Housewives

A few thoughts concerning those NYC Housewives on Bravo TV:

Bethenny vs Jill- This season is gearing up as a friendship flip-flop. Old alliances and enmities have totally shifted and each camp is rallying her support system. I wish that Bethenny and Jill could each own her part in this, put aside her pride, and ask for forgiveness and understanding from the other. They truly are a cute bff couple, and I hate to see them lose such an important person in their lives. There’s nothing worse than losing your best gal pal-and almost all of us can relate to the pain of losing a bff because of ridiculous pride. All this back alley gossiping is only making matters worse too. And although I understand the practicalities of not taking sides, I actually prefer to. I tend to be very loyal-even when my friend has lost her mind and taken a ride on the crazy train. We can fix that later. Not standing up for her in the midst of her crazy drama? That usually can’t be fixed-no matter how reasonable the explanation. Not saying this is the right way-just my way.

Alex-I really appreciate the courage it took for Alex to confront Jill about the snarky comments that were made regarding her children’s behavior. Sniping about a woman’s child/ren is bad business. It ALWAYS creates animosity-the kind that a mother will never forget/forgive. Seeing Alex’s vulnerability (and tears of frustration) helped me to respect her, relate to her, and appreciate her authenticity. And as a personal editorial-mothers of little boys deserve a freakin' break-thank you very much. Even on the best days-raising boys is a messy, annoying, embarrassing undertaking not meant for wimps or pushovers. So before you knock it, just give it a whirl, girlfriend! For the record-Team Alex! Lu Ann and Jill need to re-read that etiquette book.

Lu Ann-Don’t you all just like her better now that she isn’t a countess? The countess routine was eye-rollingly pretentious and nauseating. Watching her handle her divorce has made her seem more warm blooded,vulnerable and approachable-maybe even likable-and less of a cold blooded autocrat. I hope she leaves the title in her pantie drawer. For good!

Ramona-Can you say KRA-ZEE (with bugged out eyes)??? What a wacko-really. There has got to be a pill for that kind of unpredictable crazy/mean. I guess there’s one in every group!

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