I’m a bit puzzled about Taylor’s role in this show. To clarify, I’m unsure about why she’s on the program again, given that she hasn’t exactly stood out as a captivating or thrilling character before. She appears pleasant enough, but I’ve never felt invested in her relationship with Shep, whether as his girlfriend or ex.

It’s unclear to me why she’s acting differently on the show, specifically, I don’t understand how she’s handling the hand that has been dealt to her. We witness her and her mother, Leslie, going out for soft shell crabs as a celebration of her 30th birthday, the first one since she lost her brother to a drug overdose. They share a touching and emotional conversation about how his death has impacted them both. When her mother asks what she desires most for this special day, she responds, “To be left alone.” This response is relatable and understandable, yet it’s puzzling why she suddenly cancels her birthday party at the last minute without explaining why to anyone. I assume that this party was a significant focus of the episode.

Instead of making her throw a party against her will, couldn’t she share her situation with the remaining cast members, at least those she still keeps in touch with? It appears she’s choosing not to, which leaves room for others to create their own stories. Craig and Paige step up (to show off Craig’s backyard again) and invite everyone attending Taylor’s party instead. As for Taylor skipping her own event, we only hear whispers from Rodrigo, her closest cast companion at the moment. He mentions that Taylor claims she’s emotionally drained due to Sally (with an extra E) reappearing and discussing her relationship. So, it seems unrelated to the brother. Is the brother merely a distraction for Taylor wanting her partner off camera, or is her partner unwilling for negative aspects about him to be revealed?

Indeed, this raises a question about her role in the show, given that she seems unwilling to interact with people like Salley or share her boyfriend on screen. She’s aware of the expectations; she knows what it takes to continue receiving the Southern Charm income. If she’s not comfortable adhering to these requirements, perhaps she should consider a career in pharmaceutical sales, a field more suited to her.

At Paige and Craig’s gathering, Sally chooses to converse with Madison and Paige, sharing confidences. If there’s anywhere I desire to be during a social event, it would be seated opposite Madison and Paige, engaging in conversation. If anyone were to ask me to envision my ideal spot, it would resemble that setting, although Craig might or might not be perched on my lap donning a Speedo. We don’t absolutely require handsome men for our happiness, but they can certainly enhance it. Sally unloads quite a bit of secrets. She discloses that her relationship with Gaston slightly overlapped with Taylor’s and reveals that the man she’s currently dating, Andrew, was involved with Taylor when Sally was with Gaston. As the tale goes, two people can’t fit comfortably in Charleston, where it seems they’re competing for the same resources, much like twins in the womb who struggle for nourishment.

In addition, Salley informs us that Gaston contacted her the day prior, requesting she cease discussing him. When Madison inquires from Rod about the party’s cancellation, she proposes a plausible hypothesis: perhaps Gaston requested the cancellation to avoid having to address challenging questions about his past with Salley during filming. Even though Salley wouldn’t have been present, it seems that Gaston has few allies on the cast who can vouch for his kindness. Madison, however, is not a fan of his appearance, but I find him quite attractive. Honestly, he isn’t as appealing as Brett, but he’s good-looking enough that I would subscribe to his OnlyFans for a month, watch all the interesting videos, cancel my subscription, and then forget about him altogether. (As for Brett, I’d require a lifetime membership and might even pay for his used socks. How did this summary become so sensual?)

At the party, Venita shared that her boyfriend left her for a role on Broadway, and aside from this, the only other buzz was about Craig not inviting Austen because he felt Austen had disrupted his work. It’s typical of Craig to view things from his perspective like that. Austen doesn’t mind Craig working hard or striving for success; what bothers him is Craig neglecting their friendship in favor of his work. Rodrigo, in agreement, stated in a private moment, “Craig should make some adjustments to preserve these friendships.

Surprisingly, even Shep concurs. After presenting Craig a heartwarming slideshow from his phone filled with pictures of these Three Musky-mates (since you’re aware none of them use deodorant), he suggests Craig should work on rebuilding their strained bond as it took them years to develop it. Shep also finds it endearing that Austen is missing Craig, and I concur with this sentiment. During the disagreement at the party, Paige queries, “What kind of mature adult tells another mature adult they miss them?

Paige is someone I deeply care for, yet I can’t agree with her on this point. It seems that men, regardless of their sexual orientation, are not encouraged to form deep friendships as women often do. This is evident in comments like these. Men find it hard to make friends and keep them, they struggle to maintain friendships, and they hold onto the few friendships they have tightly because creating more can be challenging. The reason for this is that they’re taught to believe that expressing emotions and depending on others makes them weak, but forming and maintaining friendships requires showing emotions and needing people. I interpret Austen’s actions as a demonstration of strength – he’s saying, “I understand that your life has changed, but I still want to be a part of it; let’s find a new way to connect.” On the other hand, Craig appears to express the opposite sentiment: “I only want you around for work, and even then, I don’t enjoy it much.

As a dedicated cinema enthusiast, when I heard Craig tell Madison and Paige in his kitchen that he recorded their podcast without Austen, it was like I exclaimed, “Wow, some serious shade thrown there!” In the previous episode, at least I thought Craig was maintaining that they could still have their podcast time together, even if they couldn’t be friends. Now, he’s taking that away too. That was one thing they had left, and it seems like Craig wants to distance himself from it entirely. Frankly, I find myself siding more with Austen in this dispute as the days go by. It appears Craig doesn’t want to make amends with Austen. Why not extend an invitation to the party? Let Austen experience the fun of hanging out at Craig’s house, and perhaps he would join in more often. But no, Craig seems intent on staying upset because his hustle was so shaken that he can’t even offer Austen a comforting presence. It’s not surprising that men don’t have many friends. At this point, I’d rather socialize with JT, the one and only Donald Trump Jr. Jr., than be friends with Craig.

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2025-01-10 06:55