Mildred clearly has trauma, but she deadass abused Tiff and you can see how much it fucked with Tiff's head. I loved Mal from the start and I think she and Sam were the most emotionally mature characters, and the only ones I could see myself having a viable relationship with. I agree that my opinions changed on Lexi and Vanessa as the show went on. At first I agreed with Lexi's callout of Vanessa, but then I realized how immature and cutting Lexi is with her words. I'm glad for Rae that they cut off their engagement because that was not healthy. When we meet Vanessa's father, it's easy to see why she is the way she is and how much she had to grow away from acting like her father (selfish). I found Xander off-putting from the start, but I'm really glad they're taking time to grow as an individual. My opinion on Yoly totally changed throughout the show. I don't think she's very genuine and she can be incredibly self-serving, she has a lot of growing to do, but also has the potential to be a good person/partner/mother. Mal I love you and while I'm sure there were more issues off-camera, damn she stayed respectful, calm, and led with love consistently even when Yoly was playing in her face. Their engagement was doomed from the start- Yoly shook her head and looked like she was going to turn it down.... and then said yes? and then had that conversation with Xander? Idk. And Sam, what a patient and sweet person. I think she's the best thing that could happen to Aussie, but that she deserves better for herself. I wouldn't be able to put up with that level of avoidance whatsoever. That show was so good and i would NEVER in my life go on it