A Few 'Love Is Blind' Couples Finally Show The Cracks In Their Relationships
The cast members meet their exes, one couple breaks up and another duo makes it to the altar.
This article contains spoilers for Season 8, Episodes 10-12 of āLove Is Blind.ā
āLove Is Blindā audiences are just a week out from decision day for the couples on Season 8 in Minneapolis.
In new episodes streaming Friday on Netflix, the couples had some hard-hitting conversations about politics, prenuptial agreements and previous situationships.
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In Episode 11, we finally got to see all the cast members meet up with their exes, and surprisingly, a couple of people who didnāt get engaged are actually dating ā kinda. On the flip side, one engaged couple finally decided to call it quits on their relationship.
HuffPost staff members chatted about Episodes 10-12. See what we had to say about the latest drama on āLove Is Blind.ā
18 minutes ago
At Last, Dave And Lauren Break Up
FINALLY! This issue of Lauren having a fling with this guy before she came on the show has been dragging ever since Dave brought it up. He clearly cares more about the opinions of his friends and family than his relationship with Lauren, which should tell her heās not the one for her. Honestly, Lauren dodged a bullet. If this is all it took to unravel their relationship, then good riddance. Itās unfortunate that Dave let other people get into his head, but at least he had sense enough not to drag this out until their wedding day. ā Njera
I was so over Daveās hyperfixation on Laurenās dating history that once they decided to break up, it felt like a relief. I did notice that Dave never actually clearly articulated āLetās break up,ā with Lauren however. I believe he also kept it pretty vague with Molly when he broke up with her in the pods, and she was practically begging him just to plainly say, āI want to break up.ā I think Dave relies way too much on context and vibes, and due to this, emotional intimacy may always be an issue for him.
BUT ANYWAY, Iām glad this shit ended. And Iām glad Lauren didnāt take the bait when Dave came crawling back begging for a second chance. He was equally vague during this encounter, and no one deserves a life where they have to interpret their partnerās āsignalsā and āmoodsā to gauge what theyāre actually feeling. Shit just needs to be clearly communicated sometimes. ā Elyse
I was literally holding my breath during their conversation at that bar because I desperately did not want Lauren to make up with him. Thank God, the national nightmare of Lauren and Daveās relationship is over. I also was sick and tired of him bringing up his sister in regards to the experiment. I wish she would clear her name because he just made her sound obsessed with his own relationship; simultaneously, it sounded like an excuse to get him out of the relationship. Speak out, Daveās sister! All the other sisters on this season have said their piece; itās your turn! ā Erin
I really donāt know why this man came on the show if he needed the approval of his friends and sister to get to the altar. Itās very telling that he apparently told his sister he didnāt think he was going to make it this far. Itās also very telling that he continued to refer to Laurenās casual two-month fling as a ārelationship.ā It was a complete dismissal of everything sheād previously said and a clear indication that he chose to believe his friendsā gossip over the assurances of his partner. Also, I canāt lie, a couple of months of ādatingā or being in a relationship, if that was the case, isnāt SHIT at all. Grow up, Dave. Heās been infuriating from the start, and I really donāt know what Lauren saw in him. Iām glad she didnāt take him back and I really hope it stays that way. ā Taiyler
23 minutes ago
Ben Meets Sara's Sister ā And Things Get A Little Intense
Sara was so impassioned when explaining to her sister Lisa and her sister's partner Kelsie why she wanted to be with Ben, and good for her. BUT, I think Lisa and Kelsie were right to be skeptical because it does seem like she has loosened up on some of her values for Ben. The conversation between them definitely got a bit intense, but it wasnāt exactly giving the same hater energy we saw Monicaās sister give earlier in the season. In Episode 12, we also got to see Lisa and Kelsie, especially Lisa, make it clear that they were going to support Sara no matter what and I think thatās great. ā Taiyler
Saraās sister and Kelsie have every right to be concerned about Ben. Unlike Monicaās sister, these two seemed genuinely worried about whether Sara is making the right decision for herself. She seemed a bit defensive at one point, as she felt she had to list a bunch of reasons why she loves Ben. But if Sara really believed in their relationship, I donāt think she shouldāve felt the need to sell Lisa and Kelsie on it.
Ben also sounded like he was trying to say all the right things to Lisa and Kelsie during this scene, so Iām glad the latter pushed back a little. Like when Ben stated that heās āfiscally conservative but socially liberalā like Sara, as if that doesnāt mean they could still vote differently. Or the fact that Ben is more privileged than Sara, which is something else the couple probably hasnāt considered. Lisa and Kelsie said theyād still support Sara no matter what she decides on her wedding day, but deep down, I know they hope she calls things off. ā Njera
Oh, deep down Lisa does not want this for Sara, and you can see it written all over her face. Points for the poise, though, Lisa. ā Elyse
26 minutes ago
Molly Called Out Dave In The Best Way
I wasnāt quite sure what to make of Molly in the pods, or if she was being genuine to Lauren after finding out they were in a love triangle with Dave. However, the way she sticks up for Lauren after finding out she and Dave broke up has made me a believer. Iām glad she called out Daveās BS excuses for not getting over Laurenās past because none of them made sense. At the end of the day, Dave couldāve at least given Lauren a chance to meet his friends and family so they could clear up the confusion around the situation. Instead, he did the coward thing and broke up with her based on their opinions, which isnāt fair to either of them. Itās baffling that Molly defended Lauren harder than her own fiancĆ©, but again, that just shows what kind of person Dave is.
Side note: I hope we get more clarity on Daveās sister and why her opinion of his āLove Is Blindā experience mattered so much during the reunion. He brings her up way too much for that not to be a red flag, too. ā Njera
I wasnāt her No. 1 fan in the pods, but I loved watching Molly call out Dave to his face for making such a big deal out of Laurenās past FWB situation. And, of course, Dave acted like he couldnāt remember the last time he had sex. He didnāt want to be made out to be the bad guy. (I didnāt love Molly jokingly suggesting to Lauren that they should continue dating the same men, but thatās neither here nor there.) ā Taiyler
I was so happy to see Mollyās interactions with Dave and with Lauren. She shut down Dave, and she comforted Lauren. It really made me wish that Molly had gotten matched with some really great guy on the season. Then, Iād actually have something to root for. ā Erin
Molly is coming off as a real girlās girl. But a part of me wonders if she truly is, or if thatās how she wants to be perceived? Donāt forget, Molly did admit to being the other woman while talking about her dating history in the pods. She also was way too eager to tell Lauren that when she checked out Daveās IG page after she got her phone back, his selfies gave her the ick.
But if Molly is merely playing the role of a girlās girl, that will likely come to light at the reunion, so weāll see. If she and Lauren are chumming it up in ball gowns in two episodes, I think Iāll be a bit more sold. ā Elyse
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31 minutes ago
Monica's Sister Apologizes For Judging Joey Too Quickly
Monicaās sister apologizing was a great example of someone taking accountability for their actions. Itās not an easy thing to do, but owning up to your bullshit is the best way to grow, and Iām glad thatās being aired on something as toxic as a reality dating show (and seems pretty ironic considering how this showās production exploits its contestants, but whatever!). All in all, I thought this was a pretty sweet scene, and enjoyed seeing Monica and Joey enjoy themselves so much during the photo shoot. I donāt know if the photos being shown were Nicoleās shots, but if they were, sheās a pretty good photographer. ā Elyse
After the way Monicaās sister acted earlier in the season, Iām glad she apologized to Monica and Joey. The engagement photoshoot was also a nice gesture. I still think she believes everything she told Monica, but it was big of her to admit she was flat-out mean. Hopefully, this teaches her not to judge so harshly before getting to know someone, especially someone who may be joining her family. ā Njera
Yes, I was pretty shocked that she owned up to her messiness. Do I still think sheās jealous? Yes. But she had such a big reaction to Joey and Monicaās relationship that Iām glad she cleared it up before the weddings, even if she still feels like itās happening too quickly, which is a natural reaction, I think. ā Erin
Iām also so glad to see that Nicole came to her senses, and fairly quickly at that! I donāt know what was said behind the scenes between Monica and her sister, but this seemed like a very healthy way to resolve conflict. And I found the whole photo scene pretty adorable and heartwarming. ā Taiyler
33 minutes ago
Devin And Virginia Talk Politics ā And Seemingly Get Nowhere Closer To Being Ready To Get Married
This entire conversation between Devin and Virginia was frustrating to watch for a lot of reasons. For one, itās strange that these two waited until two weeks before their wedding to have basic conversations about their political values and stance on abortion rights. Thatās like pod topics 101 that shouldāve been discussed before they got engaged. The course of this discussion also showed the cracks in Devin and Virginiaās relationship, namely when it comes to their age gap. It doesnāt surprise me that Virginia took the lead in asking Devin the hard questions because, based on his answers, it doesnāt seem like heās ever considered them in a serious relationship. And this is the problem Iāve had with their connection since the start, because it took 10 episodes to finally see them face some conflict ā and it doesnāt exactly end with clarity.
Virginia saying she normally votes Democratic vs. Devin explaining how his family is more conservative is a huge red flag they shouldāve noticed during their pod dates. This makes me wonder, did they spend enough time getting to know each other before making such a big commitment? Because it sounds like they have a lot more to discuss before saying any āI dos.ā ā Njera
I hate how this conversation was framed. Asking your partner well, is there anything else we need to discuss??? Seems so open-ended and vague. I just really feel like these two have not connected enough to even be in a relationship let alone a marriage. Iām also so bored when they pop up on the screen! ā Erin
Yeah, I agree with everything you said, Njera and Erin. I remember right before Virginia brought up politics, I literally said out loud, āWhy are these two so boring? Maybe theyāre just boring people.ā But I think you hit the nail on the head, Njera, these two seem boring because they were seriously holding back ā or at least Virginia was holding back. Because when she expressed her views, I had a completely different perspective of who she is ā and respected her waaay more.
Iām unsure why she waited so long to bring up politics, because my first question in the pods to all my potential matches would be, āhow did you vote in the last election?ā Iām sorry, but it isnāt about politics anymore, itās about values. Itās about caring about yourself vs caring about the community around you.
I wonder if Virginia is still holding on to the socialization many women are taught ā to be agreeable, to be a people pleaser, to not rock the boat too much. Thatās the only thing I can think of ā other than she really, really, really wants to have a family before her biological ship sails. I know itās a tough dating scene out there, but Virginia could do a whole lot better than this flaccid bowl-of-oatmeal kind of guy with very little going on besides basketball, an āibuprofenā addiction and going to church. ā Elyse
Yāall are on to something. I think Virginia and Devin both try really hard to be pleasant as opposed to getting down to the nitty-gritty (maybe thatās the midwestern niceness that people talk about? I donāt know). Devin made it seem like Virginia was trying to pull his teeth during their political conversation, kinda like how Ben was acting when Sara brought up his church and its stance on the LGBTQ community. I just want these men to be honest. You donāt care about these things because you feel like you donāt have to. Then I want these women to really take that at face value and move on because you cannot teach a man to care about something. ā Taiyler
40 minutes ago
Finally, The 'Love Is Blind' Cast Hangs Out ā And 1 Cast Member's Vibes Were Totally Off
Iām not going to lie, I was very happy to see Mason and Meg walk into the group gathering together. Good for these dumdums, theyāre a good match! Iām glad they were able to explore their connection without cameras or a viewing audience judging them.
But when it comes to Madison, Iām not sure whatās going on with her. I donāt totally get her and Alexās ārelationshipā now? It seems pretty weird that theyāre still talking, especially since Madison seemed to be so bitter about whatever she perceived happened in the pods ā and because Alex avoided her completely at the party. I also felt it was odd that he acted like he never met her, when Madison said they had.
I got the ick when Madison kept on talking about how hot Alex found her when they met face-to-face. I felt like she was using her attractiveness as virtue signaling ā like because sheās more attractive than Alex sheās somehow superior to him? All I know is that I hope Madison moves on and finds some peace. She came off pretty hater-ish at this cast gathering, but I feel like thereās a pretty cool and emotionally mature person deep down inside of her begging to get out. ā Elyse
I totally did not expect Meg and Mason to walk in hand-and-hand to this hangout, especially with how things ended between them in the pods. But I guess curiosity got the best of them, and they decided to explore things once they got their phones back. Cute, I guess. They even did their own in-person reveal. It is cool that theyāre taking things slow as friends instead of jumping straight into a relationship or engagement ā they have that advantage over the castmates. Hopefully, we get an update on them at the reunion.
And is it bad I rolled my eyes when Madison showed up to the gathering? She irked me so bad in the pods; I just canāt take her negativity. You got it right, Elyse. Madison does come off like sheās better than the men who pursued her on the show, especially after hearing how she recounted her and Alexās run-in. I donāt think sheās interested in a relationship at all. It seems like she just likes the male attention. Hopefully, she shows up to the reunion with a better attitude than the one she had all season long, but that might be wishful thinking. ā Njera
Iām so glad you said that about Madison giving you the ick, Elyse. I just kept saying eww to everything she was saying. I donāt know why she liked Alex in the first place. He was giving NOTHING in the pods. I thought I liked Madisonās energy in the pods, but now Iām like NEXT on her. ā Erin
Madison would come across better if she kept her bitter remarks to a minimum. I think itās okay to voice being upset or disappointed, but to just continue to lament on it is overkill. Thereās no need to be so pressed, girl, about Mason or Alex. Just keep it cute and move on. Anyway, good for Mason and Meg. I hope we get to see more of them at the reunion, or at least online! ā Taiyler
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45 minutes ago
Devin And Virginia Sign The Prenup
Netflix aināt slick. They started the dramatic music as soon as this scene with Devin and Virginia popped on the screen. It made it seem like the conversation was going to end with them at odds, but instead they just both agreed that the pre-nuptial agreement was good to go and then they signed it. Maybe it says a lot about me that Iām waiting for these folks to have some conflict, but I thought it was gonna come in this moment. I guess Iām just ready for them to realize they donāt need to get married. ā Erin
This was a very underwhelming scene, but Iām glad they showed that prenups donāt have to be a scary thing. They can actually be quite helpful in protecting the business side of a marriage by letting both parties leave with what they came with. Very simple concept, like Virginia explained to Devin several times, but I get the skepticism. They handled this hurdle well, but I still donāt think they should go through with the wedding. Perhaps theyāll surprise us, though. ā Njera
This was such a non-scene that Iām not even going to waste my energy getting into it. Or this couple. I really donāt get them. ā Elyse
I agree that thereās not much to say here since there didnāt really seem to be much conflict. But, I do think itās extremely smart to sign a prenup, especially when youāve only known the other person for a few weeks. Iām sure that eases both of their concerns leading up to the wedding. ā Taiyler
46 minutes ago
Ben And Sara Head To The Altar ā But Of Course, The Episode Ended With A Cliffhanger
Iām torn on whether or not Ben and Sara are actually going to get married. I think the show wants us to think itās going to go badly due to the cliffhanger. And a part of me thinks it will, thanks to the TikToker who decided to come forward about Benās bad behavior in the past. She kind of already spoiled their ending. And if this TikToker is right, I think itās safe to assume that Ben is still a douchebag.
Personally, I hope Sara says no if sheās not completely sure. Iāve noticed that she tends to confront Ben about things that bother her about him, but quickly shrugs it off after Ben gives her some vague explanation for his shit behavior that sounds good, but also comes off as a bit insincere. Like, he always has some suave reason why he didnāt vote, or treated women badly, that sounds positive but a little too steeped in online therapy-talk that makes it sound like someone has more emotional depth and understanding than they actually do.
All I know is that I feel like Saraās sister really doesnāt want this marriage to happen, and I think her sister has a good instinct. ā Elyse
You make a great point, Elyse. Sara has been brushing things under the rug when it comes to Ben ever since they had that conversation about his lack of interest in politics. Itās like she believes the idea of them getting married makes sense because he made her feel āso special,ā as she told her sister and her partner. However, the red flags have been there all along.
Based on what the TikToker alleged about Ben, it seems like Sara just may turn him down at the altar, and she probably should. Something feels off about Ben, and Iām just waiting for the show to expose it. Because Iām still not convinced that Sara and Ben are a match. ā Njera
Not only does Saraās sister have doubts, but I was getting the sense that Saraās stepdad wanted her to say no, too. His questions before they walked down the aisle kind of seemed like jokes, but I also know he was asking them because he wanted her to think about it a little longer. ā Erin
I agree, Erin! I love how Saraās family has made it clear that theyāre still in her corner even though they are skeptical. I feel like Sara has put her full energy into making things work with Ben, but I think sheād have a lifetime of difficulty trying to convince him to feel passionate about the same causes she so deeply cares about. ā Taiyler
47 minutes ago
Taylor And Daniel Are Definitely In Love And Seem Like They'll Say 'I Do'
I guess if I had to pick one couple to root for, itād be Taylor and Daniel. They really do seem in love and compatible. ā Erin
I still donāt have much to say about this boring pair, but they seem like the least problematic couple of the remaining bunch. I canāt say Iām particularly rooting for them, but they feel like the safest bet of who will exchange āI dosā in the finale. ā Njera
OK, I guess Iām boring because Iām into these two! I really enjoyed their ice skating and mini golf dates, and thought their idea to make Christmas ornaments for all their guests at their wedding was an adorably authentic idea. Iām wholeheartedly rooting for them. I hope that they ā as well and Monica and Joey ā have happy endings and we can have a little bit of wholesome sweetness this season. ā Elyse
Gosh, I just canāt bring myself to be fully invested in this couple. I just keep thinking about the Instagram incident, but obviously they canāt afford to be stuck on that with such a short amount of time before the wedding. āTaiyler
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1 hr 12 mins ago
Here's Everything That Happened Last Week On 'Love Is Blind
The post-engagement trip to Honduras ended quickly and the couples headed back to Minnesota.
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