Therapist Reacts RAW to Nate from Euphoria Part 2

Therapist Reacts RAW to Nate from Euphoria Part 2 //

Welcome back to reacts RAW where I'm reacting to Maddy and Nate's relationship from Euphoria. When we look at what kids are watching these days, we've come a long way from Saved By the Bell! What is this show? Watch this video as I react to abuse in relationships.

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[MariaJoseRangelUwU]

It’s ironic how it’s described that he wanted to protect her from men who would scream obscenities at her from their car windows… when that’s exactly the first thing he does on the first episode, to Jules.

[Cjn]

"Just because you have chemistry, doesn't mean you should be together, " Tessa and Hardin's ENTIRE relationship from After lol

[trinaq]

Please cover Cassie or Lexi, and their relationship growing up with a drug addicted father who ultimately abandoned them, and an alcoholic mother. This can show how similar environments can impact siblings differently.

[summer_the_rae]

5:45 The context of this scene makes it so much sadder. Maddy finds out that Nate's been questioning his sexuality, so she tells him that she still loves him and will support him even if he likes boys. And then he chokes her. Maddy is doing everything a partner should do by allowing your partner to grow and supporting them as they change. But Nate is terrified of being weak or vulnerable, so he responds in the only way he knows how, which is violence.

[trinaq]

I love how you delved into Maddy and Nate's toxic relationship. The abuser is typically a victim of abuse themselves, as is Nate, though his actions AREN'T justified. I liked how they showed Maddy's conflicting emotions, Nate made her feel special, unlike her parents. Ultimately, it's for the best that they split up.

[Ashguy]

"The fact that you feel love for someone doesn't mean you should be with them." As a guy, this really spoke to me, having dated women who made me feel alive, I overlooked the verbal abuse, the minimizing and the utter lack of attention I ever recieved/lack of presence in the relationship, and only paid attention to the rose tinted moments thinking it was meant to be. In one situation it took 10 years for me to finally get over it, like you said it just takes time. I know its very very unlikely but I would love for you to react to Toguro from Yu Yu Hakusho .

[BiaBranko]

As a therapist myself, I find it very interesting to see how both Maddie and Cassie take something from their relationship with Nate. Maddie feels powerful, Cassie feels validated. He's an awful human being to both of them at all times and nothing excuses his behaviour, but at the same time there is this toxic exchange between them that kinda deepens the bonds, and that is probably what gives away this feeling that they are living in a cicle of violence that will never end

[shaylahastings]

“Her makeup is fire, and her hair” 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 wasn’t expecting him to comment on that stuff and I loved it

[Roroxane]

I know Euphoria can look intense (and it is) but it doesn't romanticise the bad, it shows the ugly and the hurt of all the bad things you can go through as a young adult. It digs deep and makes you feel uncomfortable and sad and disgusted but it also shows how you can still be kind, make the right choice, help a stranger in pain. It is fantasticly played by all the actors and the filmaking is cray good, i find it's helped me be kinder to people and not as quick to judge because when we get a snapshot of somene's life we never know just how much revolves around it. I absolutely recommend !

[emilydoorman]

How he compares abusers to owning a broken car or dishwasher is actually so accurate. These reacts are both entertaining and educative. Love them.

[queenofgoldenhearts]

the fact that he says “i know” instead of “i’m sorry” actually hits much harder because at this point you don’t even believe his apologies but when he says “i know” in some way he kinda takes the responsibility for what he does instead of trying to prove her wrong and that’s why i hope he get’s therapy as well and not only her… his relationship with his father, his childhood trauma, his confusing mind about what it is to be a man, his sexuality and relation with sex itself that’s all a mess that can be fixed just not by her!

[starfish]

You did Nate and Maddie
You did Nate and Cassie
Now you got to do Nate and Jules. Honestly one of the most intriguing "relationships" in the show

[SicYennefer]

There's actually research that show that if someone chokes you, there is a very high chance they will kill you. I read that in "No Visible Bruises: What We Don’t Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us" by Rachel Snyder, it's a heavy book, but essential.

[GHOST-in-the-MACHINE]

I'll tell you. I've never had such a visceral, panic-inducing reaction to a character like I have to Nate. I can't even *look* at Jacob Elordi, even outside the context of Euphoria, because it makes me so... he just scares the fuck out of me, *because* guys like him exist. Not just handfuls either. And I'm an incredibly chill and level-headed dude. Like I can't imagine dating someone like him, and worse still, *loving* someone like him.

[scottkidder]

Nothing is more frustrating and heartbreaking than watching a friend stay in an abusive relationship. It’s one of the most difficult situations to be in.

[drmether]

I feel like this show would be absolutely amazing if it depicted people in college or University instead of high school… it feels kinda creepy for these characters to be high school to be honest especially since the rating of the show means that people in high school aged can’t even watch the show and characters are depicted doing very explicit things on screen… plus I feel like the struggles they’re going through (while it may resonate with people who are high school aged) may resonate EVEN MORE with people in college or University. Tbh I don’t think a lot of teenagers can handle the themes and ideas that are the show because I’ve seen a lot of especially young people trivialise all the stuff going on in this show. There’s a certain level of maturity someone should have before watching a show like this and I don’t think the audience that this show reaches has that level of maturity and insight just yet and the things the show portrays can be potentially traumatising to its younger demographic. This is just my take though.

[kelsieswain]

I ran to get here. I am so happy you’re looking at Maddy and Nate vs Cassie and Nate. I’m even happier than you studied Nate by himself! He is definitely his own issue! I’d say it would be very interesting to watch Nate and his father Cal next, because Cal is the root of most if not all of Nate’s issues. Love what you do!

[aaroneinhorn]

"Do people who watch Euphoria feel like they need to take a shower after watching?"

Oh, yeah. And you've only been looking at Nate's relationships. You haven't even started to look at the central conceit of the series, which is focused around Rue's addictions and emotional status.

The show is *so* good. But triggering as all get out.

[lp_grumpy]

I would really love to see you dive into Nate's relationship with his dad. I feel like there is so much to unpack there.

[katphish]

After the first video about Nate, I broke down and watched some Euphoria. Hoooo boy, is that show an addictive train wreck. My take on Nate so far is he's a horrifying teenage monster, but under the circumstances? The kid didn't stand a chance. I feel sorry for him and I want him to stay away from everyone until he gets help.