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The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On season 3 brings six new couples at crossroads in their relationships. Each pair faces a pivotal decision: marriage or a breakup. One partner, ready for commitment, issues an ultimatum to their hesitant significant other. Over eight weeks, the couples separate and engage in "trial marriages" with different partners to explore new dynamics and test their readiness for a lifelong commitment.
In episode 3, released on December 4, Chanel, a contestant on the show, described moving in with Dave, her trial partner, as an unusual experience. She stated,
"This is like, the weirdest thing ever.”
Hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey, The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On delves into the contestants' personal journeys, creating a high-stakes environment where each participant must confront their doubts and desires.
The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On: First conversations in a trial marriage
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After pairing up for their trial marriage in The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On, Chanel and Dave found themselves in a new apartment, grappling with the unfamiliarity of their situation. During a candid conversation on the sofa, Dave admitted, “This is so, so weird,” to which Chanel replied, “This is like, the weirdest thing ever.”
In her confessional, Chanel reflected on the awkwardness of moving in with someone she barely knew.
“It’s like moving into a new apartment with someone you barely know,”
She further shared:
“How am I going to navigate this? I feel comfortable already with him, but when would I really feel like this is home?”
The pair discussed their feelings about the process, with Dave revealing moments of doubt. “I thought about leaving the whole experience,” he admitted, and Chanel echoed his sentiment, saying, “There were times I wanted to leave.” Despite their initial discomfort, they acknowledged the difficulty of seeing their former partners with others.
Dave expressed his unease, admitting that no matter what happens, there will be moments when thoughts of their ex will surface while being with someone unfamiliar. Chanel added, "We can only control ourselves."
Original couples before the experiment
Before joining the experiment, Chanel was in a two-and-a-half-year relationship with Micah. She issued the ultimatum, hoping it would strengthen their bond. However, Micah expressed hesitation about whether the timing was right for marriage.
Dave, on the other hand, was in a relationship with Vanessa. While Vanessa hoped to feel like “the dream woman” for her partner, Dave admitted he needed more time to make such a significant decision. Their differing expectations led them to join The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On in search of clarity.
What the hosts said in episode 3 of The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On
In episode 3 of The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On, Nick and Vanessa Lachey guided the participants as they selected their trial partners and prepared for the next phase. Vanessa explained the process, adding that each couple will receive an engagement ring, which would be a symbol of their commitment towards each other.
Nick explained the trial marriage, stating that participants are welcome to take their rings into the experience. Over the next three weeks, they will undergo an accelerated journey designed to reveal what marriage with their new partner could feel like. Vanessa added,
“You’ll move in together. You’ll meet their family, their friends. You will tackle difficult conversations that many people don’t ever have, even after they get married. Then after three weeks, you will go through the exact same experience with the person you arrived here with.”
Nick concluded by emphasizing the clarity and stakes of the process, stating that each participant must ultimately decide who they want to spend the rest of their life with. He posed three pivotal questions to guide their decision:
"Will you leave here engaged? Will you leave here alone? Or will you leave with someone new?"
The first five episodes of The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On are available to stream on Netflix.
