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00:00:00 Intimacy Week is well and truly underway.
00:00:05 Intimacy Week is not just about sex.
00:00:13 It is about building a neurotic connection and exploring sexual compatibility.
00:00:18 But it's mostly about developing trust with your partner.
00:00:26 Today, more of our husbands are digging deep into their dating toolkit.
00:00:31 They just say she likes, I know she likes me.
00:00:33 Having been asked by Alessandra to woo their wives.
00:00:38 Effort is really, really, really sexy.
00:00:43 So the task for you guys is setting up what you consider to be the perfect romantic intimate date for your partner.
00:00:53 So for smitten couple Alyssa and Duncan, it's a dinner for two.
00:00:58 Starting with a tasty Spanish snack.
00:01:02 I feel like you're in your element.
00:01:05 And a lot of unresolved tension.
00:01:08 Oh my God.
00:01:10 Duncan and I have not had sex yet.
00:01:13 But there's obviously that sexual tension.
00:01:16 I'm just like, oh my God.
00:01:22 He is very, very attractive.
00:01:24 But Alyssa isn't Duncan's only fan.
00:01:29 As his charm proved irresistible from the very start of the experiment.
00:01:34 Alright boys.
00:01:36 God.
00:01:38 He can crack a beer open on his jaw. It's that chiseled.
00:01:42 He's so hot.
00:01:51 We can both agree that Duncan is number one.
00:01:54 The man.
00:01:55 The man, yeah.
00:01:56 His jawline's really good.
00:01:58 Really nice, like deep eyes.
00:02:00 Good height.
00:02:01 Duncan.
00:02:02 He's got the dark features, the tall, dark, handsome.
00:02:04 Yes, yes, yes.
00:02:05 Aesthetically, like, he is what I would usually go for.
00:02:08 Yep.
00:02:09 I don't blame you.
00:02:10 I've got a crush on the guy myself.
00:02:12 100%.
00:02:13 Duncan, woo, like, he's a good looking rooster.
00:02:18 Incredibly sexy, like, woo.
00:02:21 But, given his wide-reaching desirability,
00:02:25 when it comes to intimacy, what's holding Alyssa back?
00:02:29 Yeah, the burning question.
00:02:34 The thing is, it's a little bit out of my comfort zone.
00:02:39 And that comes with, you know, my upbringing.
00:02:42 There is a part of me that's still kind of fighting that, like,
00:02:45 little inner Mormon that's kind of been ingrained in me
00:02:49 since I was quite young.
00:02:50 We don't really ever, like, talk about intimacy.
00:02:53 And it's very, like, shameful to be out and open about sexuality.
00:02:57 Is that our olives?
00:03:00 They are.
00:03:01 They're our olives from our honeymoon,
00:03:03 plus a few meats and cheeses.
00:03:06 I love any type of meat.
00:03:08 You do.
00:03:09 But, even though I still have a bit of that Mormon in me,
00:03:13 Alessandra said the best way to be more comfortable about sex
00:03:17 is to actually talk about it.
00:03:19 Is that truffle cheese?
00:03:21 Yeah.
00:03:22 I hope that you're speaking my love language.
00:03:24 We have the spark, we have the chemistry, we have the fun.
00:03:28 So, I could definitely get ready to, you know,
00:03:32 spice things up a bit.
00:03:34 Yeah, we'll just, we'll see where things go.
00:03:37 You've done really well. I'm very impressed.
00:03:42 I'm hoping this week I just continue to get a deeper connection with Alyssa.
00:03:49 The more time I spend with her, the more I'm attracted to her.
00:03:53 And something physical will happen through the right timeline
00:03:57 is the way it happens.
00:03:59 But I'll make sure that it's a lot of fun this week, that's for sure.
00:04:03 Can I feed this to you?
00:04:05 Yeah, definitely.
00:04:06 (CHEERFUL MUSIC)
00:04:08 That was a wet one.
00:04:13 While romance is blossoming for Alyssa and Duncan,
00:04:20 Melissa and Josh's relationship has come to a standstill
00:04:25 after their intimacy problems came to a head yesterday.
00:04:29 You have a problem with intimacy, Josh,
00:04:31 and I'm too much for you and you don't know what to do.
00:04:34 I'm too much for you. No, you...
00:04:36 I am, Josh, and I'm going to speak my truth
00:04:38 for every goddamn woman in the world.
00:04:40 Oh, hallelujah! Yes.
00:04:42 With the couple no longer on speaking terms,
00:04:45 Melissa's favourite week has resulted in awkward tension
00:04:50 and a bag filled with unused sex toys from Alessandra's workshop.
00:04:55 Um...
00:04:56 Looks like a portable speaker from...
00:04:59 But not available at JV Hi-Fi.
00:05:03 Josh and I are at such a bad place,
00:05:06 and I am so envious of the other couples
00:05:09 that are diving into Intimacy Week and taking it on board.
00:05:13 Glow.
00:05:15 I don't think that that's, uh...
00:05:18 talking about colour.
00:05:20 Because while all the other couples are doing that,
00:05:24 I'm on the couch,
00:05:26 by myself, alone...
00:05:30 with a wall up, and Josh is on the other side.
00:05:33 I remember this.
00:05:36 Um...
00:05:37 I think it was the vibrating cock ring.
00:05:39 Very exciting.
00:05:40 Also looks like a mouse in case you want to hook it up to a computer.
00:05:44 It kills me.
00:05:48 I'm used to my man cuddling me,
00:05:52 and I don't feel much comfort from Josh.
00:05:54 Steamed pants.
00:05:57 Hmm.
00:05:59 Like...
00:06:00 It's torture for me.
00:06:02 Josh complains about he wants an emotional connection.
00:06:07 Josh doesn't even let me in.
00:06:09 Oh, the Kama Sutra.
00:06:11 Yeah, always wanted one of these.
00:06:13 I'm in a relationship with Josh,
00:06:17 and I'm alone.
00:06:20 Like, I never thought in my wildest dreams
00:06:24 that I would be in a relationship like this, ever.
00:06:27 Ever.
00:06:29 Very visual.
00:06:31 This is not living, this is not life,
00:06:33 and this is not a relationship.
00:06:36 How many positions are there?
00:06:39 Is there 69?
00:06:41 That would have been the ultimate goal.
00:06:43 No, only 52.
00:06:46 Down the hall, Shannon is taking on Alessandra's date task
00:06:56 and is hoping to reignite the flames with his wife, Caitlin,
00:07:00 with a night to remember.
00:07:02 Oh, do I or not? That's a dud.
00:07:07 Shannon's bombshell about his ex threatened to derail his marriage.
00:07:12 When did you last see your ex?
00:07:17 Before the experiment.
00:07:20 How recently before?
00:07:24 About a week.
00:07:26 Shannon, you've got a whole lot of work to do this week.
00:07:35 She's got to be your priority.
00:07:37 She needs to feel like, you know what?
00:07:40 He's put the past in the past, and I'm his number one.
00:07:44 You've said you want to stay, Shannon,
00:07:46 so you're all in.
00:07:48 All in.
00:07:49 This week, Shannon is going to be a part of a new project
00:07:52 This week, Shannon is making amends,
00:07:55 determined to put Caitlin front and centre
00:07:58 and rekindle their connection.
00:08:00 I'm going to get changed too because I need to dress in something nice.
00:08:03 I need me slippers.
00:08:05 It's date night, I'm really excited.
00:08:08 I've put in 100% as well.
00:08:10 I didn't actually think I could do it with the time frame that I did,
00:08:13 but I've got candles out in the shape of a heart.
00:08:16 Pretty happy with that.
00:08:21 I've got something smelling nice.
00:08:23 I've lit up some scents as well.
00:08:25 I bought a card.
00:08:29 It's my anniversary.
00:08:31 It's a day spell check.
00:08:33 But most importantly, I've ordered her a meal,
00:08:37 which will be sentimental to her.
00:08:39 Oh, this is where I put on my Irish accent.
00:08:45 Hey, how you going?
00:08:49 I'll pick up first, Shannon.
00:08:51 Oh, pressure's on.
00:08:53 Oh, no.
00:08:57 Here we go.
00:08:59 Oh, gosh.
00:09:02 Halfway down Sydney with a plate of food in my hands.
00:09:05 This date is going to be the new beginning.
00:09:08 This is my real opportunity to really show that I am listening to her,
00:09:12 I do understand, I know your needs, and I want her to see that.
00:09:15 I am delivery boy 101.
00:09:18 I'm getting the job out of this.
00:09:20 Yeah, hopefully she's not disappointed.
00:09:23 Oh, gosh.
00:09:28 Oh, gosh.
00:09:30 I can do this.
00:09:32 A lot of things running through my head.
00:09:34 Suspense, a lot.
00:09:36 Is it anticipated, the word?
00:09:39 Euphoria as well, like...
00:09:41 Wait, is that the right word, euphoria?
00:09:43 Euphoria.
00:09:45 Knock, knock.
00:09:50 Hold on, darling.
00:09:52 Stay there, stay there, stay there.
00:09:54 Close your eyes, close your eyes.
00:09:56 Oh, Shan, I can't see.
00:09:58 That's all right, I'm not going to step on your feet.
00:10:01 Are you ready?
00:10:03 One, two, three.
00:10:05 Oh, this is so...
00:10:07 Stop it.
00:10:09 I know, I'm a bit excited about it.
00:10:11 There's a letter here for you as well.
00:10:13 Oh, actually, it looked like an M.
00:10:15 Oh, bless.
00:10:17 I really did try, and a lot.
00:10:19 I just, I pulled it off.
00:10:21 Ready?
00:10:24 Yeah, OK, go.
00:10:26 I got the right one too.
00:10:28 Sorry, it's a little bit on the side.
00:10:30 An original Palmer.
00:10:32 Enjoy.
00:10:34 This is, I'm stoked.
00:10:36 Shannon did very well.
00:10:38 Bless him, right?
00:10:40 I was like, that was very cute.
00:10:42 That was very cute.
00:10:44 I can't believe how bang on you've got this, to be honest.
00:10:49 That?
00:10:51 Yeah, like, I'm such a fussy eater, and you've nailed it.
00:10:54 The fact that it was food that I eat,
00:10:56 snacks that I love,
00:10:58 like, that's a win for me.
00:11:00 There's actually one more surprise.
00:11:03 There's a letter here for you as well.
00:11:08 Oh, this is really cute.
00:11:10 "Dearest Caitlin,
00:11:12 "happy two-week anniversary."
00:11:14 "I know it hasn't been the best start,
00:11:18 "but I'll let this plant blossom and flower
00:11:20 "like our relationship will from here on out."
00:11:23 That's what that's for?
00:11:25 Oh, that's so cute.
00:11:27 If we can water this,
00:11:29 nurture it, feed it,
00:11:31 and then it flowers,
00:11:33 we can sort of reciprocate that with our relationship.
00:11:35 That's so thoughtful.
00:11:38 But, like, I've never had anyone do anything like this for me before.
00:11:41 This is so cute, Shannon.
00:11:46 All right, shall we light the candles?
00:11:53 I'll race you.
00:11:55 It was amazing. It was amazing.
00:11:59 Yep, let's do it.
00:12:01 We're turning a new page, and that was, I think, a good way to start.
00:12:05 (SIGHS)
00:12:07 (GROANS)
00:12:10 Mm. Wait, wait.
00:12:12 Tom Hanks.
00:12:14 Life is like a box of chocolates.
00:12:16 Coming up...
00:12:22 Alessandra's intimacy week task...
00:12:24 Leighton, are you not taking it seriously?
00:12:26 ..doesn't get the desired result for Melinda and Leighton.
00:12:29 When the relationship comes priority to you, you let me know.
00:12:33 (PHONE RINGS)
00:12:35 And later...
00:12:39 You feel fine?
00:12:41 ..Shannon reveals another shocking truth.
00:12:45 I wanted to love someone, and I wanted someone to love me.
00:13:01 This morning, inside High Flyer's Melinda and Leighton's apartment,
00:13:05 a crisis has unfolded, wreaking havoc on their balcony.
00:13:10 (SIGHS)
00:13:13 This is some remnants of Toastergate.
00:13:17 OK, so, very succinctly, I was trying to light a candle,
00:13:25 and we don't have any lighters here.
00:13:27 So I thought it would be a good idea to get some paper
00:13:29 and light the toaster, and then try to light the paper on the toaster,
00:13:32 then try to light the candle from the paper,
00:13:35 which would have caught flame from the toaster.
00:13:37 So that didn't go as planned.
00:13:42 Oh! Babe.
00:13:45 Is it still in there? You can't be serious.
00:13:48 And then I forgot that it was plugged in. I went to get the knife out.
00:13:51 Are you serious?
00:13:53 I think for a very intelligent man,
00:13:57 he can sometimes be very unintelligent.
00:14:01 A knife in the toaster.
00:14:04 It just smells a little bit burnt.
00:14:06 Wow.
00:14:07 Like, sometimes I'm like, "What am I doing?"
00:14:12 And I definitely look at him and like, "What are you doing?"
00:14:15 And how are we running a company?
00:14:18 Oh, babe, there's ashes creeping in.
00:14:21 Melinda and Leighton began the experiment
00:14:24 as a match made in potential power couple heaven.
00:14:28 From the outside, like, people would think that you're...
00:14:31 Super successful. Yeah.
00:14:33 I've got four businesses on the go at the moment.
00:14:37 My main business is an online cosmetic brand.
00:14:40 I started with $600, and it's now a seven-figure business.
00:14:44 I'm the CEO and founder of an animal health company,
00:14:47 and we focus on making medicines for pets.
00:14:49 I spent years putting my love and my life on hold
00:14:53 to build my career.
00:14:54 But initially, Melinda wasn't sold on Leighton's charm.
00:14:59 Hi. How are you?
00:15:02 Hi. I'm Leighton.
00:15:03 Nice to meet you. Mel.
00:15:04 You look fantastic.
00:15:06 He may be punching just a little.
00:15:14 I would swipe left.
00:15:17 I'm a nine and a half.
00:15:21 day. However, confessions week brought the couple closer than ever.
00:15:29 I was looking at everything wrong with him. Sorry. So what changed? Something just switched.
00:15:38 So then were you intimate, have you been? Yes. A few days ago, we did. And we have ever
00:15:46 been. I mean, the attraction just came, you know, and like it came a lot like friendly.
00:15:54 We put on the grocery list, we need a lighter. And although they've found a physical connection,
00:16:03 Melinda feels something is missing. Me and Leighton have everything going for us and
00:16:08 we do tick a lot of boxes together. But we're both very stubborn people. We forever butt
00:16:14 heads. Oh, look, this thing's bent at the end. Where was that from? What? Where? See
00:16:19 the other one down there? No, that's not funny. There is one thing that I keep bringing up
00:16:28 with him, which is more of that deeper connection. Just maybe just test it. Let me test it. The
00:16:32 care factor can't develop if you don't know enough to like really care and really adore
00:16:37 this person. I think we're good. I need to like get on that level with Leighton in order
00:16:45 to get on other levels. You'd have woke up as an electrocuted husband. No, that's not
00:16:49 even funny. You don't grab a knife. I know, I know. I panicked. We need a bloody lighter.
00:17:04 Yesterday, Claire and Jesse managed to put the cheating allegations behind them. And
00:17:10 I think I just got to come to terms with it and just admit like I've got a I've got a
00:17:16 jealousy thing, man. I freaking do. I can understand now how it made you feel. So I
00:17:26 will be conscious of that moving forward. But with the pair still living in separate
00:17:31 apartments, Claire has organised a surprise activity to spend some quality time together.
00:17:39 So today I am taking Jesse to my favourite crystal shop. I'm hoping today might bring
00:17:45 forward some cleansing, healing, loving energy in the past. Jesse does not really think open
00:17:51 to this sort of stuff. When Jesse entered the experiment, his ick list was extensive.
00:17:58 Girls were addicted to their phones, social media, motivational quotes. Any girl who starts
00:18:03 a sentence with, "Oh my God, babe!" Star sign chicks. Oh my God, that's such a Libra thing
00:18:09 to do. Shut up. So, you know, like we were talking before about like spirituality and
00:18:17 crystals and star signs and that sort of stuff. We're in ick territory. So I got you a little
00:18:23 crystal. And it's it's pretty bad, man. But this is something that's quite important to
00:18:33 me and it's what makes me me. So all I can hope is that Jesse comes in with a really
00:18:39 open mind and some enthusiasm. Welcome to the crystal gallery. Crystals. Yeah, crystals.
00:19:02 You can't deny the energy that they give off, you know, the thousands of colours, textures.
00:19:12 It's just so incredible. So we all know what I think about crystals and star sign stuff.
00:19:23 Claire is into it. I think it's important that Claire sees that I'm trying. So if it
00:19:33 makes her happy, I'm happy to oblige. I like this one. The red jasper. Yeah, so gentle
00:19:41 stimulating stone that grounds energy and rectifies unjust situations. It's beautiful.
00:19:51 Is this cologne? It's actually colour readings that you can do. I want to get some sage for
00:19:57 us. This is really good for cleansing your space, getting rid of any bad juju. It's something
00:20:04 I do a lot at home as a cleanser. How's this one? I know it's like a meteorite. Can we
00:20:10 touch it? I can't say that I feel more in touch with my spiritual side. But I feel more
00:20:23 in touch with Claire, to be honest. Thank you. It was actually a really cool date. She's
00:20:31 just a pretty cool girl. And I just get more about it. Isn't it beautiful? Today has been
00:20:40 really special for me because it is yet again another beginning and a fresh start. What
00:20:46 do you think? And it was really nice to see Jesse doing something that is out of his comfort
00:20:51 zone. I just like seeing him in your element. That was cool to see. Good, I'm glad. As Claire
00:21:01 and Jesse's bond strengthens, Bronte and Harrison's relationship is still at rock bottom. Still
00:21:10 living in a separate apartment from Harrison, Bronte has been reflecting on their dramatic
00:21:18 start to intimacy week. We've been living apart for so long now. And for me, that's
00:21:26 not a relationship. So I wrote leave. What blows my mind, Harrison, is that you literally
00:21:35 texted me and you literally said, I'm not leaving. Yet you wrote leave. You threw in
00:21:42 the towel because I'm not giving you enough. When did I write I'm not leaving? Show me
00:21:48 where I wrote I'm not leaving. I'm not going anywhere. Yeah. Literally what you said to
00:21:54 me. You just said the words I'm not leaving. I'm not leaving and I'm not going anywhere.
00:22:01 That's irrelevant. You're gaslighting me. You're saying that I said something I didn't
00:22:05 say. That's right. Where are you going to go if you say leave or not going anywhere?
00:22:09 Honestly. I wrote that. You say that I'm gaslighting you. You're literally gaslighting me. And
00:22:17 Bronte has decided to speak with Harrison to try to break old patterns. I've had some
00:22:27 time to kind of wind down. I'm still angry. But in my head, I keep thinking about the
00:22:37 fact that in my dating life prior to the experiment, I've dealt with guys like this in the past
00:22:44 and all we've ever done is blow up. I didn't come here to repeat old patterns. So I think
00:22:51 the best course of action is for me to go and have a chat with him. And just get things
00:23:00 off my chest. Hi, how are you? Good. How are you? Thank you so much. To be honest, I didn't
00:23:10 expect to see Bronte. I haven't seen Bronte for a while. We're not in a good place, clearly.
00:23:16 I shouldn't go on the date. No organized. So I don't know what to expect from Bronte
00:23:20 right now. So you writing leave hurt. And it made me feel like you weren't really here
00:23:29 to try and to try and change. And I do want to try. And the gaslighting right now, it's
00:23:38 not even something that I even want to touch on. Because going around in circles and attacking
00:23:47 you and attacking each other, it's not getting us anywhere. And I honestly, ideally would
00:23:54 just love to move on and have a clean slate and just start fresh and baby step move forward.
00:24:02 Okay, I appreciate that. Thank you. Where do you want to go from here? You want to participate
00:24:11 in the experiment? I do want to participate in the experiment and the tasks and really
00:24:17 try. I'm actually doing the tasks without you. I'm doing all of the tasks and I'm keeping
00:24:24 my word. You asked me to stay here and I'm doing it. Thank you. I'm here. I'm staying
00:24:32 and I'm showing you why I'm staying. That's enough for me. It's a clean slate for you.
00:24:38 I'm not holding any of this against you. Let's move forward. I can appreciate where she's
00:24:45 come from today. She's done the right thing. And I've got to pat her on the back and commend
00:24:49 her for that. Thank you. Thank you. You know, I don't hold grudges. And I think now moving
00:24:55 forward, I just need to see that commitment from Bronte that she's saying she wants to
00:25:00 do. Bronte says she wants this relationship. She wants to make this work with me. Well,
00:25:04 now it's money to see it.
00:25:07 Intimacy Week is in full bloom for our couples.
00:25:22 And after a mutual decision to reset their relationship,
00:25:29 Bronte and Harrison are meeting to do Alessandra's eye gazing task.
00:25:34 Hello. Hello. How are you? Good. How are you? I'm good. With the pair still living in separate
00:25:41 apartments, the exercise is an opportunity to unite as a couple and find their spark again.
00:25:48 I'm very intrigued to see how Harrison responds to this task today.
00:25:52 Going to be very interesting. Oh, it'll be easy. You reckon? Yeah.
00:25:58 We both agreed to start that foundation again with a clean slate.
00:26:01 I've got to show him why I'm here to stay. So I'm just going to try and stay positive.
00:26:06 Five minutes. We can do this. This is easy. We can do it. I know we can do it. It's fine.
00:26:11 Why are you sitting all the way over there? Just keep chumming.
00:26:14 We hope this task makes us feel more comfortable with each other.
00:26:19 Go on, hold your hand. Yeah. And allows us to connect again.
00:26:21 I'm going to just laugh this whole time. It's fine. Just let it out.
00:26:27 Oh my God. It's fine.
00:26:35 You're making me laugh. I'm sorry.
00:26:36 I'm supposed to be talking through this or I'm supposed to be like complete silence?
00:26:39 It wouldn't be like us if we didn't make a few rules while we were doing this.
00:26:41 Okay. The atmosphere between us both is definitely a lot more positive than the last few weeks.
00:26:51 It's like I'm a kid at school where the teacher would be like,
00:26:56 "Frontier, stop talking." Or like silence.
00:26:59 That was so not you. You were the good one that sat up in front.
00:27:02 I was always the one getting in trouble.
00:27:04 Yeah, I know. I know.
00:27:05 Nice to see you.
00:27:10 Nice to see you. Thank you. You look good too.
00:27:12 Looking into his eyes and remembering what it was like when we met at that altar.
00:27:24 It was like nobody else in the room was even there.
00:27:30 It's nice because I can feel that connection that we had before all of this drama.
00:27:42 Oh, wow. That went quick.
00:27:52 That was good.
00:27:53 Yeah.
00:27:54 I think we did well.
00:27:55 Yeah.
00:27:55 Wow. That was surprisingly nice.
00:27:59 I definitely feel a lot more connected.
00:28:00 Progress.
00:28:02 That was good. That was really good. I'm happy with that. Nice work.
00:28:05 I'm proud of us.
00:28:06 Yeah.
00:28:07 I just think it was nice for the two of us to be able to do that. It was just nice to see her and
00:28:11 have a level of intimacy that we just haven't had for a while. It was good. Days like today give me
00:28:17 hope that there could be a future here.
00:28:20 Team HB. That's my initials too, so it works.
00:28:23 Oh, yeah, it is too. Love that for us.
00:28:26 Another couple Alessandra has tasked with building emotional intimacy are Melinda and Leighton.
00:28:33 And while Leighton has found success in the boardroom...
00:28:38 The biggest challenge in this experiment,
00:28:42 they'll be making love and my wife a priority.
00:28:45 With a self-confessed blind spot when it comes to emotional connections,
00:28:51 Leighton is struggling with the concept of Alessandra's task.
00:28:55 I want you to gaze into your partner's eyes for five minutes without looking away.
00:29:00 I actually just don't understand what it's about.
00:29:03 That is a piss take.
00:29:07 How is staring for five minutes into each other's eyes going to feel intimacy?
00:29:13 Do you know what I mean? We do this regularly.
00:29:18 We look at each other probably like most nights, you know, so that's not an issue for us.
00:29:23 You know, this is not about staring your partner down.
00:29:27 This experience should be intimate and sensual.
00:29:29 For many of our couples, these exercises will be slightly uncomfortable.
00:29:36 You're struggling, aren't you?
00:29:38 I'm struggling.
00:29:39 To look into your partner's eyes is an emotionally intimate act.
00:29:44 It's so important to always keep an open mind and heart
00:29:48 to truly trust one another and develop a mutually satisfying intimate connection.
00:29:52 Can we have a lie down first?
00:29:56 Can we lie down first?
00:29:59 When it comes to any emotional connection, I think Leighton needs help.
00:30:07 So I'm hoping today we can find kind of a deeper connection in some way.
00:30:13 We just need to be present and in the moment.
00:30:15 Three minutes.
00:30:18 That's good. Baby steps.
00:30:19 No, they said five minutes.
00:30:20 I'm going to do five.
00:30:22 Okay.
00:30:22 You're looking at me. I'm through.
00:30:32 The task is to be quiet for five minutes and look into each other's eyes.
00:30:42 You can't stop there. You can't close it.
00:30:48 It was hard to be in the moment when I could clearly see Leighton wasn't.
00:30:56 I can see your pupils.
00:30:59 You're Leighton.
00:31:01 You're not doing it properly.
00:31:04 No, you're not doing it properly. You're not taking it seriously.
00:31:07 I'm not taking it seriously.
00:31:07 I was going through my head. We're doing the eye gazing.
00:31:11 How long do we have left?
00:31:12 Look into my eyes.
00:31:14 I'm trying. I'm trying.
00:31:15 Anything else going through your head?
00:31:20 No, not really. I guess just... yeah.
00:31:30 All right.
00:31:36 Do you think you did the task well?
00:31:41 Do you think you did the task well?
00:31:42 You speak the whole time.
00:31:46 You started laughing.
00:31:47 When the relationship comes priority to you
00:31:54 and I become something that you're interested in, you let me know.
00:31:59 Okay? You let me know.
00:32:00 Yeah, I will put that on you because as a sum up, that's exactly how it is.
00:32:03 That's not how it is.
00:32:04 It is.
00:32:04 That's not how it is.
00:32:09 I don't feel that our relationship is the priority here.
00:32:12 I feel like if we stay how we are, it's going to fizzle out because there's no substance there.
00:32:18 We're heading... heading down.
00:32:20 We're heading off the edge.
00:32:23 Oh, f***.
00:32:38 I'll let you read that one.
00:32:39 Nothing more central than a long, passionate kiss.
00:32:47 For some, it can even be more intimate than sex.
00:32:49 A great kiss requires effort.
00:33:07 Intimacy Week is steaming ahead for most of our couples.
00:33:11 And for Alyssa and Duncan, who have yet to consummate their marriage,
00:33:15 Alessandra's tasked them with five minutes of kissing.
00:33:18 There's nothing more sensual than a long, passionate kiss.
00:33:24 For some, it can even be more intimate than sex.
00:33:27 My God, for this task, I want you and your partner to share a five-minute makeout session.
00:33:36 You can hardly say the words.
00:33:38 Thanks, Alessandra.
00:33:40 Oh, Jesus.
00:33:43 The Mormon Church would not say, "Oh, Jesus," but, "Oh, Jesus."
00:33:47 The Mormon Church...
00:33:48 Yeah, please don't call the missionaries on me.
00:33:52 Oh, my God.
00:33:53 My very, very Mormon grandmother sends out a family newsletter every month,
00:34:01 and everyone writes in, like, what they've done.
00:34:03 Yeah, this task will definitely not be going in the Mormon newsletter.
00:34:08 Sorry, Grandma, that I didn't write in this month.
00:34:12 How are you feeling about this?
00:34:13 Yeah, I'm all right.
00:34:14 Yeah?
00:34:14 Mm-hmm.
00:34:15 OK.
00:34:15 So we better put the timer on.
00:34:18 OK, go put it on.
00:34:19 Obviously, I'm very attracted to Alyssa.
00:34:24 So, like any man or woman, you'd like to be intimate with your partner.
00:34:32 I'm just super mindful of Alyssa's background.
00:34:36 So I want to set, like, a really trusting, loving environment,
00:34:41 and hopefully the rest will happen.
00:34:43 Oh, God, help me.
00:34:46 OK, that's about six.
00:34:49 So I've got about 30 seconds to start.
00:34:51 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:35:14 Do you want to lie down?
00:35:15 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:35:23 The sexual tension of Duncan and I is bursting.
00:35:27 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:35:28 Oh, I can't even speak.
00:35:30 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:35:40 [BELL RINGING]
00:35:42 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:35:46 I literally cannot contain myself.
00:35:49 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:35:51 OK, I'm ready for bed.
00:35:52 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:35:54 OK, Alessandro, what now?
00:35:56 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:36:00 Yeah, it's messed up a bit, too.
00:36:02 You fix it?
00:36:03 Mm-hmm.
00:36:03 Did you enjoy it?
00:36:05 I absolutely enjoyed every minute I'm back here with Duncan.
00:36:09 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:36:10 That was easy.
00:36:11 Mm-hmm.
00:36:12 We could do that task many times.
00:36:14 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:36:16 Five minutes of kissing, that could have led to other stuff.
00:36:19 But the task was to finish there, so we'll leave it for there.
00:36:22 And let's bring on the rest of intimacy week
00:36:25 and see where the ball rolls.
00:36:27 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:36:40 It's been a successful intimacy week for Claire and Jesse.
00:36:44 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:36:46 All right.
00:36:47 These last few days with Claire has been really fun, actually.
00:36:52 I want us both to get back on track, like get along, have fun,
00:36:57 without thinking about all the things that have happened in the past.
00:37:00 Hello.
00:37:01 Hi.
00:37:03 And in a bid to prove that he is changing and listening to his wife's needs,
00:37:09 Jesse has prepared a thoughtful gesture for Claire.
00:37:12 I know that communication is your way of trying to connect.
00:37:19 I wanted to implement something that I'm not used to doing.
00:37:26 So I wrote a list of all the things I like about you.
00:37:31 I'm really surprised to see Jesse taking initiative.
00:37:37 Words of affirmation, it's my love language.
00:37:39 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:37:41 It's cute.
00:37:41 What I like about Claire, I like the beauty that you do have.
00:37:48 Like my eyes just see that it's natural.
00:37:50 I like that you're the party starter, you're the instigator,
00:37:55 and that cool things happen because of you.
00:37:57 I've seen you be a kind person.
00:38:00 I've seen you be an honest person.
00:38:04 I've seen that you do communicate how you feel.
00:38:07 You're courageous, you're curious, you're fun, and that same fun is very infectious.
00:38:14 Oh, they're such beautiful words.
00:38:18 Come here, you.
00:38:19 My heart, my actual heart, it's exactly what I wanted to hear.
00:38:28 He's really exceeded my expectations and what I thought was going to come from that.
00:38:33 So I'm going to give him an A plus.
00:38:36 He did well, he did really well.
00:38:38 Following Jesse's romantic efforts,
00:38:40 Claire is ready for the pair to take the next step in their marriage.
00:38:44 Shall we go get your stuff?
00:38:46 All right.
00:38:47 Go on, I want to hug you.
00:38:50 There's a bit of stuff.
00:38:52 Two hands make light work.
00:38:53 Let's go.
00:38:53 It's official, after a week apart,
00:38:58 Claire and Jesse have overcome their earlier troubles
00:39:02 and will once again be living together in the same apartment as husband and wife.
00:39:07 I do like Jesse and that's why I'm ready for him to move back here
00:39:12 and give his marriage a good crack.
00:39:15 Hello.
00:39:17 Hello, is anyone home?
00:39:18 I think that he's got some really good qualities.
00:39:22 He is fun, he's relaxed, he's charismatic, he's good energy and he makes me laugh a lot.
00:39:30 That's another thing I like about you, the laugh.
00:39:33 I'm feeling really positive.
00:39:37 I'm feeling positive of the week and the days ahead.
00:39:40 You know, the dinner party that's to come, the commitment series that's to come
00:39:43 because I know I'm in this with my person.
00:39:44 A person who's willing to show up for me.
00:39:48 Who am I?
00:39:48 And that's what he did tonight.
00:39:53 So yeah, I'm actually feeling really good.
00:39:55 Your person?
00:39:58 No, that was a mistake.
00:39:59 I did not mean to say that.
00:40:00 You know, no, not my person but you know, someone in this who may be my person.
00:40:08 I don't know, I'm shy.
00:40:10 Honey, we're home.
00:40:13 I'm back.
00:40:15 We're gonna stake my claim.
00:40:19 Is that the phrase?
00:40:20 Sage, sage you, sage me.
00:40:25 No more negative energy.
00:40:26 No more bad juju.
00:40:28 I feel pretty good right now, yeah.
00:40:30 Claire and I are in a good place.
00:40:33 We're having a good time.
00:40:34 It's like a salt and pepper shake.
00:40:35 Sage me.
00:40:37 Yeah, sage that.
00:40:38 I feel like I'm at a really good position to be able to jump back into the marriage,
00:40:43 take the challenges head on and move forward alongside Claire.
00:40:48 Beautiful, I love it.
00:40:51 It's so peaceful.
00:40:56 Coming up, a husband's thoughtful gesture takes one couple two steps back.
00:41:02 You look great.
00:41:02 Let's get your date.
00:41:03 It's not your date, it's my date.
00:41:05 Oh god.
00:41:06 And another three bases forward.
00:41:08 It is getting quite hot and heavy.
00:41:13 And later, Shannon's shocking about Sage.
00:41:18 I thought you were going to come down that aisle and completely blow me away.
00:41:22 [Music]
00:41:29 Steamy couple Alyssa and Duncan still haven't resolved their tension.
00:41:33 So we're hoping a lazy night in might set the mood.
00:41:39 Just going to apply a bit more pressure now.
00:41:46 Intimacy week has been really great.
00:41:51 Alessandra has taught me to not feel shame about intimacy
00:41:55 and just be empowered and really embrace that sexuality part of yourself.
00:42:00 How are you feeling?
00:42:01 Really relaxed.
00:42:03 That's good.
00:42:04 And Duncan has definitely made me feel like relaxed and super comfortable through it all.
00:42:09 Be very nurturing, but he does also have a steamy saucy side.
00:42:15 That feels so good.
00:42:18 Good, I'm getting hot.
00:42:19 [Music]
00:42:21 So could you text me on the cards tonight?
00:42:22 Um...
00:42:24 [Music]
00:42:28 I think I'm making more noise than you.
00:42:30 Sexual chemistry between myself and Alyssa is growing every minute.
00:42:35 It's like two tectonic plates touching each other and at some point the tremors start.
00:42:42 It's good.
00:42:43 Yes.
00:42:45 And then mountains are made.
00:42:47 [Music]
00:42:51 Are you finished already?
00:42:52 And now it might be time for the crew to leave.
00:42:59 [Music]
00:43:08 Sexiest Latin dancing styles.
00:43:10 After a rocky start to intimacy week with wife Melinda...
00:43:14 Here we go.
00:43:17 ...Maton is planning a surprise date to get them back in step.
00:43:22 Mel and I have been doing some dancing lately and so I feel like it's relevant
00:43:27 to see if we can get some dancing going, maybe like some dancing lessons or something.
00:43:30 [Music]
00:43:35 Intimacy week didn't start off well for Melinda and I.
00:43:37 And I think I do struggle a little bit with really deep connection and intimacy.
00:43:43 But I know Melinda wants to go a bit below surface level.
00:43:47 Which dance style is sexiest?
00:43:49 And I want to show her that I'm listening to her.
00:43:52 So I'm hoping that this sort of date is something that can build more of an emotional connection.
00:43:57 [Music]
00:44:02 But for the experiment's most up and down couple,
00:44:05 Leighton keeping their destination a mystery has caused friction yet again.
00:44:11 Sorry, shoes.
00:44:12 Yeah.
00:44:13 And now they're running late.
00:44:16 Since you've given me nothing.
00:44:17 Nothing.
00:44:19 Okay, I'm going to do this for you.
00:44:21 I'm making it very easy and you're just going to say yes, no or join it together.
00:44:25 Yes, sir, no, sir, three bags full.
00:44:27 Because we're already late.
00:44:29 I'm not date ready.
00:44:30 You look great.
00:44:32 Let's get your date.
00:44:32 It's not your date, it's my date.
00:44:34 Let's get your date ready.
00:44:35 Would I be too hot in this?
00:44:36 Babe, I can't tell you where we're going.
00:44:39 I can't tell you where we're going.
00:44:41 Oh god.
00:44:42 Now, go that flats, that and flats and bring a jacket just in case.
00:44:46 That flats, bring jacket.
00:44:47 Sorry, this is a dress activity.
00:44:49 Well, I don't know.
00:44:50 I think Mel got into her head a little bit about not knowing where we were going,
00:44:56 not knowing what to wear.
00:44:57 Do you have any more lip balm?
00:44:59 I'm going to have to put this vitamin E oil on my lips.
00:45:02 I don't even know if that will work.
00:45:04 It'll be fine.
00:45:04 Vitamin E oil is good for you.
00:45:06 Let's go.
00:45:06 We're only an hour and a half late.
00:45:09 After finally getting Melinda out of the apartment...
00:45:12 Honestly, this is such a stretch.
00:45:15 The pair arrive at their secret destination
00:45:25 and Leighton's thoughtful plan is revealed.
00:45:30 I wanted to do a little dancing lesson with you.
00:45:33 Is it?
00:45:33 Yes.
00:45:34 Then why didn't you tell me then?
00:45:36 Well, that's what I...
00:45:36 It is.
00:45:38 Is it?
00:45:38 Yes.
00:45:39 Is it?
00:45:40 Yes.
00:45:40 I think it'll be fun.
00:45:41 How you doing?
00:45:45 Leighton.
00:45:46 I'm Jamie.
00:45:47 Jamie.
00:45:48 I'm Gio.
00:45:48 Gio, Leighton.
00:45:49 I'm Mel, nice to meet you.
00:45:50 Nice to meet you, Jamie.
00:45:51 Nice to meet you.
00:45:52 The fact that Leighton organized this date is actually quite cute.
00:45:56 Hands low.
00:45:57 We're going to start basic going that way.
00:45:59 Seven and one, two, three, tap.
00:46:02 Leighton knows I really enjoy like a little dance.
00:46:05 I really like that he's made the conscious effort.
00:46:07 Under, under.
00:46:09 Ready?
00:46:14 One, two, three.
00:46:16 And let's do the basic here.
00:46:18 We have pull down, turn to the right, go under.
00:46:21 And...
00:46:22 The class was fun.
00:46:24 The class was good.
00:46:25 And under, one, two, three.
00:46:27 Dancing with Leighton took me back to our first dance.
00:46:30 That's when we really connected.
00:46:36 Is this your first dance like this?
00:46:38 No, I don't even know how to dance.
00:46:39 Don't you? Just follow me.
00:46:40 I'm following you, okay.
00:46:41 Three and four.
00:46:43 Oh, no, no, I was looking at that light.
00:46:44 Now I get it one more time.
00:46:46 It was a cute moment.
00:46:46 Let's go.
00:46:47 I can do a little spin.
00:46:48 Oh, now?
00:46:50 It definitely brought us closer together.
00:46:54 Oh, look at that.
00:46:54 One, two, three, four.
00:46:59 That's it.
00:46:59 And it was really nice to feel like that again.
00:47:06 Because I do feel more bonded to Leighton right now.
00:47:08 Five, six, seven, eight.
00:47:13 Oh, I got this.
00:47:16 So today, that's a typical day in the life of Mel and Leighton.
00:47:21 It's up, it's a bit down, and then it's up.
00:47:26 Thanks to me.
00:47:35 Coming up.
00:47:36 I thought you were going to come down that aisle and completely blow me away.
00:47:39 The gloves are off for Caitlin.
00:47:41 Like that was a kick to the gut.
00:47:43 I'm not going to sit here and cop it anymore.
00:47:46 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:47:56 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:48:16 Got a bit of a glow to you.
00:48:17 Oh, my God.
00:48:25 Duncan and I have been intimate.
00:48:27 Oh, man.
00:48:30 It's very relaxing.
00:48:33 It was very relaxing, very intimate and romantic.
00:48:35 Oh, man.
00:48:37 I can tell that he was definitely in his element.
00:48:40 So it was really good.
00:48:41 I feel like I'm glowing.
00:48:42 It's been a romantic week.
00:48:46 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:48:57 With intimacy week in full force.
00:48:59 Face towards me a little bit, Adam.
00:49:02 Yeah.
00:49:03 Alessandra's range of tasks has crushed inhibitions.
00:49:07 Awesome.
00:49:07 And brought down guards.
00:49:13 OK, role playing.
00:49:14 Yes.
00:49:16 I'm open to it.
00:49:17 Yes.
00:49:17 What type of costumes?
00:49:18 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:49:22 Well, that depends, doesn't it?
00:49:23 [LAUGHTER]
00:49:25 Um.
00:49:26 OK, if I could role play any occupation, what do you think is going to get you going?
00:49:34 I have never done role playing.
00:49:35 I don't know.
00:49:36 Farrier.
00:49:36 What's that?
00:49:38 Somebody makes horseshoes.
00:49:39 That could be interesting.
00:49:40 Doctor.
00:49:42 Lawyer.
00:49:44 Lawyer could be cool.
00:49:46 Am I the criminal?
00:49:47 Yeah, and I'm getting you off.
00:49:49 My god.
00:49:52 Objection, your honor.
00:49:54 A couple with newfound hope in their relationship is Caitlin and Shannon.
00:50:00 [KNOCKING]
00:50:01 Ooh.
00:50:02 It's at the door.
00:50:03 It's being slid under.
00:50:04 It does.
00:50:05 Who are about to begin Alessandra's eye-gazing task.
00:50:10 Often the most intimate experiences can come from the simplest acts,
00:50:13 like looking deep into someone's eyes.
00:50:15 During a previous task, Shannon's level of attraction for Caitlin came into question.
00:50:22 It's there.
00:50:24 They're top three.
00:50:27 Nah.
00:50:28 How do you go about it?
00:50:36 Their natural beauty shines more than yours.
00:50:39 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:50:41 I haven't seen these girls without makeup on either, and I've seen you without makeup.
00:50:44 There's girls who I've seen that are more attractive to me than Caitlin.
00:50:49 But the pair are entering this task with confidence,
00:50:53 with their successful dinner date giving them hope a deeper attraction can grow.
00:50:58 I'm so excited to do this task.
00:51:02 This experience should be intimate and sensual.
00:51:06 Shannon and I are in a good place after our cute little date the other night.
00:51:09 So I'm hoping that this task is going to bring us closer together.
00:51:13 Can I have a look?
00:51:14 Yeah.
00:51:14 Yeah, I'm looking forward to this task.
00:51:16 Do we have a timer?
00:51:18 Me and Caitlin are in a positive place.
00:51:20 After our date night, it was intimate, we were fun.
00:51:23 We've built a bridge, and now we can build our connection.
00:51:25 I'm going to try as hard as I can.
00:51:29 I'm sorry if I laugh, and I'm sorry if I break.
00:51:31 It's fine.
00:51:31 Just don't look away.
00:51:32 I'm very uncomfortable.
00:51:32 All right?
00:51:33 I'm going to try not to.
00:51:34 Ready?
00:51:35 Yeah, OK.
00:51:36 It feels really nice looking into Shannon's eyes.
00:52:03 You're doing good.
00:52:04 Thanks.
00:52:05 I see kindness.
00:52:08 I feel so connected to him right now.
00:52:10 I feel like I'm back with Honeymoon Shannon.
00:52:17 You're so glad you did that.
00:52:23 You got to close your eyes.
00:52:25 Did Audrey Hepburn write this to us?
00:52:27 I know.
00:52:27 Happy honeymoon.
00:52:28 Happy honeymoon.
00:52:30 Yay.
00:52:43 After doing the task, I think I would like to see that side of him a little bit more.
00:52:49 I think I'm going to be a little bit more emotional.
00:52:53 I'm going to be a little bit more emotional.
00:52:55 I like that side.
00:52:58 You feel fine?
00:53:03 Fine.
00:53:03 Doing that task together, I was hoping we do find a connection.
00:53:17 Absolutely.
00:53:18 Yes, sweet.
00:53:24 But that physical attraction, I don't know if it's there.
00:53:28 It's the final morning of intimacy week.
00:53:46 You want a coffee?
00:53:47 With the week paying dividends for our couples.
00:53:53 The intimacy part is just another layer.
00:53:58 Yeah, exactly.
00:53:59 But for Shannon and Caitlin, their relationship has had a surprising setback.
00:54:08 And despite the progress they made in their relationship,
00:54:11 Shannon's level of attraction for Caitlin is playing on his mind.
00:54:22 My feelings at the moment are all over the shop.
00:54:23 I don't know where to put myself.
00:54:25 I know I've been told, like, you've really got to, like, step up and try.
00:54:30 But still at the same token, at my own expense,
00:54:33 I don't want to be cuddling up to someone and doing it when I'm not-- when I don't want to.
00:54:38 I still want to try.
00:54:43 But can you, though?
00:54:45 Can you be in a relationship with someone that you have doubts that you're attracted to?
00:54:51 And they're really nice.
00:54:53 They're really lovely.
00:54:54 That's great.
00:54:55 But if you're not physically attracted to them, I don't know.
00:55:00 This morning, it's feeling very awkward.
00:55:08 Shannon has just flipped 180 and is being, like, very emotionally distant.
00:55:17 I feel like I'm walking on eggshells.
00:55:20 And I don't know why.
00:55:22 So what's on your mind?
00:55:28 Um, the dynamic's different.
00:55:32 No.
00:55:35 Yeah.
00:55:38 The attraction's low.
00:55:46 You are a good-looking girl, just a bit not in my eyes.
00:55:57 I thought you were going to come down that aisle, yeah, and completely blow me away.
00:56:04 Because I honestly-- those things that I was saying about,
00:56:09 yes, whatever, I wouldn't have even contemplated of saying that.
00:56:13 I just would have just cut it.
00:56:16 I'd have completely forgotten.
00:56:18 Like, that stuff shouldn't have even been an issue.
00:56:21 So what you're saying is you were hoping that you'd see someone who'd make you cut
00:56:36 things with your ex instantly.
00:56:37 And you didn't, and that's why that happened.
00:56:41 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:56:58 Like, I came into this saying that the person at the end of the aisle,
00:57:01 I will accept them exactly as they are, no matter how they look, their past,
00:57:07 or what they're giving me.
00:57:10 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:57:30 I don't know what happened.
00:57:31 It was surreal.
00:57:37 I felt like I was getting torn down.
00:57:40 I get that.
00:57:44 I feel sick.
00:57:45 Like, that whole conversation was just about how I'm not good enough.
00:57:51 How if I had walked down that aisle and blown him away,
00:57:54 none of that stuff with his ex would have happened.
00:57:56 Like, it was all my fault.
00:57:58 And I've done nothing but support him and tell him it's OK,
00:58:02 and tell him he deserves to be here, and have his back.
00:58:06 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:58:08 I came here because I wanted to find love.
00:58:11 And I wanted--
00:58:12 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:58:16 I wanted to love someone.
00:58:17 I wanted someone to love me.
00:58:19 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:58:31 I'm so sorry.
00:58:32 I'm so sorry.
00:58:33 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:58:42 Following Shannon's devastating blows,
00:58:44 a distraught Kaitlyn has separated herself to regroup.
00:58:50 I feel like he must think I'm an idiot,
00:58:53 especially after everything that has happened the last few weeks.
00:58:59 I'm still thinking about my ex.
00:59:03 I hate the fact that I'm sad, but I still love her.
00:59:06 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:59:12 I'm really trying to do this, and you're going and talking to your ex about me.
00:59:16 I was.
00:59:17 I was probably keeping her on the fence, just in case, like, we didn't work out.
00:59:24 I want to run.
00:59:24 But I'm not going to.
00:59:28 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:59:31 I have supported him through everything.
00:59:33 I haven't said a bad word to him, and I'm getting walked on.
00:59:37 I'm getting treated like shit.
00:59:40 I said in my vows that I've been taken for a ride one too many times,
00:59:46 and I feel like he's just decided this is a ride he wants to hop on as well.
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00:59:53 I feel like a joke, and I'm mad, mad that he's done this to me.
00:59:57 And I'm mad at myself for letting him do this to me when I promised myself I would
01:00:00 never let a man treat me like this again.
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01:00:05 I needed a minute to gather my thoughts.
01:00:08 OK.
01:00:09 Because I was, like, gobsmacked by that discussion.
01:00:16 You've been gobsmacked by every discussion?
01:00:19 Yeah.
01:00:21 I feel like I have rights to be.
01:00:25 [MUSIC PLAYING]
01:00:26 Isn't it a bad thing to say what you want to--
01:00:27 Let me finish what I'm saying.
01:00:29 [MUSIC PLAYING]
01:00:30 Um--
01:00:30 No, wait.
01:00:32 No, I think, Shane, I feel like it's my turn to talk.
01:00:35 I didn't even get to say anything at that table.
01:00:37 It's my turn to talk.
01:00:37 OK, yeah.
01:00:38 What are you, my teacher?
01:00:39 All right, dad.
01:00:40 [MUSIC PLAYING]
01:00:42 Go.
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01:00:48 The whole, I'm not attracted to your speech,
01:00:52 to say things like, you're a good-looking girl, just not to me.
01:00:57 I would never say anything like that to you.
01:00:59 That was degrading.
01:01:00 Even down to, I wanted to be blown away when you walked down the aisle.
01:01:05 Because if I had, then none of that stuff with my ex would have happened.
01:01:09 Like, that was a kick to the guts.
01:01:13 I said to myself that I would never let a guy treat me like this.
01:01:18 And up until this point, I haven't acted on that.
01:01:25 If I just keep sitting here and just copying it, I'm doing a disservice to myself.
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01:01:39 I'm just going to feel like I've got to apologize to you now for everything.
01:01:41 And when you back yourself, you're always right.
01:01:43 I don't think that you can take me backing myself and being assertive in this situation
01:01:48 and try to twist it on me.
01:01:49 I will not let you.
01:01:50 This is me letting you know how I feel.
01:01:53 This is me defending myself because I deserve to be defended.
01:01:55 And I deserve to love myself.
01:01:57 And I deserve to sit here and say, I am beautiful, whether you think so or not.
01:02:00 I am kind.
01:02:01 And I am strong.
01:02:02 Shan, you don't need to love me.
01:02:08 You don't even need to like me.
01:02:10 But you do need to respect me.
01:02:11 Because I'm a brilliant person.
01:02:14 I'm amazing.
01:02:14 It is a privilege to be in this experiment with me.
01:02:17 I'm a one chance person.
01:02:19 And I felt like I've bent enough.
01:02:22 Then now I am going to say, I'm not going to sit here and cop it anymore.
01:02:26 I deserve better.
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