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Tensions peaked in the Netflix series Love Is Blind season 7 episode 10 and 11, released on October 16. The episodes featured the couples dealing with their final days before getting married and facing some lingering questions. These episodes saw two couples officially break up their engagement.
Alexandra and Tim, who initially bonded over family and faith, decided to go their separate ways after a series of communication breakdowns in episode 10. Similarly, after a tumultuous journey that included doubts about maturity and compatibility, Hannah and Nick ended their relationship in episode 11.
Love is Blind season 7: Factors leading to the breakups
Alexandra and Tim's breakup stemmed from communication problems. Despite a strong start, their relationship took a turn after an off-camera disagreement during their trip to Mexico.
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Tim felt “shunned” and “unheard,” while Alex admitted she emotionally shut down. Although they tried to reconcile, Tim couldn’t move past a perceived slight when Alex decided to take a nap during his parents’ visit, which he took as a sign that she wasn’t serious about the relationship. This incident was the breaking point, with Tim concluding that Alex wasn’t his right partner.
On the other hand, Hannah and Nick's initial connection in the pods was strong, but as their relationship progressed, they encountered various challenges. Hannah was conflicted between Nick and another contestant, Leo. But she eventually chose Nick.
However, their relationship was strained by concerns over Nick’s maturity and lack of life skills. Hannah expressed frustration with Nick’s lifestyle, saying,
“I’m younger and more mature than you,”
She noted that he still lived with his parents and couldn’t perform basic household tasks. Their issues escalated when Nick reconnected with his former pod flame, Katie, which made Hannah feel disrespected.
After a meeting with Hannah’s friends, she decided to call off the engagement, explaining her frustrations in a final conversation where Nick felt “demeaned” by her criticisms.
Their journey in Love is Blind
Hannah and Nick’s journey in Love is Blind season 7 began with a strong connection in the pods. Nick, a former college football player, had never truly been in love before meeting Hannah, a former cheerleader.
Their bond grew quickly, with Hannah telling Nick,
“I’ll be your Taylor Swift, and you can be my Travis Kelce.”
However, Hannah’s simultaneous connection with Leo adds complexity to the situation, and she temporarily breaks things off with Nick before deciding to give him another chance.
Their relationship strengthened as they opened up about sensitive topics like Nick’s career transition and Hannah’s body image struggles. They got engaged and enjoyed their trip to Mexico, but cracks in the relationship started to appear over Nick’s flirtatious behavior and lifestyle differences. Despite attempts to resolve their issues, the couple ultimately decided they were not meant to be.
Alexandra and Tim’s relationship in Love is Blind was built on shared values, especially their deep love of family and faith. Tim, who admired his parents' commitment to each other, expressed his desire to live up to the example they set.
Alex, too, emphasized that faith would be the foundation of her marriage. Their relationship deepened after Tim shared an emotional gift from his late sister, and they got engaged with high hopes for the future.
However, their trip to Mexico revealed underlying communication issues, with an explosive argument nearly derailing their relationship. Despite a heartfelt meeting with each other’s families, where Tim impressed Alex’s parents, and Alex received the blessing of Tim’s family, their relationship unraveled after the incident with Alex’s nap. Tim decided to end the relationship, telling Alex,
“After reflecting on what I really want out of life and a wife...the answer between you and I, for me, is no.”
As Love is Blind season 7 continues, viewers wonder which remaining couples will make it to the altar and whether the experiment will ultimately lead to lasting love.
The final episode of Love is Blind season 7 will be released on Netflix on October 23, 2024.
