, but at the beginning of the first episode they spent a lot of time on the history of arranged marriages, both here in the US and in other countries/cultures. It IS interesting. We have a friend whose parents are from India; their marriage was arranged and to see them you would never guess that (they've been married about 45 years). It is crazy, but it seems to work sometimes. The experts give percentages about the success and failures of these marriages. Most of these singles who are matched have tried all of the conventional ways of meeting someone. I know it's easy for some, and harder for others. I see this a lot in kids this age, especially young women.

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ROMARY — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 02:40:15 GMT

Sometimes 'the parents know best'...........

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Puzzle Piece — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 04:08:14 GMT

On 7/11/2014 beach-mom said:
On 7/11/2014 Love Roses said:
It's not wise to mock marriage in the way folks are presenting this show. Everyone is unique and no scientific tests/interviews can 'make a marriage'. I would not encourage anyone to approach marriage in this way.

I agree with you, but at the beginning of the first episode they spent a lot of time on the history of arranged marriages, both here in the US and in other countries/cultures. It IS interesting. We have a friend whose parents are from India; their marriage was arranged and to see them you would never guess that (they've been married about 45 years). It is crazy, but it seems to work sometimes. The experts give percentages about the success and failures of these marriages. Most of these singles who are matched have tried all of the conventional ways of meeting someone. I know it's easy for some, and harder for others. I see this a lot in kids this age, especially young women.

Yes, you are correct. History shows marriage as merely a contract between families or the intended. I thought we had evolved past that stage but apparently others know what works for them. I don't think we hear enough about the marriages that are tragedies - in India for example. Where the groom conveniently murders his wife on some fabricated charge and he is free to do so and keep any and all assets - free to move on to the next unsuspecting bride. I've know of two 'arranged marriages' and one was a sad girl for it and the other feared her in-laws. None of it is for me.