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Episode 7 Recap: "Faking It"
There were a lot of lies uncovered this week by way of honesty. And in some cases, it was the best policy. Let's break it down.
With the kids away for the weekend, you'd think that glances at each other's naked bodies would be the perfect catalyst for Dave and Katie to get it on. But they dont. It becomes apparent at the restaurant when Rita and Dan leave them alone at the table that Katie and Dave are unaccustomed to touching. When looking around the dining room wondering if other couples are "doing it," it seems that public displays of affection confuse them. They identify intimate gestures as signs that people aren't having sex and can't tell if a caress is honest and meaningful.
Back home, Katie confesses she was faking her orgasms and Dave seems to be slowly opening up, admitting that things changed after they had kids. These baby steps are honest moves that could help to bring them closer together.
Hugo got my sympathy vote after losing control and crying after Jamie told him she was dating someone. And I almost believed Jamie wasn't faking her feelings for the sensitive guy when undressing him and slowly making love that seemed emotionally charged.
Jamie was honest to Nick, telling him about the one-nighter. She countered that move, and floored me, not only by bringing Hugo to her therapy session but by blindsiding him and confessing she cheated during their relationship. Sensing her own weakness and convinced that they would repeat a pattern of fighting followed by makeup sex, dumping Hugo in front of Dr. May might have been cold but was perhaps the smartest thing for Jamie to do.
Palek is ready to sell when he gets a reasonable offer on the house, but routinely moving once a year disrupts any attempt to become settled and reflects escaping problems. Carolyn hates what Palek does for a living, but his job is a failed attempt to create a happier home, one that he most likely didn't have growing up.
While packing, Palek moves in to kiss Carolyn and they have sex on the floor. But she gives a look that clearly says she's faking it. Making another move after a night out with the boys, Palek is angered when Carolyn truthfully says no and just wants to sleep. I don't know if a new suit or the salesgirl will make him smile, but the fact that Carolyn's home pregnancy test turned up positive is certainly not what he was shopping for.
May might have been the only one not faking it this week. She was totally honest with John, saying it was the fantasy of an idealized relationship with him that got her through "the difficult times with Arthur." Perhaps veggies in curry sauce waiting for dinner helps, but May does her best to reassure Arthur she loves him. They kiss.
May's words of wisdom:
To John: "Endings need to be treated with as much care and gentleness as any other part of a relationship."
To Jamie and Hugo: "We ask a lot of love. All the things we don't like in ourselves, we expect that love somehow will change. That's a pretty difficult task for something so fragile."
Random thoughts:
Have you been listening to the comments of the "real couples" interviewed after the episode? I'm not sure they add a fresh perspective, but it is nice to see people of color and a same-sex couple included.
Can you tell whether a couple is having sex at home when observing them in public?
Is Nick a better match for Jamie than Hugo?
Did Dave and Katie really changed after having children or was there always an intimacy problem?
When Carolyn says no to sex, was Palek's reaction out of line after he had sex on demand with her for a year?
For those who've previously commented otherwise, Carolyn wipes!
Would you ask Dave for relationship advice? His buddy Jeff was dumped and Dave consoles him by saying being 44 years old and divorced with a kid isn't so bad. Jeff's response is a resounding "F--k you!"
Dave may be giving in to the ways of therapy when telling Katie: "Maybe that Foster is onto something."
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Oct 21, 2007 11:36 PM
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My favorite episode so far.
These issues have been building up all season and it was gratifying to finally see them reach the surface.
Katie/Dave: I think their honesty tonight will have a positive effect on their relationship; whether it leads to a physical act I don't know, but it help them understand each other which should bring them closer together.
Jamie/Hugo: I really felt for Hugo but I will admit, I was proud of Jamie. She took control of the situation and did the responsible thing which was quite surprising.
Palek/Carolyn: I think things between these two are going to get worst before it gets better. I wonder how they plan to deal with the pregnancy issue.
Can you tell if a couple is having sex when observing them in public?
Not always but I can always tell when a couple is NOT having sex, that's always easy to spot.
Is Nick a better match for Jamie than Hugo?
Jamie needs to be alone (IMO), but if I had to choose one I guess I'll go with Hugo.
Did Dave and Katie really change after having children or was there always an intimacy problem?
I think he was telling the truth about feeling differently after the children, but at the same time I don't think the intimacy between them was ever a strong point in the relationship.
When Carolyn says no to sex, was Palek's reaction out of line after he had sex on demand with her for a year?
Yeah I didn't quite get why he was that upset, his frustration is understandable but he definitely over reacted. Maybe he's never been rejected/turned down before
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Oct 22, 2007 1:06 AM
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I've been married and I understand what Dave and Katie are going through, but come on. Why can't Dave just break down and make love to her. Even if he isn't in to it, just do it. Is Dave being passive aggressive by going out of his way not to make the first move? Maybe they are both very angry with each other and somehow are punishing each other. Its painful to watch.
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Oct 22, 2007 11:40 AM
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Why can't Dave just break down and make love to her. Even if he isn't in to it, just do it.
I don't think Katie would want that at all. I would understand if Katie just wanted sex, and in that case she could get it elsewhere. Katie wants Dave to make love to her, it's much more than sex.
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Oct 22, 2007 1:07 PM
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Another great episode. I felt so bad for Hugo, I wanted them to work things out. Something about Nick, I don't know.....but I don't think he's the one. Wish Dave would just DO IT. I am so happy for Carolyn...so mad at Palek. I know its his right to say he doesn't want children, its just sad to see a couple at odds over that. Can't wait to see the next episode.
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Oct 23, 2007 2:55 PM
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And FINALLY!!!!! Carolyn wiped!!!!!!
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Oct 23, 2007 2:56 PM
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I just watched the show last night since I was out of town when it aired. What a great ep too.
I thought for sure Dave and Katie would go at it since they were alone and able to do whatever they wanted without the pressures of family time and having to be in the bedroom, but nope they are so repressed that they don't know how to even laugh without holding themselves back. I love their honesty though and the doc must be on to something since they do seem to be getting closer. I also admire their respect of one another as these truths are coming out, very uplifting.
Jamie is a complicated girl that is for sure. I don't think either guy is good for her and I think the journey she is going to be on is one that eventually will bring her to tell herself that she deserved to be loved and not just used for sex. And taking Hugo to the doc with her a step in the right direction. She is just self-destructive in so many ways.
Wow, Carolyn is pregnant. Just when she let it go it happens for her and it couldn't come at a worse time. Palek is being very selfish and being a father does not support that and that scares him. He is looking to sow some wild oats too, I wonder who it is going to end up being with though?? And I was glad to see Carolyn wipe but she still doesn't wash her hands...
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Oct 24, 2007 7:43 AM
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