6 Things I want you to Remember Watching Love is Blind

1.) Contestants are human beings first. 

Be kind to them on social media and in real life. A switch flips, and overnight your entire life changes. 

It’s awkward, scary, and challenging to navigate. 

Show some grace for any awkwardness or missteps. 

2.) Filming is a constant pressure cooker of life-altering decisions.

Am I going to get along with my castmates? 

Am I going to like anyone on the other side? 

Am I going to fall in love? 

Am I going to get engaged?

Am I going to be physically attracted to them?

Are they going to be physically attracted to me?

Are we going to be sexually compatible?

Can we successfully live together?

How will they connect with my family and friends?

How will I connect with their family and friends?

Are we going to get married?

How is life going to be when the show is released?

The pressure cooker continues in different ways for couples and individuals. 

3.) Everyone is stressed, sleep deprived, and off their normal schedule.

The stress from having your schedule disrupted and lack of sleep during production put extreme pressure on your body and mind, which can cause erratic behavior. I am not excusing bad behavior, but try not to jump to conclusions. 

4.) There is no mental health support provided during production.

If you have a therapist and find time, you can see or talk to them. During the pods, you are isolated from friends and family and must rely on producers or castmates for support when making life-altering decisions that will be broadcasted to the world. 

5.) You are seeing a small edited fraction of time in their lives.

There's more to every story than what you see on reality shows. Thousands of hours and context get left on the cutting room floor. Keep that in mind before you rush to any judgment. 

6.) Not everyone is there for the 'right' reason.

You can pose the question: What is the right reason? 

But everyone might not be there to find love.

The popularity of Love is Blind attracts some people clout chasing, or there for reasons other than testing the experience to find love. 

I believe the 'Love is Blind' concept can work if you are genuine and there to find love. 

Try to remember there is no blueprint for any of this. Everyone is doing the best they can with the resources they have. 

Everyone is doing the best they can with the resources they have.