I stopped watching a couple of seasons ago but found myself gravitating back, lol. (I'm a born Jersey girl!) I watched some of the reruns from last season and have seen this season's shows so far.
I spend FAR too much time thinking and analyzing while I'm watching.
Honestly, I think the story lines have gotten just meh~ kids are growing up and the drama has run its course. Everyone is living "normal" lives (besides Teresa's situation, and there's not much to really comment on that so much anymore....) so Bravo is just trying to find opportunities for drama. (Boca Raton trip)
I went back and forth about the cake~ at first I was with Siggy and it being disrespectful, and a little crazy. But then I was like, ok... get over it. No need to drag the drama on for days. But then Teresa and Melissa and all got nasty with it the next day and at dinner. So beyond necessary. I feel like it's just all created for the story lines. I can't see any of this happening in 'real life'.
I feel sad for Teresa and Joe losing their mom (she was so young!) but there's way too much of that shown too.
I loved the scene where Joe and his/Teresa's dad made dinner for the kids~ a glimpse of their "normal" life. (Maybe because I miss good Italian food!
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I like that Teresa and Melissa seem to be close now, but I really like Siggy (although a little annoying this season so far), but Dolores is my fav.
I just can't believe they brought Danielle back!
Time will tell about Margaret!