Ep 5. Hip Hop Edition: Fail to Communicate
- April 28, 2022
- 42 min
Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition is a reality TV show that focuses on hip-hop celebrity couples who are facing relationship troubles. In the fifth episode of season 19, titled "Fail to Communicate," the couples continue to navigate their struggles with communication and trust.
The episode begins with the couples participating in a trust exercise that involves blindfolds and listening to their partner's voice. Some of the couples struggle with the exercise, revealing deeper issues with trust and communication. One couple in particular, Phaedra and Medina, struggle to communicate effectively and their personal issues begin to affect the group's dynamic.
Later, the couples participate in a challenge that involves recording and sharing a video message with their partner. The couples are given a prompt to follow, but some of them struggle to express themselves authentically. Some couples are able to communicate effectively and complete the challenge, while others struggle with their feelings and emotions.
As tensions rise in the house, Dr. Ish and Judge Toler bring in a new exercise to help the couples work on actively listening to each other. The exercise involves one partner speaking while the other partner listens with a hand on their heart. This exercise allows the couples to see each other's vulnerabilities and work on empathizing with each other.
Throughout the episode, couples continue to work on their communication and trust issues. Some couples make progress, while others struggle to move forward. By the end of the episode, the couples are faced with a difficult decision as they are asked to vote on which couple should leave the house.
Overall, "Fail to Communicate" highlights the ongoing struggles that the couples face as they work through their relationship issues. It also highlights the importance of communication and trust in any relationship, especially in the high-pressure environment of Marriage Boot Camp.