“Scares me a little bit”- Love is Blind UK star Tom expresses nervousness about marrying Maria

Tom in Love is Blind UK(Image source via Instagram @stroudtom)
Tom from Love is Blind UK(Image source via Instagram/@stroudtom)

Love is Blind UK has captivated viewers across the world with its unique take on love and relationships. The show focuses on making deep connections with other people, without ever meeting in person. In this intense social experiment, participants make their decision to engage based solely on their conversations in the 'pods' prior to in-person meetings.

Tom, who is a participant in the show, opened up to his fellow contestant, Freddie. He talked about his worries and fears as his wedding day got closer. Tom shared:

"We're like the best we've ever been, but it scares me a little bit."

Tom admitted that he has mixed feelings about marrying Maria, a fellow contestant who has won his heart in Love is Blind UK. Tom and Freddie talked about how their respective relationships were getting better. However, Tom's apprehensions about other things like different values were making him take a step back.


Tom’s inner conflict: The Bachelor party conversation in Love is Blind UK

At the bachelor party, Tom talked about how nervous he was about the wedding that was coming up. While everyone else was saying positive things about their partners, Tom told Freddie that he felt the same way about Maria. But there was a part of him that thought the situation wasn't quite realistic.

Freddie, who is also participating in the experiment of Love is Blind UK, understood how Tom felt. He said that even though he wants to get married, he's not sure if he really wants to. Having this mutual understanding between the two friends showed how difficult and uncertain love can be in such an unusual setting.

While Tom kept telling Freddie things, he thought about how well the experiment was going so far. He said that the journey had gone well in every other way, which made him think about whether he should finally take the leap and marry Maria.

This introspection reflected the weight of the decision he faced, balancing the joy of his connection with Maria against the fear of the unknown. Tom said:

"Well, I've trusted every single part of the experiment so far. And it's really worked out for me Freddie. Part of me is like, should I take the final leap of faith, that final one and marry her."

Given the structure of their relationships in Love is Blind UK, Freddie and Tom both agreed that these feelings were legitimate and normal.


Tom’s final decision in Love is Blind UK

In the end, Tom decided not to get married to Maria, even though he felt emotionally connected to her. On the wedding day in Love is Blind UK, at the altar, Tom realized that even though he really liked Maria, now wasn't the right time to make such a big commitment.

He was worried about how their different values would create conflict in their relationship as it went on. In the long run, Tom thought that these differences could be hard, and he didn't want to rush into a marriage that might not last.

This tough choice showed how much Tom wanted a relationship based on shared values and understanding. He chose to put these important things ahead of the experiment's pressure. He thought it was better to wait for the right time than to force something that didn't feel right.


Catch the latest episodes of Love is Blind UK on Netflix.

Edited by Ameen Fatima
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