‘Married at First Sight’ Asks the Eternal Question: How Do You Know If It’s Love? (RECAP)
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[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for Married at First Sight, Season 12, Episode 7, “How Do You Know If You’re in Love?”]
The honeymoon is over (for some in more ways than one) as the Married at First Sight Season 12 couples return home to Atlanta in the February 24 episode, “How Do You Know If You’re in Love?”
Like many post-honeymooners, the tension and drama between the spouses are reaching some interesting highs. Below, we break down all of the key moments from the episode, so beware of spoilers ahead.
Moving In
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The couples move into their first shared apartments and while some are excited, others are still reeling from things they learned in the previous episode. The ones feeling good: Virginia and Erik, Clara and Ryan, and Vincent and Briana. But things aren’t so great for Jacob and Haley, nor Paige and Chris.
Jacob, who last caught Haley hanging out with the other couples behind his back, is having a big trust issue. He accuses her of even communicating with another guy. As for Paige and Chris, she moves into their apartment alone because he goes straight to Chicago after the fiasco of a honeymoon.
Packing Up
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The next day, the couples visit each other’s semi-former pads to pick up belongings. Erik notices how homey Virginia’s place is, but is a little taken aback by the dogs and an unseen cat, noting he’s allergic to the latter. Unfazed, she says allergy medicines work miracles. Virginia is struck by how sparse Erik’s place and just how much like a bachelor pad.
Jacob apologizes for losing his cool with Haley and shows up to see her at her very tidy apartment and meets her dog. Meanwhile, Jacob’s house is like an ode to the ’80s and Haley’s not a fan, especially of the neon lights. His three rambunctious pups are also an issue, especially as one of his corgis almost bites her own dog.
Clara’s apartment has a shrine for her beloved late dog, and Ryan’s neat space is at first impressive until Clara realizes just how much clutter is hidden in cabinets. Still, things go pretty well. At Briana’s apartment, Vincent is overwhelmed by the amount of shoes in her closet and suggests she donate some, but that’s a big no. And Briana is excited to see that Vincent’s space is neat and clean.
Meeting With Pastor Cal
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The first couple to receive a house visit from expert Pastor Cal are Vincent and Briana, who kind of ace things. The only snag is Vincent worries about saying the wrong thing at the wrong time but Pastor Cal insists that honest is the best policy in any relationship.
Virginia and Erik are in a happy place as well when Pastor Cal visits, but they do admit to the age difference — she’s 26 and he’s 34 — creating a big of a disconnect between them. When the topic of guy friends comes up, Pastor Cal sides with Erik, saying that it isn’t normal for Virginia to sleep over at guy friends’ houses like she did when she was single.
Haley and Jacob hash things out with Pastor Cal and things seem to end on a more positive note (it helps them to hear that bumps in the road are normal). When Haley says the Jacob’s obsession with the ’80s is a concern, Pastor Cal says change isn’t always a bad thing, suggesting the new husband make an effort to meet his wife halfway.
Clara and Ryan’s meeting goes relatively well also, and the pair wonders if it’s normal that they haven’t really fought yet. Pastor Cal assures them that it’ll happen. And he’s surprised to learn that the close couple have yet to consummate their relationship.
Drama, Drama & More Drama
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The day before Paige’s meeting with Pastor Cal, Chris shows up to talk with her about his trip in Chicago. He makes her turn off the mics and speak off-camera. Paige then reports to the producers that Chris told her he plans to divorce and get back together with his ex, who he met with in Chicago.
Beside herself, Paige agrees to see Pastor Cal. She airs Chris’ dirty laundry, telling the pastor the whole truth about their honeymoon and twisted relationship. He’s appalled by what he hears, which doesn’t make things better when Chris shows up. Ultimately, the pair decide a divorce is best even if Paige feels like Chris from the start didn’t try to make it work.
But in a sick move, Chris tells Paige before he leaves that he’s starting to fall in love with her, which takes mind games to a new extreme. And as that drama unfolds, the blissful mood between Briana and Vincent sours when he snaps over her banter, construing it for being disrespectful. Shocked by the sudden turn in tone, Briana just watches as Vincent rushes to leave the apartment. Can some of these wrongs be fixed?
Married at First Sight, Season 12, Wednesdays, 8/7c, Lifetime
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Paige kick that boy to the curb . Chris wants to keep your door open so if it doesn't work out with the X he has a place to run . Your a Beautiful Woman you can find a Honest , God Loving Man to shower you with Love . He's been a loser since day one. Dip on out Girl , hold your head up . I might even talk to a lawyer about sueing him & his girlfriend for Stress. But I'd definitely lose him and his number .
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I'm afraid that Paige is not done with this man's foolishness, hence next weeks meeting with his ex. I've seen women like Paige so desperate to have someone who've allowed themselves to be strung along for years by a bad man, She does need to value herself more than a bad match and stop ignoring the red flags.
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Eric, you are far too good for Virginia, she laughed all through the wedding and soon to become an alcoholic if she is not there already, can’t understand the professionals giving him her. Sorry for both of them.
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I agree with some of the comments about drinking too much and crashing on a guy-friend's couch.
However, Chris' all-knowing attitude is hilarious! Every relationship is different and he never seems to ask/care what his wife has to say?
Speak up little one! You have wisdom to share as well. Perhaps Chris will see that he's not "really old" like he insists on pointing out to everyone.
Good luck!
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I have two questions. 1 Are the doctors on the show really discussing with the couples about intimacy too soon? Think about it you’re marrying someone sight unseen. Testing the waters for a short period of time. You would think that a successful adult would know how to conduct themselves in relationships; but in doing interviews, it should have revealed that Chris wasn’t ready and Paige had self esteem issues.
2. Why is Paige even entertaining the idea of continuing this farce?
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They should not expect complete strangers to be intimate after a week. They are just looking for success of their experiment. I resent that they expect full disclosure to them and the other couples on camera. The whole thing is all wrong.
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Exactly and why are they even allowing the EX to come on board. 👎
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Eric unfortunately Virginia just seems like a party girl. Too bad that’s who they set you up with.
As for Chris and Paige - Paige you are beautiful please run, run, run.
Hailey definitely seems like she is not interested, what a season! So far just bad drama.
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What is up with Vincent? He takes an inept comment Briana makes and decides to leave their apartment--and possibly marriage? When Briana told him she didn't mean anything by it? When he knows she likes a sarcastic comment and respects him? Is he that insecure? Or is this an excuse to back away from commitment? Or he misses his old life? Or he's a creep?
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You hit dead on the nail. He is a little boy wanna be grown man.
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From what I hear from this guy, he seems to need a woman to make him feel complete.
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I could see Chris was an egomaniac from the word go, what a disgrace for the show, he plays on girls feelings and thinks he is such a stud, like Paige said, she is sorry she had sex with him,he told Pastor Cal in the barber shop he was done I am getting so disinterested in the show now, the producers keep bringing up the bad parts of the episodes thinking it’s good for ratings, but I for one have lost interest, I prefer the couples show, but then again the producers want to show the bad parts, the show is getting very unbelievable. Need new producers with a better understanding on life.
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Someone tell Paige to run, not walk to the nearest attorney because he's playing mind games with them both. He's in it for SEX and only sex. You are wayyy to good for him. Do not give him the sweat off your butt...to be nice.
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Ok on Chris and Paige girl run for the Hills leave him sign whatever you need to sign to get out of it you are a smart independent woman beautiful you have so much love to give but he is not the one he came into this contract knowing he was in love with what he left behind I believe he did all of this for a little bit of Fame Mama run run run run..and for Eric and Virginia she's not ready for a settle down commitment marriage Eric do not take on the headache you not going to change her you too grown for her she still in her head a young I want to have fun chick.. Brianna and Vicente you guys are so humble caring good people that you both are so full of love and you are so resentful that Brianna u really need to stop being so bossy and let ur man be a man real talk .he a good guy. And the next couple he to tight and 2 controlling so that my thought. Juicypuchie
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This season of mafs, is the worst ever. These couples was poorly connected. I truly think this was done for ratings but it hurt the cast and the ratings. To put people together to be hurt like this is sad. Unreal
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I wonder if Virginia signed up for this as a bet. She has no intention of being married. She wants to party, sleep at her friends' houses, and make sure nothing changes.
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I believe that Chris and his ex did this for publicity. Next week, he asks Paige to meet with them. For what??? So that she can get some air time. Paige is stupid, I’m sorry. Why is she jumping through hoops for this joker? If he chooses Paige AGAIN, how long will it be before he leaves AGAIN? And did you see where he as trying not to laugh when he was talking to Pastor Cal? Drop that zero with that 90’s Kid and Play part in his hair. Google him, his Subway restaurant is out of business. The article said he was rude and never came to work. I can believe that.
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Sweetie he is not for you. You deserve soooo much better. Feel blessed if he goes back to his "X".
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Horrible to watch. I don't think o can continue watching this show. Where the hell are the counselors/therapist to get these couples out of harms way?
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Chris is a master manipulator and continues to take it to the edge with Paige - Run girl run!!! Erik also should run, Virginia should have never gotten married, she still wants to act like she’s single! She will not change anytime soon because she has NO desire to do so!!
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I have seen most of the seasons of this show and NEVER have I disliked a person as much as I dislike Chris...because of his selfishness and manipulative tendencies. After telling Paige he wants to get back with his ex (after finding out she's pregnant with his baby, which should disqualify him from being in the marriage experiment to begin with since he wasn't honest for the screening), he goes and tells her he could fall in love with her? If Paige has any self-respect, she'll cut ties with him immediately. If the marriage doesn't end now, he'll see to it that it will be doomed down the road.
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What part of Atlanta do the couples live in? What is the name of the apt complex?
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I cannot stomach the disgusting comments that Chris made about Paige when he was talking to Pastor Cal - Paige is a beautiful, strong, warm, giving person and Chris does not deserve her! She will find a man that will appreciate her outer and inner beauty... You dodged a bullet girl!
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Very disillusioned by this season's unsuitable personality choices for this show...i.e. Chris (egomaniac) & subserviant Paige. Obvious we need new counselors who will test these applicants psychologically! Will stop watching.
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Paige giirrllll, he has you looking desperate out here. He can do whatever he wants to do and you will rub his back and deal with it. I am annoyed with your low self esteem. You look thirsty lady. Stand for something or look silly like you are and fall for anything like you have. I cant even mad at him I would use you also if you are a sucker. Boss up and get some back bone about yourself. You look real dumb
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I cannot even believe that Paige is contemplating getting back with Chris again, seriously, it’s painful watching her fall for his never ending BS!!!
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YESssss!!! I was so embarrassed for her...she’s terribly immature. She is not ready for
Marriage! At 26/yrs old, you’d have to be ready to quit “partying” & “hanging out” with friends so much. To me, it appears that this show creates some horrible public display that concern me. How are they pairing these folks?! I don’t expect to see longevity with some couples. Sorry. Truly sad b/c there R many more fish in the sea!😌🙏🏻
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Chris - real problem = very low intelligence. Think back to the trash he was talking and the wedding reception. Had just met and was telling her she had to give him some every day. Then she does. Perhaps they should stay together. Would keep 2 other people from being really unhappy.
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chris a pimp and he is working to have Paige join in his team, she weak to allow him to play her.
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Counselling or something similar should be available before people get in to a relationship so that they are prepared for what they are getting into to explain the implication of a relationship, how to deal with different scenarios, how to recognize abusive behavior and understand the consequences of abusive behavior, my ex was so toxic and cheating, he denied having affair behind my back. Thanks to ''hackingloop6@gmail. c om'' for hacking his phone and gained me remote access to his phone activities and exposed all he did with other girls behind my back, it all ended and my sanity was restored. hackingloop6@gmail. com' is also reachable on +1 (612) 502 - 3647, he's a legit and reliable hacker.
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I don't feel good about any of these matches. Virginia and Erik are definitely a mismatch, I believe so are Jacob & Haley. Vincent is showing signs of an unstable temperament despite Brianna's "nice guy" assumption. Ryan is very anal. Chris wants to have & eat his cake, he is very deceptive, self centered, and immature. Poor Paige, she is so DESPERATE to have a man. I'm afraid of what she will allow this man or any other man to take her through. This isn't God's will for anyone who claims to live spiritually. This show is becoming very offensive to me, as are these so-called experts who only care about the success of their matches; most of which are & were ill-fated.
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Does anyone know the name of the song or artist that sang in the clip while Paige was walking away from Chris in the parking garage? It was from the episode "How Do You Know If You're in Love? "
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