OPINION The honeymoon is over, but the party is only just getting started because it is confessions week. It’s one step down from honesty week, one step above passive-aggressive week and what our manager calls “constructive criticism week”. John Aiken starts by revealing that this is the week the couples will move in together.
He tells us it’s super important because it teaches them how to get along on a daily basis. “Some people are very good at this while for other couples it becomes too much and they start to unravel,” he says. We couldn’t agree more, there is no bigger challenge than giving up half your wardrobe space.
“Okay, so, I’m thinking, this is my wardrobe and this is my wardrobe,” Sam tells her husband James before pointing to a small cubby in one, “you can have up here”. We suggest James tries box breathing. In for seven seconds, out for seven seconds.
Then she spots another place for her clothes: “I’ll also need those drawers.” In for seven seconds, out – ”No, no, no, no, no,” says James, putting his foot down. Unfortunately, it doesn’t fit in the generously-sized cubby hole Sam gave him.
“Our first argument, wardrobe space,” he says. Sending good thoughts and an extra set of drawers to the couple’s room immediately. For more Married At First Sight NZ news and all the recaps, click here .
Meanwhile, in Piripi and Steph’s room, the air con has been set so low we can feel the chill from here. Rehashing the night before.