Marissa George from Love is blind Season 7 was one of the cast members' best due to their authenticity during their time on the show, so here's what happened to Marissa when the show finished filming. Marissa met and connected with Ramses Prashad on Love is blind pods. However, Marissa also connected with military veteran Bohdan Olinares. Having been in the service, Marissa wanted a life partner with a different experience. That's why she gravitated towards Ramses.
He was charming and didn't conform to specific gender roles. Marissa, a 32-year-old attorney, and Ramses, a 35-year-old program associate at the justice reform nonprofit, were among those Love is blind season 7 couple who got engaged and looked like the perfect couple in Mexico. There was no disagreement they couldn't resolve. So it was quite shocking for Marissa and Love is blind spectators when Ramses changed his mind days before the wedding, leaving Marissa devastated. Here's what she's been up to since the pair called it quits.
Marissa's journey of love is blind
It was almost perfect
Ramses and Marissa's trip abroad went very well. However, problems arose when the Love is blind couple moved in together. They expressed opposing views on U.S. military service. While the Love is blind duo shared similar opinions, Marissa still supported people in service. She grew up in the military before serving for eight years after college. The topic came up again when they met Marissa's friends with the Love is blind pair, convincing them that they had overcome their differences.
Although Ramses was able to convince Marissa's friends that he was the right man for her, he was unable to do the same with Marissa's mother, Vanessa. During the meeting, she asked the couple to make a prenuptial agreement and even threatened to cut off Ramses' private parts if he hurt her daughter. For the most part, The lovebirds had a smooth journey.
However, they hit a snag when discussing when they should have children. THE Love is blind duo I also wasn't on the same page about birth control. Despite resolving his problems, Ramses broke up with Marissa, stating that his energy was too much (via Love is BlindNetflix).
“Will your energy be too much for me or will it make me feel overwhelmed?”
Marissa was hurt and confused about how Ramses could achieve this, however, he was so excited in the days leading up to the wedding. The separation saved Marissa from a lot of trouble later in the marriage. Ramses was not the right husband, in part because he might have been in the Love is blind as a production plant or to advance your career.
Marissa is on a healing journey
She's getting her groove back
The healing process was not easy for Marissa. During the Love is blind At the Season 7 reunion, Marissa admitted that she tried to get back together with Ramses several times, but he refused. The reality star recently revealed she has been on a healing journey for the past year. In a lengthy Instagram post from November, Marisa reflected on how difficult the year-long healing process was.
“One year later and I am doing well. The healing journey has not been easy and the reopening of old wounds – especially under the weight of public opinion – has made it even more difficult.”
Marissa added that she sometimes couldn't get out of bed after Love is blind season 7 premiered. The reality TV star acknowledged the support she has received from her friends and family, and some Love is blind fans kept her going. In the post, many people let Marissa know how amazing her energy is and how much they appreciated its authenticity. Receiving such comments must have motivated this Love is blind cast member to continue healing, although Ramses tried to dim the light during the breakup.
Marissa has a new boyfriend
She is dating someone new
Marissa's breakup with Ramses in Love is blind season 7 was one of the most heartbreaking moments ever. She became emotional when talking about it at the meeting, expressing how horrible she felt when it happened. Fortunately, that's all behind her as Marissa found love after the show. THE Love is blind participant said US Weekly she was dating someone who represented most of the qualities that didn't exist in her relationship with Ramses.
Ramses didn't create enough space to accommodate Marissa's feelings, which is why he felt her energy was overwhelming. However, it seems that Marissa's new man is her safe space, one that allows her to exist in peace without trying to be someone different.
Throughout his appearance in Love is blind In Season 7, Marissa seemed like a kind, self-aware, happy soul who felt things so strongly but hardly ever lashed out. However, she was too naive to see the blatant red flags that Ramses presented from the beginning. THE Love is blind star talked about taking care of children casually as if he didn't understand how demanding it was. Plus, all that condom talk turned your red flags bright red. At least Marissa found someone who fell in love with her infectious energy.
Sources: Love is BlindNetflix/Instagram, Marissa George/Instagram, US Weekly