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I would really like to see TJ begin to grow in the house. I think she has a lot of potential. I have a feeling she is going to be a very challenging person though.

I see her making some very interesting TV!

I know I would have had a hard time not telling her to shut-up. I can't stand to be around people like that so I hope she gets herself straightened out. I'm sure friends and family don't enjoy it either.

Anyone else wonder what TJ's deal is?

I keep seeing glimpses of TJ's kindness and compassion and wonder when we're going to see this dysfunctional person she supposedly is.

Yes, she talks too much and tries to control everything, but I see her listening intently at times, being loving, saying insightful things. When she told Lisa she could go out with the "adults" because she'd worked hard on her assignment - I was pleasantly surprised.
Then, offering to stay home when Iyanla made them get a babysitter (I thought this was a weird decision, but whatever ) because Lisa was "the most important thing" to her - I was touched. She even called from the nightclub to make sure Lisa knew she loved her.

These are all very loving traits and yet TJ thinks she's not a mother type. I'm really dying to know her story now.

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Yes, she talks too much and tries to control everything, but I see her listening intently at times, being loving, saying insightful things. When she told Lisa she could go out with the "adults" because she'd worked hard on her assignment - I was pleasantly surprised.

Then, offering to stay home when Iyanla made them get a babysitter (I thought this was a weird decision, but whatever ) because Lisa was "the most important thing" to her - I was touched. She even called from the nightclub to make sure Lisa knew she loved her.



These are all very loving traits and yet TJ thinks she's not a mother type.

I agree. I can see things she needs to change and how she may rub people the wrong way in her personal life, but I don't really see the huge dysfunction that has been portrayed thus far. She needs to censor herself some and use sympathetic words, not be the center of attention and stop monopolizing conversations. I'm looking forward to seeing her assignments and watching her grow. I think I can benefit from utilizing her assignments in some areas myself.

After watching 2 episodes where TJ did the driving in the Van - I'd like to see TJ learn to quit looking at the rear view mirror while she is talking with the women in the backseat AND for safety sake TJ - QUIT LETTING GO OF THE STEERING WHEEL!.. Yikes!