Why did Stephen get emotional in Episode 7? Love is Blind star opens up about being "overwhelmed"

Love is Blind Season 7
Love is Blind Season 7 Stars Stephen and Monica | Image Source: Instagram/ @officialrichardson @monicajadedavis

Love is Blind Season 7 Episode 7 recently aired on October 9, 2024, exclusively on Netflix. The recently released episode, titled, Truth Bombs, featured engaged couples spending time with each other. Later they met fellow engaged couples before they were sent to the next phase.

One of the couples on Love is Blind, Monica, and Stephen, had a lunch date. The couple was enjoying their time together when Monica initiated a conversation. She asked Stephen about getting her "flowers," as he mentioned occasionally during their pod dates.

In response, Stephen mentioned that he was not actually referring to flowers, but as a mere concept. Later, when they talked about other things, such as their financial upbringing, the male cast member seemed to be getting emotional.

When Monica asked Stephen about it, he shared,

"I'm just nervous about the whole thing because it's a huge, huge commitment. It's not that I'm second-guessing being with you. You know, I just don't wanna feel overwhelmed when the moment comes to meet you at the altar."

Love is Blind episode 7: Stephen and Monica discuss getting married, and "second" thoughts

The seventh episode of the social experiment featured Stephen, an electrician, and Monica, who works in tech sales. After initial blind dates, the duo found each other compatible. Hence, they got engaged and were sent further into the next phase of Love is Blind Season 7.

During their next phase, referred to as "honeymoon" on the show, they were out on one of their dates. Monica talked about Stephen getting her "flowers" as he promised during their initial dates.

On the other hand, Stephen shared what he meant by "flowers,"

"You're right. You're right, and…It…I was using that as a concept, but, like, it wouldn't be flowers. But it would be something along those lines of a gift. Like, flowers to me…I get it."

The female cast member clarified that she didn't actually mean "flowers" but a way of making her feel "special." The couple also talked about financial upbringings and differences between the two.

Later, Stephen mentioned feeling like it was "a lot" and that he didn't want to disappoint her. She asked what he meant by a lot.

"Moving forward with marriage. It's just, like, such a massive decision. And I just don't want to feel forced into doing something, 'cause I don't think that's fair to you. If suddenly I'm having second thoughts, next thing you know- -"

Upon hearing this, the Love is Blind star was confused and asked him if he was sure about moving forward with the social experiment. Stephen went on repeatedly saying that he wasn't having second thoughts.

"You're saying things like, "Second…" Like, what the f****?" Monica asked.

Stephen couldn't look at Monica, which she pointed out, and shared the same. He said that he was "trying to think." He then told Monica that he was "genuinely" in love with her. He added that he wasn't second-guessing, but he was feeling "overwhelmed."

"You’re f****** kidding me. You, day one, were like, "I'm in love with you. I’m gonna marry you." And you knew what this was. Like, we knew what we were getting ourselves into," shared Monica.

Stephen seemed quite emotional, as his face was turning red. Seeing him, Monica asked him if he was okay. He said he was listening, and Monica thought he was "about to cry."

The Love is Blind star then told her partner that they should take, "one step," as all that mattered was "him and her."

Stephen agreed with what Monica was saying. Both exchanged "I love you," and things were going on between the couple. Later on in the seventh episode, all the engaged couples were sent to live together in the DC.


Netflix is now streaming nine episodes of Love is Blind Season 7 on its platform. Fans can stream these episodes and explore engaged couples' exploring their connections.

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Edited by Apoorva Jujjavarapu