'Real Housewives of Orange County': Love, honor and obey

In this week's episode, newbie Alexis had more screen time -- and that's not necessarily a good thing. Maybe the absence of Jeana is the problem. There's no one there who's bold enough to call out/tease Alexis about her lifestyle. First, we see Alexis take her two not-old-enough-to-get-manicures/pedicures daughters to get ... well, a mani-pedi. No biggie, right? She certainly isn't the first mother to do it. But when discussing her "ideals" and marriage with Gretchen, she lost me. Calling her husband/master "godly"? Puh-lease. Then the whole spending-time-apart-from-the-husband issue came up. Alexis lost me when she started talking about the "devil" and "temptation." It's rare that I agree with Gretchen, but when she noted that hypocrisy in the statement -- pointing out how weird it is that Alexis can wear tight, revealing clothes that have the potential to lure men, yet they don't allow temptation in their life -- I found myself shouting, "THANK YOU!" To have to say that it's not because you don't trust each other is baloney. 

Donn, Vicki's husband, seems just as flummoxed by Alexis and Jim's idea of a happy marriage. After playing golf with Jim and Simon, the topic of what constitutes an ideal marriage came up when Jim and Simon essentially invited themselves on the trip to Florida. Donn said he had no interest in tagging along. And Alexis' master, Jim, said he had "no problem with Donn allowing Vicki to go" alone. Phew! So glad Jim approves!

And the other "Housewives" master, Simon, continues his reign over Tamra. We learn Tamra has been offered a job with her Realtor, but Simon isn't too supportive. He wants her home and working part time. Dude, this is 2009. 

Meanwhile, Lynne and her daughter, Raquel, went in for plastic surgery. Raquel got a nose job; Lynne got a brow and neck lift. They seem to be happy with their results ... for now.

So what do you think, Show Trackers? Are Simon and Jim too controlling? What are your thoughts on the mother-daughter surgery?

-- Yvonne Villarreal

Photo: Simon Barney and Jim Bellino. Credit: Bravo.

Comments

[Sharlene]

Omg, I cannot believe that Tamra has so much mouth for everyone, especially Gretchen and has no say at home. That is why these women treat other women badly, because they are so controlled at home. I understand that their husbands are the breadwinners and they have to obey, I get it now. I am no longer ashamed to be happily divorced. Omgosh, if I knew that is what my husband wanted, I would never have gotten married. 2009 ladies, there is only one God and he is a spirit.

[Hope2chat]

Wow Alexis! What a lame excuse for a Christian. It's all so obvious with the overindulgent display of "things". Really lady, a mani pedi for your twins? She is as fake as her um well you know. Smile God loves you anyway!

[notofthisworld]

sorry to say reality shows like this, in the face of recession and hard times for so many are like rubbing salt in a wound. The Bellino's are definitely "of this world", it shows in every aspect of their life....but worse folks than them have changed for the good. I'll watch Survivor, American Idol or Biggest Loser IMO those are worthwhile reality shows that intertain and incourage!

[llmitchellb]

Gyyaaaaad with the Jim and the laying on of hands and the sickening use of "Godly" when it's really control. Jeez it's sickening. I would, just once like to hear Jim not talk about money, his control over his woman, and correcting her constantly by telling her how she "should" behave.
And if they were to read this, they'd make themselves feel "sorry" for those of us who just don't understand or love God.
Well, many of us do love God but the haughty piousness is something that turns a lot of people off from Christianity because of that. Show your love of others as an example of what christ would do. And quit talking about your spending time with family when your 2 nannies do most of that for you. Gyyyyaaaaaad!