Married At First Sight: Why Bennett's Need to Stay Settled Might Ruin His Marriage With Amelia
Bennett and Amelia are a match made in heaven, but Amelia's need to move every few years could drive a wedge between the happy newlyweds.
Bennett and Amelia could be the most compatible couple in Married at First Sight history, but their lifestyles aren't a perfect match.
The relationship experts paired two of the quirkiest singles in New Orleans into an arranged marriage, and Bennett and Amelia have been having a ball ever since. Amelia, a recent medical school graduate, and Bennett, a theater company director with a series of odd jobs, entered the experiment to find their one true love, and it might have paid off. They seem to be a match made in heaven, as their artistic and free, fun-loving personalities complement perfectly like two puzzle pieces.
A small wrench was thrown into their relationship during their family meetings. Bennett's sister revealed that he was against having biological children, believing it to be a morally poor decision as there are millions of children in need of adoption. Amelia, who has always wanted kids, was taken aback. Bennett experienced his own shock during lunch with Amelia's mom, after she asked if he would be willing to move for her residency. The couple discussed their differing wants for kids, agreeing to cross that bridge when they get to it. But their differing lifestyles have still caused concern.
While playing a life-sized chess match during their Mexican honeymoon, Amelia brought up how she never stays in one place for too long, moving roughly every couple of years. Her carefree spirit bleeds into her on-the-go lifestyle, while Bennett's ties to community encourage him to grow deep roots in one place. Amelia admitted to ending multiple relationships because of her transient lifestyle, causing Bennett to react with concern.
When Bennett asked if she would be willing to settle down after landing a job, Amelia blanked and failed to give an answer. Students on the medical path move often, as it is rare to land a spot in an undergraduate program, medical school, residency, and staff position all in one city. Unlike Amelia, Bennett doesn't have much experience relocating and enduring the stress that comes with starting over in a new city. He has hopes of growing his theater and music career, which could prove difficult if he's constantly running around the country with Amelia.
Apart from their lifestyles, there is no easily discernible concerns regarding the longevity of Bennett and Amelia's relationship. The Married at First Sight matchmakers noted that the differences between Amelia's career aspirations and Bennett's conglomerate of side jobs could be a deal-breaker, but fans of the couple are hoping that their astronomical compatibility can overcome the real world logistics.