Maybe Jon Gosselin Should've Thought of This When He Was Cheatin'
If you don't watch Jon & Kate Plus 8 on TLC, then you may want to stop reading. Or if you watch it and think, "Poor Jon, that wife of his sure is bossy," you should stop right here, too. Because I am not only on Team Kate, I am practically a founding member of the club.
It was announced during last night's episode that the Gosselins have filed for divorce. And every time Jon shrugged his shoulders in kind of a "whatever" gesture during the interview portion of the show and said something passive like, "I don't know what's gonna happen," Sara Evans' "Cheatin'" kept running through my head. "You made your bed and you're out of mine/You lie awake and I sleep just fine/You've done your sowing/Now you can do your reaping."
So many people are quick to forget that Jon was the one who started this downward spiral by getting caught out with another woman. Leaving a bar. Late, late at night. He'd denied any infidelity, of course, but I have my doubts. And I think his wife, Kate, does too. So all those paparazzi cameras Jon complains about ad nauseam? He's the one who turned them on with his sordid affairs.
What bothers me most about their made-for-TV saga is that somehow, everything's been twisted, and people everywhere are calling Kate a controlling bitch. Because she runs a tight ship? Because she has a job that requires some travel? Because she gets lattes and manicures and looks good in a bikini? Please. Kate Gosselin appears to be a better mother than most moms I know. She feeds her kids well, shows them so much love, is teaching them self-sufficiency and right from wrong -- and showing all eight of them that sometimes, it's just not right to stand by your man.
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CJ5 says:
I agree with you Alison. When Jon said I am excited and sad. What the heck he is leaving his 8 kids and a wife and he is happy about it….I think Jon is very selfish. I know kate can be overbearing sometimes but she did not make all these kids alone….. Just my opinion
hotelmotel says:
I think both of them did more than their share of things to destroy their marriage. There is enough blame to spread around.
Jasper says:
It’s all just a hot mess boiling over. Perfect for a Country song.
Janetgijoenurse says:
Do you just write anything to fill a page and see your name. What does this have to do with country music and CMT.
You know some of us do not watch the garbage of reality TV. Never watch this show, the reality shows on CMT, American Idol or any othe reality shows on network TV.
Cindy says:
I agree with Alison. My sister has three kids and they drive her insane at times so I can imagine eight would really do the trick. That said, I’m sure Kate has little time to weigh every word spoken to precious Jon and spend time thinking about his feelings. She has a tough job raising eight children in a world where most kids are raised horribly. She does an excellent job and if she puts her children first, she is doing the right thing, which very few people do these days. Put me on team Kate too. Jon is so typical of the me generation and who wants an unemployed cheating father who owes child support for 8 kid? My mom always said, if they’ll do it with you they’ll do it to you!
JackyO says:
Janetgijoenurse-
Did you skip over Alison’s first sentence? She made it very clear this post had nothing to do with music. If you wanted to read the full post after her warning you have no one to blame but yourself.
Kevin says:
I agree with you hotelmotel. I think laying all the blame on Jon alone is the easy thing to do just because there are pictures of him with a female other than Kate. However, the fact is that none of us know for sure what went on with Jon and that woman. Yes, it was a mistake for him to be out late with that woman, but that does not automatically prove that there was a romantic relationship between the two.
In my OPINION, both parents are equally to blame. I definitely think Kate has gotten caught up in being a celebrity. There is nothing wrong with her wanting to make herself look good, but Im talking about her attitude. I think she lost the attitude of thinking they were lucky to have the show and the perks of the show, and instead developed a sence of entitlement to those things.
We have seen on the show that Kate likes to be in control. Sometimes that is definitely a good thing, because you certainly need alot of structure and organization in order to raise 8 kids without going crazy. However, I think she took it too far at times and would not listen to Jon’s input, and she just blew him off as if he was just an idiot. Anybody would get tired of that. So I think that when the rumors and pictures started surfacing about Jon, Kate just did what she always does and took control and didnt listen to what Jon had to say, and just jumped to her own conclusions and was quick to decide that it wasnt going to work out.
I think that as soon as Jon and Kate saw that they were having serious problems that werent being resloved quickly, they should have done everything they possibly could to end the show immediately and work with each other to get things back on the right track so they could stay together for the kids sake. Jon and Kate and other people can say all they want to that the show had nothing to do with the way things turned out, but I think that it most certainly did. Yes, there is a chance that divorce might have happened even if they werent on the show, but I think that the situation that they are in now is caused partly by the show and the fame and money that came with it.
JK says:
Kate runs a tight ship? She’s controlling, manipulative, and never supported Jon in anything. I’m glad he found some courage and left an emotionless marriage. The kids will be fine.
Robin says:
I just read they have been living apart for two years. Wow, made fools out of thier ‘fans’ huh? Just goes to show you BOTH are only in it for the money. Liars!!!
margaret says:
Regarding Alison’s comments… I honestly believe that Kate was so rippin mad at Jon because he got caught. For her not to mention the great possibility of Kate being involved with her body guard last year (and continues to be), is leaving out a huge piece of the puzzle. Jon was a great dad to those kids and probably the most caring. What I didn’t like about last night’s show is how they both had the need to say they always put their kids first. Just look at the tons and tons of material things all of them have. If both of them even broach the issue of “After all we’ve done for you,” that will certainly add to the kids’ issues. It’s time to call it a day and drop the curtain on the show. It’s too much heartache to watch and both of them are to blame for being selfish.
Ashley says:
Having 8 kids does not entitle Kate to be a b***ch.
Jon finally did the right thing and stood up for
himself. Kate is a selfish woman, a bad mother.
She doesn’t care about the kids. All she thinks
about is herself and her needs. Everything she
does is for herself and her pathetic greed and
she knows it. That’s why she keeps claiming that
everything she does is for the kids. It’s obvious
that’s a convenient lie but she’s not fooling
too many people, just a few who probably have
not watched the show.
milly says:
I can’t think of two more selfish people at this time with kids. It was quite apparent that they are engaged in a contest of who is the better parent and they’d better watch their steps with that one. If Jon or Kate said that they put their kids first one more time, I was ready to blow a gasket.
The show needs to come to an end, they need their privacy, (although I would venture to guess that having the tv crews are good company for the parents). I think that Kate will have a very difficult time if there are no cameras or attention being paid to her. She is not that funny and her mothering skills (without Jon to help out) are going to be pressed to the limit. Will her bodyguard finally move in with her? Remember the episode where the kids were absolutely not allowed into their bedroom???
A bit odd wouldn’t you say?
Heather says:
Ashley I agree with you, Kate is a selfish and bad mother. She only spends time with her kids if she has the cameras pointed at her. Any other time she is with her new boyfriend/bodyguard not paying attention to her children. She claims she is doing everything for her kids, but it is her kids that are doing everything for her. Look at her house, the trips and everything else she has, yup paid for my the gosselin 8, not Jon or Kate.
Jill says:
People hate Kate for being a strong woman. Jon is in a midlife crisis and he comes off as cole and uncaring. He is a jerk and I hope they don’t waste footage on him any more. I personally love the way Kate parents but I have decided to stop watching the show. It’s just too painful to watch. I hope she can move on to someone more mature and responsible in time. The woman needs a shoulder to lean on she has been so strong this entire time. Read her book, read what she went through giving life to these children.
It’s just so sad.
Jill says:
I meant “cold” lol
Jill says:
Milly you have no idea what you are talking about. How can you say she doesn’t care about her kids? Everything she does is for her kids. Do you feed your kids organicly? Do you spend as much time with your children as she does? I doubt most parents do half the job she does yet they are all on here dogging her for being strong and for speaking up for herself.
Heather says:
Jill I am sorry but there is a difference between a strong woman and a woman who goes on rampages, belittles her husband and children and causes harm to her children by expoiting them.
lisa says:
janetgijoenurse…can you read? another example of brain damage caused by country music!
me says:
I think theyseparated months ago but kept the charade up for their TV show. If they separated months ago, Jon may have started dating not realizing that he would be reognized.
Anyway, who really cares.
Ham says:
Cole and uncaring was actually right. He’s a big round skunk cabbage.
Denice says:
I think you read my mind, by the way Jon was the one who got Kate to go blonde again, took her shopping because he didn’t like the way she dressed, she didn’t care about herself just those 8 babies!
Hezz says:
If they did not have the show neither of them would be in this mess. Kate would not have had her plastic surgery, Jon would not have quit his job to be a stay at home dad. Kate would not have had her book deal, speaking engagements. They would not have the huge house the awesome vacations and whatever else. Both of them got money hungry and that is what they thought about, not the fact that they are airing all of this junk on TV and their kids and grandkids can watch it one day. They threw away their family for money and that is it. Money can not buy you happiness, and the money changed them both for the worse.
Connie says:
These two should have never done this show, My self I never watched it.To me it just exploited their kids And both parents got caught up in their egos. The ones suffragan is going to be these poor children,
People need to back off stop watching these children like their a circus side show, Both parents are at fault they should have put their children first.
lori jean says:
I have been watching Jon and Kate plus 8 since they did their 1st 1hr special. I am a fan. I think it is horrible what people are saying about both of them. I can’t imagine taking sides when I am not there with them to know the whole true story. These are real people with 8 beautiful children. Do we want them to end up going crazy from all the harsh things people say? If you don’t have anything nice to say then don’t say it at all!
Brittany says:
I think it is nobody’s place to make judgments. Sure, we can see what we see on TV…but that does NOT mean we know these people’s personalities inside and out. I am on Team Kate as well. I do think that some actions I have seen out of her have been wrong at times, but I do truly see the love and the care she has for her children. And I will never make set judgments on her until I am in her shoes. And even if she was controlling, etc…then if Jon did not like it he should have left the marriage long ago or not married her in the first place. And that does not entitle him to cheat on her. I really do think Kate writes the books for her children and to keep memories. If she had no heart she would not have the kind of emotions she showed last night and on the season premiere. Whereas, I must say I am disappointed with Jon’s comment that he was “excited”. That left me bewildered.
Bried says:
I agree with you to Allison. I hope he will be excited when the show is canceled (which it will eventually) and he has lost the love and trust of his kids. The money will be gone, his kids as teenagers are going to wise up to the fact that the family broke up because of his lack of interest in sticking around and working things out to keep the family together. And he will have to start paying to support 8 kids who really don’t like him. How excited will you be then Jon? You still think this is for the good of the kids?
Dedi says:
Great parents do not exploit their kids on TV. I have watched that show many times and Jon works his butt off caring for those kids too. Of course kids the kids are important, but so is the marriage. The constant be-littling and eye-rolling over these years (way before any infidelity) by your favorite lady, shows nothing but contempt for her husband. I’m not saying Jon is perfect by any stretch, but you have Kate on an undeserving pedestal.
Nice showing of the tissues on her chair in case by some freak occurance she cries!
Suzanne says:
I completely agree.. I have been saying from the start of all of this that HE is the one that brought this on.. the media didn’t care about them until they had something that caught their interest.. Jon leaving that girls house at 7am.. hmmm.. there is never a good reason for leaving another womans house early in the morning when you are married. I hope she finds some peace.. you never know.. maybe he’ll see her one day when its his turn to watch the kids and will see what he lost..
Cebrian says:
I loved that show. Jon is stupid for letting go of his family. I hope that Kate finds a good, strong man that will stand by her side no matter how she talks to him. A man that honors and respects marriage and really want’s to be a family man. A man that can be a real father figure to those kids.
Jon, running doesn’t make you a “man”, it makes you weak. I hope that the day you wake up and realize your mistake you suffer for all the pain you caused you wife and children. GROW UP!
Kate, be strong and hold your head up high because YOU ARE A GOOD MOTHER. You deserve to be a diva when you want and you have that right to protect your off-spring at all times.
Susan Powers says:
Yes Kate runs a tight ship, she has 8 kids. Jon is a mommy’s boy with a sense of entitlement. The divorce had to happen. Warning to women, what you find “cute” in the beginning may be the relationships downfall.
CountryFan says:
There is such a thing as “editing” so who knows what was really said– and what was pieced together.
I agree with Jon– he let Kate run everything and he really didn’t stand up for himself. Maybe he finally learned to do so. Divorce happens and whether he cheated–she cheated– they both cheated or neither cheated, obviously the marriage just didn’t work. Who knows if they tried therapy? I just feel for their children. It’s a sad situation no matter how you look at it.
I also read that Jon and Kate have been living apart for two years, so if that’s the case, it doesn’t seem like he was cheating on her unless he had been two years ago.
I also think they should have put their kids first and cancelled the show when they started having problems.
He did say he was excited but he also said he didn’t want to see it come to separation/divorce– they both said that.
They really need to quit their show and focus on a civil divorce and focus on their children. I really like the idea that they keep the children in the house and that Jon and Kate take turns coming and going. That’s the smartest thing they could have ever done.
D says:
If ya ask me they are both to blame, her with her bossy controlling powertrip issues and him for being dumb enough for putting up with it. As i see it the only victims here are the kids. I feel they were exploited for the MONEY bit and thats all
Melissa says:
He should’ve said no - he should’ve known that word of what he did with her get’d back to Kate.
Dunnna nunnna nuh!
Melissa says:
get*
Declan says:
You are nuts. If Kate told Jon the marriage was over and they were separated, there was no cheating. Kate was so fake during her couch interview - she spent the whole time trying to convince everyone that she was crushed (who was she tryiong to convince - America or herself?). It was fake! At least Jon looked genuinely unhappy. You should find a new club - this ones a joke.
Diane says:
This is so ridiculous. The show ruined their marriage and Kate was the one who wanted to keep doing the show and taking advantage of all the money and fame “for the kids”. Jon just wanted to live a normal life with his family and he couldn’t do that because Kate was too busy traveling the country signing her (terrible) books and shacking up with her bodyguard. I don’t blame Jon for finding someone else because Kate was completely inconsiderate of his feelings during the entire show. He loved her despite her many character flaws (not to mention the fact that she did not even know how to dress herself)
and she treated him like crap. He was the one raising the kids at home while she was out becoming a celebrity and using those poor kids to enhance her ‘career’. It is just sad that she has fooled so many clueless people with her little sob story. I just hope the kids will come out of this okay despite the family’s unfortunate turn of events.
Linda says:
I think both of them are to blame for the mess their marriage is in because they allowed the cameras into their home.
I can only remember a couple of times when I ever saw them show any kind of positive affection towards the other. If you have to make a point of telling the world that you love your kids, I have to wonder.
I don’t think their life with two sets of multiples is any different then anyone else’s. Raising kids is not easy no matter whether they come one at a time or in sets. The responsibility is still the same. There are large families all over this world that raise their kids without the benefits of a TV show. I come from a family of ten kids so I think I can speak honestly about the subject.
Jon and Kate talk about the papparazzi and how annoying they are and the day after they announce they are splitting they both are doing interviews with the media.
I think both of them need to take a long hard look at themselves and accept their responsibility for the downfall of their marriage because the way it appears they both had a big heaping share of it. I feel for the 8 kids because any kid deserves to have the benefit of both parents at any moment and not just when the parent can fit them into their schedule. Those kids did not choose to be born unto these two people but unfortunately they cannot divorce their parents when the going gets rough or someone makes a bad decision. Jon and Kate get over yourselves and remember that your one and only responsibility is to the 8 kids you brought into this world as a couple. It does not matter how long you have been dealing with this situation, what does matter is how you are dealing with it. You are showing your kids that when things don’t go according to plan that you just give up, no talking it out, no working on it, no forgiveness, no forgetting. Life does not always go according to plan, there are a lot of dips and valleys, but there also a lot of moments of life on the mountains. I would rather work to get on the mountain then to just sit back and let my life fall down into the valley without a fight.
Jon and Kate should look to a higher power for the strength to forgive each other for their less than perfect part in this and to realize that the values that they are suppose to be teaching their kids are best taught by example. Right now they are not setting a very good example for their kids.
kayefun says:
BOTH - Jon & Kate are in the ‘wrong’ with me right now! BOTH need to step up and make sure all those children are gonna be OK first and foremost!
B says:
I am on both sides of the story, because there is always two sides to it. No I do not like how Jon was acting on the episode, its like he just gives up has no URGE or DRIVE (that he complains about) to work at being a husband and being a father. But I have to say what attracted me to the show to begin with was the fact that they were real HUMAN beings trying and not being perfect. I think the show was edited to show that Kate was overbearing just like it showed that Jon was a weak man and he couldn’t stand up. I do think that they should try harder because you don’t just fall out of love with someone. I think they have just forgotten what they loved about each other, that it has gotten pushed to the back of trying to provide for the children and keep the children happy. Try couseling or takeing a trip with just the two of them. Sometimes people just need to be reminded of the things that they loved about each other to begin with. I think that it takes two people to make a marriage work and that these two really need to give it all they can before they throw in the towell. No Matter who did what, if you can live each day looking at thsoe children can you expect them to do their best if you didnt as parents?
Squirmey says:
Jon is a loser and going thru a mid life crisis. Someday, sadly, he will be sorry for what he did.
I live 45 minutes from where they live and hear things. For some time Jon has been out drinking and hanging at the bars, buying women drinks and more which I won’t say. Why does he do that with a wife and 8 kids at home. Ever since they moved to the new house - back to the old area and his old stomping grounds, he is back with his buddies doing things he shouldn’t be doing.
You can like or dislike Kate, but she runs a tight ship with how she raises and disciplies her children which will make them better people. She had to, Jon didn’t. I am on Kate’s side and I will still continue to watch the show and hope it works out for all of them. As she said, there is happiness in everything - you just got to find it.
(And don’t tell me that none of you would take the money if you were in their situation!!!) I also think the media goes way overboard with what they report. I think Dr. Phil needs to step in and try to save the marriage if it is possible or if Jon would even consider it FOR THE KIDS!
I guess we will all find out.
Heather says:
Thank you!! I was beginning to wonder if I was the only one paying attention. Was Kate hard on Jon? Yes. Was she demeaning at times? Yes. But since when is that a viable excuse to cheat on your wife and leave your children? I think what really happened is that Kate became very successful and Jon started to suffer an identity crisis, which he then in turn blamed Kate for. Jon Gosselin chose not to fight for his marriage. And what really gets me as that society still, in this day and age, blames everything on the woman. Jon would rather party than be a husband and father. And he talks about the “men” being outnumbered by the “women” at home. Like his daughters are the enemy. So once again, a man takes off to explore the adventures of his penis while the woman is left to pick up the pieces and care for the children. I am disgusted with Jon Gosselin, man whore.
Sis says:
Kate was blinded by all the glitz and glammer. She got too caught up in all the money. It’s her fault they’re getting a divorce.
Vanessa says:
Yes Kate did admit that she was hard on Jon. She had to. Jon has no backbone! Who else will put the reigns if the supposed head household is a passive and weakling as Jon? Hey, he won’t even fight for that spot!
If he has the balls to do it, (at least for their children’s sake), he would sit Kate down and say - hey Kate I am done being told this and that and I am taking the role as head of this house and will not be bossed around anymore. I will stand up and do my responsibilities and together (not just you) make decisions that will be to our family’s best interest. I love you and our children and we have to be in this together, respecting each other.
I bet you, not even Kate will disagree to that.
Sometimes a woman has to be hard … if the man is not.
That’s my two cents.
VFR says:
Who are you to KNOW what goes on the Gosselin household? How dare you pass judgement. Kate’s a great mom and Jon started this by cheating on his wife–so you say. This is television. Are you own of the dim witted who actually believe that this is “reality” TV? That Kate gets up every morning, and all alone, fixes breakfast for the kids, carts them off to school, does laundry, shopping, cleaning, cooking , homework, and still has time to exercise, have her hair done, get her manicures, pedicures, write her books and blogs her column? THIS IS STAGED. The eight kids are real. The rest is for television. You don’t know what goes on between Jon and Kate. For all any of us know, Kate could be angry over Jon blowing the cover of “the perfect family”. Kate needs this show. And she needed Jon to complete the Jon part. Now she doesn’t need Jon anymore.
Annette says:
Hello, they have been seperated for 2 years according to the filing of the divorce papers Kate filed yesturday. Aunt Jodi was right they had an agreement to conduct their life seperately and Kate is the one who wanted that and the divorce and didn’t want to go to counceling. So the pr firm namely people magazine is trying to spin this story to Jon wanted the divorce (who filed oh ya Kate). I think the show should end and TLC is looking into that and have until the end of July to decide. Jon and Kate go get a job like the rest of us and support your kids and stop telling us personal info on how the kids handled the news…it is hurting them now and in the future. Nice people don’t air their dirty laundry in public. Kate was at fault and Jon never cheated.
Chris says:
Jon loved his wife so he put up with her controlling ways. This made him a good man. Jon saw the decay to their family caused by publicity and money and would have prefered the show end. Kate saw stars and dollar signs and refused to give up the candy. The walls came crashing down. What a surprise!
Leeann Ward says:
“What bothers me most about their made-for-TV saga is that somehow, everything’s been twisted, and people everywhere are calling Kate a controlling bitch. Because she runs a tight ship? Because she has a job that requires some travel? Because she gets lattes and manicures and looks good in a bikini? Please. Kate Gosselin appears to be a better mother than most moms I know. She feeds her kids well, shows them so much love, is teaching them self-sufficiency and right from wrong — and showing all eight of them that sometimes, it’s just not right to stand by your man.”
I don’t follow this show, but I thought the last fragment of your article, “and sometimes it’s just not right to just stand by your man” was interestingly hypocritical considering the outragious post that you wrote regarding how Shania Twain shouldn’t “be a quitter, despite Mutt’s infedelity.
Judy says:
Jon Gosselin needs to grow up and stop acting like he’s a freshman in college. Geez, hanging out in bars, getting wasted messing around with a younger woman. Kate will be fine and survive this mess. Once he gets his job (if he can keep it), and gets on with ‘getting it on’ in NYC he will spend less and less time with those kids.Kate’s brought home the bacon and taken care of those kids on her own from day one. Jon only moves to help after she tells him what needs to be done. I am a Team Kate member and am rooting for her.
MiaT says:
You hit it right on the head Alison. I have watched this show from the very first special years ago. I got such a kick out of how she spoke & always laughing when I saw her ton of to do lists and instructions all over the place. She IS the real thing. She stepped up. I feel its kinda funny that noone ever talked about the show befor all the Jon stuff & the marriage on the rocks. Most people I knew never saw the show but now call Kate horrible names and feel sorry for Jon. Well not me. I will join the Kate team proudly. and as for Jon good luck with that single life that you left your family for. I am sure there will be just a string of girls who can’t wait to date a divorced father of eight kids who pays child support & has no job now.
MiaT says:
Hey Alison…I love your blogs! They always cause lots of excitement! BRAVO !!!
Leeann Ward says:
I just assumed they’ve made enough money from the show and books that neither of them will have to get jobs again. So, what’s this thing about John needing to get a real job? I admit ignorance on this topic, since I don’t know any particulars about the show.
mary says:
wow such jealousy out there!! You know those children are loved and cared for and they have a very good future because of their parents. They wont have to worry about money or college. And look what the results are, Jon and Kate is going through allot for the security of that future for their children. So what they are getting few things, you would to if you hit the lottery!!Show a little compassion and privacy maybe they can mend their marriage
CurlySue says:
Jon needs to grow up and be a responsible parent. I am definately in the Kate club. Though I am sure that both parents did and said things that have brought them to this point I am disgusted by what appears to be a “Me Monster” that Jon has turned into. “I gotta take care of me…oh and the kids.” Well thats just great Jon, don’t forget about those 8 kids you have now that you’ve made a little money because of them and don’t have to actually get a real job to support your family. Sure, run off and wear your new fancy clothes nd get some bling bling for your ears and how about a nice New York apartment where you can relive the 20’s you so desperatly want to hang on to. Gee, it’s like Jon somehow morphed into the OctoDad, just wants to sit around and live off of everyone else instead of acting like a responsible grownup and taking care of the 8 children he helped make. I’m sure he has some legitimate complaints about his relationship with Kate but doesn’t it just seem like he is tking the easy way out. Must be the passive thing again, he just doesn’t have it in him to stand up and fight for the family he helped create and in the end it’s the children who will be hurt by all of it.
Donna says:
You write that “so many people are quick to forget that Jon was the one who started this downward spiral by getting caught out with another woman.” - Have you forgotten how Kate has belittled, made fun of and insulted Jon time after time in public on film!
Lorrie says:
I am glad someone feels the same way that I do. Why is she being blamed for him cheating like some dirty old man with a teenager? The media is ripping apart everything she does! She “yelled” at one of the kids…Oh my goodness! Could it be that the mother of 8, whose husband of 10 years who is cheating on her could be stressed out and human like the rest of us? Geez..give the women a break!
So glad I found your post!!!
Joanne says:
Dahhhhhh! Ilive right down the road from them,Igo to the same places they go,do u always believe what you read? Jon is a real person,Kate thinks she’s Madonna,with the way she yells at people”DON’T YOU KNOW WHO I AM!!!!” She isn’t as warm and fuzzy as she pretends. She isn’t this strong person,she’s just a b@#$%.There is a differance.There is a tap fund for the children that was started when the tups were born for college by Pa.They received alot!!!!!!! of things free,but some of the things weren’t the way she wanted them. She thought she was entitled to things and was gracious at all,hence Khate.
Joanne says:
sorry,NOT GRACIOUS!!!
Pamela says:
I think Jon is only thinking of himself. He is looking forward to life without Kate and the children. He makes me sick!!!! He is always commenting on how young he married and had children. Too bad!!! It is too late now!!! What ever happened to working things out and going to a marriage counselor?? He is just a quitter and is only thinking about himself!! Marriage is hard and children make it even harder. Jon needs to be a real man and step up to the plate and be a husband and father. I believe in most marriages the woman has to tell the man what to do because they do not see to do it unless they are told. People need to quit feeling sorry for Jon.
LeeAnn says:
Jon is only thinking of himself. Kate was a very bossy, controlling wife, however does that make it right for her husband to cheat on her?? Absolutely not. People just take marriage too lightly, thinking only of themselves and not about how their decisions affect their family mainly their children. I had in one point in time felt sorry for Jon because you could see how unhappy he was because she was so controlling however, get marriage counseling something anything rather then cheating. Now he is running around like a teenager. In and out of bars. You have 8 kids!!!!! Your teenage years are gone. GROW UP YOU JERK!!! 23 year olds really. Jon will your children one day look back at all the footage and say “Dad I am ashamed of you and what you did”?? Oh wait you don’t care you have found yourself now you have stood up on your on two feet and you feel good now right??
storymaker says:
This is what I’d like to see happen….I would like to see oon and Kate get counseling. I would like to see those two own up to their own mistakes in the marriage and not lump it on strickly Jon or strickly Kate. It took them both to do the marriage in. In a recent episode of them talking about going to Hawaii and renewing their vows, if something wasn’t right at that time they shouldn’t have gone through the buying of the dress etc. For what purpose? Not once since the show began have I heard them tell one another they love the other. What’s so hard?, Shut the show down and get help instead of thinking the “show must go on”. You didn’t have that in mind when you first got pregnant. They make it sound like the show is more important than their kids. Screw the show and put your family back together. Work on your marriage and make it a priority instead of “the show”. Sometimes I think the parents are as much as child as the children in that family. They all, especially the parents, need to grow up and take responsibility.
mia says:
i agree with you alison! but i was reading everyone elses comments and i think it is funny how everyone “knows its hard to raise 8 kids”! wow a lot of people must have 8 kids!! haha just thought id add that in there cause i thought it was funny!but i do agree with you!!!!!!!
Jan says:
Hey, I think he needs a piece that he hasn’t got in a long time, he feels alive again. I heard that he’s dating a new girl now (not the 23 yr old). She felt for him after interviewing him in one of the gossip show. Still, he’s a scum bag for leaving his 8 kids with her, who’s gonna marry Kate now ? I feel really sorry for her.
james mclea says:
Jon Gosseling is the one at fault. How could he walk out on all of his children and then to decide to take all of the money out of the joint account. He is just taking it before a judge hands down an order about the account. I have seen this many times as I work for the court system. He is thinking with the wrong head at the moment and does not realize that with out the show, one day he will have to work and probably have to give his whole paycheck to his wife for the kids. I sure hope his girlfriend can support him some day when he runs out of money. It sounds like a lot of money, but when you don’t have job, It can go fast. I am sure he will be ordered to put the money back an only be allowed to keep some of it.
Jane says:
Great post with lots of ipmortnat stuff.