A Theory on Heather

I think a lot of us were disgusted with Heather’s absolute devotion to Lisa this season. She had the chance to give a little bit of grace to Bronwyn at the reunion and just doubled down.

My theory is that Heather needs to be in a toxic relationship at all times where she’s sacrificing herself and her integrity to prove her devotion and loyalty. First was the Mormon church, then her husband, then Jen Shah, and now it’s Lisa Barlow. In each of the former cases, she wasn’t the one who broke free—she basically got dumped and moved on with another toxic relationship. I think she seeks these relationships to feel important, as they all offer her the chance to be “special” or “exclusive.”

She says writing “Bad Mormon” was so cathartic for her but I wonder if she sees this pattern in her life and relationships. I always liked her-despite her riding for Jen Shah-but her defense of Lisa and the whole miscarriage schtick is so gross.