What happened between Melissa and Louie in Love After Lockup season 5 episode 44? Argument explored

Love After Lockup's latest episode, released on Friday, October 25, 2024, saw a heated argument unfold between Melissa and her partner, Louie. Melissa complained about Louie's inattentive demeanor, accusing him of prioritizing his profession over her. She held him accountable for destabilizing their relationship.

In Friday's segment, Melissa discussed her relationship with her sister, Cheri, while shopping for her father, Ron's birthday present. She expressed her faith in Louie's commitment but simultaneously worried that he might betray her. Nonetheless, she hoped he proved her wrong and remained faithful to her throughout life.

Later that day, Melissa saw one of the fitness videos Louie posted on his social media platform to campaign his health supplements and draw clients willing to hire him as their personal trainer. The Love After Lockup star was not impressed by his choice of work because it attracted female clients and kept him occupied throughout the day, making Melissa feel unimportant.

She confronted Louie in the episode, questioning his rigid schedule and disapproving of his involvement with female customers. Despite his explanations, Melissa remained dissatisfied with the time Louie dedicated to her throughout his day. Her rage peaked when the cast member left mid-conversation to attend a potential client's call. She threw a towel at his face, whereas he threw a pizza in retaliation.

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Love After Lockup star Melissa claims Louie put his work before his relationship

In the latest episode, titled Red Flags & White Dresses, Melissa expressed her concerns to Louie regarding their relationship. However, the mild conversation soon escalated into a heated confrontation that failed to resolve.

Before Louie returned home from his job at the pizzeria, Melissa came across one of his fitness videos online and expressed discomfort. In the video, Louie was seen flaunting his abs, inspiring his followers, and urging them to join him on the fitness journey.

"Don't you wanna become a better version of yourself? Don't you wanna get ready for the summertime? Let's get it, baby!" Louie said in the video.

41-year-old Melissa confessed before the cameras that she was not "cool" with Louie posting "all these videos" and training "all these women" while downplaying the time he gave her. The Love After Lockup star thought they would enjoy quality time together and consolidate their relationship once Louie moved to New Jersey. However, her expectations remained unfulfilled as Louie took up multiple jobs and devoted all his time there. Melissa claimed she became "second best to his work."

"He's always trying to book another client and I'm just waiting for him to pay attention to me," Melissa said.

Louie brought a pizza home for dinner, however, it was not enough to appease his Love After Lockup partner. She refused to entertain him by eating it, stating she was "exhausted" after toiling at the post office and the restaurant. She questioned him for bringing a pizza, wondering why they could not afford a better meal despite working six jobs combined.

She expressed her frustration for being unable to eat at restaurants due to Louie's work schedule. At that point, the Love After Lockup star reminded Melissa that she had promised to sacrifice certain things so they could devote all their time to bettering their financial situation.

However, Melissa disagreed, stating their lives were not the same anymore. She complained about his training, claiming it was "consuming" all his time. Hearing that, Louie said:

"Okay, it is what it is. It's work. It's paying the bills and I'm saving money."

Louie lost calm when Melissa said he enjoyed going on social media, trying to persuade girls to buy his supplements and book training sessions. The Love After Lockup star was surprised to see Melissa be unsupportive of his work.

Their confrontation escalated when Louie interrupted Melissa to attend a work call. When she threw a wet towel at Louie, he slammed the pizza on the floor and said:

"Have your f**king pizza."

While speaking to the cameras, Melissa confessed that since Louie started personal training, his female clients called him "all hours of the day and night." It made Melissa wonder who and how important the caller was that Louie had to leave his conversation with her.

She revealed she used to be his "only priority" when he was locked up but since his release, she felt ignored and unimportant.

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