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Married At First Sight a popular reality TV show continues to be a source of drama and compelling situations which is delivered by the participants who have chosen to marry strangers. The experts on this show have been a source of conversations for their questionable approach to pairing matches.
The show uses a unique and often criticized format in where individuals get matched up with their partners that are complete strangers at the altar. As an experiment for relationships the pairs get paired up through “expert” analysis and have their progress showcased on screen during their honeymoon and at home life. This structure sets up some interesting dynamics in how couples deal with their very new partners.
Experts use scientific methods to create matches for the show, which sometimes are met with critique from viewers for having created mismatched couples rather than solid pairings. experts often attempt to defend the methods but with constant high failures of couples staying together creates questions of methods in matchmaking for true connection or television production goals.
The show has several highlights in this new season from all of the couple challenges and drama created on screen. With an array of couples with new personality challenges there are plenty of hot topics that will take hold with viewers who enjoy this style of tv content.
A notable couple from this season include Emem and Ikechi whose pairing highlighted issues around conflict management and overall communication. Ikechi was often quoted that Emem was “aggressive” to his southern gentleness. This resulted in very difficult exchanges where frustrations boiled over.
Emem is very forward about her personality and expects perfection. In contrast Ikechi prefers not to face conflict making a volatile pair. When Ikechi would give dismissive responses that further escalated Emem's anger. The differences in personality showed issues that needed to be addressed with clear open conversation however both had strong feelings about their behaviors and neither wanted to make room to change to understand.
The conflicts have shown that both have poor communication styles with their methods. For the viewers a look into their communication styles with what works and what does not is highlighted through all events that have come forth during the season.
During conflict Ikechi had issues communicating with Emem resulting in him becoming very quiet as he does not like conflict. In an effort to control a situation Ikechi would often choose to avoid Emem and ignore any of her communications. His ghosting of his newly wedded wife shows his inability to create resolution which resulted in greater frustrations and outbursts.
As “Married At First Sight” creates more couples for various seasons it demonstrates how those previous pairings often do not work due to incompatible couples, it shows the limitations of the format and experts selection process. Viewers are then prompted to ask a question of validity into those that match the couples. Many have not found long term success.
Many question if couples are matched by compatibility or to produce drama. As the core goal is to find couples a partner the methods seem to be set for high failure and higher chances for volatile content on camera to increase ratings over helping couples in a realistic way. The experts take a different side in stating their desire for successful relationships with each pairing that they perform on screen.
The main conflicts with pairings come down to an imbalance between feelings for another and different personal views. Lack of attraction can also be a strong reason for why it is hard for couples to progress their relationship with some being open while others do not see potential for a future.
There is a strong pattern of couples struggling throughout their time on the show leading to difficult decisions to continue to be married or break it off to return to their individual lives. Viewers have noticed a trend of issues among couples and are left to ask questions for validity into the method for pairings along with the show’s overall goal.
Married At First Sight airs on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on Lifetime. Streaming access includes platforms like Philo, DirecTV Stream, Hulu and Sling to provide viewers a variety of options for engagement. In addition to the regular episodes the new show also is being made available to stream on many online formats.