RHOP: Why Gizelle’s Daughters Call Her An Emotional Vampire

Gizelle Bryant may be a fan favorite on The Real Housewives of Potomac, but her daughters are calling her out for failing to be emotionally present. As the queen of shade, Gizelle has quickly spread her face and brand across television shows. She’s hosted Bravo’s Chatroom and Housewife to Housewife, and Gizelle is a reality television queen who is here to stay. While keeping her feelings close to her chest may be an ideal choice for her as a television personality, it doesn’t play so well in Gizelle’s personal life. Dr. Wendy Osefo has been quick to shade Gizelle’s single status all season.

Viewers have seen Gizelle be a doting mom for years, but not without some wise feedback from her daughters. From calling out her legging patterns to expressing doubts about her reunion with her ex, Jamal Bryant, they don’t hold back, just like their mom. The girls were happy to see Gizelle in a happy relationship with Sherman Douglas earlier in the series. However, they never entirely supported the reconciliation of their parents, and neither did the RHOP. In the context of all of Gizelle’s drama on the show (and in her relationships), she’s built herself a hard shell. Gizelle’s daughters are suggesting that it’s time for her to crack it open.

Gizelle’s oldest daughter Grace said, “it’s hard to look up to you or dad because we don’t see you in relationships.” Gizelle admitted she’s ended all of her relationships. She shared, “yes, I need a man and want a man. I just don’t want to answer to one.” After the conversation with her daughter, Gizelle did decide to seek some help from her therapist. She labeled herself emotionally, “as tough as it gets.” When asked what message she was communicating about relationships to her daughters, she said, “probably not good ones.” Her therapist proposed that she have honest and open conversations about her relationships, and let her walls come down. He also emphasized the beauty of vulnerability. Even though Gizelle and Jamal Bryant’s reunion didn’t work out, it doesn’t mean love isn’t on the horizon. See the Bryant girls “on the move” below, as per Gizelle’s IG.

Breaking down walls may be new for Gizelle, but she is undoubtedly up to the challenge as a Bravo superstar, especially with her daughters by her side. As Gizelle noted, she may be teaching her daughters to shut down in their relationships when they feel betrayed. On the flip side, she has shown that she has what it takes to be a powerful, resilient, and self-reliant woman. In the past, Gizelle admitted to fearing taking control of her financial life post-divorce. Through her business ventures and media presence, she’s tackled that goal. Now comes the time for emotional growth and change, which may be uncomfortable but fruitful. Gizelle from RHOP owes it to herself and her kids to put all of her exes’ antics in the past.

In the final credits of season six, Gizelle shared that she was working on being more emotionally available for her partnerships, her family, and herself. While her kids may label her an emotional vampire for now, hopefully, that can change. Every person wants to feel like there is a safe space for all of their feelings. It’s nearly impossible to create that space for others if someone hasn’t experienced it themselves. Bravo fans everywhere are waiting to see if The Real Housewives of Potomac season 7 unveils a whole new Gizelle.

The Real Housewives of Potomac airs Sundays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo.

Sources: Gizelle Bryant/Instagram

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