Jasmine isn’t with Dane, even though they are better suited on paper because he’s a catch. He’s handsome, well off, nice, generous etc. Jasmine is too insecure to be with someone like that.
Gino on the other hand lives like a college student, with the looks and charm of a lemon. Yeah he has money, but that’s literally all he has going for him.
Jasmine, like a lot of women, got hurt really badly in the past but she’s never gotten over it. She sees her self worth solely in her appearance, which is a shame because she seems pretty fun and is clearly very intelligent (when she isn’t being insufferable).
I don’t think Gino quit his job. It’s clearly just a storyline. A dumb one at that. So is the butt storyline. Gino obvi knew.
I actually think that Jasmine loves him, but for all the wrong reasons. Gino just doesn’t want to be alone. I think he’s more in it for the companionship, and his ego needs an attractive companion.
I’m neutral, but I see Manuel’s frustration with Ashley. She’s insufferable and immature (entertaining though). Manuel seems very guarded, and pragmatic. Ashley is hard headed and impulsive.
They both lack patience and understanding as people and for each other. They don’t love each other. They lust each other. Without sex, they have nothing in common.
P.S. The phone call with Manuel in the car was comical to watch, mostly because it was soooo unexpected and rude. Who does that? Teenagers and Ashley.