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Married at First Sight TV Show

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I may have missed if this has been discussed before, but I just happened upon this series "Married at First Sight" and have found myself sucked in.  At first glance of the title while going through my TV guide I rolled my eyes figuring it's just another cheesy-sleezy reality show but took a look anyway and I'd say it's a step above.  The show calls itself a social experiment.  Now I've been hooked in and can't stop watching.

Basic gist -- professionals (I think a Sociologist, Sexologist, Psychiatrist?) worked together and pulled from a pool of various people to pair up 3 couples who did not meet or know anything about each other (not even names), until they met at the altar at their wedding...they were matched based on who these professionals thought would be most compatible with them and they are going through all the usual motions starting with the wedding, then wedding night alone together (they dont have to have sex of course), then a week long honeymoon and then living in the same home for a whole month after that (with the camera crew following each couple of course).  At the end of the month living together they'll be interviewed and asked if they want to try to stay married or get divorced.

Anyone else see this show? It's on the fyi network I believe on Tuesday nights. 

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  • SpaceGirlSpiffSpaceGirlSpiff member
    I don't know if I'd go that far, I don't think the intention is to mock marriage... I mean yeah, it's reality TV, there's some silliness to it and I'm sure its primary concern is entertainment... but the idea is still also interesting.  Arranged marriages used to be the norm until not that long ago, it's just kind of interesting to see how it might end up playing out and interesting to see if we can really truly identify clear compatibility points between people and have that turn out successful (or not) even though they're starting as complete strangers.

    Clearly, the sample size of 3 couples isn't significant enough probably... but.. it's still interesting to watch.

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  • SpaceGirlSpiffSpaceGirlSpiff member
    edited July 2014
    I said "interesting" far too many times in my last post.

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  • SpaceGirlSpiffSpaceGirlSpiff member
    edited July 2014
    I think it would still be just as fascinating without the marriage too....I get what you guys mean about that, but I don't think it's downright trivializing it, I think there's a reason they're doing this as a marriage instead of just a regular dating relationship.... not sure if it's to test out a theory if arranged marriages could work in a modern setting based on matching people up scientifically, or if they're doing it for the added pressure of "permanence" .... Maybe they think the couples will work harder to try if they feel that legal obligation?

    I don't know.. I see your point for sure, but I don't know that I'd say that it trivializes it.... a waste of resources and money if they actually truly did legally marry them, yes..especially if some or all end up divorced.... but I know for me personally I did feel a difference in our relationship between when we were dating and married and maybe that's the feeling they were going for with these couples...so...maybe they just wanted to go ALL IN and see what happens.

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  • CalciferHeartCalciferHeart member
    I find the premise intriguing. It does remind me of the compatibility tests we could do in my high school around Valentine's Day though. Those things sucked.

    Obviously licensed professionals are probaby more qualified at matchmaking than a gimmicky questionnaire.
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  • LadyXaverianLadyXaverian member
    edited July 2014
    I do think it's a cool social experiment for the reasons already mentioned about previous arranged marriages etc... If the marriage isn't actually legal, then I have no qualms with it. If I watched, I'd probably actually find it really interesting.

    However, it absolutely trivializes marriage. I won't be cliche and pull out the dictionary definition of trivialize, but this type of tv show does exactly that. Must be nice to be able to randomly marry a stranger on tv for ratings and funsies and then casually decide 30 days later if we're going to honor that marriage commitment or not. Hetero privilege at it's finest.


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  • acesupacesup member
    jessah127 said:

    I think it's interesting, but I don't take it very seriously. I like bad reality television, and this definitely fits into that category. I also wondered about whether the marriage is actually real or not, since they are giving them the option not to stay married at the end.


    Also, anyone here Bachelor fans? Jamie on Married at First Sight was on Ben's season of the Bachelor. I actually liked her at first, then she got really drunk and awkward. After that, she was on Bachelor Pad and got a little crazy as well. I'm kind of pulling for her marriage to work out because I worry about what she may try next to "find love."
    I did not know that about Jamie and now it just makes me feel like she is trying to get "famous".

    I do think it trivializes marriage. It makes it like getting divorced is no biggie. Like "hey it's cool if it doesn't work we will just get a divorce". Unless they aren't legally married but that is how they are presenting it on the show. Either way- definitely interesting. And I think Jason and Cortney are adorable together so far.
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  • SpaceGirlSpiffSpaceGirlSpiff member
    I see what you guys mean the more you explain... I agree that knowing they can "just get divorced" after a month is trivializing it and it appears like they're treating marriage all willy-nilly by doing that... But seeing as this is a social experiment these people are signing up for and experiment meaning it may or may not work out right, I mean... I feel having an out is a given if necessary and I just expect that of course they may not stay together so it's not something that rubs me the wrong way necessarily? If that makes sense? But even that trivializes it in the way that now were using marriage as an experiment and for entertainment and I get that too...

    Either way... Still interesting. I'm rooting for Courtney and Jason.... And I think it's cute that Jamie is gradually falling for Doug (assuming she's legit... I didn't know she's been on previous shows)

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  • SpaceGirlSpiffSpaceGirlSpiff member
    I also feel like a month isn't really long enough... These people were complete strangers

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  • ppantsppants member

     The "and gays would make marriage bad" argument is so played out.  This isn't an offensive show in regards to marriage.  Other shows like Who Wants to Marry a Millionaire circa 1990something is/was much worse.  It's a fresh look at arranged marriages which traditionally have a much lower divorce rate.  There are many people out there who get married with the mindset of "if it doesn't work out, I'll just get divorced". 

    I'm think the EMT and make-up artist will make it.  I don't know about Vaughn and Monet.  Off to a good start, but they allude to more problems popping up.  I'm glad Jamie and Doug are getting along better.  I felt very bad for her in the beginning.  He's not attractive in the least IMO and then she doesn't know him either.  I doubt they'll make it.

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    ETA:  I don't think Jamie is a fame whore.  I think she's obviously open to new and different ways to possible meet her husband.
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  • QueenElsaOfArendelleQueenElsaOfArendelle member
    It's like I told my sister... You can't marry someone you just met!
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  • SpaceGirlSpiffSpaceGirlSpiff member
    Oh.

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  • MeesheMeeshe member
    edited July 2014
    I scoffed at it and am now totally sucked in.  It's fascinating.
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  • newenglander71newenglander71 member
    edited July 2014
    I admit to loving it, even though I thought it was going to be a typical trash reality show before I watched the first episode.  I think the premise is really interesting and definitely not on par with the joe millionaire type shows from the past. 

    I was suprised that Jamie had been on other shows, but I think she's had a pretty troubled life with no real family support and is searching for her own love/family in any way she can.  I want her marriage to work!
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    Anyone else watch the finale?
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  • SpaceGirlSpiffSpaceGirlSpiff member
    Yes... soooooo happy about Jason and Courtney, they were the ones I cared most about... and pleasantly surprised about Jamie agreeing to stay with Doug (I hope she is sincere and it can last).... not really surprised with Monet and Vaughn, although I expected they might stay together for now but then break up later rather than ending things now

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  • ghostof5lettersghostof5letters member
    Damn it, I bumped the older thread for this topic. 

    The producers definitely edited this to throw people off the trail. I feel robbed, but liked the surprise aspect of it too 
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