TLC posted the trailer for "Addicted to Marriage" on Facebook, and followers quickly took to the comments to react. Most of the reactions were typical, namely wondering how Monette had been married 11 times. "Has she been getting married since the prohibition?" one commenter asked. But another commenter pointed out a common criticism of TLC shows: "Where's the men addicted to marriage?" they asked. "Plenty of men also marry more than once."
"Addicted to Marriage" is not the first TLC show to raise questions regarding perpetuating misogyny. In early 2020, the show "Hot and Heavy" about "mixed-weight" couples drew similar criticism. Why? Because the show only featured plus-sized women, and no plus-sized men. Additionally, the series seemed to center around the idea that men love these women regardless of their size, making their weight out to be a negative trait. Twitter users were quick to voice their opinions about the premise, with one pointing out that plus-sized men have been partners with thin women in countless sitcoms and romantic comedies. Another jokingly suggested, "Let's retitle, 'How Can Men Possibly Love Fat Women?'"
We'll have to wait and see how the women on "Addicted to Marriage" will be portrayed. And who knows? Maybe next season will feature men who have had multiple marriages too.
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