I feel like I am one of those people that has to look at the yellow tarp on the road after an accident---I know I shouldn't, but I kind of want to look anyway. What am I talking about? Well, the Real Housewives franchise of course.
Part of me has to constantly turn the channel in disgust, the other part of me makes me turn it back. Why? Well, I am disgusted at the image of the somewhat lazy uber rich housewife who does charity work from time to time, gets manicures and facials and spa treatments constantly, and has a nanny raise her children. And another part of me wishes I could live that life---with a guy who thinks I am worth it and actually does spend money on me, rather than the other way around, the ability to go to the spa, etc. The only difference being that I would not choose to have a nanny. I just don't understand that aspect of it, but it may be more of a cultural issue as well.
What I don't understand is why these women, some of whom seem vapid, seem to get more and more great things---Bethenny, who I used to like, but now have doubts about, is now married, has a kid, and her "skinny girl" brand seems popular. I don't really agree with some of her health recommendations, and I don't really feel like she is the best person to discuss health or weight issues with. And yet, I think she is gorgeous and wish I could be thin and married and have a child as well (though hopefully full term).
sigh......