Rob doesn’t seem to like Sophie right? His digs about bringing her down to earth, his comment of seemingly punishing her by living in that studio unless she asks family for money, him arguing with everything she says and always having to be right, and him having 0 tolerance for any conversation that matters to her. Either he just doesn’t like her, or there is one of those weird manosphere mindsets about her being young and needing to be directed.

Also though their relationship highlights a problem I’ve had with the 90DF universe for a while. Producers and edits heavily focus on the problems a couple has, and we have very few moments (if any) of seeing the good in any of these couples relationships which makes it impossible to root for almost anyone.

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    11 months ago

    He tries so hard to gaslight her into lowering her standards bc he has too much pride to stop being a bum. Insecure little man :/

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    11 months ago

    Rob wants a pushover who’ll tolerate his bullshit, will never criticize him and will fawn all over him. He’s tryna act like Sophie only criticizes his living situation because she’s got wealth… NO Rob your living situation is just musty af and we ALL think so lol

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    11 months ago

    My take is that he’s attracted to women, but can’t emotionally connect with them. A lot of men are like this and it seems like they hate women, yet they continue dating women.

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      11 months ago

      Very true. Abusive men I’ve known seemed to absolutely hate women, yet be also hyper-sexual in a controlling way or something. Very bad combo. No emotional connection.

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    11 months ago

    rob is the type of man you need to stay away from. he will try to “humble” you in the worst ways. he’s the type to never be happy for his partner when something good happens to her at work or socially

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    11 months ago

    Let’s be real. The dude is in his 30s with basically nothing to his name. He’s miserable ! Having a pretty girl boosts his ego but he’s conflicted because he knows he doesn’t deserve her cuz he has nothing to offer her

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      11 months ago

      Amen. So he tries to knock her down several pegs so he can feel better about himself. I don’t feel bad for him because everyday he wakes up and chooses to be who he is. I hope she moves on and quickly.

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    My personal opinion was that Rob was into Sophie when he bought into her rich girl persona that she uses on the internet. He was hoping for a sugar momma to get him into a place with indoor plumbing. I don’t really believe she’s wealthy, but if she is and really won’t ask for financial help, either way, Rob isn’t moving up in the world and he openly resents Sophie for it.

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      11 months ago

      Yeah, I’m not convinced she has as much money as they’re making it out to be.

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    As a woman who likes nice things, their whole dynamic struck a nerve. Men will see you spoiling yourself and want to waste your time only to degrade you to distract from the fact they can’t provide the same for you that you’re providing. He knows what the deal is with her, why is he disturbing her peace and acting like she’s entitled for wanting the minimum? Men shouldn’t bother women if they’re not within the same or higher income bracket. This is why it doesn’t really work to date outside of your income

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    This man is triggering as fuck. He reminds me of my ex husband who was a pimp. I met him at 19 and he was 36. First he made me feel like a spoiled brat for to live in apartment not a room. Then made me feel guilty for wanting to go to college and before I knew it, he broke my mind and well it didn’t stop there or end very well. Not saying Rob is that demented but him not concerned for her safety, red flag 🚩. Also him trying to humble her to live in dangerous conditions that’s not normal by US standards, mentioning her parents can pay for apartments is fucking bullshit.

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    All I know is when you try to communicate your feelings in a calm manner and someone gets angry and defensive in return usually means they are guilty. When he asked her when she was going to “get over” his cheating…time to leave. He is still doing it and he won’t stop.

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    Now he’s.pissed off with her because he JUST found out that she might.not want to be pregnant in episode on 10/29/23 when they.met with his sister. They never had that conversation. He is an asshole. He shoots her these looks trying to control what she says. I hope she gets out of there soon.