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Teen Mom 2’s ‘Being Barbara’ Recap: Jenelle Evans’ Mom Reveals What She Wants in a Man — and His ‘Balls’

The heart wants what the heart wants — and Barbara Evans‘ wants a companion. This was the main focus of MTV’s Teen Mom 2 special Being Barbara on Monday, July 11. Well, that and her continued fighting with her daughter Jenelle Evans over the custody of Jenelle’s son Jace.

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As any fan of the series knows, Barbara pretty much has raised Jace since his birth six years ago. While it was clear that Jace is still the matriarch’s No. 1 priority, it was also apparent that she was ready to spread her wings beyond motherhood and grandmotherhood into the dating world.

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Barb Prepares to Date

In preparation for dipping her toes back into the dating pool (a prospect Barbara called “intimidating” at her age), she upped her beauty routine. Highlights included shopping for some new dresses, shaving her facial hair (which had, apparently, become a real problem), getting a facial and having her hair blown out.

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“I’m not looking for love, like, ‘move-in’ love,” she clarified to her BFF and Teen Mom producer Kristen as she primped. “I’m looking for a companion, like, to go out to dinner.”

Barb Bickers With Jenelle

Despite her attempts to turn over a new leaf, however, some things in Barb’s life remained constant — like her bickering with Jenelle. “She’s got another new controlling boyfriend, who I think out of all of them is really the worst of the worst,” Barbara explained to Kristen. (When Kristen pointed out that Barb had basically said that about every guy Jenelle had ever dated, she shrugged it off and reiterated that her daughter always seemed to pick from the bottom of the barrel.) 

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Barb then revealed that Jenelle was going after her for custody of Jace again. Asked if she thought Jenelle was able to care for her son now, Barb said she honestly didn’t know. “I have to do what’s best for Jace. Do you think I really wanted to give up my senior years taking care of this child?” she asked. “I may be in my 60s, but I still know how to have fun.” (As an example of her ability to have fun, she cited a recent incident in which she got drunk on tequila at lunch time, fell down and twisted her ankle.)

Barbara
Barbara on ‘Teen Mom 2: Being Barbara.’

Later when Jenelle called, they fought, per usual. Jenelle argued that it made “no sense” that Barbara didn’t want to give her custody of Jace, since Barbara let Jenelle see him every weekend, and Barbara argued that Jenelle should “grow up” and “get rid” of her “a–hole boyfriends.”

What a Girl Wants

Barb and Kristen then went to the local bar to hunt for some male suitors. Asked what she was looking for in a man, Barb had her list ready.

Here’s what she wanted: a man 55 to 65 years old with a good personality who was moderately intelligent (but not too intelligent that she would be lost), had a decent job (so she didn’t always have to bankroll their activities) and all of his teeth, and good personal hygiene (though that did not mean he had to shave his “balls,” despite Kristen’s insistence this was all the rage). Being overweight was OK, but “old saggy skin” was a deal-breaker, and a big yacht, while not required, would be quite the bonus.

Barb relayed her list to the MTV staffer who will be heading up a webseries about her adventures (and inevitable misadventures) as she hunts for love.

Tell Us: Do you think Barb will find herself a man? And does she need a better set of criteria?

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