Love is Blind season 6 tests what it means to fall in love…again. Do looks, money, and other things matter when it comes to matters of the heart? Or can you fall in love with someone sight unseen? Again, we are watching a bunch of hopefuls navigate these questions in season 6 of the series. And since we can’t control selves (as evidenced by the breakdown for episodes 1-6), here is our breakdown of the first 6 episodes of season 6!
1. Have your feelings changed in general for the show in comparison to how you felt watching episodes 1-6?
Lizzie: It feels like it’s gotten waaaaaaay wilder. I had a lot more hope in love when I started, lol. I felt like this was a nicer season! I thought a lot more couples would make it! And then this episodes just made everything implode. In a way I feel a lot of these people are a little more mature, which is good, because I feel like this kind of drama is drama I feel a lot of the other seasons would have benefited from having earlier. I mean, not just because I appreciate the drama in general, that’s what a show like this thrives of, but because I don’t think people – especially in these kinds of situations, need to be going into marriage without having some of these conversations. I don’t know, I cannot see myself signing up for a show like this, but if I did I feel like I’d go into it with a hell of a questionnaire.
Lyra: I feel like this next batch of episodes showed me that again, Love is Blind has plenty of surprises up its sleeve. Because I truly thought that some of these couples would make it all the way. Like I was certain from episode 1. But here we are and they are gone. And I totally agree with Lizzie on the cast having some really difficult conversations. Marriage is no joke and I feel like previous seasons didn’t take it as seriously. But like I mentioned earlier, it doesn’t mean that they actually end up together.
2. Why did Brittany and Kenneth bomb so hard and suddenly? Were you shocked at this turn of events?
Lizzie: I was VERY shocked. I’m a little torn. I feel like there might have been some truth to what he was saying, and we are, of course, not seeing everything, but I also feel like he wasn’t really trying and in some ways, putting it all on her? We saw more of Kenneth and his phone than Kenneth and Brittany. Was he even into her? Why was he making it seem like she was the bad guy when she kept trying? I don’t know, I felt for a moment like he was gaslighting ME. Because I didn’t feel like what Brittany was asking for was too much? And he kept making her feel like she was making outlandish requests of him and like when she asked for these things, that meant she wasn’t into him? It wasn’t kinda wild and it made me feel very uncomfortable. So, ultimately, I’m glad this ended when it did.
Also, like, dude, if you wake me up in the middle of the night, you’re getting punched. That’s not the moment to “show love” or whatever. That’s the moment to get punched in the face.
Lyra: I WAS SHOOKETH. They were the couple that I was sure would talk everything out and everything would be smooth sailing because their values were so in sync. But looking back I see that there was an absolute shift in their dynamic as soon as they left the pods. He was a little disconnected and it became even more blatant when they returned to the real world. Now, I know that he has a lot of work to do as a principal. But there are principals all over the world who manage their stuff and are also married with kids. Everyone gets busy. He was not invested in her. Well, not invested enough to make her a priority or make her a partner in his life. Like, did he realize what marriage entailed when he signed up for Love is Blind? Because I don’t think he did.
As for the breakup, I’m with Lizzie that I felt a little gaslighting happening in that final conversation. So what if he was on his phone. That’s something that can be fixed. But it went from her commenting how he woke her up to him flipping it on her and making it seem like she was ungrateful for him wanting to spend some time with her, even if it was the middle of the night. From there it’s spiraled into something where I don’t even think she realized what was happening until it was over. Because I didn’t know what was happening until he hugged her and she said she didn’t want to let go. Then he peaced out in 2.5 seconds. Point being, Brittany was ready for marriage and a partner and Kenneth wasn’t.
3. AD meeting Clay’s mom got a little awkward. Were AD’s concerns valid? Is Clay ready for marriage?
Lizzie: I’m going to give Clay props that I didn’t think I’d be giving him, I think he’s trying. Harder than some other people. But I just don’t think he’s ready. I don’t know why he came into this show, and even if I give him the benefit of the doubt that he had good intentions, I don’t think he’s at the right place emotionally for a committed relationship in 4 weeks. Granted, not many people are! This show is insanity. It sets you up to fail, not to succeed. But sometimes it’s best to figure that out before making a decision that’s supposed to be “forever.” Hopefully, he and AD can do that. But I don’t think so. I think Clay is in waaaay over his head, and he better figure out it before he breaks AD’s heart. She better figure it out before he breaks her heart.
Lyra: Like Kenneth, I don’t think Clay is ready for marriage. The difference between them though is that Clay is trying. I don’t like the way that he admittedly sometimes talks to AD. It feels immature. But if AD is going to give him some grace as they grow together and get to know each other as people, I’m going to do the same thing. Because again, he’s trying. Even then, I don’t think he’s ready. He’s got some good attributes like the whole stacking plates and being considerate thing. That shows that he understands that working a service job is hard. But there are some things like him being worried about cheating that really throws me off. He needs therapy before marriage. But if Amber and Barnett from season 1 can make it as a couple after therapy, I truly think Clay and AD can as well.
4. Was Chelsea right in getting mad at being called clingy? Are they going to make it down the aisle?
Lizzie: These two are wild to me because I don’t really like either of them and I don’t like them together. Best thing they can do is not get married. I think they bring out the worst of each other and they’d be much better off, as people, with other partners. I don’t think we necessarily need people who change us, but we do need partners who challenge us and who aren’t afraid to call us out on our BS and they don’t do that for each other.
As for Chelsea, I think the way they communicate is super toxic in some respects. I get her being upset at being called clingy, particularly if she feels HE asked for constant reassurance, but the truth is her level of affection has been at a 10 compared to his 1 and they kinda need to agree on what each of them needs or the relationship cannot really work. Also, Chelsea, girl …did you really want Jimmy or did you want to win? Because right now, I don’t know the answer and I’m not sure if you know the answer.
Lyra: I think one of the biggest problems between Chelsea and Jimmy is that they have two vastly different love languages. She needs constant reassuring and affection. And he’s a little bit more casual in his affections. Both love languages are fine. It just becomes a problem when the love languages aren’t explained or acknowledged. That leads to miscommunication after miscommunication until they end up in moments like this where Chelsea is blowing up over being called “clingy.”
I honestly don’t think that they like each other as much as they wanted us to believe in the beginning. He settled for her because he thought that she looked like Megan Fox. And she settled for him because she wanted to be chosen first, and that was especially sweet if she was chosen above Jessica. I said, what I said.
5. Amy and Johnny had some real conversations about children and birth control. How do you feel about this conversation?
Lizzie: I felt like this was a very adult conversation, and I liked that they had it now. This isn’t a conversation to have after the wedding. This is a thing you both agree on as a couple or you do not get married. I assume they’ve come to some agreement because they seem pretty happy, and if they can’t I assume they won’t get married, because it’s a pretty big deal. But that seems to be their only conflict, and I don’t feel like it’s a deal breaker, so somehow I sense it’s going to get resolved.
And I can sense the condoms joke being made, but I feel we’re missing some trauma on Johnny’s side — but I’m also willing to give the dude who was playing chess with himself (A HUGE GREEN FLAG) a break because he’s so unproblematic otherwise. Like, he just doesn’t want to risk it. Okay, whatever. Continue being unproblematic, I guess.
Lyra: Amy and Johnny continue being unproblematic and I love them. Even this conversation about children and birth control is unproblematic. They should have these conversations. They should take their time. They really just met and I feel like they’re the only ones this season that are truly taking things seriously. Hell, maybe in the show as a whole because I don’t remember a time when another couple had these serious conversations. And yes, there are condoms, but remember that they’re not 100% effective. Birth control is also a thing but that changes a woman’s body. There’s loads to consider and these two having the hard conversations means they have a great chance of making it down the altar.
6. Why hasn’t Jeramey shut down Sarah Ann? Is Laura going to stay after him lying about where he was?
Lizzie: Because he doesn’t want to. Period. And if he doesn’t want to, he’s not ready to marry Laura. Period. He can go with Sarah Ann, then. Like fine, I was okay with the text message thing. But the staying up till 5 am thing? Nah, dude. I’m out. Just like Laura. Out. And the lying? Hell to the no. Stay with her, leave me out of this. Laura and I want you part of this.
Lyra: Jeramey is giving “I just realized that Laura is not as easily manipulated, wowed, or down to take his bullshit like Sarah Ann probably is.” That’s why I think that Jeramey is ready to move on from Laura and be with someone “easier” for him. And like, you do you. Know who you want to be with and be honest. But don’t come around here and act like you were in the right and Laura was in the wrong. You stayed out until 5 am with another woman you were dating in the pods and you were near her apartment. And the fact that you lied about it is super sus and I’m glad Laura caught you in this mess. Truly another couple where one person was here for the clout instead of marriage.
7. What do you hope happens next? What do you fear happens next?
Lizzie: I hope Amy and Johnny get married and no one else. I fear we’ll see at least a couple more weddings because this is Love is Blind and people just can’t let go of the fantasy of walking down the altar. But I don’t see any other couple that should honestly even consider taking that step at this point.
Lyra: Reunion drama. That’s what I want. Because all of this build-up has to lead somewhere right? As for fears? I have some for Amy and Johnny. They’re my unproblematic fav but I was bamboozled by Brittany and Kenneth so what’s to say it won’t happen again!?