Alright Love Is Blind fans season 8 delivered some serious pod drama but nothing has been quite as talked about as the Dave and Lauren breakup. If you watched you know things got messy fast. Dave Bettenburg popped the question to Lauren O'Brien sight unseen but their real-world romance hit a major wall and crashed before they could even say "I do". Now Dave is facing some serious online heat. So what gives?
Dave Responds to the Backlash: 'I've Grown' and Admits Fault in Lauren Split
Dave is feeling the heat from Love Is Blind viewers and he is responding. He took to Instagram to address all the online hate he is getting after his engagement with Lauren went south. Dave admitted straight up he was not perfect and that this whole Love Is Blind thing was tough. He said "The way I handled things wasn’t fair to anyone especially Lauren." That sounds like he knows he messed up a bit right?
He also mentioned he has "grown" and been "humbled" by the whole experience and that he is still working on himself. Dave even asked people to direct all the negativity his way and leave his family out of it. Looks like it has been intense for everyone involved. He also hinted he might be taking a break from social media for a bit while the season wraps up. It is a lot to handle when your relationship drama is playing out on Netflix for everyone to see and judge.
Why Did Dave Break Up With Lauren? Timeline Drama and 'Boyfriend' Bombshell Explained
So why did Dave pull the plug on his engagement with Lauren? According to Dave it all came down to the timeline of things and a big misunderstanding about Lauren's past. Apparently Lauren had a casual fling right before joining Love Is Blind and Dave's sister and friends knew the guy and thought it was more serious than Lauren described.
Dave said he was hearing from his sister and close friends that Lauren was dating this guy for three months and even staying at his place right before the show. This info made Dave seriously question Lauren's intentions and if she was truly ready for marriage. He said "I'm just like there's just no way I'm going to marry this person if that's what she was doing coming into it. I just can't justify that."
Basically Dave felt like he was getting mixed signals and that Lauren was not being totally upfront with him about her recent dating history. He said if Love Is Blind was just about dating and seeing where things go he might have been okay with it. But since it is about marriage he felt like he couldn't go through with it knowing what he knew. He also did not want to put his family and friends in a position to watch him say "no" at the wedding altar when he felt his answer was already clear.
Lauren's Side of the Story: Friends With Benefits and Accusations of Overreaction
Lauren definitely sees things differently . She feels like Dave overreacted big time and did not give her a fair chance to explain the situation. She insists the relationship with the other guy was just "friends with benefits" and not a serious committed relationship. She even claims this other guy knew she was in casting conversations for Love Is Blind the whole time.
Lauren told Us Weekly "This guy knew that I was having casting conversations the entire time that we were hooking up. And this was a friends with benefits. And I truly do think that he also saw it that way at the time." She thinks Dave's reaction and his focus on her past relationship was unfair. She said "I think it was fair of him to question me. I don't think it was fair to not let me be part of the conversation or to not hear me out."
Lauren also pointed out that the moment she really knew things were over was when Dave started getting angry at her and her family. She said "The anger that came from him I was done. I immediately knew we’re never getting past this. My husband would not speak to me like this." For Lauren Dave's anger and unwillingness to listen to her explanation were dealbreakers.
Did the 'Other Guy' Want TV Time? Lauren Suspects He Was Not Being Genuine
Lauren even hinted that she thinks the "other guy" might have been exaggerating things and causing drama because he wanted attention and maybe even some TV time himself. She described their relationship as never being serious with no deep conversations. When she heard his version of events it felt like a "180" from reality.
She also mentioned he reached out to her after the show started and wanted to talk in person. Lauren's first thought was "Oh do you want to get a camera op? Is that where this is coming from?" She even said he texted her "Hey you moved into the building" which felt a bit suspect to her like he was trying to create more drama for the cameras.
Lauren feels like the whole thing got blown way out of proportion and that Dave and his inner circle jumped to conclusions without really hearing her side of the story. She thinks the "other guy" played a part in stirring things up maybe with his own motivations in mind.
Key Takeaways From the Dave and Lauren Love Is Blind Breakup Drama:
- Miscommunication and Mistrust: The breakup seems to stem from a lack of clear communication and building mistrust based on outside information.
- Conflicting Perspectives: Dave and Lauren have very different views on the seriousness of Lauren's past relationship and how it impacted their engagement.
- Family and Friends Influence: Dave's sister and friends played a significant role in shaping his view of the situation.
- Lauren's Frustration: Lauren feels unheard and believes Dave overreacted and was unfair in not giving her a chance to explain.
- Dave's Remorse: Dave acknowledges his handling of the situation was not perfect and takes responsibility for his part in the breakup.
- Fan Backlash: Dave is facing online criticism for his actions and how he treated Lauren.
So Who Was Right? Love Is Blind Drama Continues Off-Screen
The Dave and Lauren breakup on Love Is Blind season 8 is definitely messy and complicated. Both Dave and Lauren have their own perspectives and feelings about what went down and who was in the right or wrong. Fans are definitely taking sides online and debating the whole thing. Ultimately it looks like miscommunication lack of trust and maybe some outside influences led to this Love Is Blind experiment ending in heartbreak for this couple. What do you think about the Dave and Lauren drama? Whose side are you on?