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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Monday, October 12, 2009 - 6:14 pm
Season Premier was tonight. I wasn't able to watch it closely, just had it on in the background. But I didn't like all the underlying focus on their "marital tension." I think they were just trying to make it look like there could be trouble brewing in the Roloff house. What, are they hoping to cash in even more from the Jon & Kate fiasco, and try to generate another feeding frenzy for the media sharks? Shame on TLC if that's the case.
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Monday, October 12, 2009 - 6:21 pm
I remember last year when they went on a road trip there was a little bit of tension between the Roloff's. Matt usually drives Amy crazy with his "projects". I think they had some growing pains last year and it crossed over into this season. Amy does tend to be bossy towards Matt but unlike another ex reality dad Matt does whatever he wants and definitely isn't a door matt.
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Jgalt
Member
02-17-2009
| Monday, October 12, 2009 - 7:32 pm
I think there have been marital tensions for a couple of years, at least. I'm sure this is legitimate and not for ratings. I'm afraid this family may also end up a statistic, but given their religious beliefs, I don't know if they will divorce, or just choose to live fairly separate lives.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, October 12, 2009 - 7:58 pm
If this was Winter Formal.. then it was taped last winter, so, no, I don't think they are trying to emulate anyone but themselves. They are at a time in life and age when this is actually more likely to be happening and they are up front and talking about it at least.
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Monday, October 12, 2009 - 9:29 pm
OK, I'll stop being so suspicious then, LOL. I guess I just don't trust TLC. I just picture some corporate muckity muck salivating at the idea of marital tension. I wasn't really thinking the Roloffs themselves would pull such a stunt. I do understand how parents can be sort of taken by surprise on what to do with each other once the children are grown and off to their own lives. Even better that they are up front and talking about it is that they are aware of it at all. Less chance of being taken by surprise by this phase of their lives.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, October 12, 2009 - 11:00 pm
They are getting a BIT ahead of themselves, since Molly is just a freshman and Jacob is younger than that.. they still have a few years to put in on the kids.
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 3:29 am
Long married couples argue without worrying about divorcing. If you can't express your opinions, why be in the relationship? I wouldn't watch if they were the Brady Bunch! I like the fact they aren't a perfect family. They certainly have well adjusted and normal kids!
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Marameko
Member
07-15-2002
| Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 3:37 am
I also don't like the vibe that I am getting from the marital "tension". Good for Amy to put the brakes on spending and being frugal. As much as I like Matt his projects could drive a crazy person crazy. They are such a delight after Jon and Kate.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 5:39 am
As someone going through the same family changes they are, I totally get where Amy is coming from. I don't see it as made up for tv drama.
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 6:27 am
Just to clarify, my original post was never meant to say the things they were talking about were made up. I just was not trusting TLC, who I felt could try and focus on those tense parts in order to capitalize on the drama, like they have with J&K. My radar was up with TLC, not the Roloff family. Matt reminds me a lot of a beloved uncle (who passed many years ago). He too was a "project" man. But he finished his projects. LOL.
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 7:11 am
My husband is a project man, too...but not on the scale of Matt. Matt would drive me crazy..LOL
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 7:42 am
This families show is much different from J&K+8 was. The Roloff's, from what I've seen haven't changed drastically since the show first started. Yes, their home has gotten bigger and bigger and they've take their fair share of trips but the players remain basically the same personalities. I have a feeling regardless of the Roloff's having this show the house would have gotten bigger and bigger but naturally on a smaller budget. One startling difference between these 2 families is that the parents and kids have a social life (I know it;s hard for the sextuplets to have friends) with other people besides the immediate family and they have a big extended family something Jon and Kate didn't have.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 7:52 am
i think it's hard to compare them to the Gosselin's because we haven't seen how the Roloff's dealt with/struggles with their kids when they were babies/toddlers. I think starting a show when the kids are older makes a huge difference. People relax more, become more comfortable in their roles, get their family rythmn down as their children age.
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Angelicfairies2
Member
07-19-2004
| Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 9:15 am
This is a family, J&K+8 is a circus and a joke!
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 9:28 am
J&K wasn't when they started.
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Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 11:42 am
I wonder what happened to the rest of the thread. (the part prior to Oct. 12)
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Sherbabe
Member
07-28-2002
| Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 2:28 pm
<100> As far as the Rohloff's go. Love them. They play nice w/ others and share.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 3:58 pm
<100> I hear you. The Roloffs are so refreshing, so real. I see how she handles things with her kids and I admire that. Can't say the same for that other show. 
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Jgalt
Member
02-17-2009
| Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 5:19 pm
I also love the Roloffs. They are my favorite TV family. You feel the love in the family. I think Amy has her hands full with Matt's many ideas, she tries to bring him down to earth. I think Amy and Matt are experiencing what many married couples go through when most of their children don't need them as much any more, and they're faced with wondering what to do with the rest of their lives,if Amy and Matt are heading in the same direction. For the first 15 or 20 years of marriage, children are your focus, and it's easy to put aside differences and concentrate on the children, but when they leave, sometimes the gaps and differences become more obvious.
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Bbfreak
Member
07-06-2009
| Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 7:40 pm
I am so sad to loose this show. Because of the economy we had to get rid of cable. I absolutely LOVED this show!! I have seen all of the episodes up to this season. Hopefully they put this new season on DVD.
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Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 9:49 pm
Bbfreak, I don't know if they exist for LPBW, but I have heard many shows are available online. Hulu.com is one site. I think. I have not watched eps. of any shows online. (Although if you don't have internet cable, it may be hard to watch tv shows online.)
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Monday, October 19, 2009 - 5:53 pm
Loved, loved, loved Matt's skiing. What a man! The boy's last season of soccer was filmed in '08. They both are off to college now...I'm hoping. They are the same age as my grandson and he is now a college freshman too. Drew played the Roloff boys a time or two over the years.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, October 19, 2009 - 10:49 pm
Actually his size is an advantage.. it is like when you put little kids on skis, often you don't even give them poles.. but he really was zooming down those slopes.. I could just feel how freeing it was!! I hope both of the guys don't think they have to quit playing soccer if they don't make college teams.. at least in the LA area there are tons of very competitive leagues for adults. They seem to just love playing.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - 6:58 am
I know Zach loves to play the game, but I think he really likes coaching also. If I hear anything about what's up with the boys I'll post it.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - 7:02 am
I'm glad you posted OG because I had forgotten it was on last night! I slipped a tape in and then was able to watch when football was over. I really enjoy this family. I'm sure Matt has to be so scared about surgery. Glad he was able to check off one bucket list item.
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