Love Is Blind’s Johnny and Amy are season 6’s golden couple — however not seeing eye to eye on contraception was the one main hurdle they confronted earlier than heading to the altar.
“[It] was a extremely huge factor that we talked about a number of instances,” Johnny, 28, informed Us Weekly solely forward of the season 6 finale. “We wished to verify we’re on the identical web page. Me actually not figuring out loads about contraception, contraceptives, issues of that nature made it tough to actually have an excellent dialog instantly as a result of I used to be uninformed.”
Johnny and Amy, 34, had been the primary couple to get engaged within the pods throughout season 6, which premiered earlier this month. The twosome remained a united entrance all through their romantic time in Mexico, however upon their return to Charlotte, North Carolina, they realized they’d disagreements over using contraceptives and child planning.
Whereas Amy, who has by no means taken contraception, was open to the concept of getting pregnant quickly, Johnny wished to attend till they had been financially steady — resulting in a tense dialog about their future.
“[We could get pregnant] actually at any time. 9 months from now we have now a bit Amy Jr. or John Jr. coming although, that’s one thing I’m petrified of,” Johnny defined to Amy in episode 8. “I don’t need that, interval.”
Amy, in the meantime, argued that whereas it might be traumatic to get pregnant now, they may nonetheless “handle a toddler” with out problem. She additionally famous that regardless of figuring out that contraception could be “supreme” for her anemia, she has loved how “common” her system is with out it.
When Amy prompt the potential for a vasectomy as an alternative, Johnny agreed it may very well be a chance. “I do know it’s not simply the woman’s job,” he mentioned. “I don’t need it to look like I’m saying, ‘Do that,’ or that that is the one approach to do issues as a result of it’s not.”
In the end, the couple agreed it was one thing they wanted to “analysis and determine an answer” for earlier than the marriage, as they beforehand determined to press pause on intimacy till they had been on the identical web page.
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One factor the pair may agree on was that they might make “superb” dad and mom, however had been terrified of it taking place “too quickly.” Johnny informed Us that the shortened “timeframe” between assembly within the pods and tying the knot solely added strain to the state of affairs.
“Every little thing was behind my head I believe each single day,” he defined. “I believe that was in all probability the largest two challenges that I personally confronted.”
Whether or not or not the couple made it down the aisle will likely be revealed through the season finale on Wednesday, March 6. On the very least, Johnny mentioned the “open and trustworthy” dialog introduced him and Amy nearer collectively.
“It actually confirmed me what sort of a girl she is,” he informed Us.
New episodes of Love Is Blind season 6 drop Wednesdays on Netflix.
