More trouble ahead for Matt and Amy?

Looking through the episode guide posted on TLC, I noticed that many upcoming episodes feature problems between Matt and Amy.

Here are some of the lowlights:
In the episode that was filmed on Mother's Day weekend/the twins' birthday, Matt announces that he's taking a trip to Hawaii by himself, so Amy ends up taking the kids on a camping trip.
In another, much like on the riverboat cruise, Matt leaves a family vacation early. There are a couple episodes like this, in which it's Matt vs. Amy and the kids. (Never a good sign.) In one, Matt plans a Caribbean sailing vacation on a week that Amy can't get off work and that divides the family (I'm guessing as usual that it's 5 vs. 1). It goes on to say, "Upset that it won't be a true family vacation without his mom, Zach leads the charge to mutiny against his dad."

Episode 18 is rather disheartening, as well. It reads, "As Matt and Amy's relationship continues to deteriorate, Matt slips into midlife crisis. His spending goes over the top and he buys two Mercedes sedans at a time when he's still paying off their big home remodel."

Fortunately, there still are some shows that don't necessarily focus on the couple's relationship, including a few dealing with the boys' schooling, soccer, and Molly and Jake (only one episode apiece for the younger two, of course).

I am hoping the network is playing up the tension, but it seems as though there are far too many instances in which the marriage experiences strain. Maybe things will change when the cameras go away. I'd hate to see this family self-destruct. It seems that instant fame and wealth can change people, or at the very least bring out their selfish desires.

(Check out the epi guide at http://tlc.discovery.com/fansi...ason-5-episodes.html)