On the latest “Love & Marriage: Huntsville,” LaTisha and Marsau have a tense conversation over her unfinished office and Scott Manor. Things get deeper as they have a conversation about trust and communication during an intimacy therapy session. Next, Maurice and Kimmi attend couples therapy where they confront mismatched expectations around time, intimacy, and emotional connection.
Lastly, Nell expresses frustrations with LaTisha during a conversation with Chris, issuing a warning.
Here’s the recap for “Lay Down, Stand Up.”
Kimmi and Maurice discuss parenting Monster and how their upbringings shape expectations.
While talking at home, Kimmi and Maurice revisit an agreement they made with Monster about earning car privileges by improving his grades. Kimmi expresses frustration that, despite following through on their end, Monster hasn’t shown the responsibility needed to move forward. Maurice compares Monster to Jaylin. He notes that Jaylin didn’t need to be pushed to handle his business. Meanwhile, Kimmi points out that expecting the same internal drive ignores how differently their children’s foundations were built.
The conversation shifts as Kimmi connects Maurice’s strict expectations to his childhood. She explains that growing up in struggle shaped how he views ambition, accountability, and self-motivation. Maurice reflects on his upbringing, including his father going to prison and the outside support that helped his family survive. He acknowledges that those experiences heavily influence his outlook. While Kimmi says she often feels Maurice is quick to critique others without looking inward, Maurice admits therapy initially made him uncomfortable. However, he now sees its value in helping him be more open, accountable, and receptive. He tells Kimmi that his goal is continued growth, not deflection, and that he wants her to feel heard and happy as they work through these issues together.
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Marsau and LaTisha clash over timing, trust, and unmet expectations.
Next, Marsau meets with LaTisha at their office, which is under construction. Marsau explains that while progress on Scott Manor and LaTisha’s office may not be visible on a day-to-day basis, he is actively working to move both projects forward. He tells LaTisha that her repeated frustration makes him feel unappreciated, especially when he believes he’s doing the best he can under competing demands. Marsau says it’s discouraging to feel doubted by the one person he expects to understand him most, particularly after years of marriage.
LaTisha pushes back, clarifying that her frustration isn’t rooted solely in disbelief but in exhaustion. She explains that being crowded into a small living space with their family has taken a mental toll. Completing the office and Scott Manor would give her a sense of relief and independence. LaTisha stresses that having a separate workspace is important to her identity beyond motherhood. She questions why both projects can’t be handled at the same time if workers are already in place. As the conversation continues, Marsau warns that shifting goals and unresolved expectations could create bigger issues. He is especially concerned as their children grow older and their family dynamic changes.
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Nell tells Chris she’s done holding back after feeling targeted by LaTisha.
The morning after the trip, Nell tells Chris she’s feeling better but admits the group activity left her irritated. She explains that Destiny asked everyone to bring baskets meant to promote transparency. However, Nell felt the exercise quickly turned pointed. Nell says LaTisha’s choice to include a snake felt symbolic and accusatory. This was especially true since comments were made that she interpreted as shots directed at her. Feeling that others were withholding honesty, Nell questioned why she should be expected to be fully transparent when she believes the same grace isn’t extended to her.
As the conversation continues, Nell says the ongoing tension is tied to accusations about marriage and rumors circulating off-camera. She acknowledges making comments to Destiny about LaTisha’s marriage, but insists she was reacting after feeling provoked. Nell tells Chris that she’s tired of being expected to stay quiet while her marriage is discussed. She warns that if LaTisha continues, she’s prepared to respond in kind. By the end of the exchange, Nell makes it clear she’s no longer interested in keeping the peace at her own expense. She feels the situation has gone too far to ignore.
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LaTisha and Marsau confront intimacy, confidence, and the impact of outside opinions.
During a session with an Intimacy Coach, LaTisha and Marsau are guided through a physical and intimate exercise. It’s designed to help them acknowledge one another emotionally, encouraging touch paired with affirmations like “I hear you” and “I see you.” LaTisha says the exercise helps her feel Marsau’s love in a way she hasn’t allowed herself to accept fully. She admits that her guard has often been up. She traces that defensiveness back to moments when she felt Marsau didn’t defend her, particularly when conversations about their marriage happened with others instead of directly between them.
Marsau pushes back, saying he feels unfairly judged by outside perceptions and social media narratives. These narratives paint him as controlling or unsupportive. He insists that while he’s willing to improve how he communicates and listens, he refuses to accept labels he believes don’t reflect who he is at home. As the conversation softens, LaTisha acknowledges that outside opinions have influenced how she reacts. She says she wants to show more grace and confidence in their relationship. The session ends on a lighter note, with both hinting that improved communication could lead to deeper intimacy moving forward.
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Kimmi and Maurice confront mismatched needs around time, intimacy, and emotional connection.
During couples therapy, Kimmi and Maurice are asked to identify what matters most to them. They also consider what they’re willing to relinquish for the sake of their relationship. Kimmi emphasizes her need for quality time and emotional connection. She explains that intimacy improves when she feels mentally and emotionally present. Maurice, on the other hand, centers sex as a primary need. He repeatedly questions how much intimacy is “too much” and expresses frustration when his desire isn’t met at the frequency he wants. He specifically said the following about women’s ability to have s*x.
“I heard coming up that I can lay down longer than you can stand up.”
As the discussion continues, the therapist challenges Maurice to consider whether his desire for sex multiple times a day may be tied to self-soothing rather than connection. Kimmi pushes back against the idea that time together reduces intimacy. Instead, she argues that it makes their physical relationship more fulfilling. By the end of the session, it becomes clear that while both want the relationship to work, they are still negotiating how to balance emotional presence, physical intimacy, and unmet expectations. They aim to do this without one partner feeling depleted or dismissed.
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Maurice reflects on food insecurity, shame, and how his past affects his marriage.
As the counseling session continues, Maurice recounts growing up in a household where the refrigerator was locked. This was a decision made by his father to ration food for a large family. While he understands the logic as an adult, Maurice admits that as a child, the situation left him feeling confused, angry, embarrassed, and fundamentally cheated. He explains that food insecurity created a sense of unfairness that stuck with him. This was especially true when friends came over, and he felt ashamed by the visible reminder of what his family lacked.
The conversation deepens when Maurice discusses how he coped with those feelings as a teenager. He explains how those early self-soothing habits evolved into emotional disconnection later in life. When his wife explains that she feels sad and unloved when she doesn’t receive the attention or connection she needs, Maurice responds with vulnerability. He admits he significantly lacks emotional intelligence. He tells her he’s committed to learning how to love her better through therapy. She acknowledges she has often made excuses for his behavior because of his childhood. Together, they agree that therapy is about moving forward—not minimizing unmet needs. They also agree on using communication tools to strengthen their marriage through honesty and resilience.
What are your thought about the episode?
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Finally a real episode actually focusing on Love and Marriage. With no stupid cat fights.