The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap: Best Friends for Never

As a seasoned observer of the ever-evolving reality television landscape, I find myself deeply concerned about the state of affairs in the lives of our beloved Housewives. In particular, Miss Kyle’s marital woes have me shaking my head and uttering, “Oh, dearie!

Hello there! Welcome back to another thrilling episode of “Women of Wealth: Pursuit of Power and Passion.” This week, these dynamic ladies have left quite an impression. They added a touch of opulence to their fruit platters with a sprinkle of gold, seemingly unfazed by the potential digestive implications for their associates.

Discussing the heated argument between Kyle Richards and Dorit Kemsley, known as “The Smoking Bandit,” that began at Sutton’s Surrealist Ball, this episode delves into the details of their disagreement. Given the prolonged nature of this conflict, which seems to dominate much of the season, I thought it would be helpful to break down their grievances one by one, understand the root causes of their anger, and perhaps determine if there are any justifiable viewpoints in the midst of it all.

Kyle’s initial assertion warrants further investigation: it appears that Dorit isn’t behaving as she typically does. While Kyle suggested that Dorit entered this conflict with a desire to resolve their issues, it seemed instead that Dorit was eager for a confrontation from the start. Throughout the interaction, Dorit appeared more confrontational in general and notably more aggressive towards Kyle than we’ve seen in previous instances. However, it’s doubtful that her current demeanor is solely due to financial pressures, as this pattern of behavior seems to have begun during the last reunion, rather than recently escalating for professional or monetary reasons.

Dorit says that when Kyle diminished their friendship on her Amazon Live — saying that they weren’t really that close — Dorit felt like she took eight years of their friendship and flushed it down the toilet. I totally see Dorit’s point here. Even in the clip they keep showing, Kyle says, “We only went on one trip together as couples.” There are plenty of friends I’m very close with that I haven’t traveled with. Even if they weren’t that close, their husbands were (and still are) so close that it has to count for something. It feels like Kyle is trying to diminish what they had, though I don’t entirely understand why. But that is one point for Dorit (count: 1).

Kyle brings up the incident at BravoCon where Andy asked Dorit to rank the Richards sisters and she demurred and took a shot rather than answering the question. Kyle says that hurt her a lot, but Dorit says it was a joke. Dorit didn’t think it was so funny when Erika Jayne said Dorit and PK, an inside-out watermelon, were headed to splitsville at the BravoCon the year before, so I don’t see why she can’t give Kyle this one, apologize, and move on. So, that is one point for Kyle (count: 1).

Dorit communicates to Kyle that it’s not so much Kyle’s anger about BravoCon that’s bothering her; instead, she believes Kyle is upset because Dorit appeared on “Watch What Happens Live” and mentioned that as Kyle got closer to someone named Morgan Wade, she moved further away from Dorit. I personally don’t find this statement particularly offensive. Everyone has their own priorities, and limited time means we can only spend so much with others – a situation that seems to benefit Dorit here (count: 2).

I believe it’s inappropriate for me to instruct Kyle on what has upset her. Dorit suggests that if Kyle would acknowledge it, they could have an open dialogue, and then she could move past it. However, if Kyle isn’t actually angry about that issue, and the anger lies elsewhere, then who am I to set the terms of discussion for something that doesn’t concern Kyle? (Count: 2)

Dorit claims that Kyle intentionally excluded her following the reunion, an allegation Kyle doesn’t refute. It appears that this could be more about the show dynamics than personal issues, with Dorit possibly feeling insecure about her role. Given Kyle’s close ties with the production (Andy Cohen’s Golden Ticket and Lifetime Pass), her actions could potentially impact Dorit’s career significantly. As a fellow cast member, this might be hard to comprehend, but as colleagues, it adds weight to Dorit’s side (3 points for Dorit). However, Kyle explains that she found it challenging to rebuild their friendship due to the numerous personal issues she was dealing with, such as her separation, media scrutiny surrounding [Morgan], and ongoing problems with her sister Kathy. With so many other pressing matters, like major lesbian music videos to star in, Kyle might feel that focusing on Dorit isn’t a priority at this time (3 points for Kyle).

What is so crazy about this fight is, as you can see on our handy, dandy Jumbotron, it’s a tie game. Both are right, and both are wrong. When they go to Boz’s house and Erika — in a jumpsuit with a print that I pray to the plastic surgery Jesus is the face of Jocelyn Wildenstein — says that she can see both sides of the argument, so can I. This is going to give us a lot to talk about and will have fans pretty evenly divided based on how they viewed the players before this season even started. I think who wins this might come down to temperament, and Dorit wanting to shout over Kyle to get her point across could make for a star turn but also turn fans against her.

In simpler terms, while everyone might find small issues to criticize each other about, I agree with Dorit’s observation that Kyle often changes her reasons for being upset. Additionally, it seems there are different standards applied to Kyle compared to others, as evident in the way she handles relationships, such as her potential one with [name not mentioned] versus how she handled Denise Richard’s situation with Brandi Glanville. However, Dorit is neither an easy friend nor a simple adversary. As Kyle confesses, “She lacks accountability or self-awareness. She seems to be completely oblivious of anyone’s feelings but her own.” This sentiment is echoed by Garcelle Beauvais from Atlanta, who is portraying more and more strong Black female characters in fictional settings. Dorit refuses to acknowledge her mistakes, offer an apology, or consider others’ perspectives. Given this, why would Kyle want to reconcile with someone like that?

Currently, they’ve reached a standstill in their situation, and although we’re postponing talks about their deteriorating friendship, both individuals are experiencing separations. In the dead of night, Erika expresses her frustration, saying, “They’re at each other’s throats. PK and Mo are out having a blast while we’re here in Encino battling it out. How does that even happen?” To lift Kyle’s spirits, Sutton proposes a plan: they should prepare mini pizza kits and visit Kyle in their pajamas. They secretly deliver the pizza kits to Kyle’s house, pretending to be an Amazon delivery person. This sends Kyle into a frenzy as she tries to control her pack of unruly dogs before allowing them inside her home. Although many have lost interest in RHONY this season, I feel compelled to share with the New York women that this is how you plan a fun, playful, and entertaining prank without getting caught. This has made me laugh just as hard at a fictitious pizza delivery as when Gizelle, Ashley, and Robyn delivered to Karen’s fake house on RHOP.

At the pizza gathering, everyone seems to be advising Kyle on filing for divorce, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding herself and her possessions, and suggesting that the situation might not be as simple as she anticipates. Sutton had previously attempted this during a lunch date, when she warned Kyle about how conversations about money can alter people’s behavior, expressing doubt that they would ever have disagreements with their spouse until they did. However, Sutton approached it from a position of instructing Kyle on what she should do, which didn’t seem to reach her effectively. If Sutton instead shared her personal divorce experience and demonstrated how things could potentially take a turn for the worse, similar to PK’s three-day-old underwear, then perhaps Kyle would pay closer attention.

Concerned for Kyle, I fear that what Mo said about her in his book and interviews may lead him to divide The Agency with her. When Sutton suggests that whatever she receives upon filing will be hers, Kyle confesses she’s unsure of the situation. “I don’t get it,” she says, seeming more preoccupied with acquiring a new Kemo Sabe hat than figuring out how to pay for it. Kyle, seek legal advice! Consult one of your many friends who have experienced divorce. Take action now. Instead, she insists that her marriage and subsequent divorce are not typical, and it will all be resolved amicably. While this could be possible, at the moment, it seems like the words of someone whose divorce might stretch out twice as long as Bethenny Frankel’s.

As a film enthusiast, I must confront the fact that this isn’t just a break; it’s a divorce – a word I need to understand in this new context. Divorce, divorce, take care of TCB (sockittomesockittomesockittomesockittome). Just like Kyle and Dorit, we both seem to be in denial at the moment, or should we start calling her “De-Kyle”?

It appears as if Dorit is maintaining hope for reconciliation with her husband, cherishing their frequent conversations and envisioning a peaceful, beneficial divorce for their children who are unaware of his prolonged business trip. PK, or one could say a soul-level infection, comments, “You’ve changed since we first met. I was the global entrepreneur; it was me who showed you the world.” It seems he resents her success, her newfound recognition, and perhaps her increased earnings compared to his. Rather than working on himself, he appears to be blaming her and planning to discard her. Initially, I found him distasteful, but now he seems more repugnant with each passing moment, sinking deeper into the ground, contaminating the waterways, draining himself through decaying pipes and clogged arteries until all that’s left is a toxic residue that permeates us all, tainting our very essence not by his actions, but through the moisture within us.

2024-11-27 06:54

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