Netflix's Love Is Blind is one of the most sought-after dating shows for reality TV fans, and season 7 of the series premiered on October 2, 2024. By its conclusion, two couples got married, and the show released the reunion episode on October 30, 2024. The reunion featured the married couples and those who broke up before walking to the altar.
Marissa and Ramses were one of those couples who didn't make it despite starting strong and bonding over their life choices in the pods of Love Is Blind. The couple ended their journey in the finale when Ramses claimed handling Marissa would be too much for him, and Marissa threw the engagement ring on the floor.
In a November 2 interview with US Weekly, Marissa disclosed that she was over her relationship with Ramses and had found love again. She claimed that she knows exactly what she wants now due to her failed relationship with Ramses. She added that she liked a partner who could anticipate her needs and allow her to be more emotional.
“I’m currently dating someone right now and he has those qualities that Ramses didn’t have for our relationship,” said Marissa.
Love Is Blind star Marissa met her current partner in Washington, D.C.
Marissa mentioned in the interview that she met her boyfriend at Barcelona Wine Bar in Washington, D.C., and dated for a while. The reality star admitted to still working through some of her emotions with Ramses and, during that time, took a break from dating.
The couple remained friends and started dating again in April when Marissa overcame her feelings for her Love Is Blind partner. She further said that they watched the reality show together.
“He did watch [the show] and it’s, obviously, hard to see your partner, like, in love with somebody else, but he knew what to expect and he knows the type of person I am. So he wasn’t too shocked I don’t think. I think we are definitely stronger because of it,” stated Marissa.
Marissa doesn't want to rush her relationship again
Following her stint on Love Is Blind, Marissa declared she is not eager to rush down the aisle. Although the show's concept made individuals go through the various steps of a relationship relatively quickly, Marissa has learned to prioritize a deeper connection with her current partner.
She explained that her experience on the show taught her the importance of knowing their partner in and out. The Love Is Blind star clarified that she wasn't trying to put down anyone who tends to move fast in their relationship. She said she would have loved to walk down the aisle if she found her person in the show.
Marissa later clarified that her current partner had been with her through thick and thin and had even shown up when the reality star was taking the bar exam. This was the first time any of Marissa's partners had turned up for her, and she was grateful for his presence.
This newfound relationship has already received approval from Marissa's candid mother, Vanessa. Fans of Love Is Blind will recall Vanessa's strong interactions with Ramses. Marissa mentioned that Vanessa has taken a liking to her new partner, and their bond is surprisingly strong.
She disclosed that her mother had never been fond of any of her boyfriends. Vanessa and Marissa's new partner has also developed a close relationship through regular phone calls and "private conversations."
Additionally, he was able to form connections with Marissa's siblings by texting them and keeping in touch. Marissa noted that it's nice to have him involved in her family in a way that other partners never have been.