Does anyone else watch that new HBO series, Tell me you love me? If so, what are your thoughts on May (the therapist, who is childfree) and Palek who wanted to be but (spolier alert!) is now a dad-to-be?

I am LOVING this show and have mentioned it in a couple other threads about the same topic.

Have you also noticed that the blond woman whose husband won't have sex with her suddenly wants another child. I assume because her husband isn't paying any attention to her, her kids are growing up and don't need her as much, so hey, lets pop out another kid.

I am fascinated by it and make sure to NEVER miss a show.

The only couple that seems happy is the therapist and her husband.

I love it too! It's my only "must see" show.

My prediction for Kate (the blond woman) is that she and her husband will have sex in the season finale. Kinda sad that is a logical climactic point (couldn't resist the pun) for their storyline!

I think the therapist is so interesting. I love how she told her husband that she didn't want to have children because she didn't want to "share him with anyone." Realizing that there are only a few precious hours left at night after we return home from work, I could never share my fiance with a child either.

Do you think Palek will leave Carolyn? I think the writers will lead us that way for awhile but that he will ultimately stick it out. I just hope they don't make it cheesy...

Only 2 episodes left, I can't wait!

I am worried about Palek as well.

What I am about to say is not meant to say that all people who choose to be CF do so because of trauma dealt them as a child because that is not what I think is true.

In Paleks case, I wonder though if the abandonment of his Father as a child AND the subsequent WAY too close relationship with his Mother have not left him feeling as if he didn't know how to be a Father. Maybe he is suffering from stage fright, not knowing how to play the part of being a Father because no one ever modeled that behavior to him.

He is either going to have to walk away or make a HUGE effort to work out his issues with the therapist. Feeling the warm and fuzzies for a baby is FAR from being able to be a good strong role model. The fact that Palek was jumping in the kiddie thing on the last episode doesn't mean he is ready to be a parent.

I thought the way his wife threw herself into getting pregnant seemed almost obsessive, like the desire to have a baby was more about acheivment and being as good as everyone else rather then the REAL desire to be a parent. Honestly did you see how obsessive her actions were with respect to testing herself, reading up on all the symptoms. Its no wonder she had a hard time getting pregnant.

I think you are right on about both Palek and Carolyn. I thought one of their most revealing moments in regard to children occured a few episodes ago when they arrived home after hanging out with their friends and noisy children. They were exhausted, yearning for the quiet of their home, and even smoked pot to take the edge off!

I think there are probably alot of women like Carolyn who see conception as another goal to be accomplished, like making partner or something. But the concepts of competition and the supposed desire to have a little person to devote unconditional love don't really mesh, do they?

I will be curious to hear your thoughts on the last two episodes!

The whole time they have been trying to get pregnant, I have been wondering if that was really want they wanted. I mean look at their house AND their jobs. Neither are what I would call kid friendly.

I remember when their friends came over with their children, I thought Palek was NOT enjoying it. Although his wife looked like she at least wanted to try and be around the child.

I am really looking forward to seeing what happens. I wonder sometimes if her wanting to have a child is in some way her trying to make up for the abortion she had in college.

I feel SO badly for Palek. I knew the panic attack was coming before he did. That was just too much for him to take all in one day.

I honestly CAN'T believe how self absorbed his wife is. Here he is, just had a panic attack and they are in the hospital and she is upset he isn't there for her and starts harping on the VERY things that drove him to the panic attack in the beginning?

I feel sad that he wants to seperate but I can understand, the poor guy is on overload. I also found it very interesting when he said he thought he could be a good husband OR a good Father but not both. I feel the same way, I feel like it takes all I have to be a good Mother, I don't know that I can juggle both being a wife and a Mother and do both well.

I hope someone does something for poor Palek before he looses it completely. Panic attacks are a horrible thing to deal with and all too often not an isolated thing.

And how inappropriate was it for Carolyn to up and quit her job like that?! Even if she wasn't pregnant, I think you at least owe it to your spouse to tell them you are thinking about making them the sole breadwinner in the family. I guess she figured since she's pregnant she's entitled to make Palek support her and baby. If a guy did that, he would be labeled a deadbeat!

I actually liked Carolyn in the first couple episodes but now I can't stand her. I look forward to hearing your take on the final episode next Sunday. I hope this show gets renewed for a second season. Although we love it, it has received mixed reviews.

No kidding, I couldn't believe when she did that, she had not said a word to her husband about it. Here they are trying to sell their house AND she is pregnant and he is not sure if he wants a kid. When that guy was telling him their house was covered in mold, I knew it, it was too much for the poor guy.

I saw a little while back that Carolyn is self absorbed and MORE then just a little OCD.

What did you think of the final episode? Do you think Carolyn & Palek will stay together after the miscarriage? I think if they try to, there'a a LONG road ahead of them.

I wonder if this concludes the series or if they intend to make a second season?

Personally I was SHOCKED at the things she said to him in the therapy session when she was still pregnant, telling him that child would never know him and the child would always hate him. It was really HORRIBLE and frankly I was thinking unforgivable.

Now that she has miscarried, has anything really changed? I am guessing she is still as selfish as she always was, I am assuming she still wants to have a child?

I think Palek would be better off with someone who is more like him, someone who is not so self absorbed and not so hurtful. I am affraid she is going to stay with him and try to force him to be a parent even when he doesn't seem to want to.

Does anyone know when the new season starts?
I love this show and can't wait to see what happens next.