Since their dramatic split on Teen Mom: The Next Chapter aired last week- highlighting Sarah Emig saying she wanted more of him then Garrett Morosssy seeming clueless – it seems the two stars are going round and round in a public conversation, leaving all those who follow reality drama salivating for more content.
Garrett took to Instagram posting cryptic “thinking vibes,” adding another chapter to this ever unfolding narrative, and suggesting that hope might linger even as Emily appears unreadable after their volatile argument at dinner. While he keeps his words purposefully vague—not explicitly tagging Emily or directly referencing her–fans with eagle eyes have caught the hints and started buzzing online. After all, this is classic reality TV manipulation in real-time (a lot more messy than those contrived situations on scripted shows), making it hard for casual viewers to sift reality from what’s being purposely planted.
The fact that Garrett chose social media, rather than directly messaging Emily seems deliberate, almost playing to the fan desire for answers and further solidifying the story as public consumption. This brings us to a deeper point: who wins if they eventually get back together?
Is this a classic “they can fake being right from wrong” situation on MTV reality TV again or a genuine attempt to re-connect amidst very vocal critiques from people watching every argument, making snide comments through Facebook groups like we’re sitting at therapy session?
It’s unclear where the dynamic goes next. One might assume that their public feud fuels continued viewership and solidifies fan interest for seasons to come but then again Emily seemed resolute on separating after months of being unhappy in the relationship while Garrett has consistently exhibited immaturity (especially when alcohol was present).
Only time will tell if this “thinking vibe” morphs into a genuine second chance, fueled by genuine remorse or just another calculated turn for the ever-turning wheel in Garratt and Sarah’s MTV manufactured love story. The line between staged narratives and authentic emotions gets blurred on these shows after a while, further fueling the fire for the masses consuming their love gone wrong – because sometimes there is nothing more mesmerizing than watching a trainwreck unfold in real time on TV, especially if it’s something we ourselves have maybe been guilty of.
The real question that remains–one that viewers will no doubted argue over and debate-is whether the connection between Garratt and Emily will lead to genuine resolutions, or simply rehash more headlines and drama when there’s already too much for 90 minutes of content in their next reunion episode?