"I don't like games" — Love is Blind: Argentina star Emily confronts Santiago about pursuing Agustina

Love is Blind: Argentina debuted on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, with its first four episodes. The pods were opened to the single men and women who participated in the social experiment to find their perfect match, sight unseen. The cast members looked forward to feeling a spark and embarking on a journey of love with their future partners.

The singles went on multiple "blind" dates and connected over long and deep conversations. However, problems arose when two different participants' love interests overlapped. 24-year-old Emily faced a difficult situation in episode 1 when she discovered that Santiago, her connection, still wanted to get to know co-star Agustina.

She immediately confronted Santiago and said:

"I don't want to be anyone's second option. And I don't like games. I'm being direct."

Emily was surprised that Santiago wanted to explore his connection with Agustina even after he told her she was his number one choice. Agustina informed Emily that he was "playing both sides" and did not have the best intentions in his heart. The accusations sparked doubts in Emily's mind.

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Love is Blind: Argentina episode 1 — Santiago claims his feelings changed after he met Emily

The first person the 29-year-old businessman Santiago connected with in episode 1 was Agustina. Her forward and fearless personality instantly charmed him, and he appreciated her ability to initiate a conversation. He confessed she interested him, making him want to go on more dates with her. However, his situation changed after he met the 24-year-old journalism student, Emily.

The Love is Blind: Argentina star revealed that Emily's name appeared in his dreams the previous night. Consequently, it encouraged him to pursue her and develop a deeper connection. While describing his dream to Emily, he said:

"So, I was in a pod, waiting, you know, for the girl to come in. And all of a sudden, out of nowhere, I saw the name Emily."

By the end of their first date, Santiago told Emily that he adored her, and she responded, "I love you." That made Emily feel confident in her connection as she looked forward to strengthening her relationship with Santiago. However, things went south after Santiago went on a date with his initial interest, Agustina.

Agustina questioned Santiago's intentions with her after learning that he made a solid connection with Emily. She wondered if he was "sweet-talking" and misleading her. During a confessional, Santiago revealed he wanted to "keep talking to Agustina as a personal test" to see if his feelings for Emily were genuine.

The Love is Blind: Argentina star reassured Agustina, saying he was still interested in her and wanted to meet her again. Agustina conveyed the information to Emily, saying he was "playing both sides."

"I think he's an a**hole," Agustina said.

Hearing that, Emily clarified she did not participate in the experiment to be treated like an "idiot." She had "high hopes" for him and looked forward to confronting him on their next date.

During their next meeting on Love is Blind: Argentina, Emily confessed she was upset with Santiago's behavior and wondered if she was his "backup." Santiago said he wanted to talk to Emily and clear the confusion so it did not lead to any miscommunication.

"At the beginning, she was my top choice. But, when I met you, you know, everything changed," he explained.

Santiago realized he made a mistake by sharing his dream with Emily because it raised her expectations, and "when expectations are that high, there's more room for disappointment." Meanwhile, Emily confessed she felt connected to him, enjoyed talking to him, and knew he was a "nice guy."

Hearing that, Santiago mentioned that he did not want to confuse or hurt her. The Love is Blind: Argentina star admitted he made similar mistakes in the past where he let his love interests slip away. As a result, he tried to be honest and upfront about his feelings so he did not repeat the same mistakes.

Emily feared she might hurt herself by continuing to pursue Santiago. She wondered if she was getting her hopes up in vain. However, Santiago reassured her of his feelings and said:

"I like getting to know people but when I'm in here and talking to you, it feels different...I don't want you to doubt that you're my top choice."

The Love is Blind: Argentina couple reconciled after Santiago convinced her of his intentions.

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Episodes 1-4 of Love is Blind: Argentina are available to stream exclusively on Netflix.