I didn’t get into this season of MAFS as much as some of the previous ones. I’m not sure why really. The couples were interesting enough. I think it just seemed very slow this season. Also, as with every reality show, each season seems more and more scripted. The penultimate episode was a whole lot of “I have no idea what I am going to do.” We all know they know what they are going to do. But do we? Let’s Make some MAFS Decision Day predictions!
Deonna & Greg
At the beginning of the season, I would not have picked these to as the favorite to make it the entire distance. But, Deonna is finally opening up and Greg is being more tolerant of her closed-off demeanor. She pushes him to try new things and get out into the world. He pushes her to express her emotions. I think these two have the best chance. Oh and Deonna is now kissing him on camera, AND THEY HAD THE SEX! 🙂
Iris & Keith
This couple seemed like a lock for the most perfect match ever in the history of the show. They both work for non-profits. They both have good relationships with their mothers. Both have similar religious beliefs. They are both very attractive. It’s a perfect match!
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Except it is not. Who knew being a virgin was such a huge issue. It seems that Iris remained a virgin at the end of their eight week experiment. This seemed to take a toll on Keith. His frustrations in that area of their relationship made him notice Iris’s general immaturity. She doesn’t seem to know how to share. The problem isn’t exactly Iris’ virginity. It’s about her lack of experience with relationships at all. Iris told her family she is definitely staying in the marriage. Keith’s scripted “I’m not sure what I’ll decide on Decision Day” seemed pretty believable to me.
Beth & Jaime
I don’t know what these two will decide but if it were up to me I would be filing for divorce for them. Jaime has left Beth at least twice in the eight weeks. They’ve probably only stayed together about seven weeks. On MAFS Decision Day, the preview indicates that Pastor Cal gets harsh with Jaime for his behavior. And while that point of view is well-founded, Beth isn’t exactly a peach either.
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While I hope these two breakup. the seem to be attracted to the conflict. They also seem like their love/hate relationship may compel them to stay together. Honestly, I think these two may belong together. They are both oddballs. Just different kinds of oddballs. On this week’s episode, Jaime told his friend that Beth doesn’t want sex as much as he does. Probably, because he is always saying hateful things to her.
Amber & Matt
Why did Matt even come on this show? Perhaps he was looking for a family since he didn’t have one? But when he did get a family and a wife that adores him, he couldn’t be bothered to be around. Like Jaime, he would disappear for long stretches of time.
On the last episode, Matt told his friend that Amber is too clingy. And then, Amber’s best friend dropped a bomb. He had seen Matt canoodling with a girl in a bar and the two left together. If I were Amber I would have asked questions. When did this happen? What did the girl look like? What time did they leave? Did Matt see her friend there? But Amber just started sobbing.
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So that is it for these two, right? Nope. Amber is seen in the previews for the finale talking about how much she cares for Matt. If she goes first, she will say she wants to stay together. Will Matt ever be honest with her?
My MAFS Decision Day predictions are one yes, and three maybes. What are yours?
I’m going with yes for Greg and Deanna. I hope she continues to open up. No for Matt and Amber. I’m hoping Amber’s family will knock some sense into her. I’m a maybe about Keith and Iris and it’s such a shame too. Iris needs to grow up a lot. She definitely has only child syndrome. I’ll take Keith! I don’t know what to think about Jamie and Beth I’m afraid their arguments could get physical one day so maybe it’s best they walk away, but in a weird way I think their individual craziness matches each other.
I am willing to take Greg I’d she won’t!
I wish it wasn’t so scripted. It b is unfair to the couples, and unfair to the audience. How are we toale judgement on what is bring portrayed, as to how these couples really are communicating. That said. I think K & I. Might have more going for them than meets the eye. Does she need to grow up? Yes. But cameras off and Keith guiding her by example, I think they could work. D & G. She doesn’t know how she feels yet? Either that’s scripted gunk, or if it’s real, they have no chance. M & A. That’s crazy. If I was either of them, I would have told production, “I am out of here”. Both are in for the wrong reasons, and they are not compatible.. She has adopted an idea she is clinging to, which is that this man ( or any man they had set her up with), is the man she should full heartedly devote to, (even though its a lost cause). He is trying to get through the production, by telling them what he thinks they want to hear for a show. J & B. Very odd couple. Are they just smart enough to mix it for the show ratings, or are they truly that combustible. When they syncronize, it’s made of love. When they don’t, they may as well be the devil. So..if their love is real, they will make it out of this show stopper crisis. But if the other is true, they won’t.
They are all so scripted now TT it’s really off putting at times! Why can’t they just let it flow and see what happens? I reckon there would be more drama that way guaranteed 👍👍
I think it will be 3 stay together, and only Matt and Amber divorcing. I wish Amber would realize her worth and not settle for Matt. Matt checked out about 7 weeks ago.
I agree that three will stay together and Amber and Matt will divorce, but I think by the three month check in only a Greg and Deonna will still be together.
I agree.But the thing I have wondered all along, why does Amber act so desperate ? She is an attractive, seemingly awesome young lady, but has absolutely no sense of self worth .
I wondered that too, she is a sweetheart
I’m not so sure Deonna will say yes on Decision day as she wasn’t showing a positive vibe on last show after hearing Gregg say he wanted to stay married. Would be sad if she says no.
Totally agree with your prediction. I feel bad for Amber but her heartache is just going to amplify after cameras are gone and Matt knows no one is watching…
And I think Keith is so nice but needs someone more emotionally mature. (The V card Iris continues to raise a also a gift her husband pry will have to earn and be reminded (forever) she gave that to him.
Anyways good post.
Not a lot of happiness and joy this season. Too much to overcome for all the couples. Nope, Nada. Another fat zero for the pros and alot of pain for the mismatched couples.
I just hope next season is better this was my least favorite season 😭 love Greg and Deanna though! I think one stay and I hope 2 divorce and not sure about the 4th
I agree with Sara this season is the worse.
Your couple analysis is spot on.
I hope Matt is honest. I don’t know why he’s stringing Amner along. Because he doesn’t want to look like a jerk on TV? That ship sailed weeks ago. I think Iris is basically a nice person but very immature. I think her hanging onto her virginity with a death grip goes beyond her religious beliefs. There’s more to that. Beth and Jamie need to either break up or go to counseling. Being left to their own devices will result in bad things happening. Greg and Deonna, I hope it works out for them. I think Greg could do better, but if he’s happy enough, so be it.
Deonna and Greg will definitely stay married.
Matt and Amber will definitely divorce.
Keith and Iris – there is part of me that thinks they might have become more physical around the time of the Caribbean dancing lesson. Too often, Keith seems totally over it, but sometimes it seems they have some kind of bond. But the clue that they split is her demeanor in the after shows. She seems angry and defensive. I think he wanted a divorce.
Jamie and Beth – they fight ugly, but they do have chemistry when they’re not fighting. I think they will choose to stay together to see how it goes without the cameras, but will still end up divorcing six months from now.
I agree. Think they will divorce. Greg and Deonna only couple to stay married.
I’m a few weeks behind so I’ll wait to put in my 2 cents predicting the outcome. I love this show but it does seem too over produced, they don’t have to find a mutual home together, when did they talk about finances or long term goals? As easy as production sets the couples up, the facts that they skip major joint choices and decisions new couples have to make together puts them in a honeymoon type limbo while the cameras are there, when that’s gone I can only imagine the real work starts…?
Thank you TT for keeping up on MAFS for us, love reading your insights, observations and giving a place for me to hear other peoples take on these crazy kids!
A same sex couple has been suggested before and I like it! I’d like to suggest an older couple, post kids age…?
Deonna and Greg will make it for the long haul. Iris and Keith I see them staying together. Jamie and Beth if they do stay together on decision day, they will not make it six months. If Amber would fix herself up she might keep a man. She chooses to be plain Jane that most men are not attracted to. She needs to change shampoo because her hair always looks nasty and not clean.fix herself up and she might keep her man.
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I see BOTH Deonna and Iris BOTH totally immature an NOT ready for marriage…even though their immunity have different consequences they both have the same no value in a marriage relationship….Amber sorry but i feel you want marriage so bad because your twin has a husband Mat i feel came on the show for other motives(Exposure) remember,in the beginning he said he was done with NBA yeah,i feel he signed up to get himself out there…Jamie and Beth only thing i saw had in common was sleeping together HER FAULT she gave it up first night and THATS ALL HE TALKS ABOUT AN WANT”Period”..i feel Iris will give in to Keith on decision night,for some reason i feel like she thinks thats when she’s really gonna feel like a wife…
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I just want the experts to get it right from the initial stage and that is to truly identify those who are serious about marriage. From the interview stage Matt should not have been selected based on some things he said. A basketball player yields playa, not serious. He was even on the fence about relocating as a result of his job. He is clearly not stable and not ready for marriage. Amber’s height alone is no match and his height is no match for Amber. It might seem like a physical thing, but it’s the physical that brings the attraction. But like they say, they are doing experiments, I just hope one day there findings and implementation will be flawless.
Barbara Smith YOU are an example of what is wrong with our Country! Your comments were extremely rude and mean. Why would you say this when she, her friends, family will probably see this. You are why people from low self esteem. She is a teacher and you have blasted this out. Your comments sound like the President cruel, insensitive, and emotionally abusive.
Tracy I agree totally with you.
I don’t see anything wrong with Barbara or Maudestine’s comments. I thought the whole point of coming on here was to give our opinions and impressions. What is wrong with saying that Amber makes absolutely no effort to make herself look attractive? I’m all for being able to be relaxed and makeup free in a relationship but, whether it’s politically correct to say so or not, most of us like to look nice for our partner, especially as a newlywed, and that involves making a little effort. Amber doesn’t appear to do that.
Why is it wrong for someone to point that out?
I don’t think Barbara was being mean spirited, she didn’t make awful comparisons to anything ugly, she just stated her opinion. As to comparing her to the awful things Trump says, I personally found that mean-spirited, but then again, it’s the commenter’s perception, to which she’s entitled.
As for Amber’s parents, her colleagues at school, or anyone else reading anything that’s written about her, she should have thought about that before she signed up for the show. Everything’s out there now, too late to worry about criticism.
Iris needs major therapy to figure out why she seems to wrap her entire self worth up in her vagina. She is emotionally immature and seems to enjoy the attention her hymen gets for her. Maybe she is scared once that is gone people will figure out she brings nothing to the table except a full grown woman/child. The rest? All will divorce eventually. These so called Peet’s are about as accurate as Robin hood trying to shoot his now and arrow after too much ale. Let me do it….now THAT would be good television.
I agree that Iris is putting too much on her virginity. It’s great that she’s waited for the right person but, it seems her entire self worth is now tied to being a virgin and I’m worried for her psyche once she actually has sex. I see tough times ahead for her.
I really do not see Iris talking about her virginity unless it comes up in conversation which she doesn’t initiate. It is nothing to be ashamed of. I do think with her being inexperienced, Keith should have suggested a time where they set aside to discuss indepth that subject for the sake of their moving forward in a positive healthy way. I do believe while it may have been difficult for Iris to discuss, she would have opened up and they both might have been on the page where as it stands at present, one is on the page and one has one foot on the page.
I think they did discuss it. Iris has outsized expectations for marriage and a partner, but doesn’t see that she needs to be willing to compromise and be open in intimacy while holding on to her virginity. Everything but light kissing was out of bounds, and that’s gotta be tough on a guy sleeping with her for 8 weeks.
She needs to mature more and experience more relationships before committing to marriage. Keith is probably the nicest and most patient guy she’ll ever meet.
I don’t know TT but, I kind of feel like they’re all going to stay together. At least at first. I’m probably totally wrong though. Maybe not Amber and Matt but, if I feel like they will. Not that they should.
This would not surprise me at all. I doubt more than one last a year though other than Deonna and Greg.
Sorry for anyone who saw an alleged spoiler THE WEEK BEFORE THE FUCKING DECISION DAY. Why do the fucktards always think they are the only ones who can Google spoilers.
PLEASE SHUT THE FUCK UP WITH THE SPOILERS. I can’t believe that needs to be said EVERY FUCKING YEAR! #idiots
The only couple I think may stay together is Greg and Deonna.
I’d like to think Keith and Iris would because they look to have great couple potential but I don’t think it’s going to last. She’s like flash-back-Monica on FRIENDS holding onto her “flower”. Iris is going to die a virgin.
Matt is a douche to Amber and she deserves so much better. The same should be said for Jamie and Elizabeth. It’s COMPLETELY OBVIOUS why Jamie would be single–he’s a mean asshole.
Both Elizabeth and Amber deserve a guy who will adore and appreciate them.
Also, I strongly think Amber’s BFF is IN LOVE WITH HER. boom.
I also think Amber’s friend is in love with her. I saw his emotions while talked with her. She deserves so much better. Wish she knew her worth
Completely agree on Amber’s BFF. But I think Elizabeth has her issues too. She also has a temper that can go from 0 to 60 pretty fn fast. She can be loud and obnoxious, which isn’t a crime but not everyone can live with that.
Can u imagine how Elizabeth and Jamie’s kids would turn out – crazy! No kids deserve a home life with parents like that! Both are nuts, don’t need to reproduce. 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻🤮
Matt and Amber – Matt did u get a Bball contract out of the show? You are a dog. Amber get some self-confidence. You are ok with Matt staying out until 2:00a??? Oh noooo! Please do something with your hair and use a little makeup. You were beautiful on your wedding day, keep it up. 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻
Iris, we all had that Vcard, it’s time for u to play yours. Keith is a catch, OMG he is perfect. Girl give it up!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Greg and Deonna, cute, cute, cute – Deonna loosen up girl. You have a good man!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Am pulling for greg and deonna to stay together they look good together and I think they will make the best come out of each other keith and iris at first i thought they would but now nope keith is not happy gor Jamie and beth no they arguing to much and it can turn physical matt and amber i feel sry for her matt is just using her
I think Iris is holding onto her virginity because it is her identity. If she loses that, who is she? Even the show calls her Iris the Virgin. Keith has the patience of a saint.
The couples are given topics to discuss on camera and their time is scheduled but I don’t see it as scripted.
Iris is gorgeous and kind but too focused on the camera and lacking insight for the importance of sexual chemistry and Keith’s level of maturity, his dilemma of knowing whether they are matched in an equally important physical way. Iris is emotionally still in grade school concerning relationships. She seems very closed and fearful of sex. Keith is trying to be respectful but too reluctant to help her explore. He talks about her needs and not often about his own. He will probably stay in the relationship. Why not when they can divorce any time after the show. Decision day doesn’t mean much.
Jamie and Elizabeth should divorce. They don’t meet each other’s needs other than codependency and could be the couple to harm each other physically once cameras are gone. They are too willing to damage each other to protect themselves.
Greg and Deonna can make it through and have a compatible partnership but the sex will always be less than satisfying. I don’t see them physically matched and they will grow apart emotionally which will be harder on Greg. Greg doesn’t seem to know himself well and Deonna is stubborn and more self-centered.
Amber and Matt…Amber is too committed, too early, although she is sincere. They are a great match on interests but Matt sees her more as a friend or sister and doesn’t really know what he wants. He likes her tolerance of his “single” approach to marriage, emotional abuse and neglect because it makes him feel he can have both worlds, so he may stay in the marriage but Amber will eventually be unable to continue. Matt is not uncaring. He does stress over his confusion and doesn’t want to hurt Amber but has lived independently too long. Only aging and occasional loneliness made him consider marriage but he was looking for a “prize,” a bombshell gal with strong outward sex appeal… His complexity is from dysfunctional family background, years of professional travel and lack of relationship commitment. Matt needs counseling and to grow up.
Deonna and Greg make it. Jamie and Beth is a no. Amber and Matt is a no. Sex is huge in a marriage so Greg may say no with Iris.
Your summary and predictions are spot on in my opinion. Deonna and Greg are my favorite couple. Greg has the patience Deonna needs. Deonna has the love for adventure that Gregg needs. I feel like Keith checked out a while ago as well. Iris is far too immature for this process. This was not the show for her to vet who to “give” her virginity to. I am sure Jamie will leave Elizabeth before she leaves him. She has some insecurities hidden in that bold personality. I want Amber to find a good guy. Matt is not it. She wants this process to work so badly that she can’t see the forest for the trees.
I generally agree with you. But based on the last 1-2 episodes, I think Elizabeth will pull the plug before Jamie. He still seems to dig many aspects of her. At the beginning of the last episode, she seemed to be pretty fed up with him.
Iris is a beautiful woman but outside of the whole virginity thing there were two questionable actions that really bothered me. The first was when she saw the two sinks in the bathroom and said that one was for washing their faces and the other for washing their hands. The second and more problematic was her rage when one of their guests went into the refrigerator and drank her lemonade. These are signs of a very controlling person and not someone I could live with. Do not have guests if you cannot be generous to them.
I don’t think any of the couples should stay together except maybe Deonna and Greg. Matt is a dirtbag and should hang his head in shame. I love Amber and hope she finds a loving partner.
I completely forgot about the lemonade and yes, that was super weird. I once caught one of my house guests chugging from a vodka bottle (from my bar) in the darkness of my dining room. THAT wasn’t cool and it wasn’t like I was having an open bar-event. But if someone I invited over drank lemonade from my fridge, have at it, you’re my guest.
The sink thing was weird – kind of OCD-ish. The lemonade thing would have bugged me, too, because I don’t think it’s appropriate for guests to help themselves to things in my pantry without asking me. But her rage seemed disproportionate.
I understand why they cast Iris. It was supposed to be good TV, they were hoping for some great revelation or maturation, or at least something they could play the sexy muzak over. But it didn’t happen. She’s still better than everyone else, and playing fairy princess. I find Iris one of the most annoying people ever on this show, which is a high bar. Keith seems like a good guy, and I feel bad for him, definitely in a lose-lose position.
Hmmm…I think Iris and Keith will stay together. He’s been ever so patient with Iris, I see this as a nod to his level of commitment and care for her and her feelings. I hope once the cameras go away she’ll be able to let their intimacy happen organically.
Jamie and Beth, um no. I see why people think they’ll stay together, high passion but Jamie is mean, who would want to have sex with someone who says mean things, then complains about not enough sex? I don’t think they should stay together.
I hope Amber gives Matt the boot before he has a chance to spew more BS and lies.
I love Greg, I have seen Deonna grow in this process but will it be enough? She really married the whole package but I’m not sure she sees that.
Iris. Identity only as a virgin – when that’s gone what then? Keith. Fine lookin’ man and obviously raised well – his mother is gorgeous and smart. He couldn’t find anyone without MAFS? Really? Thumbs down on that one. Matt and Amber. Mismatched – not only in height but also in personality and commitment. No way should they stay together. Beth and Jamie. They’re both somethin’ else and not in a good way. I don’t know why Pastor Cal doesn’t talk with Beth about her acting out – throwing over the coffee table – really? Get the big D and get it over with. Deonna and Greg. Sweet couple – both very positive and hopefully they make it.
I hope Greg and Deona and Keith and Iris stay married. I knew Matt wasn’t into Amber when he asked on the honeymoon if she would mind if he went overseas to play basketball for 6-10 month stretches. Seriously????? Beth and Jamie will end up in prison or the grave if they stay together. If I never hear the word virginity again it will be too soon.
Lol….totally agree. Good grief! Iris, just do like every other woman at some point and just get it over with.
I agree with this season getting a slow start. I was frustrated with the amount of episodes spent on content before the couples were married. I like to see some of the selection process and pre-wedding, but not several whole episodes of it. With these four couples, I would’ve liked to see more footage of them after they were married, especially since it does seem scripted and reshot for better scenes. For instance. I wonder if the discussion with Amber and Raven actually took place off camera at another time and was reshot for the episode. Aspects of the conversation seemed off like the timing of him telling her.