Lauren O’Brien got engaged to problematic David “Dave” Bettenburg onLove Is Blindseason 8, but there’s plenty more to learn about the Minneapolis-based woman.Dave was a walking red flagin the pods, introducing himself to potential dates by asking what was wrong with them and accusing women over thirty of being unattractive. Despite his cringeworthy demeanor, Dave managed to attract former Timberwolves dancer Molly Mullaney and Lauren, eventually proposing to Lauren in the pods.
Love Is Blindseason 8has been a bit of a snooze fest thus far. Monica Danus and Joey Leveille’s biggest drama is her family sock bin, and Virginia serving Devin Buckley with a prenup will likely turn out to be nothing.Ben Mezzenga’s TikTok debaclecould throw off Sara Carton, but his religious beliefs will become the real issue in their relationship. Meanwhile, Taylor Haag and Daniel Hastings are happier than ever after realizing he didn’t previously follow her on Instagram. Here’s what to know about Lauren.
Lauren’s Age
She’s 32 Years Old
Lauren was 31 when the show filmed, which allegedly filmed in February and March 2024. Netflix also revealed each of the season 8 stars' astrological signs. While Lauren’s exact birthday isn’t known, she’s a Sagittarius, meaningLauren turned 32in November or December 2024. Sagittarius astrological signs are known for being optimistic, spontaneous, fun-loving, and adventurous. Lauren came off as nurturing, put together, and caring in the pods. These are definitely aspects of her personality, but Lauren’s spunky side brings out her Sagittarius characteristics.
Lauren’s Job
She’s In Educational Sales
Lauren revealed in the pods that she works in educational sales. However,Lauren used to be a social studies teacherbefore her career shift. She shared with Dave that she liked being a teacher, but the pay wasn’t enough to sustain the lifestyle she wanted to build. Lauren also enjoys fitness, as seen in the recent drop of episodes, where she took Dave to a spin class.
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Dave is also a salesperson, working in medical device sales. However, his career influenced his dating life more than Lauren’s did. He was upfront in the pods about expecting women to look a certain way, including the use of Botox and fillers. It was clear that Dave wasn’t physically attracted to Lauren because of his unattainable beauty standards.
Lauren’s Instagram
She Loves To Post With Family And Friends
Lauren can be found on Instagram under the handle@laurenmariaobrien, where she frequently posts with family and friends. She’s also been sharing behind-the-scenes photos fromLove Is Blindseason 8, including scenes from a watch party for the season.Lauren seems genuine on her Instagram page, and had a straightforward yet kind message to share with friends ahead of the season:
“a few notes from the last week:
I have the best friends and family, bar none
seriously such a newfound respect for anyone who has put themselves out there for the world like this
from the accents to all of the wholesome moments, I love seeing some midwest representation on reality tv 🥹
unfortunately for the h8ers the block button has been a lovely form of therapy”
Fans and fellow cast members were supportive in the comments, saying, “You have the patience of a saint. I almost started yelling at the TV and I’m not even a part of the disagreement lol. Very calm and collected, well done.” Another wrote, “Slaying and serving as always.” While some are divided on Lauren and Dave’s relationship, it’s clear she has plenty of fans in her comment section.
Lauren’s Relationship History
Lauren shared on the show that she had a casual friend with benefits before appearing onLove Is Blind, later revealed to beMinneapolis-based lawyer Daniel Nides. He posted a photo of himself with theLove Is Blindpromo styling on his now-private Instagram, alleging that production wanted him to come on the show and tell his story. WhileLauren claimed her relationship with Daniel was merely physical, the situation added to her already strained engagement in the latest drop. Dave and Lauren’s connection seems doomed, but it’s unclear what will transpire inLove Is Blindseason 8.
Love Is Blindseason 8, episodes 10-12 drop on Friday, February 28 on Netflix.
