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, “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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Married at First Sight’s Henry Rodriguez on Compromise: “This Process is Learning About One Another and Learning About Yourself. It’s About Growing and Adapting” [Exclusive Interview]
Henry Rodriguez signed up to marry a stranger in hopes of finding a life-long partner. At 35, he put his trust in the “Married at First Sight” show experts, Dr. Pepper Schwartz, Pastor Calvin Roberson, and Dr. Viviana Coles, to find him a match. However, since the first day of saying, “I do,” to 30-year-old wife Christina, it has been a rocky road. In Part 1 of my interview with Henry, he shared his struggles early on and what he needed to feel emotionally safe in a relationship. Click here to read part 1 of my interview with Henry. In Part 2 of this exclusive interview with Henry, we focus on the…
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Married at First Sight’s Henry Rodriguez Reveals, “The One Thing I Need More Than Anything is Trust.” [Exclusive Interview]
As a clinical recruiter at 35, Henry had most of his life in order. The one thing missing was someone to share it with. When he decided to do something as unprecedented as marrying a stranger, it left some of his friends and family in a state of disbelief. The “Married at First Sight” show experts, Dr. Pepper Schwartz, Pastor Calvin Roberson, and Dr. Viviana Coles, matched Henry with 30-year-old flight attendant Christina. To say it’s been a challenge from the start is an understatement. In this exclusive interview with Henry, he shares honestly and openly some of his thoughts so far from the midway point of the season. Let’s…
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Married at First Sight Season 8 ~ Predicting the Future
With Season 8 of Married at First Sight coming to an end, it’s time to make predictions on whether the couples choose to stay married or get a divorce. My thoughts have been going in a certain direction in the last few weeks. Last night’s episode solidified things even more for me. Let’s get to it… We’ve all heard the saying “opposites attract”, but to build a foundation of love, common core values have to be shared. Will and Jasmine have some conflicting core values. We saw early on that gender roles were going to be a problem. While Jasmine wants a man to take care of her and pay the bills, Will…