At first glance, Lifetime’s Married at First Sight Season 13 couple, Bao and Johnny, had an instant and easy connection. The newly married couple previously met in college, which gave them a familiarity that took away the uncertainty of marrying a stranger. On the honeymoon, they were able to skim past initial surface-level conversations and do a deep dive. However, connecting at that level was not always light-hearted and fun. The newlyweds shared some intense conversations that uncovered glaring differences. I had the chance to connect with Bao and get her take on what’s gone down so far this season. We started by discussing an important part of marriage, conflict…
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Married at First Sight Season 12 ~ Briana Shares Her Lens on Communication Challenges With Husband Vincent [Exclusive Interview]
Briana and Vincent started out their Married at First Sight experience on cloud nine. Their initial attraction and chemistry were off the charts, which put them on solid ground for growing in love. However, getting to know a stranger is not easy. One challenge they’ve had is understanding and working through different communication styles. In this exclusive interview with Briana, we discuss her instant connection with Vincent, her lens on learning to communicate with a stranger, and how to bridge that gap moving forward. Can you share the ways you and Vincent instantly connected and why you felt he was the perfect match for you? Vincent and I connected in…
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Married at First Sight’s Greg and Deonna Reveal Baby O Has Arrived!
Greg and Deonna put their trust in Married at First Sight show experts to find them a soulmate. It quickly became apparent they were a match made in Heaven. As the season 9 couple celebrated their one-month anniversary, Deonna exclaimed, “I honestly feel like God led me to Greg. This is the beginning of our forever. This is the beginning of our beautiful love story.” Now, a year and a half later, the Okotie’s have announced the birth of their first child. “We are so blessed and excited to welcome our baby boy, Declan into the world,” they revealed to RealiTVwithBee. Declan Okotie was born on February 27, 2021, at 8:44 pm and…
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Married at First Sight’s Clara Shares Her Passion for Social Justice and Why She Wants a Confident Man
The first of three couples to say, “I do,” in Season 12 of “Married at First Sight“ is 27-year-old flight attendant Clara and project manager Ryan (29). Clara is spunky, outgoing and admits to being very vocal in what she believes in. Because of her life experiences, she has become an advocate for social justice. Clara shares in this interview how seeing things from another person’s perspective and hearing their truth can change who you are. You shared you have a passion for social, civil, and women’s rights. I’d like to find out more about that passion. Let’s begin with your childhood. Growing up we lived all over the United…
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Married at First Sight’s Ryan Opens Up About His Upbringing and Thoughts on Falling in Love [Exclusive] Interview
The weddings of “Married at First Sight“ are upon us, with Season 12 being unprecedented in many ways. Experts matched 29-year-old Ryan and flight attendant Clara (27), the first inter-racial couple to be married on the Lifetime hit produced by Kinetic Content. As the season begins, I had the chance to ask Ryan about growing up, racism, and being in love. His answers could not be more poignant or timely, as a new day dawns on our Nation. My hope is that you read this interview with an open heart and mind. Let’s start with something you said in your intro. As a person of color, you shared that growing…
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Married at First Sight Season 12 ~ Jacob and Haley
This season of Married at First Sight will bring several firsts that reflect the demographic of singles searching for love. One of those firsts is the oldest groom in 12 seasons to marry a stranger. Jacob (38) is a senior IT programmer and a fan of 80’s nerd pop culture. He’s devoted to his three dogs, loves to take on home improvement projects and has an optimistic outlook on life. Although Jacob wasn’t ready to commit in his 20’s, he’s spent the past five years putting all his cards on the table for dating, to no avail. He wants children but knows that he’s not getting any younger. The computer…
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Married at First Sight Season 12 ~ Vincent and Briana
Married at First Sight is back with Season 12, Wednesdays on Lifetime. One couple to say, “I do” to marrying a stranger is Vincent and Briana. Vincent (28) is an auto broker. He’s looking for someone to share his life with and be a teammate through both the highs and lows in life. This ambitious and hardworking entrepreneur was ready for marriage in a past relationship, but his partner was not. Despite his heartbreak, he hasn’t let go of the dream of happily ever after. Vincent doesn’t hold back when it comes to his feelings. He’s kind, openly affectionate, and admits to being a good listener. Having an absent father…
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Married at First Sight Miles Williams Shares What it Would Take For Him to Say ‘Yes’ on Decision Day [Exclusive Interview]
Tonight on the Season 11 Finale of Lifetime’s hit reality show, Married at First Sight, we find out the fate of the ten singles that agreed to meet and marry a stranger. Of the five couples that will decide whether to stay married or get a divorce, perhaps the most unpredictable is Miles Williams, 26, and Karen Landry, 30. Miles and Karen had viewers on a roller coaster of ups and downs all season long. They had a difficult time communicating, breaking down barriers and building trust, yet undeniably, there was something between them that kept fans hopeful. Miles opened up to RealiTVwithBee with his initial thoughts on Karen, his…
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Married at First Sight’s Miles Williams Reveals, “It Took Time For Me to Get Comfortable Being Unapologetically Honest and Raw With Karen” [Exclusive Interview]
When 26-year-old, Miles Williams, married 30-year-old Karen Landry in the Lifetime reality series, Married at First Sight, his hope was to have the loving relationship modeled by his grandparents. To say this journey has been a challenge for Miles is an understatement. Fans have rallied around the elementary school administrator, who quickly became a cast favorite because of his exceptional communication skills, open and kind spirit, and passion for life. In the sincere way we’ve all grown to admire, Miles opened up to RealiTVwithBee about his initial thoughts on Karen, his diagnosis of clinical depression, and why he was willing to concede his needs in this relationship. Let’s start by…
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Married at First Sight’s Olivia Cornu, “If You Don’t Have Great Communication in a Relationship, There Really Isn’t a Relationship”
One of the couples that said, “I do,” on Season 11 of Lifetime’s Married at First Sight, is 30-year-old nurse practitioner, Olivia Cornu and 35-year-old systems administrator, Brett Lindsey. The two strangers had great initially chemistry, but soon they had many challenges that centered around miscommunication. In this exclusive interview with RealiTVwithBee, Olivia shared her thoughts on their fundamental lifestyle differences, her concerns with moving into Brett’s house, and their different ways of approaching the pandemic. Let’s start by discussing Brett’s behavior at the bachelor party. How and when did you first find out about it? I did not know about Brett’s bachelor party behavior until after recommitment, when I…
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Five Things About Married at First Sight’s Michael Watson [Exclusive]
Michael Watson put his trust in Married at First Sight show experts to find him a perfect match. He and Meka Jones are one of five couples to walk down the aisle in Season 10 of the Lifetime hit show produced by Kinetic Content. Although the wedding went well, things took a turn for the worse on their honeymoon. The bride and groom had an early miscommunication that kept them in separate rooms for most of their time in Panama. Not wanting to give up, they decided to move in together in Washington, D.C., where their relationship has continued to be tumultuous. So far, Michael and Meka have remained committed…
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Married at First Sight’s Mindy Shiben Shares Keys to Building Trust are a Positive Attitude and Forgiveness [Exclusive]
In season 10 of Married at First Sight on Lifetime, Mindy Shiben put her trust in the relationship experts to find her the perfect match. After enduring past heartbreak, hope and optimism flowed from her heart on the wedding day. When Mindy got her first glance at Zach Justice, she was ecstatic. As she approached the altar, he winked and gazed at her adoringly. Her fears melted with each step she took towards him. When Zach got down on a knee and proposed, the romantic gesture had her swooning. For marrying a stranger, things couldn’t have been more perfect. During breakaway interviews, the bride and groom confessed their mutual attraction…
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Married at First Sight’s Jessica Studer Shares Insight On What Brings Her Joy in This [Exclusive] Interview
Fans of Lifetime’s Married at First Sight, are falling in love with the adorable quirkiness of Jessica Studer and Austin Hurd. The two singles are one of five couples to be matched on Season 10 of the hit reality show produced by Kinetic Content. Jessica’s hope when signing up to marry a stranger, was to create her own love story with someone who is looking to be in a committed relationship. All signs point the couple is off to a great start. In last night’s episode, she exclaimed to the camera, “My husband is super fun and friendly! I feel like I have this natural state of awkwardness. But he…
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Married at First Sight’s Olivia Cornu, “It’s Very Hard to be Affectionate With Someone Who is Constantly Belittling My Ideas, Opinions, and Thoughts on Camera” [Exclusive Interview]
On Season 11 of Married at First Sight, Olivia Cornu, 30, and Brett Lindsey, 35, decided to call it quits on Recommitment Day. In a sneak peek of tonight’s episode on TV Insider, Olivia admits the whole process didn’t go the way she had planned when she told friends and family she was marrying a stranger. Having been a big fan of the show, she had “high hopes of success”. However, the 30-year-old nurse practitioner also stated she is open to having a conversation with Brett, should he want to get back together on Decision Day. In a previous interview with RealiTVwithBee, Olivia revealed that great communication is key to…
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