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Stephanie Hollman Talks Being Micromanaged; Sees A New Side Of LeeAnne Locken

Stephanie Hollman

Stephanie Hollman’s version of going deep on this week’s Real Housewives of Dallas equals jumping out of a cake for hubby Travis and seeing LeeAnne Locken in a whole new light – after one (weirdly aggressive!) public speaking engagement. Oh well. At least she’s tryin’! In her blog, Stephanie discusses the finer points of Travis’ birthday party, why she values her bestie Brandi Redmond, and how she thinks LeeAnne is worth a second chance.  

“Every year I plan an over the top party for Travis. He loves celebrating his birthday and always wants a big party or dinner to celebrate the magical day of his birth,” explains Stephanie. The magical day of his birth? Is this why Travis constantly looks like a grumpy baby with a dirty diaper? Arrested development does not even begin to cover this Elmo Has A Birthday level of play!

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Stephanie at least has the slightly more mature Brandi on her side to deal with Travis‘ Magical Day Expectations. “Brandi and Brian are a big part of all of our lives and I bounce ideas off of her. Brandi’s sense of humor is hysterical to me. When she made the joke about a gift from the grave, I knew she wasn’t serious. She was joking and acting goofy to lighten the mood. That’s Brandi.”

Stephanie is also feeling generous toward LeeAnne since hearing her speak at the HIV benefit for women. As if reading a teleprompter, Stephanie automatons the following paid by Bravo LeeAnne endorsement: “It was very sweet of LeeAnne to invite me to hear her speak. I know her dream is to do speaking engagements and write a book. I love watching people live their passion and thought this would give me the opportunity to see LeeAnne in a different light. She is a very good speaker. The women at the event were so receptive to her words. I saw a real side of LeeAnne that was kind and giving. I was very happy for her and the women at the event. I pray that LeeAnnes motivational speaker dreams work out. I believe that public speaking is her gift.”

Hmm. Maybe if LeeAnne writes that memoir and goes on that Costco speaking tour, Stephanie thinks she’ll be out of Dallas for awhile? There can be no other explanation for this insanity!

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On other fronts, Stephanie explains her reasons for confronting Travis on his micromanaging ways. “The decision to talk with Travis about his micromanaging the house was a difficult but good decision. I know how hard it will be for him, but do love that he heard me and is willing to change.”

“I recognize that I cannot expect change if I don’t ask for it,” Stephanie continues. “We were raised very differently and it has been a struggle at times to understand each other’s styles and ways of thinking. However, marriage is about balance of giving and taking, striving to understand differences and celebrating successes. This was a success.”

The Magical Day of Travis‘ Birth was also a success, gushes Stephanie. And she wasn’t overly concerned with Cary Deuber’s judgment of Brandi. After she heard Brandi had made (temporary?) peace with LeeAnne, Cary questioned Brandi’s gullibility. “When Cary said that Brandi and I fell for LeeAnne hook, line and sinker, I was not upset. I have mixed emotions over LeeAnne. Cary was hurt by being treated poorly at the Goth party. She was protecting herself, Brandi and I. I agree with Cary in that friendship and trust are earned. I was starting to reconsider trusting LeeAnne, but Cary was in a different place.”

You know, I have to say I really like Stephanie so far. She seems to play her cards close to her chest, and even if she is giving LeeAnne a second chance, I doubt it’s because she wants her as a lifelong soul mate. When it comes to her hubby, though, she seems to compromise in ways that are downright maddening! But perhaps that’s the high cost of diamond bracelets and big ole’ mansions? Sigh. 

Stephanie closes her blog divulging why she ultimately decided to pop out of that birthday cake for Travis. She defends, “since he backed off and trusted me to do all of the planning, I thought I could do the unexpected and at least jump out of a cake for him privately in our home. He was pleasantly surprised!”

TELL US: DO YOU THINK TRAVIS WILL CHANGE HIS MICROMANAGING WAYS? SHOULD STEPHANIE GIVE LEEANNE ANOTHER CHANCE? 

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