Married At First Sight- is this for real?

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This can't be real, surely? Who would be insane enough? I've never seen the show, but do they explain if it's actually an official marriage? I would have thought that the whole concept goes against the solemn nature of the legal contract.

I think verity and Jonathon would have been a far better match.

Omg Jack's dad 🤦‍♀️
He "KNOWS" it's not right! Seriously, Jack is into the whole thing and genuinely seems to quite like her, so who the hell is his dad to decide how WRONG it all is?? Imo it's no biggie.
Yes I'm into marriage and yes I've been married for 19 years BUT I honestly don't think this is an awful idea. The fact that they all tend to apply because they really want to find someone to commit means that they're meeting like-minded people who want similar things.
Jack's mum is clearly botoxed so therefore glamour seems to be their Thing. Awful judgemental people. Verity seemed lovely, very very nervous but lovely.

Jack's dad was sooo rude, I feel for Verify and her family when they watch it back...I hope they really gel together now to piss him off! Stephanie is annoying me...no-one forced her to do this...I think if you've signed up for it you just need to throw yourself into the process. Apparently it's trending on Twitter and there is a spoiler!

Spoiler madame ? Do tell so I don't have to go on twitter!

madame it was the same last series, one of the women was so similar to steph- she kept saying how she knew it was going to be a lot of work and how she was prepared to put in the work. But then didn't put in any effort at all. She clearly didn't fancy him and gave up without even trying to

Ps Verity reminded me of Jane Macdonald when she had her hair wavy

Jane Macdonald! That’s exactly who I was thinking but I couldn’t put my finger on it! I think Jack was swept up in the excitement of the day and also very aware of not wanting to spoil Veritys day. But I think it’s fairly obvious he doesn’t fancy her. I hope I’m wrong because they both seem like good people.

I think Verity is lovely looking, the Dad is a knob

I was cringing watching last nights show. Poor Jonathan, he's trying so hard and getting nothing in return. Stephanie is a cold fish who doesn't seem to be putting in a lot of effort. I don't think verity is matched to Jack looks wise but his dad was rude for pointing this out. I like it when jack's mum said to his dad that looks aren't everything and she said 'I married you didn't I'. Not sure how Jack managed to always have such attractive previous girlfriends because whilst he seems nice he's not that good looking. I hope he's kind to Verity.

I don't think it was more about Verity not being his type than she looked bad. She looked lovely on the day. Jack seems kind but he was having to do a lot of the talking and Verity was just agreeing. I found her a bit annoying to be honest but she might come out of her she'll on the honeymoon.

Poor Jonathan. I can imagine he's a bit annoying but Steph seems to get really wound up about the little things. It seems like an odd match and as though the experts have not met either of them and only looked at their applications. Also i think he's 11 years her senior which is quite a big gap and a bit risky.

Oops I meant that it WAS more about type than looking bad.

Spanshfly, I do watch the programme but I honestly think it is an awful and idea. It makes a total mockery of marriage.

The chances of it working must be so low (none of the ones in the UK have worked) and although divorce doesn't seem a big deal for many people I personally would be mortified especially after such a short marriage

Was Verity drugged or just struggling with her eyelashes?

I reckon that Jack's previous girlfriends have been very made up, extensions, lots of make up, very groomed. I'm not criticising that look but suspect it's what Jack's father would go for - Verity is naturally attractive but not .... out there enough for him. I thought Verity's constant giggling was annoying but she must have been incredibly nervous.

Whoever matched Jonathan and Steph should be sacked.

Just watched this on catchup I think Verity definitely fancies Jack, not sure if he feels the same but he looks,willing to give it a gi, she is pretty but quite awkward probably nerves ?But she's pretty in an understated way not in your face Stephanie definitely doesn't fancy Jonathan although I think they look very similar?I would love to see this work out for once .

Stephanie looked horrified when Jonathan was talking about regular date nights! I felt quite sorry for him but he didn't appear to notice

mydogisthebest if it makes a mockery of it, then why watch it? That's the point, that it's entertaining for the viewers and it's the kind of shock factor that makes it more interesting than a dating show. If it was just dating then they'd put no effort into it if there wasn't the initial attraction. I've dated a few people who I didn't fancy when I met them but when I got to know them as friends the attraction was sparked.
The programme also shows that marriage isn't easy, and needs work. I'm not under any illusion that it's highbrow or anything, but it's interesting as far as an experiment goes.

I honestly think I could do a much better job of matching people!

Not the same thing, but some arranged marriages work well. Maybe apply their methods rather than ‘science’!

I dont think Jack's dad was implying she was ugly just not his son's usual type. I think they look an awful match. I would imagine Jack with someone much younger, blonde, very made up Essex type, and Verity needing a partner much older and more mature.

Cant wait to see this play out

What are the actual methods that they use? I can't say I have ever seen a couple that I thought would last yet even those with an initial attraction ,Stephanie and Jonathan reminded me of that couple ,a couple of seasons back where he just was ent into her at all think he might have been called steve?every conversation they had it looked like they were pulling teeth it was so awkward !

My initial thoughts were that Verity and Jonathan would be a better match, at least on the face of it. I felt so much for Verity, she was absolutely a bag of nerves and why wouldn't she be.
I thought Jack's father's expressions and comments were totally inappropriate, although I do agree he meant 'type' rather than 'attractiveness' I'd have pictured Jack with a Towie type, but didn't he say he thought this was one of the areas where he'd been going wrong? Maybe he's refreshing and not as shallow as to think he can only love someone who looks a certain way.

I think you could tell with Steph and Jonathan that she'd made her mind up as soon as she set eyes on him. He's on a hiding to nothing there no matter what gestures he makes. I don't know why the programme makers accepted her, it's totally not the right type of experience for her.

I like the idea of the social experiment but think it should be like the Aussie version where it's not an legal commitment.

x2boys I had to google because I could envisage who you referenced. It was Lucie and Steve- absolutely painful to watch.

I thought that guy Clark and his wife a few seasons stood an ok chance but even they crumbled

What are the actual methods that they use?

With a fair few of them you could be forgiven for thinking it's a names out of the hat job

It begs the question how useful is the science? I'd say intuition helps more. Arranged marriages in our society are usually sprung from organisers who know the families and people involved rather than just matching up wish lists. So yes, the nuts and bolts can be considered, but without the warmth factor the deal can fall flat on its face.