I love the show and hope it goes on. I'm sure it was taped before all this Jon "stuff" emerged from the hate sites, and remember they have many college educations to save up for!

How is he supposed to respect her? IMO, she pushed him to cheat (and I think he did).

I'm not saying it's right, I'm just saying that's how I read the situation.

As for Kate, I have watched her evolve for the worse. Kates brother has said in recent interviews that she is not in it for the kids any more, but for the fame and money. Undoubtadly she loves her kids, but more and more her moral vision has been jaded by new opportunities to exploit her family for financial gain. If this isn't corruption I don't know what is. Kates brother has also stated that she doesn't share the money- forcing Jon to open his 401k to survive.

As for the latest episode, I feel that Kate is frustrated with Jon's frustration at the show and its resulting exploits of his family. He hates the attention- she relishes in it. He is tired of his kids being shown to the world- she sees eight little dollar signs. Granted, I feel that JonS pent up frustration has caused him to be less careful around the paparazzi, giving tabloids ample opportunity to formulate twisted stories.

Jon has seen Kate transform into this money-hungry woman, someone he never expected to evolve. Kate has lost the trust and friendship of her brother, best friend, and numerous caretakers because of her"new priorities".

I feel that the fact that Kates own brother supports Jon testifies to Kates gruesome transformation.

I was suprised that TLC tried to make Jon seem like the wrong doer by emphasing Kates uses of " I had to do this alone and alone and alone".
Well Kate- Jon had to do it on his own while you are off promoting your book and vicariously promoting further exploitation of the kids for monetary gain.

I hate to demonize Kate in any way, but from my perspective she needs to reprioritize and overhaul her morals or lack thereof. Jon needs to be strong and force her to realize her transformation, and change her ways. Jon has always been passive in the relationship, but this is one time he needs to stand up and say what's right.

Really, I support Jon in that this exploitation has gone on for long enough and needs to end. However the ramifications of doing the show in the first place is something they will have to live with for the rest of their lives.

I pray that the good Lord will guide Jon and Kate to make the right decision and that the children will not be harmed emotionally.

they are so inconsiderate, don't they know that it can affect the kids as well. i mean the sextuplets are only 5 and they know who they are!

but during their interview, they both look exhausted and seems uncomfortable. i hope they work it out for their kids.