Love is Blind - Season 2

[Anonymous]

Unpopular opinion alert:

Was anyone else kind of skeeved out by Iyana's "parents?"

I can't remember the specifics but didn't she say that they adopted her pretty recently, like around age 22? I find it weird that they focus so much on using the term parents. And her dad was talking about children growing up. I mean I know they were her godparents but it all seemed just really a bit much. Like their need to constantly use language about being her parents.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Unpopular opinion alert:

Was anyone else kind of skeeved out by Iyana's "parents?"

I can't remember the specifics but didn't she say that they adopted her pretty recently, like around age 22? I find it weird that they focus so much on using the term parents. And her dad was talking about children growing up. I mean I know they were her godparents but it all seemed just really a bit much. Like their need to constantly use language about being her parents.

Definitely unusual since they seem pretty close in age but I've heard a lot of positive stories about post-18 adoption. Many people appreciate the security of a lifetime family commitment. With Iyanna's difficult background, she probably needs "parents" more than most.

[Anonymous]

I thought Iyanna’s dad looked like the father and her and her mom looked like his daughters.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I just watched the first episodes of Love is Blind Brazil and Japan. So fascinating the differences between the two (and the US version)! I'm loving the Japanese version the most. Their pods are also the most nicely designed.

I also just started watching Japan.

SO interesting how often the word "kind" comes in when they describe the kind of man they are looking for. I wish US women would put that higher on their lists.
It reflects great values.

(Note also, that they have someone over 40 on there. You did not see that in the US version. Let alone, multiple men who were hair stylists? Any backstory there?)

I am fascinated by Love is Blind Japan but like the society is really sexist. Many of those men were really un-chill w/ the women working and having ambition, in the end. I find the temperaments to be fascinating. And many are MUCH more educated than the people who do reality TV in the US. All were older bc they delay marriage forever in Japan. Largely - it seems - bc the women don’t really feel like signing up for their antiquated gender roles.

Super fascinating to watch it though

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Unpopular opinion alert:

Was anyone else kind of skeeved out by Iyana's "parents?"

I can't remember the specifics but didn't she say that they adopted her pretty recently, like around age 22? I find it weird that they focus so much on using the term parents. And her dad was talking about children growing up. I mean I know they were her godparents but it all seemed just really a bit much. Like their need to constantly use language about being her parents.

Not at all skeeved out. They seemed to be very supportive. I’m glad she found that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I thought Iyanna’s dad looked like the father and her and her mom looked like his daughters.

Yes, from a distance, both looked young. Up close, the dad looked like a dad of an adult. The mom is either younger or looks incredible for her age.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I thought Shake’s reaction was horrible. At first I thought he was just saving face, but no, he was outright celebrating. What an ass. At least go check on Deepti who 24 hours earlier you were raving about as your best friend.

He is so awful. Couldn’t believe how he was talking about his stupid fitness regime and his Nobu reservation. Deepti was way too good for him and I’m so glad she realized it.

Who would go to that guy as their vet now? I would never trust an a$$ like that w/ my dogs!

Was thinking the same thing!

I can't stand Shake! that said if you think heart surgeons are sweet, kind, selfless, and not self-important then you're misguided. You don't go to them because they're "aw shucks great people". You get my point.

Now, back to hating Shake....

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Unpopular opinion alert:

Was anyone else kind of skeeved out by Iyana's "parents?"

I can't remember the specifics but didn't she say that they adopted her pretty recently, like around age 22? I find it weird that they focus so much on using the term parents. And her dad was talking about children growing up. I mean I know they were her godparents but it all seemed just really a bit much. Like their need to constantly use language about being her parents.

I saw nothing "skeevy" about them, or their relationship as her parents. After all, they were her Godparents before they were her parents. That is the literal definition of a Godparent. The fact that they stepped in and took on that responsibility even later in her life is commendable and selfless of them. I find it interesting that you took a beautiful relationship and twisted it into something suspect, and gross.

[Anonymous]

Here is a pretty funny review of the finale -

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/scaachikoul/love-is-blind-season-2-review

[Anonymous]

I think Nathalie and Shayne are still together. I kind of love them as a match — they have the same crazy energy, just one is introvert and the other extrovert. They both really value family, loyalty, and character. Disagree with whoever said they don’t have chemistry. He couldn’t stop talking about how great their sex life was in Mexico.

The only thing that could break them is his insecurity. However she has a lot of inner strength, so maybe that is his attraction to her. And I think both are basically good hearted people with good intentions. They could go far if he grows up. Then again, you saw her family — the mom is the parent and breadwinner, dad gets to be a good hearted kid. That seems to be the dynamic she is most comfortable with and looking forward to recreating.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think Nathalie and Shayne are still together. I kind of love them as a match — they have the same crazy energy, just one is introvert and the other extrovert. They both really value family, loyalty, and character. Disagree with whoever said they don’t have chemistry. He couldn’t stop talking about how great their sex life was in Mexico.

The only thing that could break them is his insecurity. However she has a lot of inner strength, so maybe that is his attraction to her. And I think both are basically good hearted people with good intentions. They could go far if he grows up. Then again, you saw her family — the mom is the parent and breadwinner, dad gets to be a good hearted kid. That seems to be the dynamic she is most comfortable with and looking forward to recreating.

I think she can do much better, but they were the only couple with real chemistry.

[Anonymous]

Sounds like there will be drama at the reunion:
https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/love-is-blinds-shake-chatterjee-kyle-abrams-feud-before-reunion/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Unpopular opinion alert:

Was anyone else kind of skeeved out by Iyana's "parents?"

I can't remember the specifics but didn't she say that they adopted her pretty recently, like around age 22? I find it weird that they focus so much on using the term parents. And her dad was talking about children growing up. I mean I know they were her godparents but it all seemed just really a bit much. Like their need to constantly use language about being her parents.

That is probably to not make her feel, “ less than.”

She has had a very hard life. I am sure she will take parental love whenever it presents itself. They seem like very genuine, selfless people to me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think Nathalie and Shayne are still together. I kind of love them as a match — they have the same crazy energy, just one is introvert and the other extrovert. They both really value family, loyalty, and character. Disagree with whoever said they don’t have chemistry. He couldn’t stop talking about how great their sex life was in Mexico.

The only thing that could break them is his insecurity. However she has a lot of inner strength, so maybe that is his attraction to her. And I think both are basically good hearted people with good intentions. They could go far if he grows up. Then again, you saw her family — the mom is the parent and breadwinner, dad gets to be a good hearted kid. That seems to be the dynamic she is most comfortable with and looking forward to recreating.

I feel like Natalie got a pass on her ultra weird behavior in the early days in Mexico. Like saying he's a piece of shit out of nowhere? She seemed really really off there. I guess it was nerves but I am surprised at how much everyone moved on from that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Unpopular opinion alert:

Was anyone else kind of skeeved out by Iyana's "parents?"

I can't remember the specifics but didn't she say that they adopted her pretty recently, like around age 22? I find it weird that they focus so much on using the term parents. And her dad was talking about children growing up. I mean I know they were her godparents but it all seemed just really a bit much. Like their need to constantly use language about being her parents.

I saw nothing "skeevy" about them, or their relationship as her parents. After all, they were her Godparents before they were her parents. That is the literal definition of a Godparent. The fact that they stepped in and took on that responsibility even later in her life is commendable and selfless of them. I find it interesting that you took a beautiful relationship and twisted it into something suspect, and gross.

I think the PP has no idea what it is to teach adulthood without having experienced consistent love or security. They take their parents for granted probably.