Reality TV couple split--Q & A

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Reality TV couple split--Q & A
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Mon, 01-31-2005 - 11:45am

Q. Well - I suppose you have heard the latest news - **drum roll please** - Meredith and Ian have separated!! No surprise there since you had doubts about their relationship lasting. As someone who is a huge fan of this couple, obsessed about them endlessly, collected everything about them she could get her hands on...I'd really be interested in revisiting your opinion of their relationship and what you think of why they split. I realize no one can ever know what caused the separation, but perhaps you can give it a try! It's very disheartening to most of us to see even these passionate relationships fall by the wayside. Is anyone ever intended to stay together?? (Marion)

A. I would not take this too seriously until the couple makes some type of statement, since it may just be hearsay and misquotes.
Even though I sometimes may “predict” a certain couple will not grow old together, it would actually be a little sad to see one more Reality TV couple separating!
If, in fact, M&I actually have called it quits, it is going to be difficult to ascertain the real reason(s), since I do not believe neither of them will agree to do a televised “Special” like Aaron and Helene did.

I wish both of them good luck!

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Wed, 02-02-2005 - 2:18pm
No, it’s not bad, it’s guilty TV. To each their own; no need to justify/defend what you watch to us---that’s why the networks stay in business because of the variety of interests amongst us humans, LOL. My friends ex use to give her crap about reading people magazine. She has an MBA in marketing—to me that says a lot about his character that he looked down upon her yet she enjoyed it, who cares! If he doesn’t like it he doesn’t have to read it, you won’t catch her reading car and track, LOL!!!! He should adore everything about her if he’s accepting of her but that’s why he’s an ex, wink!
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Wed, 02-02-2005 - 2:37pm

ITA peanut. I also have an MBA and am pretty intelligent and articulate. But I love reality TV. Jodie - The Amazing Race is one of my faves and I started watching SuperNanny or whatever it is that is on Monday nights after the Bachelorette - it IS interesting. I don't think liking guilty pleasure/reality TV or reading the entertainment magazines is anything bad. It is just a fun way to spend time. Other people jump out of planes, ride motorcycles, get body art, etc. for fun. It is not necessarily what I would do, but if they like it good for them! I think we all need to have a little break from reality.

Oh and peanut, I heard the rumor is confirmed on Meredith and Ian, sniff. I heard on the radio this morning that they came out to Extra and confirmed it. I am so sad. I really thought they might make it. Oh well. What is that, 1 out of 8 that succeeded? Maybe Jen and whoever (Ryan) will make it too. Maybe that is the key - all the guys need to be named Ryan.

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Wed, 02-02-2005 - 2:58pm

He, he. I always liked that name Ryan too; good theory—hope you’re right! They were together at least a year I think, good run!!! I bet he broke it off though—just a feeling as he didn’t seem as sure of marriage as she was.

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