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Getting a divorce does not make Jon or Kate Unchristian-like. Kate said she wasn’t too fond of the idea, because she wasn’t the one wanting divorce. It’s quite obvious she wanted to talk things out with Jon and fix things. The only reason she got a divorce was in hope that the media would get off her back, and in hope that Jon would be happy, and in hope that she could find some peace.

Comment by Sabra on 6/23/09 at 1:34 pm

She filed, not Jon. And will no one think of the children who are in the middle of this horrible media circus. If TLC was so interested in keeping this family together and happy, perhaps they should have listened to Jon when he said he did not want to do the show anymore for the sake of his family. Kate wanted to continue the life of a celebrity of which she was enjoying way more than Jon. Why else would she give up her career in the medical field? Peace for her is not having Jon around reminding her how bad this sort of lifestyle is for their small children. Vanity is not very becoming for a mother of 8!

Comment by Dwan on 6/23/09 at 1:55 pm

I think getting a divorce does not make it right. I think they should make it right for the children. I think Jon does not care the way he was on T.V last night. I think he just want to go and party all night long then be with his family. I think Kate was will to make it work. Yes, your 32 years old but you have a family to take care of SO GROW UP AND BE A MAN!!

Comment by Sylvia on 6/23/09 at 2:10 pm

I feel very sad for Jon and Kate. What I wonder is, how come marriage counseling was never brought up in the last few seasons when it was painfully obvious that their communications were breaking down? Why is it that Kate says she doesn’t think Jon knows what he wants when we all saw that last season finale when Jon talked about the fact he wanted the show to stop because it was affecting their family. Why is it that the husbands views and feelings were always over-run by Kate? Why is it that Kate must always speak for Jon and even when Jon spoke up, she “interpreted” for him? We the viewers have seen this in practically every show. Not withstanding Jon and Kate are 100% each responsible for this breakdown of their marriage. I personally think, in this case, divorce was not needed, not at this point. Counseling would have been a very good idea, some that focused on communication and dealing w/ celebrity and instant money increase. I feel very sad for them and for their children.

Comment by Mary on 6/23/09 at 2:17 pm

What I find most sad is that we are watching a real divorce unfold infront of us on national tv.  We set our tvs to record a family falling apart.  Where did our morals go?  I just cannot believe how our society and what we accept has changed in a matter of 10-20 years.  Society or tv or rumors shouldn’t rule our lives, yet here we are watching a truly sad event with 8 kids involved on primetime tv.  By watching this unfold we have again involved ourselves in the personal lives of a family only to watch it fall apart.  Why is marriage so easy to walk away from for some people?  Don’t vows count or are they just words repeated?  Doesn’t anyone want to make the most of their $20,000 + weddings?  Isn’t there satisfaction in saying, “Yes I have been married to the same person for 15 + years, never cheated, worked through the hard times and we still love and respect each other?”
I think instead of worrying about who’s got the newest cell phone or what movied star is sleeping with whom, we should take stock in what we have under our own roof.  I personally have been with my husband for 10 years and through the ups and downs to this day there is not a single thing I wouldn’t do for him and his family.  On the days when we get on each others nerves the most are the days I also realize that I am lucky to have him and don’t ever want to be without the one person I chose to share mylife with.
I can’t understand why some people can just end it and walk away.  We are better people than that.  There’s more to be said about the quality of life when you can stick it out and work on yourself and your marriage rather than walking away and saying, “We fight too much so it’s better that we are apart.”  It’s a shame that Jon & Kate have seemingly given up and it’s a shame that we watch it on tv.

Comment by Becky on 6/23/09 at 3:58 pm

Well…I still hold out hope that the couple will somehow reunite. I think it is a realy tradgedy to sperate a family like this. Those poor kids adore both thier parents , it’s just so sad.
I think Kate is a bit overbearing but right on the other hand Jon is too laid back and little selfish. Not to mention immature!

Comment by Cally on 6/23/09 at 4:38 pm

I’ve never seen this show, but I’ve sure heard of these two knuckleheads because they’ve eclipsed Octomom in the media spotlight.

I can definitely see the stress of having 8 kids and being in the TV spotlight helping drive these people to divorce.

I had no idea about the evangelical fishbowlism until you mentioned it (that’s what I get for never watching this train wreck, never mind that I don’t have cable).

So just what are the evangelical Christian divorce statistics in relation to those of other religious affiliations. If they were markedly lower, that would be news to me ...

Comment by Steven Rosenberg on 6/24/09 at 6:47 pm

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