Love Is Blind
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How are we feeling, yall?
But I can also always count on my eyes glazing over a little bit.
Wedding fittings never do much for me.
(My thoughts on the dresses can usually be summed up as Everyone looks nice!
and I honestly struggle to remember the mens suits.)
Same goes for the bachelor/bachelorette parties, though the difference in activities is interesting.
Guess there are two genders in Minneapolis: the Minnesota Vikings and the Mall of America.
Taylor seems overjoyed to wear that nasal cannula.
Lets get into it.
Dave clearly still isnt over this other guy that Lauren was with before him.
The argument is not productive because these two disagree on the fundamental facts of what happened.
Meanwhile, Dave is also upset about a conversation with Laurens dad (also Dave).
Ultimately, Dave says he thinks they should break up, and Lauren sadly agrees.
Lauren has already heard part of this story from Dave, who stayed at his apartment that night.
Now she learns that there was allegedly a girl all over Dave at the bar.
Should we just keep dating other people?
No, date each other!
There were a lot of queer people on the show this season, okay?
At the very least, it should be the start of a close friendship.
(Im happy to see them sitting together at Sara and Bens wedding.)
First, Britt-a-ny gives Devin an opportunity to apologize for how he handled the conversation about her sexuality.
Instead of directly addressing that concern, he says theyre better off as friends.
Which, yes, Devin definitely feels more like her annoying little cousin than a boyfriend.
But its frustrating that hes not really understanding why that moment was so difficult for her.
Brittany doesnt press further, though, and ends on a light note by asking for a wedding invite.
Madison is the next to show up.
(Uh, why is Ben rubbing his hands together like that?
She has pink hair now, and I selfishly wish she had dyed it during the pods.
It wouldve been nice to have one less blonde lady to mix up.
It turns out that Meg reached out, and they ultimately ended up filming their own unofficial reveal.
Finally, Alex arrives.
Madison says Alex changed his tune about their relationship as soon as he saw her Instagram.
Wait, Meg and Alex?
Im with Lauren where did that come from?
Unfortunately, Netflix doesnt swoop in to deliver any proof from the pods.
So were just left to ponder whether Alex is lying or not.
Ultimately, we dont see Madison talk to Meg or either of her pod exes.
Maybe well get more answers in the reunion?
Monica and Joey
Damage control time!
Nicolle has offered to take Monica and Joeys engagement pictures.
After some prompting from Monica, Nicolle apologizes to Joey and says she believes in their connection now.
I almost get the sense that the sisters actually rehearsed parts of this conversation.
Still, I do feel better about this couple after hearing that theyve been successfully working through other issues.
(And it gives me more hope about any potential laundry disagreements in the future.)
Anyway, Joey and Monica spend this last date gushing about each other and their relationship.
Hmm … guess well see.
Taylor and Daniel
These two are giving old married couple.
(He loses the game.)
As always, she finds comfort in the way that he words things.
And in case anyone somehow forgot, Daniel later reminds us that they also bonded over Christmas.
He and Taylor take Christmas card pictures to put in ornaments that will serve as wedding favors.
Mind you, December is nine months away … yeah, maybe these twoaremade for each other.
I think its sweet that both Taylors mom and mother-in-law come to her wedding dress fitting.
It continues to feel like theres no conflict at all for this couple.
I feel like Ive got Netflixs number now.
Thats probably blasphemy for them.
Virginia and Devin
Someone put Virginias mom in the pods, yo.
She needs to moderate some of these conversations!
Its funny how his body language changes when Virginia gently presses him to open up about politics.
(I hope that makes sense, I just wanted to use a basketball metaphor for Mr. and Mrs.
It turns out that Devin is another one of those guys who doesnt have a strong stance.
She has to prompt Devin by asking if he cares to comment.
They ultimately seem aligned on abortion rights, but its still not totally clear how Devin votes.
Of course, theres still the matter of the prenup.
A day before the wedding, Devin walks in with the prenup.
Sara and Ben
Sara cant stop talking about how shessooooolucky to have someone as good as Ben.
I fell in love with you for your heart today, she says.
Saras sister, Lisa, and her partner, Kelsie, are hesitant about this wedding.
She wants the couple to seriously think about how Ben is in a different privilege bucket.
We later see Sara attending church with Ben, looking uncomfortable.
Afterward, she doesnt think shed like to go regularly, but could maybe go on holidays.
And while glamping on their final date, she brings up a transphobic (and seemingly also fatphobic?)
service from his church that Ben says he doesnt agree with either.
But he wants to keep going to that church and focusing on the comfortable messaging that pertains to everyone.
Its not my job to convince someone or tell them that Im right.
Its my job to be excited for everyone, he says.
He suggests that talking about this too much minimizes the values they do have in common.
Ben is confident that social issues and religion will not be a hurdle.
Saras mom says shes proud of her, adding that she knows what she wants and wont settle.
But Saras sister is worried that shell say yes because shes trying to just everyone.
Before the ceremony, she makes a point to tell Sara to do what feels right forher.
Sara keeps her eyes open during the officiants prayer, though she does say Amen afterward.
After some praise-filled vows, its Saras turn to decide whether love is blind.
It would be pretty wild if she said no after that, right?
Compatibility Tests
Whos getting married?Ahh, I cant believe were at the final poll!
The percentage represents how many of us think the couple will end up saying, I do.
(The caption noted, you could find me 8 floors up in same frigging building.)
Given the vibe of that and the other posts the internet screenshotted …
I cant believethisis the guy that allthat drama might be about.
Better luck next time, Lauren.
Im glad Taylor checked him.
I hope the Lacheys get Daves sister to come to the reunion.
We need to hear from her.
