EXCLUSIVE: A licensed therapist who spent part of her life as part of the Mormon Church gives her opinion on a scene from season 7 of Love Is Blind this fall. Afton Turner tells Reality Tidbit how he left the Mormon church years ago and completely understands Marrissa George’s views when it comes to her wedding day.
During season 7 of Love Is Blind, viewers can follow how singles from the DC area gather in groups and marry each other without being seen. After forming emotional connections, couples have a lot to do to get to know each other in real life. This includes meeting each other’s family and friends, learning more about their values and religious beliefs, as well as living together and enjoying a luxury honeymoon.
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‘I can deeply identify with Marrisa George’
Since episodes of Love Is Blind hit Netflix, anyone who loves reality TV has probably heard of or binged the show in October.
Afton, a licensed therapist, certainly binged the series and tells Reality Tidbit how she can “deeply identify” with one of the show’s bachelors: Marrissa George.
During a scene in the show, Marrisa and her fiancé, Ramses Prashad, talk about their upbringing and religious beliefs.
The conversation looked in detail at Marrissa growing up in the Mormon Church. Finally he expressed that he would prefer to keep religion out of his wedding day.
Fresh Pages Therapy’s Afton tells Reality Tidbit how she also grew up in the same faith but left the Mormon Church.
She says, “I left the Mormon church years ago and I totally understand why Marissa didn’t want religion to be a part of her wedding.
“Marissa mentions that she had always imagined getting married in the temple. When I got married in the temple, I thought it would be an ideal and meaningful experience. But instead, I felt like the day was more about meeting religious expectations than celebrating our relationship.
She further draws on her experience, adding, “Only four members of my family, and none of his, were able to attend due to ‘temple merit’ restrictions, which made the experience seem exclusive and isolating.
“By not having a temple wedding, Marissa has the freedom to make the day truly her own, which might explain why she is so clear about her expectations.
Afton adds how Marissa’s decision to keep religion out of her wedding allows her to focus on what really matters to her: “It’s less about pleasing others or adhering to traditions, and more about building your life on your own terms.” , something I deeply identify with. .”
‘My approach to relationships transformed’
Therapist Afton says her approach to relationships “transformed” after “leaving the church.”
She tells Reality Tidbit: “In the Mormon church (and many other Christian religions) there is a strong emphasis on forgiveness, which can sometimes lead us to tolerate behavior that we should stay away from. I tolerated a lot in relationships, forgiving things that crossed healthy boundaries.”
Today, he says he’s “learning to set boundaries based on what really matters to you, not what you’ve been told to follow.”
Afton adds, “I’ve struggled with setting boundaries; sometimes I’m too rigid, sometimes I’m too lenient, but I’m learning…”
After watching Love Is Blind for Marissa and Ramses. Therapist Afton also shares how she might relate to Marrissa on another topic.
Marrissa expresses a strong stance on birth control during the show, and Afton tells us, “I identified with how she communicated her limits to Ramses. She was clear and did not apologize, even if it risked his reaction.
“That’s something I’ve also learned to accept: making decisions based on my own values and instincts, rather than being guided by external pressures or religious doctrines. “It’s liberating to step away from the strict guidelines I once followed and start making decisions that align with who I truly am.”
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