Moroccan-British Contestant Seeks Traditional Love on ’Love Is Blind UK’

In the show, Maria forged strong bonds with two men: Ollie Sutherland and Tom Stroud, a 38-year-old public relations consultant. While she was initially close to Ollie, it was ultimately towards Tom that her heart leaned. Their shared humor and the mourning of their respective fathers created a unique bond between them. "I really feel the most myself with you," Tom told her, touched by her sincerity.

Despite a strong attraction, their relationship was quickly put to the test. Differences in values, particularly on the issue of money, created palpable tensions. The Moroccan woman, attached to a traditional vision of the roles within the couple, expressed expectations that destabilized Tom. "I find it weird that people can judge me on my job," she lamented in the face of her fiancé’s criticism of her professional activity.

On the wedding day, the hope of a happy union was shattered. Tom gave a categorical "no", leaving Maria distraught. "I love you. I just feel it’s not the right time for me," he said, citing "differences in values." "I absolutely can’t believe this. I wanted to get married. I wanted to be a wife," Maria reacted, deeply hurt by this decision and under the tears of her mother Fatima.

Despite this sad ending, Maria and Tom remained on good terms...