This episode of Married At First Sight did not disappoint! The couples are just a step away from going back to their realities. If there was this much drama during the honeymoon, I can’t wait to see what happens when they officially move in together. We have seen in the past how a seemingly happy match can go downhill once they get back to their regular routines. Although I think there are a few who will be able to weather the storm, there are couples that are definitely questionable. Who else is excited to see how this all pans out?
The honeymoon in Puerto Rico continues as the five couples try to enjoy the sun, sand, and their still-unfamiliar spouses. But trouble brews in paradise as some newlyweds struggle to forge a connection before their return to Boston. Whose connection is strong enough to make it through the living together phase? Let’s get straight into the recap!
Noi and Steve
Noi and Steve are still enjoying each other’s company during their honeymoon. Although they have great chemistry, he is still wants to open up his wife up to new adventures. While exploring, he actually gets her to trust him enough to teach her how to swim. Just as they are making some headway, the moment is ruined when a fish starts biting his foot. I fully expected Noi to run screaming out of the water, but instead she continues to enjoy time with her man. Aww… these two are too cute. Maybe she will even start to enjoy spontaneous adventures like her husband, in time.
Alyssa and Chris
Alyssa agrees to play tennis with Chris after the experts have to remind her that she agreed to participate in their process. You guys already know how I feel about this woman. It makes me sad to see Chris trying so hard, only to be rejected by a person who acts repulsed by him. I don’t fault her for not being attracted to him, but to be so unkind is not okay. After their game, things go downhill very quickly. Chris asks about her intentions after the honeymoon and she shuts that conversation down quickly. Alyssa “isn’t comfortable” living in the same apartment. But get this… she still wants to move into the same building to hang out with the ladies. Excuse me! For some reason, the producers have to explain she is not on the show to hang out with the other participants. She then tries to paint Chris as aggressive because he isn’t agreeing to isolate himself; while she continues the journey independent of him. Sigh! You have to be kidding me.
Chris calls his sister to vent about the state of his marriage. Meanwhile, Alyssa is outside shouting about how she is a “good” person to producers. Last time I checked good people don’t have to tell you that about themselves. Chris has literally done nothing but try to work through their issues. She admits her mom is upset that she is not being nice to her new husband. Lifetime should be ashamed! How many times have the viewers witnessed abusive behavior from one cast member to their spouse without them stepping in? Instead of them just cutting ties, they are trying to convince her to interact with Chris. Why encourage her continue to create this toxic environment?
Chris meets with Lindsey and Mark to vent. He explains his confusion about where the breakdown of their marriage has started. Lindsey believes that she was disappointed that he didn’t immediately meet her expectations. Even Mark is shocked about how well he is handling the situation. Chris has decided to remain open to his marriage until told otherwise. Personally, I would be completely done with her at this point.
Meanwhile Alyssa speaks with some of the ladies to do some damage control. She claims that his friends and family told her things at the wedding that were concerning. Katina suggests she judge him by her interactions and not what others have said. I agree, but we all know that is not the issue. Alyssa even admits when pressed that she isn’t attracted to Chris and the experts didn’t give her what she asked for. Does this woman think this is burger king and she can have it her way? She should have just stuck to Tinder.
Things get very awkward during a group dinner when Noi asks Chris and Alyssa do they plan to move in together. Alyssa pretends they have never spoken about the topic. She then suggests they both live in the apartment separately for a period of time. Chris is shocked and lets her know he isn’t interested in sharing the couples like divorced parents. Obviously, he wants to have the married experience like everyone else. Did Alyssa think she was signing up for Summer House and not Married At First Sight? Seriously, what the hell is going on in her mind? She then resorts to whining, crying and shifting the blame to distract from the real issue. Everybody at that table knows that she is full of shit. After the dinner, she continues to gaslight Chris to avoid giving him any answers. Insert eye roll emoji.
Katina and Olajuwon
Katina is finally beginning to realize just how intense her husband can be when he is doing something. While out horseback riding, once again Olajuwon gets pushy with her. This behavior can no longer be seen as an isolated incident when it’s very reminiscent of his actions during their workout session. Although she does express her concerns about the situation, I don’t think he is going to change anytime soon. The best apology is changed behavior. She has to be extremely patient because I probably would have snapped if he spoke to me like that.
After the tense group dinner, Olajuwon has some great insights about Alyssa and Chris’ relationship. He feels like Chris has been sacrificing and putting his feelings on the line, just to make his wife happy. In his mind, those are the characteristics of a great spouse. I fully agree. If she would stop focusing on his looks and see his effort, she could have a great man.
Lindsey and Mark
Despite Lindsey and Mark making up after their fight, things still aren’t going as planned. Apparently, his landlord and “mother figure” has been stressing him out with incessant emergency calls. She has even threatened to evict him and even sent a new lease to sign during his honeymoon. On top of all of that, he has a bed bug infestation. Lindsey plays her role as wife and attempts to help him as much as possible. She is better than me; I wouldn’t want her to bring any of his stuff from that apartment to the new place. In fact, I find it strange that it’s coming up while he is away. Wouldn’t he have already known about this issue, before he got married? I’m not exactly sure what is going on, but I don’t think we are getting the full story.
Jasmina and Michael
Jasmina and Michael attempt to enjoy what is left of their vacation. During the honeymoon, they have had their share of communication issues. But after some bumps along the way, they are trying to move forward. Michael acknowledges that he has to learn how to convey messages to his wife in a better way. First, they need to realize they are both on the same side. They also need to remove their ego and stop trying to be right in every situation. I believe if they can do these things they may have a shot. Until then, I will be sipping on my wine and minding their business.
TELL US – ARE YOU TEAM ALYSSA OR CHRIS? WHO DO YOU THINK WILL HAVE THE MOST CHALLENGES WHILE LIVING TOGETHER?
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