The singles meet, date, and propose to one another all before meeting face to face.
Each pair faces plenty of challenges and has to decide if their connection is strong enough to last.
The Season 2 cast recently reunited for “Love Is Blind After the Altar.”
Season 2 participant Shaina Hurley was engaged toKyle Abramson the series.
However, she broke off the engagement after deciding they weren’t compatible.
For the reunion special, Hurley was joined by her new partner Christos Lardakis.
They were engaged during filming and have since been married.
Shaina:Especially because it’s his first time.
I’m like, “Are you sure you want to do this?”
But he was excited to film.
What made you want to come on even though you hadn’t done anything like that before?
Christos:Honestly, my whole idea even going was to protect Shaina.
Shaina:Protect me?
Christos:I was her bodyguard.
Shaina:He was my redeemer.
I was excited for people to meet him.
Shaina:No, no.
Christos:Definitely not.
Shaina:Well, basically, I’m a little bit wiser this season.
I was a little bit more careful not to be so reactive …
Nothing bad happened on our part, but it’s going to be interesting to see what played out.
We didn’t know what was going on behind the scenes with the other cast members.
Shaina:Because there’s so much there are thousands of hours of filming what gets shown …
It was hard to watch.
I’m not going to lie, but it’s interesting, because a lot wasn’t shown.
It’s hard watching yourself on TV.
Did that affect your relationship at all?
Shaina:What do you think?
What do you feel?
How was it watching?
Christos:No, for me, it wasn’t anything different.
It was obviously
Shaina:He knows who I am.
Christos:I don’t care.
Shaina:He was like, “What is this?”
She’s such a kind soul and always looks out for others.
Some people act a little differently.
When we go out, people are so awesome, and they get it.
He knows me, and he’s been such a good support.
Is it still weird for you that people know who you are from the series?
Shaina:I find it crazy.
They’ve been so sweet, so awesome, and they’ve been amazing, actually.
What were the biggest things you’ve learned since being on the show and going through all that?
Shaina:Don’t be so reactive.
I learned to be more forthright about what I’m feeling.
Go with your gut.
Have integrity in your decision making, also.
If something feels off, don’t do it.
I’m working on my people pleasing.
That was a huge thing for me.
Stream “Love Is Blind: After the Altar” Season 2 on Netflix starting September 16, 2022.
This interview has been edited for clarity.
