I’m finally watching season 4 with all the latest drama and Taylor’s bachelorette season likely coming, and my biggest takeaway so far is how awesome Connor is as a friend, husband, dad and overall guy. I know he’s not perfect and has a troubled past with the Tinder scandal, and maybe it’s just the edit he’s gotten, but damn I see why Whitney is so glad to have him. Maybe it’s just in comparison to the other awful DadTok (🤢) members.

The shots of the Utah mountains? The scene of the guys fishing (minus the guys) beautiful!!

But the real reason I’m thinking ok this is good tv: Taylor’s parent’s BBQ. Regardless of how you feel about the events leading up to it, the scene of Lianne praying about Taylor and Dakota and Taylor sobbing? Gold.

Also idk if something happened and she changed or if this is edited as such, but Taylor is like a different person entirely in this. She’s relatable. Taylor now scares me. My armchair psychologist view is she had no positive validation growing up and then suddenly got a lot of it from social media so has a very confused view towards her worth.

Idk, I feel like I probably broke a rule, sorry if I did, but it’s nice to see we liked this show for a reason. These people did at one point seem normalish.

Is anyone else just so sick of seeing everything that’s going on with Taylor. I really do feel so bad for her and wish this wasn’t happening, but as someone who grew up as the child in this dynamic this is so horrific and triggering to watch. I’ve unfollowed and blocked most of the slomw cast but I feel like you just can’t get away from it.

This is something I’ve genuinely wondered while watching the show.
A lot of Taylor’s biggest struggles seem to play out publicly, and sometimes I wonder if getting off social media entirely would actually be healthier for her mentally. But then I also think about the fact that social media is her career.
If she decided tomorrow to completely step away from posting, influencing, sponsorships, TikTok, etc., what do you think she’d do for work instead?
Does anyone know what her educational background is? Did she go to college, have another career before social media, or have any specific skills or certifications? I’m honestly curious what path she would take if influencing was no longer an option.
Do you think social media is helping her, hurting her, or both at this point?

Taylor Frankie Paul's custody fight with ex-husband** **Tate Paul isn't over yet ... because after a judge denied his request for a temporary restraining order, he's asking the court to take another look.

According to online court records, Tate filed a motion for reconsideration ... arguing the court should revisit its decision denying the TRO.
Along with the motion, Tate submitted several exhibits, including text messages he says show Taylor refusing to disclose why she was receiving inpatient treatment, keeping him in the dark about a mental health crisis, and admitting she stops assaulting boyfriend Dakota Mortensen** **when he records their interactions.

Tate also submitted call logs and text messages involving members of Taylor's immediate family -- evidence he also apparently believes will help convince the court to reconsider its ruling.

A source in TFP's camp tells TMZ ... the judge's ruling speaks for itself and is crystal clear when it points out she recently had the kids for a week.

The source close to TFP said this is all a part of Dakota and his friends ramping up baseless attacks of intimidation to hurt her as much as possible ... without any disregard for the impact on the children ... because it was reported her 'Bachelorette' season may be airing soon.

As TMZ previously reported, Tate originally sought the restraining order after alleging Taylor's behavior had become increasingly erratic and claiming he feared for the safety of their children. A judge denied that requestearlier this week.

We also reported Tate pointed to Taylor's infamous 2023 barstool throwing incident as part of his effort to obtain the TRO and strengthen his custody case.
Now, it looks like Tate's hoping the additional evidence will be enough to convince the judge to change course.
Stay tuned ...

Does anyone miss the mystery and magic the first season had? It feels like seasons three and four just capitalized off of brand deals, exaggerated drama, families falling apart, and Dadtok. It just feels sad and disappointing to watch knowing everything that's happened since. Of course I'm going to continuing tuning in to the next season, but I'm not anywhere near as excited to see what unfolds. It just seems depressing.

I find it interesting that the situation relaxed for months but now as soon as we hear that Taylor Frankie Paul’s bachelor season is likely going to be aired soon, BOTH men are once again pursuing her legally?

I don’t support TFP’s actions, but I also don’t support how these men are only coming for her publicly when it looks like she might get a win. I also find it odd how Tate is playing a bigger role this time around (and how his restraining order was denied).

Two things can be true at once: TFP is unstable and needs to continue focusing on her mental health, and the fathers of her children want to see her lose over and over again. Neither of these things are okay.

TL;DR

• Taylor Frankie Paul voluntarily checked into a rehab facility "on the advice of her mental health team," a source with knowledge of the matter told E! News June 30. The facility in question specialized in providing mental health treatment, as well as other issues such as addiction and trauma.
• "She is committed to working on herself and focusing on her family and being a good mom," the insider shared, adding that Paul is now out of the center and "back home."