So why did I just pay $1.99 to watch the season premier?
So I can hear and see this crazy drama for myself.
Some Kate and Jon statements:
"Have I been hard on him for the last 10 years? Yes."
She says she regrets it. But I don't hear that in her voice. It almost seems perfunctory, as if she knows that what people need to hear her say.
"Have I pushed him to this? No."
She follows up by saying that everyone is responsible for their actions.
I think you have to be responsible for protecting your marriage - and that seems to be a place where she's not
"This is not what I envisioned for us."
Then make some changes. Like stopping this TV show!
"I like to do them up big (birthday parties)."
Sometimes, life is too busy and chaotic for "big."
"Jon decided he needed a weekend off."
You hear the bitterness in her voice here. However, she had just said that he had been home while she was on a long book tour. Maybe he really did need a weekend off.
Kate: "I think he is wanting to bust out of here and make it all go away. Newsflash: it's not going to."
She knows that she is living in defiance to what her husband wants. That can add up to nothing but trouble.
Jon: "Some people say I can't talk either ... or breathe right."
Obviously, this is a man who feels as if he gets no respect from his wife. His esteem is very low.
"Do it quickly because the paparazzi is coming after us."
How scary for these kids! If you can't control the celebrity trash tabloids, then take steps to protect your children and your marriage - step out of the spotlight!!!
Kate: "Have to have a birthday. Have to have a party."
No you don't. You can have something small and appropriate.
I don't know these people. I know shows like this are edited tightly to present a particular narrative. But based purely on what I hear them saying, it seems like the best thing for their family would be to scale back the show and salvage what they have left.
