What did people want Jason to do? Marry her, have a rocky marriage, and finally divorce? People break off engagments all the time. Engagment is not marriage, not even close. The waters have been muddied by the fact that many engaged couples live together. But, there was a time when an engagment was merely considered a period of formal courtship. The wedding plans could be halted at anytime. In fact, many engaged couples do not even have wedding plans and remain engaged for years.

While I think it was cruel that he broke of the engagment on national television, he likely was under contractual agreement to do so. Blame it on the show's producers for wanting to milk it like they do. That said, I'm sure the woman know what could happen and what the rules otherwise might stipulate. If you can't play by the rules of the game, don't play. It's really that simple.

I am glad Jason decided to end it, before creating another broken marriage and further increasing the divorce rate. I am glad that Molly took him back. Last night showed that they have a genuine relationship (or so I hope).

Some say this whole mess was scripted, plotted, and planned by the producers. Even if it was, it is cheap, affordable drama. I don't think it is, but it certainly beats any soap opera and much of the other non-reality fluff that fills the airways today.

That said, I only watched bits and pieces this season. I haven't really watched a whole season in many seasons. I gave up after seeing too many of these couples not making it. Trista and Ryan are one of the few lone exceptions. However, I have heard that being on the show has improved the confidnece of many of the guys and ultimately many have landed in fruitful relationshjps.

One of the flaws with the show is that these "couples" spend all this time togheter, in close, sometimes intimate relationships. Afterwards, the "winning couple" has to end up sequestered for most of the time he show airs. They are given some weekends together, but otherwise have to live out a long-distance relationship -- something that is a challenge regardless. Reality sets in and this becomes the first true relationship test.

I actually look forward to seeing the next season, just to see if Jason and Molly remain together. They are now free to be together all the time, so this is the next big test.

If I was on the show, I probably would have a tough time, but ultimately would want a wife, not dream date -- which I think is what has happened most seasons. Trista showed us the right way -- husband, not dream date. I think Jason did the same in breaking off the engagment with Melissa. I sensed that was his dream girl, while Molly meets the ideals of life partner.

If the producers want to call me, go for it. I would create your most compelling season ever.