Therapist Reacts To: August by Taylor Swift! (The Betty/James/Augustine Love Triangle Part 2!)
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Hello my beautiful viewers! This is Part 2 of the 3-part series covering the Betty/James/Augstine love triangle from Taylor Swift!'s Folklore! We get a chance now to focus on Augustine in the song August. I discuss themes of toxic nostalgia, self-esteem, denial, heartbreak, intimacy, and "the one that got away." I hope you enjoy and have a great day!
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@friendlyneigborhoodbean Жыл бұрын
The contrast between Cardigan constantly changing and August being very repetitive because Augustine didn't have that much time with James
@mendwithmere Жыл бұрын
chills. truth!
@chandrixaranas3242 Жыл бұрын
🤯🤯🤯
@sunnydays802 Жыл бұрын
August has to be in my top five fave songs ever. Augustine is hurting, but still shows some happy memories thru the lyrics.
@mendwithmere Жыл бұрын
I really like and respect Augustine. I think she is a glass half full type of woman.
@sunnydays802 Жыл бұрын
@@mendwithmere Agreed.
@chopie7 Жыл бұрын
I love how you humanise Augustina and you're not seeing her as the villian, but a girl in love who was led to believe she was also loved, but she was just being used. Can't wait for you to react to Betty and see James as the lying piece of ---- that he is, blaming Augustina for everything. I also love how neither Augustina, nor Betty are blaming each other, because they know they were both in love. James was the one who was toying with them.
@mendwithmere Жыл бұрын
Yes! That’s one beautiful part of this, that they don’t blame the women
@LanaJulie33 Жыл бұрын
Love the video Mere! "Meet me behind the mall" = "Meet me behind them all" (blew my mind a little)
@mendwithmere Жыл бұрын
ooooo sooo good
@screllin Жыл бұрын
Cool! Never saw it that way, love it! ❤️
@solbarcellos9211 Жыл бұрын
This is easily one of her best songs ever.
@mendwithmere Жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@steevenavery Жыл бұрын
I still want James exiled!!!
@mendwithmere Жыл бұрын
hahahah
@thepurpz Жыл бұрын
"She would drop everything for him. She'd wait by the phone in case he would call. And then compare that against the fact that he calls her whenever he wants. It's on his terms. When he wants to hang out, he'll ring her up. But she'll be waiting" -- yeah, so I'm not sure how you time traveled back to my junior year in high school almost 20 years ago to so accurately describe my entire existence that year but 👏🏻 well done 👏🏻
@susanacolesoundwire 11 ай бұрын
After my divorce I became Augustine. Not in the sense of being the other woman but in the way I approached guys and would always go for guys with no intentions. I compromised myself in many ways. There was only one guy who was intentional in a good way and now four years later we’re still together and planning to marry someday. And that took me 8 years to find.
@jjjindaeyooooo Жыл бұрын
love your reactions!! cant wait for the betty reaction 🫂
@mendwithmere Жыл бұрын
it's coming soon! thank you for the support!
@daphnecampbell3676 Жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh I was once that ‘Augustine’ with one or two few of my past loves…20 or so many years ago…fortunately I’m now married to a wonderful man…but boy this song sums up some of infatuations I’ve had in the past…love this song…but I’m reminded of ‘summer experiences’….lol I’m 42 now
@bobbyrw1398 Жыл бұрын
I think you are doing such good work here with your channel. You humanize the thought of entering into therapy. It's intimidating for many, and i feel that you make it easy to relate to you one on one. It's a great starting point for feeling comfortable tackling deeper issues. Thank you for all you are and do.
@mendwithmere Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU! that means a lot. I want people to understand that, while it is scary, it is only to better yourself. Thank you for the love.
@bobbyrw1398 Жыл бұрын
@@mendwithmere ♥
@davidhampson1958 Жыл бұрын
Love this song so so so much...Thanks for a great reaction
@mendwithmere Жыл бұрын
thank you for watching!
@vidsorama2 Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed your reaction very much. You brought out great points that I had not thought about even though I have listened to the song countless times. Thank you.
@hiversoul6726 Жыл бұрын
omg i just discovered your channel and im loving every single video
@mendwithmere Жыл бұрын
awww thank you!!!
@cerseiuwu7031 Жыл бұрын
Nostalgia can be so destructive
@melissayuhh Жыл бұрын
Ok Mere, I see you with the sponsorship!! 👏🏽 Your videos are so real and meaningful and now people are taking notice! Congrats :)
@mendwithmere Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU! I've been approached by a few but I didn't do this to make money so I really mean it when I say I love Aura. I hope you get to try it out! Thank you for the love!
@tillyfrogfreak Жыл бұрын
I swear that I held my breath once I saw the aura logo waiting to see if it was a sponsorship! Isn't this her first? I have been watching since her channel was new & I am so proud of her!
@uranus_crunch_cake87 Жыл бұрын
Ok but James never pursued August. She was the one that told him to get in the car. (She pulled up like a figment of my worst intentions). And James was already angry for hearing the rumors about what Betty did. So August ended up being a rebound even though he really wanted betty the whole time. But after betty found out about what James did...2 wrongs don't make a right. Later boi!!!!!!! (That's my opinion on this love triangle.) Lol
@mendwithmere Жыл бұрын
Yes, Augustine pulled up and said to get in but he could have said no and talked to Betty. It bothers me when people jump right to someone else because they assume something. I have always loved the saying that "to assume is to make an ass out of u and me" haha get better communication skills James!!!ahhahah
@uranus_crunch_cake87 Жыл бұрын
@@mendwithmere true. I also like the fact that taylor writes all 3 songs in a way in which you really can relate to all 3 of them if you try. Life isn't black and white. It's a lot of confusing grey.
@hkazu63 Жыл бұрын
The only part that is truly clear is that Augustine pursued James and they slept together in the scenario. I think people jump to assume that that means Augustine wanted to break them up, especially since there’s a possible indication in the song that maybe they don’t go to the same school, so she might be completely unaware of Betty. Taylor left that part vague in the storytelling, and I think it’s very intentional. She’s subtly encouraging interpretation and suggesting we read into it in order to draw our own conclusions.
@anetfuchidzhieva Жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry you had to go though the same situation back when you were younger. All the things you said about self-compassion and self-love, it really seems like you speak from the heart. Thank you for filming these videos and sharing your experiences, lots of hugs
@anetfuchidzhieva Жыл бұрын
Also, your son is so cute, such a lucky kid with a mom like you!
@andreaschrfol Жыл бұрын
Yaaas, another great video Mere 🥰🥰
@mendwithmere Жыл бұрын
thank you!
@thedarklordofall6792 Жыл бұрын
Id like to humbly request you do coney island!!!! that song has so much to unpack
@shady1234shady Жыл бұрын
I loved this overview! It really reminds me of someone with an avoidant love style
@mendwithmere Жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤️
@sophialoren7470 Жыл бұрын
Great reaction! I love this song so much! I rank the 'love triangle' songs that way: - August - Cardigan - Betty
@user-sk3xj5fd8t Жыл бұрын
hi!!! i love all your videos and the way you talk and feel and express ab everything, and i wanted, if you can and you want to react to the archer by taylor. its a rlly good and beatiful song and it would be wonderful, thank you!! and im sorry ab the mistakes, english its not my first lenguage
@dswiftie7719 Жыл бұрын
was this a sponsorship? love the way u did that. I have been loving the taylor swift content.
@mendwithmere Жыл бұрын
It is my very first because I really love Aura. I didn't want to do any others until they approached me.
@leeschroeder3960 Жыл бұрын
Could You please do Question and long live I would absolutely love your insight in those songs
@mendwithmere Жыл бұрын
Yes! Question is coming soon for sure!
@leeschroeder3960 Жыл бұрын
@@mendwithmere yay thank you
@aidenrushing9841 7 ай бұрын
Nothing's wrong with you! It makes me want to cry, tooooo!!!!!
@marhoshehdahowell1578 Жыл бұрын
I think illicit affairs is part of the triangle
@mendwithmere Жыл бұрын
I was wondering that...I already did the illicit affairs video but from a different perspective though. Should I go ahead and post?
@marhoshehdahowell1578 Жыл бұрын
@@mendwithmere omg yes
@robbyten100 Жыл бұрын
I've always thought that song was a different story about adult characters.
@zandilemaumela1095 10 ай бұрын
Most probably because it has, "And you know damn well, for you I would ruim myself a million little times."
@mariahmonteefit Жыл бұрын
Please do High infidelity from Midnights!! 💖💖
@mendwithmere Жыл бұрын
I definitely will!
@maryclark6661 9 ай бұрын
Where’s the one on the song “Seven”
@miacooper-g200 Жыл бұрын
Hi! I would LOVE if you blind reacted to growing sideways by Noah Kahan
@taiguara15 Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤
@mendwithmere Жыл бұрын
love you back
@madlybs Жыл бұрын
Can you make a review for Last Kiss? It’s my divorce song ❤️
@mendwithmere Жыл бұрын
Is it by Taylor? Gotta look it up!!
@madlybs Жыл бұрын
@@mendwithmere Yes!
@madlybs Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry if I missed a note about it, but her voice sounds speedy here. Is it on purpose?
@HM-rw5dz Жыл бұрын
Probably for copy right and stuff like that
@mariahmonteefit Жыл бұрын
Please do high infidelity!!
@CelinaSharp Жыл бұрын
I love this song however I don’t feel bad for Augustine one bit. She knew from the beginning what she was getting into with "unavailable" James. TS sings it from the beginning "cause you were never mine". But Augustine didn’t care and went for it anyway. Seems to me she knew exactly what she was doing going after James. In the song Betty" James says I was walking home on broken cobblestones Just thinking of you when she pulled up Like a figment of my worst intentions She said "James, get in, let’s drive". I picture James walking with his head down looking sad, and she knew it and she took advantage of the situation. James is definitely to blame as well, even more. Maybe I’m jaded from being cheated on by ex boyfriends but no sympathy here for Augustine lol. I know it’s strange for me to like this song and not feel for Augustine but I gotta say I really do love this song. Anyway that’s my opinion on it 😊
@LanaJulie33 Жыл бұрын
I totally get your position on this as you have been personally impacted by something similar. I also wanted to let you know that in the Long Pond Studio Sessions, Taylor talks about August and addresses exactly what you are talking about! I HIGHLY recommend you check it out. She gives insight into every song on folklore and it's a beautiful, intimate performance of the album as well. ❤️
@CelinaSharp Жыл бұрын
@@LanaJulie33 Yes I have watched The Long Pond Studio Sessions SEVERAL times lol. I am a hardcore swiftie and I’ve seen EVERYTHING when it comes to TS ❤️
@mendwithmere Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! Girl, I'm going through a divorce and was cheated on by a woman 10 years younger than me so yes, I wanted to hate on Augustine sooo bad but there's something kind of pathetic and sad about women that know someone really is with or wants to be with someone else and pursue them. I feel like "girl, get some self-esteem!" I try to come from that place because otherwise, I'll be a bitter bitch LOL
@LanaJulie33 Жыл бұрын
@@CelinaSharp oh good 😊 same here! 🫶
@LanaJulie33 Жыл бұрын
@@mendwithmere I am the same as you in that way. I can be suuuuch a bitter bitch if I'm not consciously aware of my frame of perspective!! ❤️
@pieislifepieislifepieislif1736 Жыл бұрын
is this sponsored
@mendwithmere Жыл бұрын
Yes! It was sponsored by Aura! I have been approached some sponsors but I waited until this one because I truly love it!
@CloudslnMyCoffee 5 ай бұрын
I dont mind you having sponsors, but i mind you not declaring them.
@servicedogkyzanna1761 Жыл бұрын
You understand that these are songs, right?
@lauriebradford613 Жыл бұрын
She understands that these are songs, and she also knows that there may be people watching her video who need to hear what she is saying.
@TheKingT17 Жыл бұрын
And songs can be based of possible real life events of the artist who created them that’s the point…
@servicedogkyzanna1761 Жыл бұрын
@@TheKingT17 You're one of those last word people in the basement people, huh?
@TheKingT17 Жыл бұрын
@@servicedogkyzanna1761 No that is just a common logic songs from artist are a thread of stories. Your comment made it sound as if she is wasting time talking about this…
@mendwithmere Жыл бұрын
Yes, I understand they are songs :)
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