I'm not sure that Brandon ever liked making his relationship too public. That seemed to be all Jen.

Obviously it’s none of my business but I would like to know more about Tina. I remember when her profile was public for a brief moment… but other than “sweet” and “loyal”, who is she?

Is she looking to save Brandon? Does she want to be saved herself? I would guess both to a certain extent from all I’ve seen.

What makes her angry? What do they fight about? What scares them as a couple? What excites them as they embark on this second half of life?

Interesting how both Brandon and Jen found partners who don’t like making their romance too public.

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It does appear by Heidi’s post that they were still together and madly in love.

Maybe in her head. But he had a Hinge profile and was looking for someone else.

They were most definitely not together as a couple, as both had said they had broken up. It was very recent.

Anonymous wrote:Pure speculation. Tina shouldn’t have left her job to work with Brandon. I obviously have no idea what their work entails other than selling plots. I have no idea how successful or secure this work is.

However I don’t see how legit the company could be if Brandon can become “executive VP” with virtually no experience. I imagine this work is heavily commissions based as well. That doesn’t seem secure to me and I don’t think I’ve ever seen him post about a sale.

While Brandon has not appeared to have any struggles with finances despite his spotty resume, it seems risky to put this added pressure of being dependent coworkers onto a new relationship.

Meh. Nurses are in high demand. If she keeps her license current she wouldn’t have an issue going back.

Never heard of her.

Anonymous wrote:I think the sort of people who gravitate towards becoming Influencers are the sort of people who are both desperately damaged and fragile and in desperate need of *something* combined with a bit of superficial charm and charisma and outward confidence.

They are so empty inside it hollows them out but at the same time they have a desperate compulsion to prove to the world, the universe, God? that’s they are truly beloved and worthy of love and affection.

That they are not bad, or worthless, or corrupted.

So they ride this sick beast of a social media treadmill to prove that they aren’t.

Basically, they are the last sorts of folks you should pattern your life around. The last.

Wow, I think that some of you need to clean up your Instagram feeds. I don't find the above to be the case in a general sense, though certainly one could encounter those types on social media anywhere. There's no requirement to follow them.

I think the sort of people who gravitate towards becoming Influencers are the sort of people who are both desperately damaged and fragile and in desperate need of *something* combined with a bit of superficial charm and charisma and outward confidence.

They are so empty inside it hollows them out but at the same time they have a desperate compulsion to prove to the world, the universe, God? that’s they are truly beloved and worthy of love and affection.

That they are not bad, or worthless, or corrupted.

So they ride this sick beast of a social media treadmill to prove that they aren’t.

Basically, they are the last sorts of folks you should pattern your life around. The last.

Most influencers start off damaged or become damaged through the process.

Anonymous wrote:I have come to conclusion, “influencers “ are basically damaged people, like all of us. But they need and seek outside validation, 24/7, the people that buy into it are easily manipulated. They coif together a lie of outside packaging , they are selling a lie. Magical thinking. I have been examining my hatred of influencers like Glennon, Hatmaker, and I think the reason I feel outraged is because I can see through it. I have used the same tactics on A smaller scale. I judge them because I used to be like them. I am lacking grace and I know it.

Good lord. Me too. Well put.

I have come to conclusion, “influencers “ are basically damaged people, like all of us. But they need and seek outside validation, 24/7, the people that buy into it are easily manipulated. They coif together a lie of outside packaging , they are selling a lie. Magical thinking. I have been examining my hatred of influencers like Glennon, Hatmaker, and I think the reason I feel outraged is because I can see through it. I have used the same tactics on A smaller scale. I judge them because I used to be like them. I am lacking grace and I know it.

Tina made a very nice Valentine's post to Brandon. Total crickets from Big Sass. Based on his IG, I'd think he was single.

It does appear by Heidi’s post that they were still together and madly in love.

Maybe in her head. But he had a Hinge profile and was looking for someone else.

I was just about to come here and make a post about how Big Sass just doesn't look healthy and find out that Jen's buddy Dave Hollis passed tragically. So sad for his children.

Jen and Dave do go way back. I remember Jen posting years and years ago about talking to Brandon about how they just loved Dave Hollis.

Big Sass, though, concerns me. His eyes aren't very clear. He is overweight and talks about snacking late at night- never a good idea, esp once you are north of 45. He has issues with his lungs, etc.

Anonymous wrote:So were Dave and Heidi broken up or not? Because her post certainly doesn't imply that they were . And did he commit suicide or not? Because that seems to be wildly unclear. Agreed that Brandon's post was a clear clap-back at Jen.

It does appear by Heidi’s post that they were still together and madly in love. And I absolutely love Brandon‘s post, it was 100% towards Jen, and I’m here for all of it! Finally, he clapped back at big sis.

Also, can someone tell Tina to please make her Instagram public again, I’m dying to know if she made a post for Brandon on Valentines. Her comment on his post said he and Dave had some conversations in the past and had a lot in common. Which I believe is absolutely true compared to Jenn
schilling about how her and Dave had a special bond because of the pain they had endured. Also, Funny how Brandon and Jenn both said the The exact same thing to their lovers on Valentines “ happy Valentine’s Day, my love“. It appears that Brandon It appears that Brandon posted it before she did but don’t you find that hilarious? Has me thinking that this was something they said to each other often and carried onto their future lovers. How is it possible Tyler did not mention Jenn one time on valentines Day!? Get a clue sis.

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Anonymous wrote:Pure speculation. Tina shouldn’t have left her job to work with Brandon. I obviously have no idea what their work entails other than selling plots. I have no idea how successful or secure this work is.

However I don’t see how legit the company could be if Brandon can become “executive VP” with virtually no experience. I imagine this work is heavily commissions based as well. That doesn’t seem secure to me and I don’t think I’ve ever seen him post about a sale.

While Brandon has not appeared to have any struggles with finances despite his spotty resume, it seems risky to put this added pressure of being dependent coworkers onto a new relationship.

Companies, especially sales companies, hand out VP titles like Halloween candy. It gives a certain authority and gravitas to approach a company or possible customer as a VP rather than a salesperson or business consultant. I worked for a company that sold medical services (think geriatric or rehab) to healthcare facilities and systems all over the country and all of the sales people were Vice Presidents, whether they’d been there for years or just been hired with a few years of unrelated sales experience.

Thank you for the info! That makes a lot more sense.