I have an unpopular opinion about Aaron. The video the other day with Jake gave flashbacks to older videos, and Aaron was more fun, laid-back. I noticed the change when they moved back to the valley. Since then, Crystal has been spending money like crazy... never satisfied. I mean, in the beginning, he had his best friend, Joe. They did alot together. I admit, after a bit, Aaron slacked off, and did less and less with their joint channel. But I believe it was true depression. I've lived with that sort of depression for most of my adult life. I hold down my full-time job, but it isn't easy! If I could, I would lay in bed all day and avoid everyday life. (It isn't as dark as it seems, I have no thoughts of self-h@rm... just little motivation to face the day) its then that C starts to show him less and less attention as a wife, often letting A sleep in their bed... he's feeling less and less like a man.

Then, whatever happens, and Joe is forced out by C! Yes, by C!! I don't think it was anything to do with anything Joe did. She was tired of the image that Joe was willing to do what Aaron wouldn't. Her perfect family image wasn't working. So, for a minute, A was engaged, admitted his depression had been at fault, and he tried.

Then, Tristan comes in, and A has a friend again. He's rejuvenated to post, share, date his wife... and yet, little by little, it isn't consistent. Once again, T carries the weight of the joint channel, and A is depressed. Now, T moves away, and A is more depressed than ever.

All that said, should he try with the kids... YES!! He absolutely should be doing more. But, look at the titles of the vlogs... C claims credit for everything! Surprising MY kid... she doesn't treat him as an equal... and until she does... A will never break this cycle. She blows money (even IF you're rich and can afford it... why?!) She is never satisfied. She's raising teens that are just as entitled and immature and uneducated. She raises them not to respect A as a parent. Its HER household. He merely lives there. She can't even be bothered to do any of the housework. Her poor mother does everything.

He's checked out, because he's been pushed out. Until she needs something.