Love After Lockup star Melissa Picariello dreamed of having a relationship with her high school crush, Louie Fojut, for two decades. But now that she has it, she makes some harsh discoveries that could change everything.
Love After Lockup: Melissa Picariello’s Dreams of Louie Fojut Becomes A Nightmare
Melissa was thrilled once her Love After Lockup partner Loui was released. She couldn’t wait for them to be together finally. She has dreamed for more than 20 years of being “Louie from high school’s” girlfriend. But there is one thing that she didn’t count on dealing with the high school version of him.
The couple have a lot to learn about each other. Melissa Picariello knows that Louie has a lot to adjust to after spending more than a decade in prison. Life is different now. But she didn’t realize how dependent he would be after his release.
Melissa is at the end of her rope with Louie. He constantly calls her at all hours of the day and night, asking questions. She has told him that he needs to become more independent. But it seems he is going in the opposite direction. Louie has always had his mom help him through things, but Melissa is unwilling to fill Donna Fojut’s void once Louie moves to New Jersey with her.
The former Love After Lockup inmate drives his girlfriend crazy with the phone calls. One minute, he is phoning, wanting her Netflix account information so he can use her account because he doesn’t have his own. Next, he needs her to explain how to transfer money from his checking to savings. It is a lot for her to cope with.
Louie’s Adjustment Grace Period Is Over
Melissa has pushed Louie to take control of his life. She knows that it won’t be easy. However, at 41-it is time for the Love After Lockup star, Louie Fojut, to start learning to acclimate to life outside of prison.
She has tried to be patient with the transformation. But Melissa Picariello is over it. She knows Louie’s mom, Donna, would love to cater to her son’s every want and need. However, Melissa is not looking for a man-child to raise and demands he start figuring out some of this basic stuff independently.
Love After Lockup: Is Melissa Ready To Bail On Louie?
WEtv viewers can already tell that Melissa is getting frustrated with how her relationship with Louie has gone so far. It is not the dream romance she had hoped for. Their few days together after Louie Fojut’s release did not go great.
Melissa Picariello is willing to hang in there with Louie Fojut. But a lot of things have to change, and soon. She doesn’t want to deal with him depending on her for his every move and thought.
Trust is also another big issue between them. Melissa still feels salty over Louie’s flirty behavior with their dance instructor. She fears his old high school player personality may return and is unwilling to deal with that.
Louie’s a good man. He’s literally calling her for everything. Me as a woman I love a man who communicates. Melissa has control issues. She’s gonna be single forever cuz nobody wants to hear her mouth. He’s doing the best he can for 1 month outta prison #LoveAfterLockup
— kingmedomg (@MoreTalk) November 11, 2023
Most fans say they may not make it if the Love After Lockup couple doesn’t find some common ground soon. Melissa Picariello needs to deal with her insecurities and trust Louie Fojut. But for that to happen, he must step up as a grown man and show her he is willing to commit. Do you think Melissa is right? Does Louie need to step up and become more independent?
Love After Lockup airs Friday nights on WEtv.
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