Okay reality TV fans we have to talk about Love Is Blind. Season 8 just wrapped and as always it was a rollercoaster. We saw love connections heartbreak and of course the big question: which Love Is Blind couples are still together after the cameras stop rolling? Let's dive into the latest season and take a look at who beat the odds and who... well didn't.
Season 8 Cliffhanger: Only ONE Couple Said "I Do" But the Reunion Spilled All the Tea
Season 8 based in Minneapolis was a bit of a wild ride. Lots of drama in the pods some promising connections but when it came down to walking down the aisle... not so much. Only Taylor and Daniel the Christmas-loving duo actually said "I do". Yup just one out of five engaged couples made it!
But hold up because the reunion episode was where things got really interesting. Secrets were revealed DMs were exposed and we got to see what REALLY went down. Turns out for some couples politics and core values played a HUGE role in their breakups. Who knew Love Is Blind could get so... political?
Politics and Pods? How Different Values Derailed Some Love Is Blind Season 8 Engagements
Virginia and Devin seemed like a solid match at first but their different political views became a major issue. Virginia is liberal Devin is conservative and those differences caused friction. At the reunion Virginia explained that they "were not in alignment on some really important things" especially around LGBTQ+ rights abortion rights and religious values. Devin's response? Pretty vague saying he could "look past certain things" because as a Christian he should "love everyone". Hmm not exactly the depth Virginia was looking for.
Sara and Ben's breakup was also tied to differing beliefs. Sara valued open discussions about important topics like equality religion and vaccines. Ben well... not so much. Sara felt he lacked curiosity and wasn't willing to really engage in those deeper conversations. Ben admitted his lack of awareness was due to privilege saying he never "needed to know" his church's stance on LGBTQ+ issues because it didn't personally affect him. Sara wanted more than that. She wanted someone who was curious and thoughtful about the world around them not just comfortable in their own bubble.
Season 8 Couples: A Quick Status Check - Who Stayed Together and Who Split? (Spoiler Alert!)
Want a quick rundown of all the Season 8 couples and where they stand now? Here's the scoop:
- Taylor Haag and Daniel Hastings: MARRIED! They are the season's success story.
- Sara Carton and Ben Mezzenga: NOT TOGETHER. She said "no" at the altar citing value differences.
- Virginia Miller and Devin Buckley: NOT TOGETHER. She said "no" at the altar and he apparently ghosted her after filming.
- Monica Danús and Joey Leveille: NOT TOGETHER. Monica said "I don't right now" at the altar feeling they weren't quite ready.
- Brittany Wisniewski and Leo Braudy: NOT TOGETHER. They ended their engagement realizing the chemistry wasn't there.
- Lauren O'Brien and David Bettenburg: NOT TOGETHER. Their relationship fizzled in Honduras due to trust issues and family disapproval.
- Marissa George and Ramses Prashad: NOT TOGETHER. Ramses called off the wedding due to doubts about long-term compatibility beyond love.
- Tyler Francis and Ashley Adionser: NOT TOGETHER. They got married but later separated after over a year.
- Alexandra Byrd and Tim Godbee: NOT TOGETHER. Tim abruptly ended the engagement after meeting her family.
- Chelsea Blackwell and Jimmy Presnell: NOT TOGETHER. Jimmy broke off the engagement before the wedding feeling they had too many issues.
- Clay Gravesande and AD Smith: NOT TOGETHER. Clay said "I don't" at the altar admitting he wasn't ready for marriage.
- Hannah Jiles and Nick Dorka: NOT TOGETHER. Hannah ended things feeling they weren't right for each other.
- Monica Davis and Stephen Richardson: NOT TOGETHER. They broke up after she found questionable messages from him.
Wow that's a lot of breakups! Season 8 definitely had more downs than ups in the love department.
Love Is Blind Success Stories: Couples From Past Seasons Still Going Strong!
Despite the Season 8 drama Love Is Blind does have some genuine success stories. Here are some couples from previous seasons who are still married and proving love can be blind (and last!):
- Alexa Alfia and Brennon Lemieux (Season 1)
- Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton (Season 1)
- Amber Pike and Matthew Barnett (Season 1)
- Jessica Batten and Ben McGrath (Season 6 - after show)
- Chelsea Griffin and Kwame Appiah (Season 4)
- Brett Brown and Tiffany Pennywell (Season 4)
- Bliss Poureetezadi and Zack Goytowski (Season 4)
- Lydia Gonzalez and Milton Johnson (Season 5)
- Amy Cortés and Johnny McIntyre (Season 6)
See? It's not all heartbreak! These couples are still together some even with kids showing that finding lasting love on Love Is Blind is possible even if rare.
Love Is Blind and Real Life: Does Political Compatibility Matter in Modern Dating?
Season 8 definitely highlighted how important shared values and beliefs can be in a relationship especially in today's world. Political divides are real and they can impact even something as personal as love and marriage. Sara and Virginia's decisions show that for some people being with someone who aligns with their core values is non-negotiable. It sparked a big conversation online about whether couples NEED to be politically compatible to make it work.
Some people praised Sara and Virginia for sticking to their guns and not settling. Others criticized them for being "too woke" and not giving their partners a chance. Whatever your take it's clear Love Is Blind is reflecting real dating trends and the increasing importance of political and social views in finding a partner.
Will Love Always Be Blind? Season 8 Shows the Experiment is Still Messy and Real
Love Is Blind Season 8 might have had a low "success" rate in terms of marriages but it definitely delivered the drama and the real-life relationship struggles. It reminds us that even in a crazy reality TV experiment real emotions are at play and finding love is never simple. Whether love is truly blind or not is still up for debate but one thing is for sure Love Is Blind keeps us watching and keeps us talking about relationships in the modern world.