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MAFS (NO SPOILERS) BOSTON- Jan. 2022

decaf — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 23:07:39 GMT

The new season just started, Let's DISCUSS this new season without spoilers or with very limited spoilers.

The outcome of most MAFS seasons is, intentionally or unintentionally, revealed far too soon here, it's much more enjoyable to watch and chat about the five couples without all that.

I like to hear which brides and grooms you like, who you like together and why. Also who you don't like and what you THINK will happen next. I like hearing everyones' OPINIONS. I didn't watch the first show yet but I'll catch up with y'all later today.

Re: MAFS (NO SPOILERS) BOSTON 2022

bayflwc — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 21:11:49 GMT

I posted this on the other thread - the Kevin Frasier special is on tonight. Next week is wedding prep and then the weddings in 2 weeks.

Thank you for creating a "no spoilers" thread. Good idea to have two, so those who want to know ahead of time can, and those who don't want to know aren't tempted to look.

I look forward to discussing the new season as it goes along, and here is hoping it is a whole lot better than the last one. Would definitely like to see some successes and much less drama.

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tends2dogs — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 21:15:15 GMT

THANK YOU!!! decaf for this thread.

It is a bit early to tell who will and who won't. Also, it is hard to get a good take on personalities and so on, but here goes:

Alyssa (animal rescuer ?) and Chris (realtor): He has a flat personality at least so far. I am not sure if there will be an immediate attraction, but maybe later?

Noi and Steve: Can't remember what she does, but he doesn't have a job and that would be a major turn off. He seems like a slick guy, a real manipulator.

Jasmina and Michael: He is admittidly not a good communicator. She said her last two relationships didn't work out because the guys didn't communicate. Good job, "experts".

Katrina and Olajuwon: Beautiful looking couple. Don't really have a strong feeling about them yet.

Lindsey and Mark: She seems desperate and over the top. He has a lot on his plate.....mother and grandmother in long term care and he has 3 businesses. Hey, maybe she will pitch in and be a real help mate.

I think the "experts" put on the real effort (?) of mentioning pets this time. So obvious that Dr. Cal doesn't like cats. Anyway, I hope that more went into the matching process than what they showed last night.

And so it begins~

Re: MAFS (NO SPOILERS) BOSTON 2022

decaf — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 22:02:37 GMT

@bayflwc Thanks for the heads up on the Kevin Frazier show tonight, I didn't even know that was on. I thought it was going straight to the wedding prep and weddings next week.

I've watched (and DH too) since the first season and it sure seems the emphasis is now on drama and less on the success of the marriages. I wish they'd go back to the original premise of the show, matching personalites that will provide the best outcome for the two individuals. At least a little.

Re: MAFS (NO SPOILERS) BOSTON 2022

decaf — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 22:09:15 GMT

@tends2dogs Thanks for the your initial take on the five couples. I always find your your posts insightful, they're always very fun and interesting to read.

I didn't know another show was on tonight, now I really need to catch up!

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Goldengate8361 — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 23:23:16 GMT

@decaf I love this crazy show, so I definitely watched the start of the new season. Everyone seems so perfect to begin with....and then you get to know them better! I love it at the start with everybody so hopeful.

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decaf — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 02:25:19 GMT

@Goldengate8361 ITA- when they're all playing so innocent and goodie two shoes, until the cracks start to appear. It's like 90 Day Fiance, they used to choose normal individuals, not anymore. I want to root for a real couple, people really invested in this.

Re: MAFS (NO SPOILERS) BOSTON 2022

bayflwc — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 11:59:08 GMT

@decaf wrote:
@bayflwc Thanks for the heads up on the Kevin Frazier show tonight, I didn't even know that was on. I thought it was going straight to the wedding prep and weddings next week.

I've watched (and DH too) since the first season and it sure seems the emphasis is now on drama and less on the success of the marriages. I wish they'd go back to the original premise of the show, matching personalites that will provide the best outcome for the two individuals. At least a little.

@decaf I wish it would go back to prior format too. They used to show more of the exercises that the experts would give the couples to do that would actually help them communicate and get to know their partners which would help build a good foundation for the relationships. I found that to be a lot more interesting than the fueling of the drama that is done now. A lot of those techniques could apply to everyone, and could be utilized to better our own relationships.

Not every couple is going to be a fairy tale like Anthony and Ashley (my overall favorite couple). I believe those exercises were instrumental in helping some of the other couples (who are still together, like Shawnice and Jefte) work through their issues and build a stronger relationship. They still have issues, but they also have the tools to fix things.

Unfortunately I fell asleep and missed the Kevin Frasier special last night, but have it recorded and will watch before next week. This season I'm going to really try to resist the spoilers and just watch it all unfold week to week. This way I can get my own take on what transpires without preconceived notions.

Again, I am hoping this will be a much better season than the last two. One can hope anyway.....

Re: MAFS (NO SPOILERS) BOSTON 2022

decaf — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 14:17:09 GMT

@bayflwc wrote:
@decaf wrote:
@bayflwc Thanks for the heads up on the Kevin Frazier show tonight, I didn't even know that was on. I thought it was going straight to the wedding prep and weddings next week.

I've watched (and DH too) since the first season and it sure seems the emphasis is now on drama and less on the success of the marriages. I wish they'd go back to the original premise of the show, matching personalites that will provide the best outcome for the two individuals. At least a little.
@decaf I wish it would go back to prior format too. They used to show more of the exercises that the experts would give the couples to do that would actually help them communicate and get to know their partners which would help build a good foundation for the relationships. I found that to be a lot more interesting than the fueling of the drama that is done now. A lot of those techniques could apply to everyone, and could be utilized to better our own relationships.

Not every couple is going to be a fairy tale like Anthony and Ashley (my overall favorite couple). I believe those exercises were instrumental in helping some of the other couples (who are still together, like Shawnice and Jefte) work through their issues and build a stronger relationship. They still have issues, but they also have the tools to fix things.

Unfortunately I fell asleep and missed the Kevin Frasier special last night, but have it recorded and will watch before next week. This season I'm going to really try to resist the spoilers and just watch it all unfold week to week. This way I can get my own take on what transpires without preconceived notions.

Again, I am hoping this will be a much better season than the last two. One can hope anyway.....

@bayflwcI forgot all about those exercises they gave the couples, even though they may have seemed silly to the couples at the time, they were quite effective at getting them over some bumps in the road.

I'm not doing any better than you, I watched the first show dozing on and off and watched only the first 15 minutes of Kevin's show. I can't tell you one name out of the 10 soon to be married singles

I was looking at these men and women and trying to see who authentically wants a real marriage. I'm not finding a lot of maturity or depth, my initial impression is most have the usual ulterior motives.

Maybe Mark(?) truly wants this, but he's so intense. I don't get the impression his bride (I don't know her name) is truly in this for the right reason, maybe she'll surprise me.

Why were these singles picked? They all seem to have problems and baggage, the professionals could find only nine singles in Boston who had a job? Huge red flag, Mr. Unemployed should never have been chosen. That situation is difficult in a solid marriage, let alone a new, arranged marriage

The horse woman seems to be quite bougie and she won't be attracted to her new groom. Actually, they look a bit alike in a weird kind of way, at least to me.

I'll see what hits me about the others after I watch Kevins show, I should also rewatch parts the first one.

Re: MAFS (NO SPOILERS) BOSTON 2022

decaf — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 22:58:22 GMT

The last two seasons were such duds, except for all the drama. I'm not really into that, it's not the reason why I watch. I have all the 90 Day Fiance franchises for that. Not one successful matchup from last season at all. Instead we had a MAFS first when Bao and Zach coupled up near the end of the season (or so they said). The three "professionals" should be hanging their heads or replaced instead of commenting how good they are at this. They're full of themselves now.

Right away I'm concerned for this season too. I have bad feeling about all of these men, just bad vibes all of them have problems. They're not even boyfriend, material let alone husband material. I don't think any of these women are going to like what they get.

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AngelPuppy1 — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 13:12:12 GMT

I'm a diehard fan! I was excited for the new season to start! Several of the matches I did not agree with --- at all! However, at this point, I cannot remember the names so I can't list them. The experts often have this idea of --- well, this person has these traits, and so they need a person who has just the exact opposite traits, so they will balance each other out! Uh --- sounds good, but --- this is real life and they need to keep in mind --- that these people have not had a chance to get to know the husband or wife slowly under normal circumstances and figure out the different personality traits, etc. and decide --- can we compromise on this or that --- can I live with this or that -- do I care enough about this person to even want to deal with this or that. This person they have matched you with is a complete mystery and stranger. You do NOT know what you are getting --- at all! Sure --- at the wedding --- everyone is in their finery and dressed to the hilt. The men are well groomed and the women have the hair and makeup, etc. going on. And most have stars in their eyes which cloud the judgment! It's my wedding --- happiest day of my life --- or should be --- hearts and flowers! Most on their best behavior. Then, after this occasion --- BAM --- big punch in the face --- REALITY! And it often and usually does not take long for the stars to fall away from the eyes!

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decaf — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 22:52:22 GMT

@AngelPuppy1 You are so right about that, opposite personalities and likes are tough to deal with in a long tern relationship, in an arranged marriage it would be explosive.

We're also seeing less and less of the "experts" and more drama. After the early episode where they choose who will be matched with who, they're pretty much useless, sometimes even harmful. I've seen them appear just to stir the pot with many couples, Virginia and Erik and also Chris and his wife (the one with the low breathy voice) come to mind.

I hope I'm wrong that these new couples were picked for drama. I wonder if, in the end, this newish emphasis on maximun drama will backfire on the network and production company. Most of us want to see happy marriages in the end. People who watch The Bachelor watch because they to see an engagement at the season end. Sports fans don't watch their home team play to see them lose, do they?

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AngelPuppy1 — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 13:44:10 GMT

@decaf

You make some really good points!!! I think the seasons where they did not have all the couples constantly getting together worked better. It seems to cause more strife and upset when they are constantly having group get togethers, or the women getting together and the men getting together. It seems it would be better if the couples would share their issues with each other and NOT with all the other couples or other people in the show. But, this is probably why the "experts" are doing this -- to create more drama, etc. The couples need more time to concentrate on their own relationships and find out more about each other --- not what is going on with the other couples and supposedly, they are not there to see how many new friends they can make with the others in the season --- or --- even find a new mate in case the husband or wife they got does not work out!!!

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colliegirls — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 16:30:56 GMT

I'm sure it will be a hot mess but I'll be watching tonight!

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tends2dogs — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 20:29:23 GMT

@AngelPuppy1 wrote:
@decaf

You make some really good points!!! I think the seasons where they did not have all the couples constantly getting together worked better. It seems to cause more strife and upset when they are constantly having group get togethers, or the women getting together and the men getting together. It seems it would be better if the couples would share their issues with each other and NOT with all the other couples or other people in the show. But, this is probably why the "experts" are doing this -- to create more drama, etc. The couples need more time to concentrate on their own relationships and find out more about each other --- not what is going on with the other couples and supposedly, they are not there to see how many new friends they can make with the others in the season --- or --- even find a new mate in case the husband or wife they got does not work out!!!

You make some good points, @AngelPuppy1 . I think it is the network that sets up the get togethers for the couples, not the experts. This is just a guess on my part. It seems like the only success this show is having is making new friends, not finding a spouse.

I think they are sharing too much among themselves. If someone says something negative about another's SA, then they take that back home and it just fuels problems.

I will be watching tonight though.

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chickenbutt — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 21:55:01 GMT

I had not thought of it, before this, but I think there is something to the change having the couples get together starting more drama.

I think you're right, Decaf, that it's the network, or maybe producers, doing this stuff just to amp up the drama.

If the couples could just talk among themselves and, with the help of the experts ("experts?"), work through things instead of creating these group things where all the couples have input on the other couples.

The Australian show has a version of this, with the dinners and such and you end up with re-couplings (ugh, that one woman comes to mind) and other destructive behaviors.

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AngelPuppy1 — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 11:05:29 GMT

@tends2dogs

You're probably right about it not being the "experts" but the producers, etc. because of wanting more drama and higher ratings for the show!

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pattypeep — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 16:44:26 GMT

Geez, that Leslie is not someone I would want to appear in public with. She's not funny or cute. Gross comes to mind.

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Mmsfoxxie — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 17:13:20 GMT

@pattypeep, you mean Lindsay? Yeah is a nonstop motor mouth with no filter. Mark is lively, too, but she might make him need silence. She made that wedding a hot mess. Who talks through the whole ceremony? Drinking, talking and burping. Bet her mother is just like her which is maybe why they have issues.

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ciao_bella — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 19:07:22 GMT

@Mmsfoxxie wrote:
@pattypeep, you mean Lindsay? Yeah is a nonstop motor mouth with no filter. Mark is lively, too, but she might make him need silence. She made that wedding a hot mess. Who talks through the whole ceremony? Drinking, talking and burping. Bet her mother is just like her which is maybe why they have issues.

@Mmsfoxxie Amen to your above statements!