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The relationship of Love Is Blind season 4 couple Kwame Appiah and Chelsea Griffin has arguably been the most entertaining since the franchise debuted in February 2020. Although the new Seattle location for this season caused quite an adrenaline rush amongst fans, the exciting interactions between the casts have kept viewers tuned in throughout the season.
One of the cast members who stood out right from the beginning is Kwame. The former footballer quickly became a fan-favorite thanks to his big personality and was part of the show’s first love triangle, bringing some early drama to the pods. Kwame initially struck a strong connection with Micah Lussier.
However, she opted to get together with Paul Peden outside the pods, leaving Kwame somewhat heartbroken. That left Kwame with more time to focus on Chelsea, whom he had grown particularly fond of during the pods. Kwame eventually decided Chelsea was the one for him and proposed to her at the pods — to which she said yes. When the two finally met in person, their chemistry was palpable; viewers had no choice but to recognize their potential.
Despite their strong start to life as an engaged couple, Kwame’s unresolved feelings for Micah threatened to derail their relationship while honeymooning in Mexico. Although Kwame had pre-warned Chelsea, he would like to get some closure from Micah; things got too flirty between the two.
Kwame eventually pulled back and reassured Chelsea of his commitment to their relationship. Thankfully, the episode strengthened their bond, and they have marched on since then. While they haven’t had any other issues, most viewers still feel their relationship lacks an X factor. However, after episode 11 ended on a cliffhanger, with Chelsea saying “I do” and waiting for Kwame to respond, fans believe the signs are ominous for the couple.
Love Is Blind Fans Think Chelsea’s Only Goal Is Marriage
Ahead of the Love Is Blind season 4 finale, much of the talk has been around about which couples are likeliest to walk down the aisle. There have been severe doubts among fans about Kwame and Chelsea’s relationship, and it seemed fans may have been correct as episode 11 ended without Kwame saying yes to marrying Chelsea.
The scenes have sparked a heated debate on social media, with many fans giving their opinions about the duo’s relationship. Recently, a fan Copy_Sorry, started a thread on Reddit while sharing a “masked face” meme alongside the caption, “Kwame anytime he’s around Chelsea or her family.”
Many viewers understood the OP’s message and emphasized how the relationship seems geared to satisfy Chelsea’s needs only. The fans argued that Chelsea only seemed interested in marriage and saw Kwame as a means to achieving it.
Most viewers pointed out how she is generally disinterested in discussing their relationship or plans. They also slammed her for shutting down Kwame anytime he asked valid questions about their relationship. Fans believe her approach to marrying first and asking questions later will fail and only betrays her superficial intentions. While commenting, one user, talktokel, said,
“This is true. Kwame is just going through the motions for a TV show. However, that shopping scene officially put me off to Chelsea. She thinks she’s Jennifer Anniston in a RomCom. I’m not convinced she loves Kwame, either. She just desperately wants a Husband.”
Fans Think Kwame and Chelsea Are a Mismatch
For most Love Is Blind viewers, Kwame and Chelsea’s relationship poses a unique problem. While the two are ready to exchange vows, they seem at variance with their expectations of married life. This gap has become more evident with recent happenings in their relationship, and fans think they are a mismatch.
While commenting on the thread, some users noted that Chelsea wants to get married and start a family immediately, whereas Kwame is still preparing for the giant leap of children. This shouldn’t be such a big deal for most couples, but Kwame’s inability to get a listening ear out of Chelsea makes things far too complicated.
From Kwame’s meeting with Chelsea’s mom, it seems it isn’t only his fiance he would struggle to communicate with. One Love Is Blind fan, ashley00hat00, highlighted how uncomfortable Kwame felt when he met Chelsea’s mom. The user frowned at how she continuously cut him off whenever he tried to talk about his family and background.
At this point, there is so much between Kwame and Chelsea, which will be too much of a burden for just one party to compromise. For many of the show’s viewers, this is where their incompatibility as a couple is laid bare. They lack the basic understanding to work through their differences and reach a middle ground that favors all parties. One user, zmodern carrots, criticizes their relationship by writing,
“I don’t understand the Kwame hate, imo they aren’t a good match for each other. Chelsea is soooo intense, and K seems way more laid back. Nothing wrong with either, but it’s like oil and water.”
Fans are now eagerly waiting for the next episode to see what becomes of the couple. Although it seems increasingly likely that Kwame will give Chelsea a negative answer, there is still room for the odd surprise in reality TV. Whatever the case, Kwame and Chelsea must have a deep discussion about their relationship