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Love is Blind UK season 1 focuses on single individuals looking for their future partners by building connections in the pods. One of the cast members, Catherine, a 29-year-old dental nurse from Jersey, started to feel a gradual connection with Freddie, 32, from London.
The two talked about their families, careers, and what they sought in a partner. In episode 2, Freddie spoke about his brother who has Down syndrome and shared he was looking for someone ready to take care of him in case "something happens" to his mom.
When Freddie asked about Catherine's connection with her parents and where she lives, the dental nurse got emotional sharing she was adopted. She opened up about her personal struggles. She said:
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"You know what? Growing up, I was like oh it never really bothered me. And then as I got later 20's I was like looking in the mirror, and obviously I was just like, 'Who am I?'"
Love is Blind UK episode 2 titled Two's a Couple, Three's a Love Triangle was released exclusively on Netflix. The episode synopsis reads:
"As connections deepen, the singles start to open up to each other and share their vulnerabilities. But is everybody really who they say they are?"
Catherine opens up about her adoption on Love is Blind UK episode 2
In Love is Blind UK episode 2, Catherine got teary-eyed opening up about how she had to deal with figuring out her identity and purpose. Most of it was rooted in her not knowing what she looked like when she compared herself with other families. Catherine further shared:
"And I always see families and I see what they look like. And I never really knew what I looked like."
The Love is Blind UK cast member further explained how being adopted was perceived negatively by the guys she used to date. Men considered her as someone with "baggage" or a person who was too "sensitive" which is why she struggled to date.
Catherine mentioned she was looking for a partner with whom she could share her feelings and what had happened in her past. During her confessional interview in episode 2, she got emotional while stating:
"When I was younger like, I'd be always be the kid that was adopted. Men always find me sensitive or they will find that I come with baggage because of the adoption."
She further continued:
"But if somebody understands 'this girl's adopted, that's why she thinks like that' it will make my connection with that guy stronger. And I can open up to them about it, which I haven't done before."
Freddie appreciated Catherine for feeling comfortable revealing something she struggled with as a kid. He told her that he would always be looking forward to meeting Catherine in the pods. Catherine also felt an instant genuine connection with Freddie moving him to the top of her list.
Freddie reassured her that he was only on the show to find someone to spend the rest of his life with, he didn't want to play any games.
To see more of Catherine and Freddie's love journey, stream Love is Blind UK exclusively on Netflix. The next batch of episodes will be released on August 14, 2024.
