Third thread for Married at First Sight Aus 2021 - don’t let the door hit your pig’s aaaaaaaaarse on your way out.

[SheldonesqueIsUnwell]

Will this do?

I was surprised mick was so upset, with him knowing it was over. I didn't expect him to be more upset than Tamara. But it was uncomfortable watching and these are actual people. It was cruel. I honestly have wanted to punch Jess's smug face for ages now. She's as bad as Innes - just no empathy or thought for anyone but herself.

As for Martha and her pet Michael, well, it's really obvious what's happening there. And once she's done with him, he'll be cast aside.

Mike is not a nice person. He's said things to Elizabeth, Heidi, and now Jess (I'm not saying she didn't deserve it) in such a horrible way. I can certainly see why Heidi feels how she does and she's right. He's so underhand with it. Which is a shame because I have warned to him in other ways too and there are good aspects of him. He fuels Heidi's issues though so it's not an ideal match. I don't dislike her but she is nuts as well. 🤣

Jules and Cam annoyed me. I mean really? Yeah it's fine!

Interesting that they focussed on Mick's anger rather than Tamara's upset. She was pretty contained in comparison, despite being humiliated on national and international tv. Dan seemed to get less flack generally, more blame on Jess. Martha just seemed a bit smug having been the confidante. The excitement will soon go once they allowed to spend time together.

Sadly there seem to be loads of people on Instagram, backing Jess and her behaviour. Calling her a ‘strong independent woman’ and a ‘queen’ and condoning that fact she was an absolute nightmare on the show. Selfish and manipulative...so she probably has no idea she has done anything wrong or at least couldn’t give a shiny shit.

I think Mick got upset more from the pressure of being ‘stuck’ there for four weeks and the sneakiness etc. It was the final straw and he couldn’t keep it together anymore. Probably part relief and part anger type feelings

These people make me question how the hell I am still single.

I absolutely hate Jess but I think Martha is even worse. She is a snake. She pretends to be Jessika's friend but just uses her because she's naive. She only wanted Jess to go for Nic to get revenge on Cyrell and she only encouraged her to go for Dan because she knew it would eventually come out and she could sit back and watch the drama unfold. That's no friend. I don't know what lovely (if not a bit wet) Michael sees in her other than her Kim K bum.

After last night's episode I highly doubt I'll be watching the next season. The experts were never going to say no last night as it is all about the drama and nothing about love. They should be ashamed to be Counsellors and humiliating people like that. Also if they got it right as 'experts' then these dramas wouldn't happen. They literally know nothing about matching people.

I hope Ning can now see it is highly likely that Jess lied about Mark now it's been confirmed Jess is a liar.

I kind of like Heidi and Mike together and he's come a long way but I see her point about him. Personally I think she's too fragile for this show. Lovely person though especially when she comforted Mick. I have a bit of a crush on her. Especially her hair.

I think Cam and Jules just don't want the drama and find it hard to say a bad word about anyone.

I was surprised how upset Mick was. Angry yes, but surprised he was sobbing over someone he didn't like anymore and hadn't been involved with for weeks.

Mike was clearly narky with Heidi and he did huff at her when she was speaking. As usual he gaslighted her with the 'I was just breathing.'

I don't know whether Dan knew Jess was going to drop the bombshell like that, but he was like a rabbit in the headlights and clearly not as into her as she is him. Agree he'll lose interest as soon as he's had his way like he did with Tam.

These people make me question how the hell I am still single.
They make understand why I’m happy to stay single!

Mike was clearly narky with Heidi and he did huff at her when she was speaking. As usual he gaslighted her with the 'I was just breathing.'

He also rolled his eyes when she looked back to camera after he said that.

bold fail 🤦‍♀️

Dan has his comeuppance and it couldn’t go to a more deserving man.

I agree that it’s alarming that those awful people have benefited via social media. It’s all they wanted. It just teaches young people that salacious behaviour works to raise your profile. Ironic that they’re so obsessed with their looks when their personality is so ugly. Ain’t no fillers that can teach those dead hearts!

Reach

I have had a look at the various Instagram accounts of some of these people. Mike follows Jess but not Jules. I find that interesting. Also has anyone noticed that for the last week or so Tamara has had little finger bruises on her arms? I have had them after sex before - could it be likely her n Dan were still "being intimate"?

I felt for Mick last night. He just wanted to get back to his farm and his animals. He handled it with great dignity though. If I were Tamara would I fuck have hugged Martha though. She is nasty.

If Cam & Jules' reaction (welcoming Jess & Dan as a new couple) is authentic then I think it shows that C&J are perhaps just in love with being in love. They cannot cope with 'drama'. They can't confront nastiness in other people- they try and make it palatable. They are in denial about the reality of human relationships. I think they will fracture when tested by the real world. They are just too cherry pie at the moment and life is not cherry pie.

Completely agree with @Jj2431 regarding the way the programme is made- particularly the alleged ixperts. They are inept and are happy to preside over deceit, infidelity, and damaging manipulation. No counsellor with integrity would be a part of that.

Why do they pretend they don't know what's going on? And then ask leading questions which show they know exactly what is going on?

If they don't know what is going on, what is the actual point of them? it completely undermines the purpose of the programme. I hate it when TV programmes/ producers treat their audience like idiots.

Cant stand the way that key events are shown in previews then the whole 90mins of the next programme is strung out with filler before we briefly see the key event. I have heard "I came here for love" and " I live in xxxx and he lives in xxxx" too many times. It's poor TV. I'll finish this series but it will be my first and my only.

Last night's episode had me actually shouting at the ixperts. Their credibility and professional status is surely shot. They're no better than Jess and Dan. They've put their fame and money higher than allowing themselves to be compromised by the producers. How can they have any authority or advice fir future couples. ( I know I'm way to much invested here)
They should have said they're happy if J&D have found a connection but it has to be continued privately not in the experiment. Not good tv though is it . Think I'm done!

Plus the experts are just dishonest- saying it's an ixpirimint that they don't get involved in... They DO get involved in relationships, and try to steer the couples, when it suits them. They have really interfered to try and keep Mike and Heidi together for example. They do offer advice trying to make people change. Yet they turn a blind eye to Ines' deceit, Jess' deceit, Martha's deceit, the harmful gossip Jess told Ning .... because that's the drama .
I really hope Michael soon sees Martha for who she is. She is appalling, nasty, cruel ...and it's all calculated. Jess is just outrageously self centered but Martha takes pleasure in damaging others.

I have had a look at the various Instagram accounts of some of these people. Mike follows Jess but not Jules. I find that interesting

That is interesting... Mike said right at the beginning when the group first met that he was attracted to Jess. I always felt he fancied her and seemed to want his beak in of any of the drama she's been involved in. His put downs of her seemed to smack of jealousy and 'he doth protest too much.'

He’s not right for Heidi. She spends so much time upset. The ixperts say it’s self sabotage and her own fault basically but I think he’s just not right for her. She needs a better listener.

Forgive me for I have sinned ... I'm currently watching the 'reunion' show, I'll hate myself for it tonight when I have to watch the show and pretend to myself I don't know what happens!

@runningpink

I think Mick got upset more from the pressure of being ‘stuck’ there for four weeks and the sneakiness etc. It was the final straw and he couldn’t keep it together anymore. Probably part relief and part anger type feelings

These people make me question how the hell I am still single.

Yes I think it's this rather than being heartbroken over Jess. I think it actually made him feel depressed to be stuck in the ixperiment and to find out it was all so Jess could fool about with another man was all too much.

I have to say I really fancy Mick, he's very much my type and I can't imagine why they'd EVER pair him with Jess

@runningpink

I think Mick got upset more from the pressure of being ‘stuck’ there for four weeks and the sneakiness etc. It was the final straw and he couldn’t keep it together anymore. Probably part relief and part anger type feelings

These people make me question how the hell I am still single.

I know what you mean, running. There is a underlying narrative that it's your faults that keep you single, and as a long-term singleton myself, I'm not keen on it.

I’m with you James

Mick is my kind of type too. I would want a clean bed but apart from that I’m sold.

Been following this thread for ages . V entertaining alongside watching. Just came on to say that whilst I don't like the way Mike spoke to Jess I always understood the phrase " stick to your knitting" to mean " stick to what you're good at". In this case causing drama and posing etc . It's a phrase we use in work all the time to mean maybe we shouldn't try and do something different e.g. " we could go for that piece of work and change the service offer but maybe we should stick to our knitting". I didn't realise it was sexist ! I suppose the origin might well be but much as I hate to give Mike the benefit of the doubt ( and I do think he can be misogynistic) I understood him using the phrase to tell Jess to stick to what he thought she had been doing ? I'm over invested even though like PP I'm fed up with the overly scripted " reality"

I’m also a long term singleton and am unsure about dating now. But yes, the fault must be mine due to my faults according to most.

Unwilling to settle for an pillock would be my take on it. That and my very visible fat coat of armour.

I like that ‘knitting’ take more. nogooddeed - i haven’t heard it used like that.

I think it fits more with what Mike was saying to InstaJ. 👍🏼

From what I've read, the producers have a VERY heavy hand in the show.

I too think this will be my first and last, its becoming so apparent how orchestrated it all is.