'Couples Therapy' Recap: John's Jealousy Vs. Jenna's Rage

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Last week's episode ended with a dropped bomb: Dick and Stephanie finally decided to admit to the group that Dick was HIV-positive--a secret that was proving a strain on the couple's relationship.

"This is probably the last relationship that I'll end up having in my life," Dick said.

Yet, while Dick was nervous about breaking the news publicly, the cast reacted with overwhelming support and encouragement. Will the strength and good vibes from the group be enough to hold the couples together for another week?

If this episode had a Magic 8 ball prediction, it would read: Outlook not so good.

Dr. Jenn sat the group down and asked the couples to write out the name of who they believed has the power in the relationship.

Cicely named Treach, because she resents him for refusing to acknowledge the pain and trauma he has caused her in their relationship.

Treach, who said the relationship was powerless, apologized to her and admitted he was wrong--a trait he previously said Cicely Evans lacked.

Treach believes Evans doesn't admit that she's wrong, and went as far as telling the viewers it was a sign that she was not honorable enough to be in a relationship with him.

The apology seemed to be a step forward, and a major breakthrough for the pair.

Juan Galavis still can't admit that he doesn't love Nikki, claiming "I love you" isn't the same as "Te amo", his preferred phrase for expressing affection. Excuses, excuses, Juan.

The group called his bulls**t right quick, and thinks he can't say it because he, truly, doesn't love her.

Jenna Jameson was fed up the most with Nikki's pathetic delusions, and said: "She will pound an 'I love you' out of him."

Jenna and John Wood both agreed that Jenna has the power in their relationship, though John hinted that he is not happy with the duo's current dynamic.

He feels as though he caters to her every need, while his remain neglected, and is frustrated by it.

They both admitted to holding unreleased anger, and Jameson feels weighted by John's jealousy. Jenna is a legendary former porn star, and John doesn't hide how insecure he feels about his girlfriend's promiscuity.

In private therapy with Dr. Jenn, Jenna told the heartbreaking story about her traumatic childhood abuse. "I was raped. Twice," she told Dr. Jenn. Dr. Jenn replied: "The only way to get through the pain is to go through it."

Jenna expressed hurt feelings of John being insensitive toward her, because perhaps he doesn't believe she needs sensitivity. Dr.

Jenn urged Jenna to approach John and ask for what she needs, explaining that she needs to soften and open up in order for John to do so.

If Jameson takes this advice, could we see her relationship with John improve?

The next episode of Couples Therapy shows next Wednesday, October 22 at 9 p.m. on VH1.