‘Love Is Blind’ couples (from left): season 1’s Cameron Hamilton and Lauren Speed-Hamilton, season 3’s Alexa and Brennon Lemieux, and season 4’s Tiffany and Brett Brown.Photo:Paras Griffin/Getty; Brennon and Alexa; Araya Doheny/Getty
Paras Griffin/Getty; Brennon and Alexa; Araya Doheny/Getty
AsLove Is Blindprepares to kick off itssixth season, PEOPLE is taking a walk down memory lane to look back at all the successful love stories that have come out of the series!
For eight couples,Love Is Blindhas been the catalyst in helping them find lasting love.
Those pairings includeLauren Speed-HamiltonandCameron HamiltonandAmber Pike BarnettandMatt Barnettfrom season 1;Alexa Alfia LemieuxandBrennon LemieuxandColleen ReedandMatt Boltonfrom season 3;Bliss Poureetezadi-GoytowskiandZack Goytowski,Kwame AppiahandChelsea Griffin Appiah,Brett BrownandTiffany Pennywell Brownfrom season 4; andLydia Velez GonzalezandMilton Johnsonfrom season 5.
Lauren and Cameron:“Put in a Lot to Get to a Good Place”
Lauren Speed-Hamilton and Cameron Hamilton renewing their vows for their five-year anniversary.Ashley Marie Myers
Ashley Marie Myers
As one of two couples who were featured on the debut season ofLove Is Blind, Lauren and Cameron quickly became fan favorites of the franchise.
Amber and Matt:“Keep Growing Together”
Amber and Matt Barnett.
Amber, 31, and Barnett, 33, also hold a special place in fans' hearts as one of the lasting couples to come out of the debut season. In November, the pair marked their five-year anniversary, celebrating with a touchingjoint Instagram post.
“5 years later and somehow I really do love you more today than the day we said ‘I do.’ Don’t get me wrong, every day hasn’t been perfect and Lord knows there is plenty that we have gotten wrong over the years, but the most important thing that I’m so thankful that we’ve gotten right is how much we are willing to work for each other to keep growing together,” Amber wrote. “Our love is greater now than it was then because it is a choice we have made and put effort in to every day for the past 5 years and I know that is something we will continue to do for the rest of our lives.”
Alexa and Brennon:“Date Even After You’re Married”
Alexa and Brennon Lemieux.Brennon and Alexa
Brennon and Alexa
After winning the hearts of fans during season 3, Alexa and Brennon have been living in Texas as they search for a house and prepare to welcome their first child together — news thatPEOPLE exclusively helped them announce.
“I’m just really happy to be starting this next chapter and having our love grow and getting even closer with one another as we enter parenthood,” Alexa, 29, tells PEOPLE.
Reflecting on their love story, the Lemieuxs knowLove Is Blindplayed a huge role — and they’ve only gotten stronger as a couple since their season aired in 2022.
“I don’t think Brennon and I would have met outside the show, although I’m hopeful that fate would’ve intervened,” Alexa says. “[LIB] allowed for both of us to communicate and really put ourselves out there. I know, at least for me, I had never met someone that I trusted and felt comfortable enough to open myself up before meeting Brennon.”
When it comes to making their marriage work, Alexa notes she and Brennon, 33, often “check in with each other” and prioritize their love. “Sometimes life gets busy and you have to make sure you still show up for each other. It’s also extremely important to continue to date even after you’re married. Whether it’s a dressy date night, cooking dinner together, going to top golf, or going to the movies, it’s important to spend time with your person.”
As for what they want the season 6 couples to know? “Focus on yourselves and block the rest of the world out,” says Alexa. “Be proud of your journey to find one another. It’s not easy and it takes a lot openness and self reflection to know that you’re making the right decision.”
Colleen and Matt:“Slow It Down a Little Bit”
Matt Bolton and Colleen Reed.Colleen Reed/Instagram
Colleen Reed/Instagram
After tying the knot on season 3, Colleen and Matt took marriage at their own pace. In November 2022, Matt, 29, told PEOPLE that he and Colleen, 27,had to “learn a lot about each other"as they blended their lives.
“It kind of started off rough right when we got out of [the show],” he admitted, noting that learning to “mesh” their lives was initially challenging, but they eventually made it work. “It’s just learning how to incorporate each other into your daily lives.”
Part of that adjustment was figuring out their living situation, and though fans were shocked to learn they were initially living separately as a married couple, the two havesince moved in together in Dallas.
“To kind of adapt to now living with someone, it takes a while. It takes a second, and both of us didn’t want to rush changing that, all of a sudden expediting that for other people,” Colleen said on a podcast in May 2023,adding, “We really just wanted to not mess this up and jump right into shared spaces, just slow it down a little bit.”
“WE did it OUR way 🤫” Mattwrote in his Instagram postaround that time.
Zack and Bliss:“Find a Way to Honor and Cherish That Day We Said ‘I Do’ Once a Month”
Bliss Poureetezadi-Goytowski and Zack Goytowski.Samuel Isaiah Lewis
Samuel Isaiah Lewis
The Seattle-based couple met and wed on season 4 ofLove Is Blind, and though their journey wasnot without its own set of challenges, they know everything unfolded just as it was supposed to. From adventuring around the world tobringing home their fur babiesfollowing Zack’s allergy ordeal, these two weathered a lot together and have only come out stronger.
In November, Zack, 32, and Blissexclusively announced with PEOPLEthat they are expecting their first child, due in spring 2024.
Kwame and Chelsea:“Show Up for Each Other”
Kwame Appiah and Chelsea Griffin Appiah.Gerald Hazizi
Gerald Hazizi
Almost two years into their marriage, the season 4 Seattle-based couple proudly tell PEOPLE they’re just as in love as they were when they said “I do.”
“We’re so happy and proud to be almost 2 years into our marriage, we’re still learning from each other. There’s still so much excitement and new discoveries everyday, it’s amazing,” Chelsea says.
“We’re getting to experience important phases of life together, and we’re so happy to have each other through this journey of life,” Kwame adds. “Things I used to do alone, now I can’t imagine doing without my wife.”
“Getting married in this way is a very unique way to find love. It comes with its unique set of challenges,” Chelsea says. “Everything comes at you very fast onLIB, and it’s important that couples understand after the I do’s are said, you can go at the pace of which you two are most comfortable in your relationship. Understanding that has been very helpful for Kwame and I.”
So what’s their pro tip for the season 6 couples? “Fall in love with the journey and trust the process,” Chelsea urges. “It’s important to stand in your truth, and don’t waiver in what you want. Understand that the altar is just the beginning of the hard work. Be willing to understand and love each other’s faults. Love really shows in your toughest times because that’s when it matters most to show up for each other!”
Brett and Tiffany:“Give Each Other Grace”
Tiffany and Brett Brown.Brett and Tiffany
Brett and Tiffany
A clear match from the moment they met on season 4, Brett and Tiffany have been happily married since the fourth season aired on Netflix in April 2023. Now living in Portland together after Tiffany uprooted her life in Seattle to be with Brett, the duo say they are adjusting to their married life “very well” and looking forward to more adventures in 2024.
“We’re real good,” Brett, 36, tells PEOPLE. “We’re living a very normal life here in Portland… We have some big trips coming up this year that we’re both very, very excited about. We’re still getting to know each other, still growing, just like any relationship is. But we’re good, we’re happy.”
To make their marriage work, Tiffany, 37, credits “staying close to one another and having open communication.”
“Being in the spotlight can be very distracting so I’m glad that Brett and I have managed to keep a level head through all the distractions, and we have just continued to check up on one another, support each other and we give each other grace and allow each other to explore our passions,” she adds. “Just because we’re a couple now doesn’t mean we have to do everything together. I think what has really helped us is that I encourage Brett to do the things that he loves and vice versa.”
Adds Brett: “Do the work within yourself to understand yourself better. I think the more you know yourself and the more comfortable you are in your own skin, obviously the better you can show up for the people that matter. And in this case, hopefully your partner.”
For the season 6 couples, Brett has one useful piece of advice: “Have fun, and try to remove yourself from the cameras. Not everything has to be a social media moment. Make sure you have private time, whether it’s you, friends, family, and your person.”
Milton and Lydia:“Filter Out the Background Noise”
Milton Johnson and Lydia Velez Gonzalez.L+M
L+M
As the only couple to leave season 5 married, Milton and Lydia have been all in on their marriage since their wedding day aired in October 2023.
“Milton and I have been fully embracing the joys of married life recently,” Lydia, 32, tells PEOPLE. “We ventured abroad for our inaugural international trip, immersing ourselves in diverse cultures which was truly enlightening. Professionally, we’re both pushing our boundaries: Milton is juggling a demanding job while pursuing his second Master’s degree, and I am dedicated to advancing in my dual roles as a scientist and project manager. It’s a bustling period of growth and exploration for us both.”
The Houston-based couple has also found it “refreshing” to no longer hide their marriage, though “being recognized internationally offers a delightful twist to our everyday lives, reminding us of the show’s far-reaching impact,” Lydia says.
Milton, 25, and Lydia’s advice to the season 6 couples is “to remain true to themselves and maintain their integrity amidst the whirl of the show.”
“It’s crucial to filter out the background noise and focus on the support of loved ones who truly understand you,” she adds. “Remember, a television show doesn’t define your worth. Embrace this unique journey with openness and joy, as it’s a fleeting experience that offers invaluable lessons and memories.”
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Love Is Blindseason 6 premieres Wednesday on Netflix. Additional episodes are set to drop every Wednesday afterward through March 6.
source: people.com
