Love Is Blind
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Call me Stephen, the way Im not passing a sleep test.
How much are people capable of ignoring (or hiding!)
because they want to believe theyve found the one?
On that happy note, its our last day in Cabo.
Most of the couple dates are just romantic fluff.
Were supposed to believe that their drive over a bridge represents them crossing over to a fresh start.
Having a major fight like that two days in?
(Sorry, I had to.)
Meanwhile, Stephens starting to annoy Monica.
She doesnt feel like hes fulfilling his pod promise to get her flowers.
Youre right, he says, which is becoming his catchphrase.
Hes feeling nervous about getting married, which puts Monica on edge.
Thank you so much for the romance!
Monica says afterward with a chilling smile.
Stephen and MonicaAt first, it seems like things are looking up.
But Stephen kind of ruins it by hopefully suggesting in a confessional that he could be rewarded with sex.
The date ends with Stephen dragging his tongue across Monicas lips.
Yum, she says.
If he wants Monica to be his dom, he should just say that.
The next scene is bonkers.
Were thrown right into the action with no context.
It turns out that Monica saw dirty, fetish-filled texts he sent to another woman.
One thing about a guy who says hes technically a cheater?
Hes going to keep technically cheating.
Stephen claims that he made this stupid mistake because he was drunk … at a … sleep test.
Youre not supposed to get wasted.
Also, Monica points out that the texts continued until today.
Stephen cant even think of a new excuse on the spot.
This is so embarrassing.
Stephen says he shouldnt have done the show and that he doesnt deserve much.
Are we supposed to feel bad for him??
I wonder if its awkward for Stephen to pass them in the hallway?
Im just glad Monica doesnt have to go through this alone on camera.
She keeps circling back around to say she loves Nick, but I dont know if shelikeshim very much.
If he could mount a TV, shed definitely like him more.
Hannah has known from the jump that Nick still lives with his mom and dad.
I think the problem for Hannah is that he seems content with where hes at.
Hannah has been financially independent since she was 18, and shes ready to school him on stocks.
Plus, hes falling short of her cleaning and pasta-boiling expectations, too.
I think meeting each others family and friends is validating for these two.
I know Nick says he likes that Hannah pushes him, but I just dont see Hannick lasting.
But theres a tone shift during dinner at their new apartment.
But also, Marissa is someone who didnt fully realize that she doesnt want a patriarchal man untilBarbie.
If she joined the reserves, he couldnt be with her.
When Marissas friends meet him, they initially seem shocked that he considers this a divorce-worthy dealbreaker.
Im stunned that these two havent discussed this topic before.
Yes, Ramses explained that he didnt want her military service to define her in the pods.
But what about Cabo?
Ramses kissed her right afterward.
Have … have they just been too horny to bring it up?
I guess she dated a hardcore Trump supporter before, so maybe this feels like less of an issue?
If these two make it to the altar, Imdefinitelygoing to need to hear Marissas moms toast.
He isnt okay with having kids as soon as she is, but has hesitations about condom sex.
Their physical connection was one thing I thought could keep them together despite other challenges, so …
3.
(Ive always thought Alexs face was very easy to read when shes irritated.
Now we know where she gets it from.)
Still, Tims strength is that he knows how to keep his cool.
I accept you as my son, Richard says.
God, if it werent for that fight in Cabo, I would be SO excited about these two.
However, I still feel unsure that Alex and Tims personalities really match.
And when they show each other their living spaces, it feels like theres some hesitation.
At this point, though, theyve put so much into this relationship.
He poured his heart out in that letter and gave her his late sisters bracelet.
Tyler assures Ashleys dad that hes going to protect her emotions.
Ashleys dad gives his blessing and says hell fall back as long as his baby girl is happy.
But once again, we get thrown straight into the aftermath of some off-camera drama.
Like Ashley, I did not see this coming.
Ashleys sobbing because Tyler did not tell her … he has THREE kids??
Oh, okay, they were sperm-donor babies.
That feels a lot better, just because I was so shocked at first.
But Ashley is now questioning how much she can trust the entire relationship if he could keep this secret.
Shes had to take some space to sort out her thoughts alone.
Ashley says hiding this is not something she can forgive, and Tyler asks for another chance.
She initiates a hug, and they still say they love each other.
But is that enough?
Shes interviewing for the position of Garretts wife.
She has her talking pointsready, okay?
Taylor shows Garrett her basement apartment and talks about how she wants to raise a family in San Diego.
Ultimately, however, he decides hed rather lean in than risk losing Taylor.
Still, theyre getting such a cute, domestic edit that I feel cautiously optimistic.
Taylors friends definitely approve.
We have to have at least one couple that makes it, right?
I could also see them saying no at the altar but getting married on their own timeline.
Lock in your predictions!
Were headed closer to the altar(s?)
Maybe he can borrow some of Taylors titles on social and emotional intelligence!
Her collection also includes titles likeDiscipline Is DestinyandSuper Attractor, and Nick has a copy ofDivergentif that helps somehow.
Hannahs cleaning routine sounds exhausting.
God, is anything positive going to happen before the weddings?
