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Jamie's doubts about Hugo persist, even after a drug-fueled siesta; Carolyn is surging, but Palek seems to be losing interest; Dave and Katie argue over the value of Katie's therapy sessions; May reaches out to an old acquaintance.
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(81 of 81)
Sep 24, 2007 12:09 AM
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I am so glad you said this. My wife and I are both therapists, I work with a lot of couples, and we both find the depiction of the therapist in this program frightening. As far as we can see this "therapist" is doing almost nothing that is therapeutic. It's true that she doesn't provide a safe space for couples and she does it because she doesn't even attempt to listen to them or attempt to build any sort of therapeutic alliance. Of all the things wrong with this show, the therapist is by far the worst.
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Sep 24, 2007 12:03 AM
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> Fewer people are getting
> married,
Actually, that's not true. According to marriage historian Stephanie Coontz, more people are married today than at any time in US history.
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Sep 23, 2007 4:23 AM
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This show sucks, i'll get that out of the way. It doesnt tackle real life issues. It tackles theoretical situations that may happen in real life and the episodes play out like that so far.
I feel sorry for the people who find truth in this kind of show as they are the same people who have made reality tv and entertainment tonight the succes they are.
TV and movies are meant for entertainment not a guideline for the way life should be lived.
This is show is just more rehashed bullshit which luckily for society not many seem to be swallowing.
I have faith in society yet.
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Sep 22, 2007 11:42 PM
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I just watched episode 3 on demand. I have to say that I was hoping that something would eventually pull me in, but it was more of the same depressing relationship stuff...there is nothing redeeming about this show. In a sense it is TOO real. Nothing here to escape to for sure. In fact it errs in the direction of depicting EXTREME stereotypes. Is this intentional...it MUST be. HBO is not that stupid...they must be up to something...what--I cannot imagine. I just don't know if I have it in me to hang in there long enough to find out.
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Sep 21, 2007 10:18 PM
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> That might have been an interesting device in the
> show..to have insights into what the therapist thinks
> or surmises or is working toward with the couples.
Ooooo....that's more reality than I care to surmise
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I shouldn't wish people dogmatically to believe any philosophy, not even mine.
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Edited by experienced at 09/21/2007 7:20 PM
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Sep 21, 2007 8:56 PM
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does anyone know what the music for the outro of Ep.2 is ?
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Sep 21, 2007 8:50 PM
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I'm truly shocked that so many people are bashing this show. Having no idea what it was about (just catching it while flipping channels) it pulled me in so strongly that I sat up in bed way past my normal bedtime to watch.
Those of you critiquing the writing - do you write? Because I do, professionally, and I can tell you this is some of the best writing (and acting) I have seen on television in ages. It's refreshing.
I came to this board exoecting to find others who were as affected by the show as I was, and I am really, really shocked that the general opinion seems to be otherwise.
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Sep 21, 2007 7:59 PM
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hey does anyone know about the soundtrack for this episode? esp. the last song ran during credits, etc?
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Sep 21, 2007 6:30 PM
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The only couple that should go directly to divorce court is Carolyn and Palek and he should do the filing. The reason is for Carolyn going behind his back and getting the test done then lying about. She is a back stabbing woman and since hid things from him now will in the future just to protect her self being. Carloyn can not be trusted and Palek should get rid of her now.
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Sep 21, 2007 5:59 PM
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THIS HASN'T BEEN CANCELED YET? DAMN!
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Sep 21, 2007 2:50 PM
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I like the show. I can't relate at all to not caring about the characters..I am curious about all the plotlines. I hated the first two Big Love episodes ( I now am addicted to it) and I was a year behind on catching on to the Sopranos. I think the sex scenes may be problematic as some people ( the ones who hate the show) would be better off getting a real porn thing because that seems to be what they want, not a show about relationships.
As to the white rich complaint. That probably is who can usually AFFORD marraige counseling and the segment most likely to go. Not sure that is unrealistic. Though I am sure the show would work as well with a more diverse cast...I could also see with the problems these people have it is better almost if they ARE white. No one will say "he/she is being stereotyped because..." unless they played totally against a stereotype and even then I think that the race card would get argued about.
I sort of hope Dave isn't gay. It seems like sort of a pat answer for the problem when in reality disparate sex drives is a really common thing. Though with his wifes issues its sort of confusing too. I am curious about them for sure.
The young engaged couple is interesting too. Maybe my least favorite but there is so much reality in how they relate in that phase of their relationship ( and the freguency of sex and the quelling of issues with sex ). I sometimes am wanting to hit the fast forward button..when they jump on eachother!
The couple trying to get pregnant. That is just so well done and real. I have known people going through this and all of this is real.
Boy I hope the show makes it. I am sad to see all the negative posts. I think it is a good show.
Also. the therapist who posted I read your post and I am very interested ( and was interested) in your critique of the actual therapy and the "safe space". But I have to say I loved it when she got up and walked out..the infertility couple...I also love the way they lie ( all of them ) to the therapist. It's like why lie there? But I am sure people do, and you just look at her face and think ...hmmm
I am a nurse and we are taught that if someone says they smoke that probably reality is to just double the amount they say. I wondered when she said "its been three months" the therapist was thinking..."Oh sure it has" but I think then she said it was closer to a year the next session.
That might have been an interesting device in the show..to have insights into what the therapist thinks or surmises or is working toward with the couples. So far we just know she has a nice relationship with her husband and talked to someone who she must have been in a relationship with once...and it must be charged in some way because of the importance of telling her husband and the obvious conflict there.
Anyway I hope the series gains a fan base and lasts.
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Sep 20, 2007 11:14 PM
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I would like to say that I really like this show. Just because you don't necessarily identify with some of the couples doesn't mean it isn't good.
I've been married 19 years myself, and I really get it. I watch the scenes and think, "Hey, I've hidden behind sex instead of talking!" I also know that libidos come and go and sometimes it's hard to switch modes. You're a parent all day, then you're expected to be in a sexy mood. And even though some people don't understand, there are people like Katie who really don't masterbate. Especially if they've never experienced an orgasm. Believe it or not, it happens. They just really don't know what they're missing. Imagine what it must be like.
I'm guessing if there is a season 2, the characters will be different people, right? If not, be prepared for a lot of jokes. I can hear Leno now...
"Do you watch Tell Me You Love Me? It's the same people having sex over and over. It's porn for married people."
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Sep 20, 2007 10:37 PM
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Obviously there is something we don't know about Dave yet. (I think that is his name. The one who won't go to therapy) I think that he is gay. It would explain why he doesn't want to have sex with his wife, and why he won't go to therapy. I don't think he is having an affair, at least not with a woman. What does everyone else think?
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Sep 20, 2007 4:50 PM
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> This show is crap.
Concur!
Tried watch Ep. 2 but bailed out after lackluster "brunch" scene with that insipid Pat Sajak look-alike, Palek.
Where did they find him?
He's about a sexy as a glass of warm skim milk (and the glass of warm skim milk is a better actor).
G'bye, TMYLM.
Like an Ex-Girlfriend From Hell, I can't even tolerate you.
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Sep 20, 2007 2:47 PM
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Thank you Ichandler17. I was beginning to wonder if anyone was reading my posts.
I was somewhat correct in my assesment based on what Madam Mort said in her "Inside the Ep." piece. She said they are all three WASP couples because she wanted to make it look like it was three different stages of life for one couple. That plays into my Everyman theory.
About Mort though, she must have been reading different posts than the rest of us because she said she enjoyed the comments people were making. The majority of them, however, have been negative.. ???
Well, those of us without HBO On Demand will have to abstain till Sunday to find out more on this little train wreck.
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