Married At First Sightfans areslamming the show for its clear double standardregarding the season’s villains, Michelle Tomblin and David Trimble, and how their relationship is edited. While Michelle and David are only one ofMarried At First Sightseason 18’scouples, the pair have been tough to deal with throughout the season. Despite there being other couples with issues on the series, David and Michelle’s behavior has been catching viewers' eyes throughout the season, especially when they’ve behaved poorly. While David is coming off like the average good guy, Michelle has been edited to seem unfailingly difficult.
MAFSviewers have noticed that the way Michelle and David are edited and perceived is completely different. While David has been made to seem like he’s in the right most of the time despite withholding the truth from hisMAFSwife, Michelle has been made to seem like a complete villain for reacting to herMAFShusband’s less-than-ideal situation. Reddit useru/Stargazerlily425explained,“[David] has proven himself to be listless, juvenile, and unambitious. Why should Michelle want that?”Explaining in-depth that both Michelle and David are flawed,fans shared their disappointment with the perception of the couple.
What MAFS Fans Calling Out A Double Standard Against Michelle Means For The Show
Viewers Want To See The Genuine Story
AlthoughDavid and Michelle’s relationship hasn’t been easyto watch,Michelle has been getting the majority of the backlash when it comes toMAFSfans. Viewers have struggled to see Michelle as disappointed or hurt about herMarried At First Sightmatch, instead believing that she’s more of a villain than anyone else because of her strong negative reaction to her husband. Regardless of how Michelle has reacted to David, her reaction to finding out that she’s been matched with someone she doesn’t click with at all is valid. While Michelle may need to work on things, she’s not wrong.
Married At First Sightviewers have beenseeing David as a relaxed guywho’s gotten the short end of the stick in his marriage because of how Michelle has reacted to him. While he definitely doesn’t deserve to be put down for his current state of life, David wasn’t honest with Michelle or theMAFSexperts about his situation. As the couple have moved through the season,MAFSfans seeing that the show is sharing a double standardshows that the edit of the series is meant to sway viewers for and against certain cast members, painting them as villainous.
Our Take On The MAFS Double Standard
David & Michelle’s Relationship Is More Complex Than Shown On Screen
Although Michelle clearly has some issues she needs to work through regarding how she’s treated David throughout the course of their marriage thus far,Married At First Sightprioritizing making David look good over showing his flaws outwardly is questionable. The couple’s relationship is far more complicated than is shown on screen, and it’s clear thatDavid and Michelle’s behavior has been editeddown to give viewers just a taste of how their marraige looked. Regardless, the pair’sMarried At First Sightjourney has a lot more to it than viewers have had the opportunity to see.
Married At First Sightairs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. EST on Lifetime.
Married At First Sight
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Based on the Danish version of the series, Married at First Sight is a reality show/social experiment that gives singles a chance to find a lifelong partnership with one particular caveat: they must agree to marry a stranger arranged the moment they meet. Experts provide counseling and guidance as they help couples navigate their new marriage with their unknown partner and highlight the journey of the newlyweds from wedding to honeymoon to beginning their new lives together. At the end of eight weeks, couples will decide to stay married or divorce.
