Therapist Reacts to Love Is Blind: After the Altar Part 2 | Cole, why???

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  • @kegialiasa
    @kegialiasa Рік тому +1699

    I think it’s unfair that Cole is getting so much hate, when Bartise literally broke Nancy, and no one is chastising him about it (except her family). I think Nancy’s attempt to forgive Bartise spared him the wrath of the group. Meanwhile Zay seems to want to “punish” Cole, and now everyone is adopting her view of him.

    • @jazzyboo100
      @jazzyboo100 Рік тому +26

      ‼️‼️‼️

    • @TheMaltebella
      @TheMaltebella Рік тому +14

      Agreed.

    • @thetattedsavage5659
      @thetattedsavage5659 Рік тому +103

      I agree but I feel like the group gives Bartise a pass b/c Nancy has given him a pass. Whether she wants to admit it or not, Nancy still wants Bartise and refuses to call him out on his wrongs so I think the group just stands with her and lets it go. Very sad.

    • @millievanillie90
      @millievanillie90 Рік тому +59

      Bartise looked so surprised when Nancy said she didn't want to be friends and I think that says so much. I think Nancy is wanting closure or for him to change his mind so much that she doesn't really see how he already rejected her and mistreated her.

    • @valerieosei5312
      @valerieosei5312 Рік тому +17

      Say it again for all the clowns at the back

  • @LoveVanita
    @LoveVanita Рік тому +563

    Bartise just wanted to keep the friendship so that he can keep Nancy around for his own entertainment whenever he wants to

    • @infringedblue
      @infringedblue Рік тому +65

      Basically. She's there to fluff his ego, he cares nothing about her as he says

    • @cupofchi_
      @cupofchi_ Рік тому +9

      Bingo 🎯

    • @1manlone
      @1manlone Рік тому +16

      Yea definitely so he can drunk text her at 3 am to ask "wyd" and " can I come over"

    • @islabee94
      @islabee94 3 дні тому

      Absolutely

  • @WilliamsPinch
    @WilliamsPinch Рік тому +639

    I feel so bad for Nancy’s family. They so desperately want to protect her from her poor choices in partners. Watching her suppress her actual emotions behind that smile is PAINFUL. 🥴

    • @KB-qy8ps
      @KB-qy8ps Рік тому +8

      Which is ironic considering most people choose their partners in a subconscious attempt to replicate their childhood family dynamics.

  • @dct90210
    @dct90210 Рік тому +541

    Bartiste fawned over Raven at the pool party but Cole gets crap for his comments about Colleen.
    Bartiste pulled away from Nancy because she wasn't what he wanted physically but Cole got closer to Zanab hyping up her beauty/body all the time.
    Bartiste was sleeping with people immediately after breaking up with Nancy but Cole literally was heartbroken.
    Please tell me how Brennon is furious at Cole but not Bartiste??? Bartiste treated Nancy like garbage and Nancy literally did nothing to deserve it. Cole was trying with Zanab to the very end.

    • @brendamoon2660
      @brendamoon2660 Рік тому +14

      I dislike Cole and Bartiste equally. They are both fake, disloyal, and inconsiderate

    • @joanna0988
      @joanna0988 Рік тому +37

      It's because Zanab played a strong victim game. I bet she can cry on cue. So she sucked them all in emotionally and they're angry at Cole for her 😩

    • @joanna0988
      @joanna0988 Рік тому +55

      ​@@brendamoon2660 You think Cole is fake? I think he's immature but he also has no filter which makes it hard to be fake.

    • @brendamoon2660
      @brendamoon2660 Рік тому +8

      @@joanna0988I think "no filter" and "honesty" are pretenses he uses to get away with the things he says. It looks calculated to me.

    • @joanna0988
      @joanna0988 Рік тому +11

      @@brendamoon2660 But I don't think he said anything wrong? The only problematic thing was the pool talk with Colleen otherwise he didn't say anything to Zanab that was bad.

  • @valerieosei5312
    @valerieosei5312 Рік тому +632

    The thing I found interesting was when Cole was trying to address what everyone “heard” but Brennon immediately cut him off and said, “No, what I KNOW” - but then he immediately says “you either called Zay too fat or that she eats too much” - my thing is, if you supposedly KNOW what happened, then you shouldn’t be fumbling with details like this. And whats more, is that it is indeed what he HEARD, not what he knows, and he’s using it to punish Cole. I think Brennon has some serious displaced anger. And because he can’t direct it at Alexa or even at Alexa’s dad, he projects some of it on to Cole. He literally has decided to hate Cole so much, yet make it seem like he’s looking to bury the hatchet. It makes no sense.

    • @shakiramarie5055
      @shakiramarie5055 Рік тому +28

      I 100% agree with you.

    • @d.d.1397
      @d.d.1397 Рік тому +48

      Right I think he’s an insecure angry guy and is totally projecting right now on Cole

    • @infringedblue
      @infringedblue Рік тому +53

      My EXACT sentiments. He (and it looks like his whole side of the family) are under Alexa's and her dad's thumb, his over reaction to Cole just seems like the outlet for that suppression and rage. I'm very uncomfortable with that family dynamic even though they are supposedly the picture of unity and togetherness 🤷🏾‍♀️

    • @melissalara523
      @melissalara523 Рік тому +20

      Yes! Ive been saying this ! Brannon has serious misplaced anger that he should be directing towards Alexas dad.

    • @Xeus86
      @Xeus86 Рік тому +13

      I feel that Brennan may think things are not problematic for himself in the long run . But he will come to being resentful over Alexis’ upbringing in the future , and that’s not honestly her fault , it’s her dads

  • @EmpressEllie
    @EmpressEllie Рік тому +337

    Cole lacks tact. But I don’t think he’s a bad guy. He’s not acting like a mean girl unlike the rest of the cast.

    • @lindseyroth6958
      @lindseyroth6958 Рік тому +11

      It’s obvious he’s very inebriated during the party and that plays a part in his lack of filter.

    • @EmpressEllie
      @EmpressEllie Рік тому

      @@lindseyroth6958 totally!

    • @edinscot56789
      @edinscot56789 Рік тому +12

      ​@@lindseyroth6958 they're all inebriated. Every time you look they're drinking spirits all the time.

    • @singingjustice
      @singingjustice Рік тому +4

      Love this comment! Definitely lacks Tact.

  • @zzzmariana
    @zzzmariana Рік тому +206

    Brennon definitely showed his true colors. I felt like he was a victim because of the way Alexa's friends and family treated him, but oh my.
    He's very judgemental and somewhat arrogant, and it's clear he's directing his anger towards Cole.

    • @ima.m.1658
      @ima.m.1658 Рік тому +15

      Honestly i think it's more so Brennon blindly supports Alexa. Alexa is the one who has issues with Cole for no reason, and kept attacking his character. I think Brennon absorbed that from her, he seems like a nice dude

    • @MrsGtbala
      @MrsGtbala Рік тому +10

      I agree with the judgemental part because of his reaction to Matt and Colleen's living situation. He acts like it was happening to him directly. I think he needs to chill.

    • @zzzmariana
      @zzzmariana Рік тому +6

      @@ima.m.1658 yes, he supports whatever Alexa says for sure. But I also had the impression he's so invested in hating Cole because it's his way of releasing the anger he's keeping to himself. Alexa's father is giving Brennon a hard time and no one is supporting or defending him.

    • @babymoon555
      @babymoon555 Рік тому

      Brennan has no backbone

  • @gabiluch87
    @gabiluch87 Рік тому +374

    I love how Nancy's family didn't tell her sth in the lines of "don't cry over this idiot", they are fully supportive and validating of her emotions even if they don't like him nor agree with her choice of wanting to pursue a friendship with him.
    I don't have siblings, but I'd love to have a brother like that.

    • @henxo2382
      @henxo2382 Рік тому +9

      Only child gang

    • @zahararay5611
      @zahararay5611 Рік тому +11

      I LOVED THAT. I wasn’t ever allowed to cry. It was beautiful to see/hear that❤

  • @xtuffcookiex
    @xtuffcookiex Рік тому +267

    Zay is still immature herself and it shows. We all see how Cole needs to grow-up because, he doesn't read the room or have the best selective words.
    Zay acting like a high schooler is another level of immaturity.

    • @EmpressEllie
      @EmpressEllie Рік тому +24

      She’s the living example of Regina George from mean girls

    • @Sough
      @Sough Рік тому +17

      It would be one thing if she reverts to high School mode during awkward forced party meeting for the show. It's another that she's trashed him for the entire post-show phase. And lied/distorted so much

    • @nameunknown1519
      @nameunknown1519 Рік тому +12

      Maybe their immaturity is what they had in common the most lol

    • @unicornL
      @unicornL Рік тому +9

      Lmao but what he said- I mean it is a creepy age gap between Alexa and her stepmother. And her stepmom was like- I'm Alexa's mom. She knew what she was doing lol

    • @MiZZVMN
      @MiZZVMN Рік тому +6

      Exactly. The difference however is that Cole is mid-twenties while Zay is over 30. Being the same age as Zay, she’s very immature. I expect it from Cole, not from her.

  • @RoyalRumBull
    @RoyalRumBull Рік тому +86

    Said it before during the Livestream and I'll say it again:
    Bartise wants to be friends with Nancy because he wants the benefits of her companionship without the duty of loyalty on his part.
    Nancy wants to be friends because it's a door to the connection with him which she never had in the first place.

  • @Sungoddessz
    @Sungoddessz Рік тому +250

    Nancy has to do some self work because I don't see why she would want to be friends with someone who called her unattractive throughout their entire relationship

    • @nameunknown1519
      @nameunknown1519 Рік тому

      And then had sex with her while calling her unattractive… his behavior was gross

    • @CabinFever52
      @CabinFever52 Рік тому +23

      ...and I thought she was the prettiest of the show.

    • @octopus4925
      @octopus4925 Рік тому +10

      ​@@CabinFever52SAME!! I don't understand what's going on with this show lol she's beautiful!

  • @Momo-po5tn
    @Momo-po5tn Рік тому +418

    Also Cole was there prob because producers wanted it, they probably sponsored Alexa's party so there is an excuse for everyone to get together. Cole has trouble with a filter, he is immature when it comes to his speech. The girls were very catty/gossipy for no reason. They still had an opportunity to get the "both sides" but they were more focused on making jokes or defending Zanab.
    Maybe they thought after everything aired they wanted to look like they have the moral highroad, but it looks bad for all of them. Also Brennon was such a loser for that talk with Cole. He and Alexa think they're better than others just because they're married. One day they'll realise no one is envious of them lol.

    • @13-goats53
      @13-goats53 Рік тому +1

      @@mydeskiswobblyyesssss!!! I cannot stand them as a couple 😂😂 brennon just adopts Alexa’s opinions on everything. He’s her little chihuahua. All bark n no bite. He’s her puppet n she’s got her fist so deep up his butt he doesn’t see it. She seems entitled n spoiled. I’m sure she thinks they all envy her and brennon, they’re dumb

    • @HappyKT22
      @HappyKT22 Рік тому +26

      absolutely! Brennon is trippin on his pride to prove something of himself, and it shows cause his father in law thinks lowly of him for not being the bread winner. Literally hate the way Alexa thinks she’s the shit & it’s running off on him to belittle others. Weird situations 🤤

    • @HappyKT22
      @HappyKT22 Рік тому +2

      🥴🥴🥴

    • @EmpressEllie
      @EmpressEllie Рік тому +15

      I made the mistake of looking at Alexa’s ig last night and the amount of praise these two get is just asinine!!!

    • @AJTheYoung
      @AJTheYoung Рік тому +21

      Alexa and Brennon 😬 they are embarrassing imo. Alexa talking about sex every 2 sec and thinking she’s so that. Brennon not even able to form an opinion by himself and go play morality on cole, yo your not he’s dad back off … yikes yikes yikes !

  • @kimday8260
    @kimday8260 Рік тому +59

    I think Matt is also clearly terrified of going through another divorce, I think there’s a lot of pressure there for him to maintain their relationship for that reason.

  • @unicornL
    @unicornL Рік тому +71

    I think Colleen is scared to leave Matt and acknowledge that public perception was accurate

  • @purplesky110
    @purplesky110 Рік тому +102

    It’s funny because during the reunion and during the interviews Z says Cole never attempted to speak to her and yet here he is, trying to speak to her. The lies keep falling and it also shows that her friends knew she was lying.

    • @rachelfrias7220
      @rachelfrias7220 Рік тому +27

      Agreed and the fact that she says she agrees with Cole to not start beef or have any tension between them. As if there was nothing she was still holding against him anymore but then when you look at the reunion you see all she does is use her time to put Cole down and talk about how bad he was.
      She contradicts herself so much

  • @paintitblack9712
    @paintitblack9712 Рік тому +206

    When she showed up with the blonde hair I definitely thought it was related to bartiste. She is so sweet, really hope she finds someone worthy to be her partner

    • @janaiahalexandre7577
      @janaiahalexandre7577 Рік тому +12

      So glad I’m not the only one who noticed

    • @DanjaundTom
      @DanjaundTom Рік тому +2

      I just thought it looked nice.
      Everyone also thought my hair Color change was due to my partners taste but I had my very own reasons 😂

    • @infringedblue
      @infringedblue Рік тому +8

      She's a sweetheart. I just wish she would work on her attachment issues as Dr. Steph pointed out. The fact she still has businesses with her ex... I have hopes that she will have her happy ever after once she realises she is good on her own too

    • @nameunknown1519
      @nameunknown1519 Рік тому +3

      I was just watching another therapist reacts of the season where she said that line about Raven and it clicked that she probably changed her hair for Bartise. It just adds another layer of sadness for the whole situation for Nancy. I really hope she heals from whatever keeps her hanging onto tumultuous past relationships.

  • @lolaneptune7593
    @lolaneptune7593 Рік тому +90

    It was hilarious because bartise was offended when she denied him but he was saying he wasn’t interested in her right before that event 😂😂😂😂

    • @Onelovericaa
      @Onelovericaa Рік тому +17

      Righttttt! He literally sat and tld all the guys tht he is nt attracted to her and doesn’t even like her.. he was jus hot cause she crushed tht baby ego of his 🤣🤣

    • @MrsGtbala
      @MrsGtbala Рік тому +5

      Yeah. Narcissists would say that. Even him being upset at her rejecting him is another sign. He didn't care about her feelings he just wanted someone around to have fun with. He was even trying to tell her not to listen to anyone else that it's just between him and her. I've heard or seen this behaviour myself from a man who has narcissist traits.

  • @jakes3799
    @jakes3799 Рік тому +98

    I would not characterize what Cole did with Alexa's mom as flirting. He was just trying to give her a compliment, but doing it in a very stupid and inappropriate way.

  • @anaynierlpag
    @anaynierlpag Рік тому +27

    Cole seems very genuine to me, someone who wears his heart on his sleeve. Like other commenters here, I believe he is possibly an ADHD-er. The research supports a number of things that would account for his communication style, which strikes non-ADHD folk as odd or malicious. He says what’s in his head without regard for social norms in mainstream circles, and he doesn’t get why it comes off as strange to people who do subscribe to those norms. And it’s so fucking frustrating that they won’t clearly explain it to him or approach him with a modicum of curiosity around his side of a situation or his intentions behind his words. There is emergent research to support that neurodivergent (autistic, specifically, but ADHD and Autism fall under the same ‘neurodivergent’ umbrella) people have very different communication styles from neurotypical people (those who are not autistic or ADHD and readily seem to adapt to and adopt more mainstream social norms). Further, the research shows significant misunderstandings between neurotypical and neurodivergent folks. What could’ve been a chance to grow and connect was manipulated by producers to be peak drama. Entertaining but with little possibility for positive growth.
    That said, I liked watching your thoughtful analysis!

  • @matariki9818
    @matariki9818 Рік тому +55

    Nancy's bro needs to be a consultant on this show : he knows when to call people out on their bs and when to be caring and supportive and to who. I was expecting the typical macho latino type but from what we see he is such an amazing sensitive guy, glad Nancy has him in his life.

  • @dreamgrlarchive
    @dreamgrlarchive Рік тому +98

    girl what do you get out of a friendship with a literal barstool

  • @erionaw9883
    @erionaw9883 Рік тому +99

    Nancy and bartise where friends with benefits you can tell they went back to each other after the wedding Nancy wasn’t healed all the way yet .

    • @tea6306
      @tea6306 Рік тому +6

      Ding ding ding!!!! So obvious & Bartise knows she's hooked that's why he goes along with it. He realized early on, no matter what he does/says, a sweet compliment (w/ an undertone of a put down) & Nancy's back.

  • @lullabylicia7090
    @lullabylicia7090 Рік тому +28

    It’s refreshing to hear you saw Zay isn’t acting like an adult, that is what my problem was with her throughout the show!!

  • @Brandirell
    @Brandirell Рік тому +58

    Nancy is so blessed to have the family that she does. We all need loves ones that’ll keep it real with us. No matter how much the truth hurts.

  • @mufasa37
    @mufasa37 Рік тому +114

    Listening to Brennan talk is like watching a coat of paint dry.

  • @taurus1647
    @taurus1647 Рік тому +17

    Alexa's dad has strange boundaries with her.

  • @edinscot56789
    @edinscot56789 Рік тому +35

    Cole is a Border Collie in human form. He's just hyper, no filter, friendly and energetic 😛

  • @jessicanoelle2012jp
    @jessicanoelle2012jp Рік тому +77

    Also if Bartiste went on a boat AFTER the wedding and the girls knew about it, I wonder if Nancy hid bartiste from them too in fear of judgement. If you have to hide someone, you need to .... leave

    • @jclyntoledo
      @jclyntoledo Рік тому +4

      No she was upset and didn't talk to them during that time.

  • @Unfortunateaccident
    @Unfortunateaccident Рік тому +30

    I hope you also cover Raven's tell all interview

  • @gabiluch87
    @gabiluch87 Рік тому +50

    Hey Steph love your videos!
    About Raven's conversation with her friend, I'm pretty sure that the producers where the ones prompting her friend to ask her those questions to get the answers on camera. You can tell just how the situation is set up with the cameras and all... These shows are scripted, not in the way we are used to with fiction, but situations are put together in a way that it is very carefully set in motion by production. It can go from actively prompting questions they know are gonna result in arguments, pushing certain buttons to elicit emotions from them, and we even have allegations of encouraging alcohol consumption with little to no food available.
    I will not get tired of saying this, the producers in this show are the most manipulative a holes I've ever seen... They knew SK was cheating and lying to Raven and covered his ass. That's so insanely abusive, if I was Raven I'd sue them.

    • @helenvalencia
      @helenvalencia Рік тому +17

      I completely agree. Just by watching the Raven tell all on Nick Vials podcast, I could way more about her personality than the edit the Love Is Blind show gave her. Raven answered all the questions I had about the timeline of all the SK cheating events. My heart went out to her, I def recommend it

    • @infringedblue
      @infringedblue Рік тому +1

      @@helenvalencia is it on UA-cam?

    • @terickastidbits2342
      @terickastidbits2342 Рік тому +3

      @@infringedblue yes

    • @Sdority905
      @Sdority905 Рік тому +2

      Yes producers manipulate soo much on this show and also specifically on "The Bachelor" - that is an absolutely horrible show.

  • @demelzapenberthy9579
    @demelzapenberthy9579 Рік тому +12

    I agree, Cole can make some potentially troublesome comments but I think he appears to have reflected on his previous behaviours and words and still continues to learn and grow. I would have liked to have seen some growth in Zaneb also, especially following her therapy but I have not seen evidence of this yet.

  • @asiavera
    @asiavera Рік тому +14

    Complete side note, but hair deets?? Looks beautiful

  • @trudelulu
    @trudelulu Рік тому +4

    the fact that colleen and matt are STILL together to this day is mind boggling to me

  • @_Just_Jess_
    @_Just_Jess_ Рік тому +5

    AHHHHH THE ENDING SPOT OF THIS VIDEO! Ha, you hooked me for sure! Love the commentary. ❤

  • @Rosalynn78
    @Rosalynn78 Рік тому +1

    I really appreciate these videos Steph! They're where I go to debrief after getting all worked up from watching an episode or watching something go down.

  • @FatimaFarmer
    @FatimaFarmer Рік тому +2

    Omg love this video and your channel! This was extremely insightful honestly.

  • @villanas
    @villanas Рік тому +1

    Please, I love your content and your clear perspective explaining what is occurring and what could be something to discuss in movies, shows, and reality TV. Thank you so much. I hope your content grows bigger with longer videos!❤️🌹

  • @therealdaneidan
    @therealdaneidan Рік тому +56

    I love these reviews!!!! Team Cole he didn't need all that smoke he got 🙄

  • @jasminkoiv
    @jasminkoiv Рік тому +12

    I love these videos! I feel like they make me understand more why I'm feeling uncomfortable or some type of way about people's behaviour, like with Zanab. When I first watched the show, there was something that bothered me but I didn't know how to put it into words. Then you explained Zay and Cole's interactions and I totally got what it was that had me bothered.

  • @crangel2183
    @crangel2183 Рік тому +3

    I love how you go back and forth to connect the dots. I just came across your channel today and I’ve watched several videos now. You’ve gained a sub 😊

  • @elizabethvictoria777
    @elizabethvictoria777 Рік тому +3

    First, love you! I love how you can see all sides. Love all your videos and how you break it down.

  • @downtomarsaudio
    @downtomarsaudio Рік тому +1

    You are so insightful and fun to watch! Thanks :)

  • @scarlettcruz7054
    @scarlettcruz7054 Рік тому +33

    Any thoughts on how Zanab wanted to wear green again because that was the color she wore in her reveal

    • @titlepending1302
      @titlepending1302 Рік тому +21

      Like what she initially said play games and being manipulative

    • @parkermaybe9018
      @parkermaybe9018 Рік тому +24

      I mean all the more power to her she can wear what she wants and if that’s a green dress that is a source of empowerment for her then go ahead and wear that dress. But to me the fact that she’s planning out all of this to make him all mad and stuff tells me she’s not as over the whole thing as she wants to come off as. Like she talks about being scared to get dragged back to how she felt but then talks about wearing the dress to come full circle, idk it just feels odd that she’d choose to bring that back up if she doesn’t wanna be in that moment again.

    • @tea6306
      @tea6306 Рік тому +3

      YES!!!! She did it b/c she wanted to disarm him. Have him go right back to all the feelings he felt for her when they 1st saw each other. I think she still has feelings for him, but knows there's no way she could broch that subject with him. I also think Cole still has feelings for her, but he is completely heartbroken. Had they had a chance to date after a SIMPLE no, things would be different between them. Major sexual tension on that sofa lol

  • @BIG055
    @BIG055 Рік тому +114

    I wonder if a lot of Cole’s challenges with inhibiting his thoughts may be due to undiagnosed ADHD

    • @steffnic13
      @steffnic13 Рік тому +28

      He definitely lacks a filter, but he seems to be bad with it now. And I suspect it’s because he knows he is on the defensive with a group of people chastising him, so he’s nervous and saying wrong things and possibly having a couple too many beers to soothe his nerves.

    • @kimberlyhylton2470
      @kimberlyhylton2470 Рік тому +15

      Cole definitely has ADHD

    • @mariella2884
      @mariella2884 Рік тому +10

      It's possible, I also think Zanab brought out a nasty edge to him though that cannot keep being excused as immaturity or lack of filter.
      Like the "bipolar" scene was painful to watch, but I do think without her antagonising him, he wouldn't have gone that far.

    • @mimiad397
      @mimiad397 Рік тому +20

      @Mariella according to Cole, Zanab brought it up first by jokingly saying "you probably think I'm Bipolar". Not saying what he said can't be insensitive but if it is true then it does change things since throughout the show he was blamed for topics she brought up first. Same thing with Colleen and the deep thing

    • @TheWorthyMuva
      @TheWorthyMuva Рік тому +5

      Def has ADHD

  • @mcb1484
    @mcb1484 Рік тому +15

    Re: you mentioning that maybe the married couples are contractually obligated to stay married until After the Altar, I don't think that would be a legally enforceable contractual term. Of course, if these folks signed something and *believe* they are therefore contractually obligated without talking to a lawyer, that could explain it... I'm sure reality show producers have written even more unethical terms into contracts. I think it's more likely that they get some kind of financial incentive if their marriage lasts X amount of time. Also, it seems pretty likely in this particular case with Matt and Colleen (and several other LIB marriages), the people stay together for all kinds of dysfunctional reasons.

    • @ceebee8255
      @ceebee8255 Рік тому +1

      Interesting take. Even with the SK cheating scandal, both SK & Raven posted the same message about not being to speak on it for legal (Netflix) reasons

    • @deeniesmothers9310
      @deeniesmothers9310 Рік тому +1

      It makes so much sense why these two don't live together, but even a couple who don't live together should be on the same page.

    • @mcb1484
      @mcb1484 Рік тому +1

      @@ceebee8255 Yeah I am sure there is a confidentiality clause in their contracts, which wouldn’t have the same enforceability/ethical issues of a ‘must stay married’ clause.

  • @ohwow851
    @ohwow851 Рік тому +1

    i just saw ur review of 'after the alter: part 1' 🤣 this is perfect timing

  • @senselesschanify
    @senselesschanify Рік тому +4

    Cole doesn’t seem like he wants to filter himself. He only says it’s difficult to him to filter but he doesn’t ever try to. He could just wait a minute and try to put himself in Alexa or her stepmom’s shoes. I saw 3 steps. First he was initially surprised by who her stepmom was. I get it and she even introducing herself as her mom to get them. It wasn’t impolite yet and she initiated it jokingly. Then he explains why he was surprised which is obviously her age. In insisting it’s due to her age he further makes the situation awkward, more so comparing her to his mom. We get it Cole. I guess him calling her beautiful was to smooth the awkward vibes but in doing so in the way he did it comes off as “you are so young AND beautiful, why are you Alex’s stepmom”.
    Also in his interviews he just always justifies himself as “yeah , I’m just like that” and I get it. He got a lot of hate initially and I guess it’s him being defensive but he does not appear to even try. He’s like “yeah, I am sloppy and borderline impolite but that’s the way I am. When you find it offensive it’s your thing because I know I am a friendly dude. Look I am this, I am that” and the most annoying thing he tends to say “look, I am a dude. Dudes are like this and that and woman are bla bla but yeah I can see that maybe she as a woman sees that this way but that’s crazy and yeah I know how I meant it. Maybe as a dude I don’t get it.”
    but his actions appear to lean to the impolite end (even though he doesn’t realise it). In this particular scene I, as a viewer felt uncomfortable, you can see Alexa’ stepmom felt uncomfortable and Bartise also read the situation the way most of the viewers read. So apparently Cole lacks the ability to align his actions with what is considerate adequate by common sense of the wide amount of people.
    I imagine it to be hard for him but I think it isn’t that hard to be learnt if you are among people, read them/ listen to them and try to put yourself in their shoes.

    • @senselesschanify
      @senselesschanify Рік тому +1

      I guess that’s one of the reasons the others picked Zanabs side so quickly as she reads people. I guess she assimilates/ tells the way she feels the others would listen and believe her. I don’t think she does that purposely.
      But her lack of self awareness ist shocking.
      The scene is not in this video yet but when she comments the couch scene in ATA she appears to still be attracted to Cole but angry that he rejected her.
      Furthermore as Zanab is a person who reads people and vibes and as Cole does nothing of that sort we can once again see how unfit they are for each other. I think both dates outside their boxes. Like the person/ personality traits they wish they were / they had more. But in reality they were to different in their needs and emotional capacities.

  • @selmasuleyman9966
    @selmasuleyman9966 Рік тому

    Been waiting for this videooooo

  • @h3tur
    @h3tur Рік тому +30

    i don’t think you should be friends with exes unless you have kids together (varies from situation to situation)…

  • @ask4theupgrade359
    @ask4theupgrade359 Рік тому +11

    Nancy went into the real estate business with her ex before Baptise. We all have a pattern. I’m usually friends with people first, so I’m good a salvaging a friendship in most cases

  • @claumok84
    @claumok84 Рік тому +95

    On the topic of flirting, I’m curious to know where my line for flirting is. I didn’t think that what Cole was saying to Alexa’s mom would be considered flirting. Am I alone on that one?

    • @Momo-po5tn
      @Momo-po5tn Рік тому +103

      I didnt see it as flirting either, he just sounded dumbfounded and a little unable to read the room. It was more awkward than flirtatious for me.

    • @h3tur
      @h3tur Рік тому

      @@Momo-po5tnagreed

    • @Onelovericaa
      @Onelovericaa Рік тому +33

      I agree I dnt think he was flirting. I just think Cole needs a little more time to mature and understand his approaches in conversation. I feel once he gets control of tht he will be a much better partner. His good intentions are already there.

    • @WilliamsPinch
      @WilliamsPinch Рік тому +38

      Super awkward word vomit lol. Him not even taking into account that she’s the stepmom of the girl that hates him and that she probably hates him by proxy is pretty funny lol.

    • @millievanillie90
      @millievanillie90 Рік тому +17

      I don't think he was actively flirting to be with her but he was definitely expressing attraction aloud which is flirtatious even if it's 'harmless'. I personally have a hard time picking up on subtle flirting signals and am learning to see them, but the vibes are there.

  • @arwen_2.0
    @arwen_2.0 Рік тому +16

    So bartise was horrible too and he had a free pass but Cole has to be harrassed and insulted. It is like watching the movie Mean Girls but inside the Love is Blind format.

  • @alaynajordan8459
    @alaynajordan8459 Рік тому +38

    I regret ever supporting Zay, she's so toxic.

  • @teamlovepanda
    @teamlovepanda Рік тому +4

    Drop it now.🤣 I was so excited until I saw it was a preview

  • @joukhr
    @joukhr Рік тому +55

    idk if its bc i have adhd but tbh seeing cole do really awkward things feels kind of like looking in a mirror (when i'm not masking)

    • @TheWorthyMuva
      @TheWorthyMuva Рік тому

      Yes I agree he def has adhd

    • @infringedblue
      @infringedblue Рік тому +2

      Another commenter wondered if he has ADHD above too. Seeing your comment as someone who has ADHD really makes me wonder about Cole now. And also feel that much more bad for him because he really was so misunderstood

    • @noone-re3zp
      @noone-re3zp Рік тому +1

      I'm very confused. Can you please tell me the things he's done that are symptoms of adhd? I honestly thought I knew what adhd was but seeing your comment and someone else's comment now I literally don't even know... Is it the not having filter thing? Like is that a sign? Thank you.

    • @joannacmakuchi4316
      @joannacmakuchi4316 Рік тому +10

      ​@@noone-re3zp From personal experience, its the whole rambling thing that's a dead giveaway. When you have ADHD, you tend to go off on a tangent and say the most random things as your brain loses focus or hyper focuses on every single thought. These thoughts don't necessarily come from a place of rationalisation lol. At that point it's too awkward to stop so you keep going.. and going until someone interrupts. Personally, I feel like I speak first and think later because in my head, so many different thoughts are bouncing off of each other at the same time. Hope this gave you more clarity, I'm sure different people might have different explanations according to their personal experiences :)

    • @noone-re3zp
      @noone-re3zp Рік тому +2

      @@joannacmakuchi4316 This is honestly so helpful... I never that could be a symptom of ADHD. Don't worry I'm not gonna go around diagnosing people with adhd haha. Thank you for replying!

  • @jamie6008
    @jamie6008 Рік тому +3

    I really like how you explained that having in ex in your life during the healing period is not ideal but it may be reconciled after that. It makes me hopeful that I might be able to connect with an ex I have that was very upset with the relationship with ending. Actually given his words and behavior that might be wishful thinking but I like the sentiment. Great video !

  • @halitst1
    @halitst1 6 місяців тому +1

    I noticed the blonde hair, too! I can relate with Nancy, a lot. I have had to let go of not being the ‘chosen one’. If you have abandonment issues, men like Bartise are magnets to women with abandonment issues. It creates codependency that can last many years because he will never choose her but act as though he will.
    Through therapy I have learned to choose myself.
    Btw, I love Nancy’s family. Especially her brother, he is awesome and real.

  • @mattie_cakes
    @mattie_cakes Рік тому +1

    This is my first time watching your videos and I really enjoyed your take on this! #subscribed

  • @jnward255
    @jnward255 Рік тому +2

    Love your reviews! I would love to see you review the show Harlem!

  • @picassojulien899
    @picassojulien899 Рік тому +12

    Im surprised you didn’t go into detail on brennon and cole interactions. Brennon is so sad as a man.

  • @thobilembuli8571
    @thobilembuli8571 Рік тому +10

    Yoh. Nancy and Bartise? To think a 25 year old is playing this 32 year old so much? Can’t! It’s so sad!

  • @AmourNista
    @AmourNista 3 місяці тому +1

    I'm glad you called out the blonde hair color change... That's exactly what I was thinking when I saw it

  • @Cornflower20
    @Cornflower20 Рік тому +2

    Your hair looks so beautiful in this video!!

  • @AshleyRodriguez-xo4gg
    @AshleyRodriguez-xo4gg Рік тому +1

    I would love to see your review of Ginny and Georgia! There’s so much to unpack about family dynamics and romantic relationships

  • @Moi_81
    @Moi_81 10 місяців тому +1

    I like how Nancy's family knows how to ask the right questions.

  • @astukas68
    @astukas68 Рік тому +2

    Would like to see you thoughts about “Below the deck sailing yacht”. Would be interesting to see professionals view of team work and relationships in those conditions.

  • @Grace_Zandile97
    @Grace_Zandile97 Рік тому +24

    Being friends with exes is slippery...

    • @Momo-po5tn
      @Momo-po5tn Рік тому +1

      Very much so

    • @Grace_Zandile97
      @Grace_Zandile97 Рік тому +3

      ​@@Momo-po5tn it can lead to " on and off relationships cycle "that never ends

    • @Momo-po5tn
      @Momo-po5tn Рік тому +2

      @@Grace_Zandile97 yup and you can be trapped in that for months to years. It gets mentally and emotionally taxing. Not to mention it can hurt other people too

  • @candicemarie2102
    @candicemarie2102 Рік тому +1

    love your videos sm, would you ever consider doing any videos on the ultimatum?

  • @malvavisco10
    @malvavisco10 Рік тому

    Oh, you gotta do part 3, pretty please 🙏🏻

  • @yhineidy131
    @yhineidy131 Рік тому +6

    I can relate to Nancy. After ending things with my first boyfriend, I was still talking to him and he was taking advantage of me. I stopped talking to him because my boyfriend at the time didn't like that I was still talking to him. My last boyfriend and I talked about staying friends after breaking up. I feel like I made the right decision by cutting off communication because I was afraid he still had hope we could get back together again.

  • @wisdomisbetta
    @wisdomisbetta Рік тому +1

    I love your videos, especially ones like this when you. I’m not sure if you’ve seen the show Snowfall - I’m interested in your analysis of Franklin and his relationships. I think episode 10 of season 5 provides of good sense of the character and his interpersonal relationships. Thanks for your consideration.

  • @ainsleywalker1855
    @ainsleywalker1855 Рік тому +9

    Love these videos!!! Would you ever consider reviewing the white lotus and the relationships in that show? I’m curious to hear a therapist’s perspective

    • @Sdority905
      @Sdority905 Рік тому

      Oooh that would be a juicy analysis

  • @allymounga4902
    @allymounga4902 Рік тому

    I wonder if they see your videos and it feels like your 1-on-1 professional advice to them. That’s so cool

  • @CharisMaggieTV
    @CharisMaggieTV Рік тому

    How do you get to screen recording clips from the shows without getting a black screen? 🤔

  • @jeisselima
    @jeisselima Рік тому

    I don't know who none of those people are but I move hearing your voice❤

  • @dancingdreame
    @dancingdreame Рік тому +14

    I would LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE TO see your reactions to as a therapist to Netflix reality tv show My Unorthodox Life.
    I love your reality check on unhealthy interpersonal dynamics for adult human beings.
    The people on My Unorthodox Life discuss sexuality so openly between family members and friends despite their conservative/modest and religious upbringing.
    I admire this and have never seen it modeled before.
    I watch your videos start to finish and I'd love your perspective! I'd especially love your suggestions of how I can do that with my family and friends.
    Occasionally I feel like they lack boundaries and overshare because they are doing such a 180 from their cultural upbringing.
    It would be helpful to hear what you think they do well; and other-times, when they/we should draw the line.

  • @mml0082
    @mml0082 Рік тому +9

    Your curls are so pretty

  • @jbullets5198
    @jbullets5198 11 днів тому

    TBH I find Cole's way of unedited speaking completely refreshing. Too often we filter ourselves to make other people feel comfortable or at ease. How someone wants to interpret something is on them and says WAY more about them than the person saying it. Everything starts with the self. 💯

  • @maddyharvey7414
    @maddyharvey7414 Рік тому +3

    People aren’t giving Bartiste as much crap because he is so obviously shallow and inconsiderate and never attempted to hide it. Cole clearly wasn’t attracted to Zanab yet kept telling her he was. Zanab has some pretty deep wounds that she isn’t handling well, but I think people jumped on Cole because he felt so deceptive as well as tactless. Personally he strikes me as quite immature, and I’m not surprised Zanab felt insecure with him- people who have a shallow understanding of what matters in love aren’t ready for true commitment.

  • @adrianab3638
    @adrianab3638 Рік тому

    i love these videos so much! can u maybe do one on disney’s strange world? that would be very interesting

    • @StephAnya
      @StephAnya  Рік тому

      I loved that movie! Great idea. Thank you!

    • @adrianab3638
      @adrianab3638 Рік тому

      @@StephAnya yay i’m so excited! that movie was amazing! very interesting family dynamics

  • @Sososunnyyyyyy
    @Sososunnyyyyyy Рік тому +2

    Would love to see you review MAFS

  • @Chilair1
    @Chilair1 Рік тому

    Your theme song goes so hard! 🎶 what’s Anya miiiiiind! 🎶

  • @Elena-pc7fy
    @Elena-pc7fy 9 місяців тому +1

    I would love a video where you break down the newest season of the ultimatum on Netflix🙏🏻

  • @lanatherana157
    @lanatherana157 Рік тому +11

    I know Cole is immature, but I feel really bad for him.

    • @tea6306
      @tea6306 Рік тому +1

      So bad really!! When we saw him in with his friends & the confessionals, dude looks like what I picture heartbreak would look like. Just want to hug him & tell him everything will be ok.

  • @klemenesber9550
    @klemenesber9550 Рік тому +8

    Hey Steph Raven did an interview with Nick Vaill. You should watch it theres her POV of what happened with SK. 🤪

  • @1manlone
    @1manlone Рік тому

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE your review of this series, season three's to be exact. It truly speaks to everything I think of and more (one therapist to another). Out of all these couples I think Zay and Cole's "relations" bothers me the most. Like you said there is no strong proof to the narrative going around but everyone appears to be out to bash him. NO he aint perfect by any means but I don't think he deserves better than that. Brennon need to get off his high horse! I think since being involved with Alexa and seeing her family's caliber (if you will) he is sort of tryin to align himself as someone of that lifestyle thus judging as one. I also agree that he is just regurgitating thoughts from Alexa. Anywho, I'd loved to see your breakdown or reaction to Ginny & Georgia (Netflix), specifically season 2. They had some good moments in there to discuss.

  • @aboricua08
    @aboricua08 Рік тому +1

    Please do a part 3.

  • @marymarthakipcak9182
    @marymarthakipcak9182 Рік тому

    I enjoy watching these videos more than I enjoyed watching the show 😂

  • @stink..
    @stink.. Рік тому +2

    Not related but your hair looks sooo good

  • @gabrielgomes4105
    @gabrielgomes4105 9 місяців тому

    Honestly just want to say that I would LOVE to be your friend!!! You are amazing! Love the way you think!

  • @rubennadevi
    @rubennadevi Рік тому +1

    You have the most beautiful curly hair I have ever seen in my life!

  • @ceceliam9014
    @ceceliam9014 Рік тому

    Your insights are always so interesting, and I'll watch your reactions even never having seen a single episode of Love is Blind, lol. Would love to see you react to more feature films and big shows. Catlyn Stark's interactions with Jon Snow are interesting on Game of Thrones, the Before Sunrise trilogy is a fantastic one, The Notebook is of course a classic, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days makes toxicity funny, lol, Pride and Prejudice offers great family and romantic dynamics. Plus the original The L Word series could offer some great same sex and non-binary relationships (as could movies like Brokeback Mountain, and Disobedience).
    Basically would love to see you react to all the things, lol.

  • @mariaalice3307
    @mariaalice3307 Рік тому +1

    Id love to see a review of perfect match!

  • @DanjaundTom
    @DanjaundTom Рік тому +9

    Im in a friendship with my ex but when we got to know each other he helped me through extremely rough stuff, which I’ll be forever grateful for, and we only talked again after almost 5 years so things have cooled down and everyone moved forward with their life.
    In Nancys Situation im All for moms opinion

  • @alyssalauren24
    @alyssalauren24 Рік тому

    Hey queen, not sure if you saw the Nick Viall interview with Raven that came out last week, but she explains everything! ❤

  • @lynetterobinson2681
    @lynetterobinson2681 2 місяці тому +1

    I'm not faulting Cole for his interaction with Alexa's stepmom, stepmom obviously intentionally walked up (repeatedly) saying 'I'm her Mom' looking for such a reaction. I don't even think stepmom had an active role in raising Alexa to have the honorary title of Mom so she 100% does it just to get a reaction and she got it.

  • @Queen_G_513
    @Queen_G_513 Рік тому

    I would LOVE for you to review Temptation Island. It is absolute madness.

  • @rane219
    @rane219 Рік тому +9

    Please do an analysis on White Lotus!! Would love to see your take

    • @estelakstro4007
      @estelakstro4007 Рік тому +1

      omgggg YAS

    • @arlecelarae654
      @arlecelarae654 Рік тому +2

      An analysis on a scripted comedy show? I’m genuinely curious as to why you guys would want that?

    • @rane219
      @rane219 Рік тому +1

      @@arlecelarae654 well because it’s show based on interpersonal relationships and power dynamics. She’s done an analysis on Encanto which is a scripted animated film. Getting a therapist point of view doesn’t stop and end at reality shows.

    • @arlecelarae654
      @arlecelarae654 Рік тому

      @@rane219 I didn’t know she did that kinda thing too. I guess it’s all examples to us who are watching so why not!

  • @mariemoncada6980
    @mariemoncada6980 Рік тому +2

    She also said DON'T TOUCH ME during the show.

  • @KB-qy8ps
    @KB-qy8ps Рік тому

    I think your hunch is correct about the contracts for the married ones. Didn't the s2 married couples both announce divorces the day after the after the altar ep aired? I'm sure I read that somewhere. Funny that this show is called love is blind yet has proven the exact opposite 😆 really enjoyed your commentary, cheers!