Body language pro reveals MAFS couples most likely to break up and cheat
MARRIED at First Sight has been packed with drama in this series so far, with brides threatening to quit at the first hurdle, and a groom admitting he would cheat before even meeting his bride.
The Channel 4 show, in which unlucky singles agree to marry someone chosen for them by experts without meeting them first, is always full of twists, with body language expert Judi James suggesting the ‘epically random’ pairings should ensure that the show will be renamed “Divorce at Second Sight”.
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Last night’s episode saw more drama for turbulent brides Eve and Charlie, who, despite looking perfect for each other at their wedding, have been feuding since the honeymoon.
Polly stepped in and accused Charlie of being a ‘bully’ despite having enough on her own plate, after husband Adam again refused to say he liked her.
With trouble in paradise for many brides and grooms, it looks like the series’ first exit is in store at tonight’s commitment ceremony.
But who will go first? And will one of the participants break the rules and end up doing a wife swap?
Body language expert Judi James reveals all….
Eva and Charlie
Eve, 31, and Charlie, 30, have struggled to communicate throughout the series, with Charlie’s fiery personality causing Eve to withdraw and refuse to move in with her wife.
Charlie became distraught during Experts Week when Eve, who accused her bride of “being mean”, decided not to take part in the letter writing.
Although the couple managed to patch things up for dinner last night, Polly’s bullying accusations led to even more tears, meaning things aren’t looking good at tonight’s wedding ceremony.
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Judi described the marriage of lifeguard Eve and rental manager Charlie as a “non-relationship” and revealed that their different communication styles mean they are the couple most likely to quit first.
The body language professional explained: ‘Eva continues to use a prayerful hand gesture to suggest that she is emotionally exhausted.
“Charlie grabbed her hand to hold him as they talked about reuniting before dinner, but Eve turned that holding ritual into a distant caress, just with her fingertips, making it seem like she was avoiding any form of being tied down or contained in a relationship and space that is clearly too overwhelming for her.
“When she told Charlie at the dinner that ‘I hope we can get back on track,’ her hand gesture conveyed a contradictory message.
“Instead of leaning forward and touching as she spoke, she leaned back with her hands over her chin in a towering gesture.
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Sally says: “Belittling your partner because of their appearance not only reflects your own insecurities, but is also very damaging to your partner’s self-esteem and mental health.
“With the ready availability of so much free porn, many men in particular have developed completely unrealistic expectations about what their partners should look like.
“Just like fashion, different body shape ideals and looks come and go with the seasons.
“But unlike the latest skinny, flared or boyfriend jeans, you can’t just abandon your curves because they’re ‘outdated’.
“Of course we can all get fitter and eat healthier, but our body shapes are more or less determined by our genes.
“So criticizing your partner’s shape because you prefer ‘skinny’ won’t magically achieve that – unless of course they make themselves very ill.
‘And anyone who really cares about someone only wants the best for him or her.
‘As a society, we have been conditioned to expect men to want sex all the time, whenever it is offered.
‘This assumption does a disservice to many men who genuinely want to get close and feel wanted by their partner – not just have sex with an available woman.
“But the reality is that sexual rejection can feel greater for female partners who believe men should always want sex, especially when it’s offered.
“For anyone who clings to these unattainable ideals, not only are you severely limiting your chances of meeting someone compatible, but you are also ignoring so many other important considerations, such as whether you have similar life goals, common interests, or whether you like each other.
‘Marriage and long-term relationships are hard enough when all those other boxes are ticked.
“By distracting yourself with a fantasy partner, you’re really setting yourself up for disaster.”
“This often indicates status, power, and a barrier. It was a huge clue that she needs to get back to her life outside the experiment, where she can control her emotions and feel powerful again.”
Richelle
Richelle, 48, seemed completely surprised when Orson, 41, said he “had the feeling” for her during the honeymoon and abruptly left the experiment.
Although she has now returned to the show and patched things up with her groom, Judi said it’s hard to understand why, and suggested the real estate investor could probably cheat with a groom who seems more her type.
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She said: “Richelle is smart and successful and she seems to have a life outside the show, and is currently coming back to play the game despite being a rule-breaker at heart.
“That rule-breaking trait could make her a candidate for cheating and Alpha Alex could be more her ‘type’ than Orson, although there hasn’t been any dynamic between them yet.
“She is also perceptive and suspicious enough to doubt Orson when he said he had ‘the feelings’ for her, despite criticizing her behavior immediately after their wedding.”
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Adam and Lacey
According to Judi, the producers have created one duo that is so emphatically cheating that they might as well stick ‘affair’ arrows on their heads.
Adam, 33, clearly doesn’t like his red-haired bride Polly, 28, and goes on about how he is very “picky” and usually goes for petite brunettes.
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Petite brunette Lacey, 27, has struggled with husband Nathan, 25, as he couldn’t have deep and meaningful conversations with her, and was left gutted after he admired her sister, but not her, at the altar.
Judi said: “When Lacey walked into the first dinner party and Adam said ‘wow’ and Polly followed that up by becoming insecure about Lacey, the plot seemed to be set up for a cheating scandal.”
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However, she added: “Except Adam is keen to stay on the show and raise his personal profile, and any cheating could ruin that.
“Besides, last night Polly suddenly turned into some dominant Queen Bee, telling the others to ‘shut up’ and throwing a dominant arm around Adam’s shoulders as she pressed her face against his to register dominance.
“He’ll have to be a brave man if he thinks about cheating.”
Caspar
Caspar, 34, left his wife Emma, 31, distraught after revealing he doesn’t like her because he doesn’t like ‘curvy girls’.
The couple seems to be trying to work things out, but Judi said his “fake” smile puts him in danger or cheating or running away.
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She explained: ‘Caspar’s fake rictus smile after the session with the experts suggested he was determined to look like he’s doing his best to build a good relationship, but the mask slipped to the floor when Emma said that their lack of sex was a problem.
“He really looked like a guy who thought he could get through the show in the friend zone with Emma.
But at the dinner table his smile immediately broke out at the mention of sex, and the old moody-looking, deadpan body language returned, with his eyes cast downward with a blank expression and that trademark self-comforting rub of the lower lip with one finger, followed by a fear ritual of rubbing his hair and scratching his head.
“Caspar literally clawed at his wedding ring a few shows ago to hint that he wanted to leave, but we also got a glimpse of a more flirty, animated Caspar during the first dinner party.
While talking to Sacha who was smoothing her hair, he put an arm around the back of the couch, spread his legs and sat with his beer bottle up on his lap in a gesture of manly confidence.
“He played with his wedding ring and the pair repeated a tongue-lashing gesture, hinting that Caspar has more in store than we’re seeing with Emma.”
However, Judi warned that none of the couples are safe.
“Literally any couple could be vulnerable right now, judging by some subtle and not-so-subtle body language hints and signals,” she said.
“Even those who exhibit a strong bond of affection and attraction.”
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