Ep 6. Puppet Master

The episode titled "Puppet Master" of Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars season 5 focuses on the relationships of the participating couples and the reasons behind their issues. The episode opens with the couples being given a puppet each and being asked to identify their major problems with their partner. The puppets act as a proxy for the couples to communicate their grievances without directly pointing fingers at each other.

The first couple to discuss their issues is Lisa D'Amato and Adam Friedman. Lisa expresses her dissatisfaction with Adam's inability to commit fully to their relationship. She feels that Adam is still not over his past relationships and is holding himself back from giving their relationship a chance. She also expresses concern about Adam's drinking problems and his inability to control his behavior after consuming alcohol.

The second couple to discuss their issues is Tara Reid and Dean May. Tara expresses her frustration with Dean's lack of communication and feels that he is not emotionally available to her. She also expresses concern about Dean's drinking habits, which she believes is making him emotionally distant.

The third couple to discuss their issues is Michelle Money and Cody Sattler. Michelle expresses her concern about Cody's inability to communicate his feelings and emotions. She feels that Cody is not open and honest with her and is unwilling to share his feelings. Cody, on the other hand, expresses his frustration with Michelle's constant need for attention and her inability to understand his needs.

The fourth and final couple to discuss their issues is Toya Wright and Memphitz. Toya expresses her concern about Memphitz's infidelity and the trust issues it has caused in their relationship. She also expresses her frustration with Memphitz's unwillingness to take full responsibility for his actions. Memphitz, on the other hand, expresses his frustration with Toya's constant need to control every aspect of their relationship.

As the episode progresses, the couples are given various tasks and challenges to help them work through their issues. One of the challenges involves the couples being blindfolded and having to navigate through a maze together, relying only on each other's guidance. This exercise is intended to help the couples build trust and strengthen their communication skills.

Another challenge involves the couples being given an empty frame and being asked to fill it with an image that symbolizes their relationship. This exercise is meant to encourage the couples to think about what they want their relationship to look like and how they can work towards achieving that image.

Throughout the episode, the couples are encouraged to be open and honest with each other and to communicate their feelings and emotions in a healthy way. The couples are also encouraged to work towards making positive changes in their relationships and to take responsibility for their own actions.

In the end, the episode ends with the couples reflecting on their experiences and discussing the progress they have made. Although there are still unresolved issues, the couples appear to be more committed to working through their problems and building stronger relationships. The episode serves as a reminder that relationships require constant effort and communication to be successful.