August 27th 2024.
When it comes to finding true love, it can often feel like we're just bystanders, watching as others navigate the ups and downs of relationships. But thanks to Love Is Blind UK, we were given a front-row seat to the action as a group of singletons embarked on a quest to find their forever person. While the Netflix series gave us a glimpse into their journey, there were some things that we weren't privy to.
The experiment began with each hopeful single meeting potential partners in the famous pods. For ten days, they got to know each other without ever seeing what the other person looked like. And if they fell in love, then a proposal took place and only then did the big reveal happen. In order to ensure that they were making the right decisions and giving themselves enough time to truly fall for someone, they spent hours talking to each other.
Jasmine and Bobby, who are now happily married, recalled spending four hours talking to each other in one sitting. It's clear that their ability to yap for so long has provided a strong foundation for their relationship. But it wasn't always easy. As Jasmine shared, there were moments when things could get a little boring, especially when one person had to go to the bathroom. Jasmine admitted that she would anxiously wait for Bobby to return, longing for their conversations to continue. These moments of solitude, however, were not shown on the show, as Netflix wanted to keep the focus on the romantic side of things.
Jasmine also revealed that her nerves on their wedding day were not fully captured on camera. While the vows were undoubtedly romantic, her nerves got the best of her and she couldn't help but giggle. As she explained, the idea of legally binding herself to someone she had only known for a month was a lot to process, but she didn't feel too nervous leading up to the big day. However, when she was reunited with Bobby at the altar, her nerves kicked in and she couldn't stop laughing. It was a physical response that she couldn't quite understand, but it added a unique touch to their special day.
Maria, who was paired with Tom on the show, also felt the nerves on her wedding day. But she wants viewers to know that things weren't exactly as they seemed in the wedding special episode. As we saw on the show, Tom ultimately decided to say "I don't" due to their opposing values. He explained that he wouldn't want to raise boys to believe that they have to pay for dates, and he was unsure if he could raise any potential daughters to be strong and independent. Maria was understandably heartbroken, admitting that she had always dreamed of getting married and that Tom's decision hurt her deeply.
However, Maria wants to make it clear that it wasn't a simple case of Tom saying "no" and her saying "yes." As she shared, they both knew that there were still so many things they needed to learn about each other, and their differing values were a major obstacle. Tom also added that he feels for Maria, as he knows it's not the ideal way for a woman to envision her wedding day. He also expressed remorse for the way he judged Maria during their time together, particularly when he told her that he didn't like that she was a makeup artist.
In the end, both Maria and Tom knew that it was the right decision to go their separate ways. But as Tom pointed out, it was still a tough day for both of them. He expressed empathy for Maria, knowing that it probably wasn't the way she had imagined her wedding day going. And while they both knew it was the right decision, it wasn't an easy one to make. As Tom shared, if it had been a clear-cut decision, they probably wouldn't have been in the experiment for as long as they were.
As the popular Netflix series, Love Is Blind UK, aired, viewers were given a front-row seat to witness singletons on their quest to find their forever person. We were able to see a lot, but there were also some things that we were not privy to during the show. The experiment began with each of the hopefuls meeting potential partners in the famous pods. For 10 days, they got to know each other with a wall between them, keeping their appearances a mystery. It was an interesting concept, and if they fell in love, a proposal would take place, followed by the big reveal.
To ensure that they were making the right decisions and giving themselves enough time to truly fall for someone, the participants spent hours talking to each other. Jasmine, 29, and Bobby, 32, even recalled having their longest conversation last for four hours. Their ability to yap for so long has clearly provided a strong foundation for their relationship, as they are now celebrating their one-year anniversary as a happily married couple. It's heartwarming to know that Jasmine fell in love with Bobby before even seeing his face.
During their time in the pods, the contestants had access to both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to keep their golden wine glasses full. As expected, boredom could set in at times, and Jasmine even admitted that it could get pretty dull when her partner, Bobby, would take a trip to the bathroom. She recalled telling him to hurry up, as she was left alone in the room with no one to keep her company. It's understandable why Netflix chose to omit these moments from the show, in order to maintain the flow of romance.
Jasmine also revealed that the extent of her nerves on their wedding day wasn't fully shown on the show. Despite the undoubtedly romantic vows they exchanged, as they pledged to be together forever, Jasmine couldn't help but giggle. She explained that the thought of their wedding being legally binding after only a month of knowing each other was a lot to take in, but she didn't feel too nervous. However, things quickly changed when she was reunited with her groom at the altar. She was shaking like a leaf and couldn't stop laughing. It was a new experience for her, and she couldn't understand why her body was responding in such a way.
Maria, 30, also experienced nerves walking down the aisle to meet her partner, Tom, 38. However, she insists that not everything was as it seemed in the wedding special episode. Viewers saw Tom decide to say "I don't," due to opposing values. He explained that he wouldn't want to raise boys to accept paying for dates and also worried about raising potential daughters to be strong and independent. Maria was understandably taken aback and admitted that his decision hurt her. She expressed her sadness, as she wished that their paths could have been different.
"It wasn't like Tom said 'no' and I was a 'yes'," clarified Maria, as she sat alongside her fellow contestant, Demi. She was quick to interject and assert that she was not a "mug." Demi diplomatically added that it's not necessarily a bad thing, to which Maria disagreed. She explained that there were solid values that they were opposing on and that there were things missing from each other. Tom also added that he feels for Maria, as it's not how most women envision their wedding day. He continued, saying that they both knew it was the right decision, but it was still a tough day for both of them.
After watching the episodes back, Tom couldn't help but feel remorseful for reliving the moment when he told Maria that he judged her for being a makeup artist. He added that if it had been a clear-cut decision for either of them, they probably wouldn't have stayed in the experiment for as long as they did. Despite their differences, it's clear that they both truly wanted to find love and were willing to take the risk. The cast of Love Is Blind have opened up about their experiences on the show, and it's been a rollercoaster of emotions for all involved.
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