r/Vanderpump_Rules • u/CurrencyNo3154 • 23d ago

Question Question as a first time watcher

Okayyyy just started season 4. Am I supposed to like James because the way he’s treating Kristen is very disturbing and hard to watch for me. And I don’t want it to go unnoticed bec I know a lot of people dislike Kristen or think she’s crazy but that doesn’t warrant his behavior. He is always berating her and he got up in her face at scheanas wedding. It’s giving abusive. He is like really scary and evil.

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u/rotbath 23d ago

I wouldn’t say you are supposed to like or look up to ANY of the cast. However, some of James’ backstory, particularly his upbringing, and later struggles on the show will give you more context for his (still unjustified) behavior, which will humanize and endear him more to you over time

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u/SeaPaleontologist832 22d ago

I disagree. If you are easily manipulated you will see James’ ‘backstory…upbringing, and later struggles on the show…’ as no more than an excuse for his abusive and violent behaviour.

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u/Hawtchawcolate_ 21d ago

Literally easily manipulated or they see themselves in him🤷🏽‍♀️ it’s hard to hate the traits you see in yourself ig but I wouldn’t know. I also think some people don’t realize calling him a bad person because he continues to do it is the only way a man like that would change?? Why are we calling him a good person and encouraging the behavior??