Two truths can exist - Jennifer can be a complete hot mess and we get annoyed with her sometimes - but also, she can be in a tough spot in life and her marriage and we can sympathize with her.

I agree that folks often think way too black and white in the Bravo universe (and in life), when people are complex characters with complex feelings and experiences. Thanks for this post!

I say this apprehensively, but I honestly feel BAD for Jennifer on Jersey this season. 

Is she miserable in her marriage and trying to escape by causing other people harm and drama in their own personal lives while deflecting and avoiding the issues in her own home? YES.

It's not necessarily fair to the other women, but to me (someone with a psychology degree from Bravo University) it's pretty obvious what's going on. And it warrants sympathy, in my opinion. It's so clear that she's acting out and starting drama with the others just to have SOMETHING else to focus on. The other women don't have to be friends with her, but I think they can recognize what is going on at least. 

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