Married At First Sightseason 18 has pushed viewers to a new low in terms of what they’ve come to expect from the show, meaningMarried At First Sightseason 19 needs to make some important changes to improve the experimentmoving forward. Throughout the last several seasons of the series,MAFShas had a difficult time matching couples who have been able to stay together outside of the experiment. With only two couples making it past the show’s Decision Day and staying in their relationships in their day-to-day lives,the low success of theMAFSexpertshas been upsetting.
ThroughoutMarried At First Sightseason 18thus far, the couples have been struggling to build genuine connections after being matched up by the experts and meeting at the altar. With the foundations of their relationships moving so slowly, it’s been tough to tell who’s made a genuine match and who may be finding their relationships stale sooner rather than later. WithMarried At First Sightseason 18’s struggles looking a lot like past seasons of the series, viewers have been struggling with how they can continue watching the show in good faith despite knowing there have been past successes.
Married At First Sight’s Matchmaking Process Needs To Be More In-Depth
The Experts Aren’t Looking Into The Right Values
Although the show’s matchmaking has had its successes in the past,Married At First Sightseason 18 has shown that the experts’ matchmaking styles aren’t providing the right style of couplefor the show. While the show’s panel of experts,currently comprised of Dr. Pepper Schwartz, Dr. Pia Holec, and Pastor Cal Roberson, have been part of the series for different amounts of time, they all have experience creating matches that are lasting. Even so, their processes haven’t been successful in recent years, and things should change considerably for theMAFSin charge ofMarried At First Sightseason 19.
While the current panel of experts use psychological evaluations and gather as much background information as possible about the participants and then interview them about their lives, the information they collect to make matches needs to be more in-depth.TheMAFSexperts often overlook basic valuesthat the participants then find themselves struggling with when trying to build a connection. If the experts were able to use more realistic metrics, like social media audits and relationship value interviews,they’d be able to understand more about what the participants would be looking for in relationships. This would lead to better matches.
Married At First Sight’s Casting Process Should Change In The Future
The Casting Process Needs To Consider Participants’ Pasts
AlthoughMarried At First Sighthas been castingpeople who are interested in being on the series for years, there are some issues surrounding the way the show is currently cast. WhileMAFSparticipants usually know what they’re getting into being on the show, they’re often blindsided on just how overwhelming the experience is. WithMAFScasting people based on a specific set of criteria, the parameters the team uses don’t always yield the right type of cast members.The casting process needs an overhaul forMarried At First Sightseason 19, especially if it’s meant to yield successful couples.
TheMAFScasting process should involve some more of a psychological element, moving away from the traditional casting methods in favor of a different recruitment style. Instead of relying on social media recruitment or casting calls that often draw in aspiring influencers,MAFSproducers should expand their search methods to include partnerships with relationship counselors, marriage therapists, and professional matchmakers. These professionals could recommend mature, emotionally available singles who have demonstrated a real desire for long-term commitment but haven’t found the right match through traditional dating methods. The casting team could also include more questions about financial stability and employment.
Married At First Sight Needs A New Panel Of Experts
The Experts Aren’t Working Out
Although theMarried At First Sightexperts have made successful matches in the past, they have become more questionable in their practices in the most recent seasons. With the show’s tanking success rate,theMAFSexperts have been scramblingto find themselves better matches and couples who will last, but they haven’t been able to utilize their skills successfully.Married At First Sightowes it to its participants to bring in experts who will be able to make successful matchesand ensure that they’ll be able to use their expertise to mitigate any issues that crop up during the season.
Married At First Sightwould likely benefit from experts who have experience working with younger couples, as they’re primarily who are being cast on the show, and face challenges in forming lasting relationships. Bringing in younger experts would be a better look for the show, especially if they work with more in-depth types of therapy, which could help create more compatible matches. A more diverse panel of younger experts might also better relate to and connect withMarried At First Sightcast members.This could potentially lead to more honest conversations during the crucialMAFScounseling sessionsthroughout the experiment.
The Married At First Sight Afterparty Show Should Come To An End
The Aftershow Gives Too Much Away
TheMarried At First Sightaftershow, called theMAFS Afterparty,has recently shifted from a traditional aftershow to a dramatic powder keg that often gives too much away about the present day of the series.MAFS Afterparty,which ishosted by Keshia Knight Pulliam, often brings currentMarried At First Sightcast members into the conversation from episode to episode. Unfortunately, their insight typically shares more about what’s happening in their relationship currently. Rather than providing insight into the past,MAFS Afterpartyoften gives too many spoilers about what’s happening currently to be helpful for viewerswho are avoiding spoilers.
On top of the issues the show has,MAFS Afterpartytypically has its own set of problems that could be rectified by removing the aftershow from the schedulecompletely.Afterpartyfocuses on a lot more drama than necessary, which can exacerbate those issues during the time the show is filmed. When cast members come in to talk about an episode, they discuss drama that could impact their current relationship with past issues, which isn’t always helpful. WhileAfterpartycan sometimes bring new information to light, it doesn’t do enough forMarried At First Sightparticipants or audiences to keep around.
Married At First Sightairs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. EST on Lifetime.
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Based on the Danish version of the series, Married at First Sight is a reality show/social experiment that gives singles a chance to find a lifelong partnership with one particular caveat: they must agree to marry a stranger arranged the moment they meet. Experts provide counseling and guidance as they help couples navigate their new marriage with their unknown partner and highlight the journey of the newlyweds from wedding to honeymoon to beginning their new lives together. At the end of eight weeks, couples will decide to stay married or divorce.
