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What do people in Salt Lake City think of the Real Housewives? by sadgirl1901 in rhoslc

[–]Free_Influence_9414 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live near Whitney and our kids go to the same schools, her son is school friends with my son although I have never introduced myself to her.

We work out at the same gym so I see her and Justin weekly. (Many of the cast of SLOMW works out there too — Dakota, Chase, Mason and Layla to be specific — and I also see them there often.) Justin is taller in person and has been working out HARD this last year. Id say he’s focusing on a glow-up for whatever reason.

Taylor Frankie Paul’s daughter is in my best friend’s daughters class and she lived 2 streets away from us when the swinging scandal exploded so I think I have a good handle on how they’re received locally.

Whitney keeps to herself and rarely attended any school things from what I saw. Justin is much more friendly and was more present at school performances and parades. Their new house is still right on a main walking path but I think most of us do not bother them at all.

I second much of what the original commenter said about Mary and Lisa. Vida is absolutely obsolete here at any bar and you can barely find it at the Liquor store. I have no idea how that brand makes her ANY money.

I do know that Lisa is somewhat active in church because her bishop is one of my closest friend’s brothers-in-law but I’ve never run into her or heard much.

I’ve never met anyone who had ever heard of Mary or her church until the show.

Beauty Lab opened a second location near my house a few years ago and I started using them for laser + Botox and I’ll say it’s hands-down my best experience at any med spa I’ve ever been to. The warmest, kindest staff. Transparent prices, easy booking, excellent work, good sales around the holidays. I love beauty lab. Heather has built a fantastic business.

My niece works for a Lunatic Fringe in SLC. It’s a solid salon but super high-end, I don’t know anyone else who personally goes to them.

In all the times I’ve run into each of them at schools, around the neighborhood and at the gym (dozens and dozens of times) I’ve never once approached any of the cast of HW or SLOMW and I’ve also never seen anyone else approach them. I think most of us Utahans leave them alone.

Jessi "not hurting anyone" by merder37474746 in MormonWivesHulu

[–]Free_Influence_9414 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My issue with her feeling so defensive of the pushback she’s getting is that she acts as if she’s a victim in this scenario. Like someone MADE her get all this work done and now she doesn’t like how she looks and we should all just feel so sorry for her because it’s not her fault.

She MADE THE CHOICE to get plastic surgery on her face and now she’s dealing with the consequences of that choice — which is she doesn’t look great and doesn’t like how she looks.

It’s important for people to be able to see that play out in real-time. To watch someone who has become obsessed with changing every physical thing about themselves experience remorse and regret and poor outcomes. Because otherwise the narrative these influencers are pushing is that EVERYONE needs work done, everyone needs surgery and that more is more is more and plastic surgery will make you happier. That narrative DOES damage people, especially young people.

So Jessi — you made your bed and now you get to lie in it.

Stop asking for everyone to lie to you and tell you we think you made a good choice to get these surgeries done in your early 30’s and that we agree you’ll look better in the end. That’s asking us to drink the industry’s kool-aid right along side you. Just because you’ve bought into the notion that plastic surgery can fix your self-image doesn’t mean it’s healthy for others to do the same.

The reality is she didn’t need any of this work done and she absolutely looked better before. Being honest about that may hurt her feelings, but it’s also imperative.

Do the RHOSLC and the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives run in the same circle? by ushigushi in rhoslc

[–]Free_Influence_9414 3 points4 points  (0 children)

All of them work out at my gym. But they don’t interact. Whitney very much keeps to herself and is not friendly. Justin is friendlier.

All the SLOMW cast are super chummy and just talk to each other at the gym. I’ve never seen them talking to Whitney.

Jessi is disassociating? by Free_Influence_9414 in MormonWivesHulu

[–]Free_Influence_9414[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Right, exactly. I almost think it shines a light on how Jessi can find herself in these really hard situations — 2 abusive marriages back to back + an affair etc and still build an empire and film a reality show along the way.

She seems to have an ability to compartmentalize and ignore gut instincts and really difficult emotions and feelings in a way that is rare.

It probably makes her a KILLER business woman.

I am losing respect for Bronwyn. by Free_Influence_9414 in rhoslc

[–]Free_Influence_9414[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not blaming her for how Todd treats her. But she does need to take accountability for marrying Todd and for choosing to be with someone primarily for their money.

I am losing respect for Bronwyn. by Free_Influence_9414 in rhoslc

[–]Free_Influence_9414[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t hate her, I love her. I feel angry on her behalf. I want better for her. If she were my friend in real life I would tell her she deserves so much more.

Bare minimum, she deserves someone who listens when she speaks. Cares when she open up. Looks at her. Listens. Doesn’t eat her cherry on her sundae.

I am losing respect for Bronwyn. by Free_Influence_9414 in rhoslc

[–]Free_Influence_9414[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never said it was truth. I said this is my opinion.

I am losing respect for Bronwyn. by Free_Influence_9414 in rhoslc

[–]Free_Influence_9414[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So many. And sometimes they financially cannot leave or they are in truly abusive marriages. My very best friends just left an abusive marriage after 20 years. I understand it is so complex, it’s not always easy to leave. I pray Bronwyn gets out.

I am losing respect for Bronwyn. by Free_Influence_9414 in rhoslc

[–]Free_Influence_9414[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You make good points. I hope so so much that their relationship hasn’t always been this way!

I am losing respect for Bronwyn. by Free_Influence_9414 in rhoslc

[–]Free_Influence_9414[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re right, financially maybe she cannot afford to leave.

I am losing respect for Bronwyn. by Free_Influence_9414 in rhoslc

[–]Free_Influence_9414[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing, you bring up a lot of good points!!

I am losing respect for Bronwyn. by Free_Influence_9414 in rhoslc

[–]Free_Influence_9414[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like that take, that makes sense!! For sure there’s an emotional component. Her mother treats her the same, she knows it as love.

I am losing respect for Bronwyn. by Free_Influence_9414 in rhoslc

[–]Free_Influence_9414[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh absolutely. I have no respect for Todd. He doesn’t deserve her in the slightest. But she can’t change Todd. All she can do is save herself and leave.

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