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With just over three weeks left until Decision Day, the Married At First Sight couples have now taken a step forward in their relationship to better understand each other. In Episode 12 of the show, the pairs engaged in everyday activities like grocery shopping, giving their dog a bath, or learning how to drive.
As Decision Day looms upon them, some couples feel like they are moving forward, and others feel like they are still on the chopping block. While Noi and Steve have professed their love for each other, financial stability and lack of equal partnership are the issues they seem to be struggling with. Fans have also not been impressed with Noi's behavior towards her husband.
As they celebrated their one-month anniversary on the previous episode of Married At First Sight, the couples bonded over their shared experiences. However, some couples still struggle with communication issues and a lack of intimacy. The series also saw two expert interventions, one by Pastor Cal and another by Dr. Viviana, that focused on communication and intimacy, respectively.
Fans react to Married At First Sight star Noi's lack of participation in the relationship
Fans have always been skeptical of Noi not taking charge of the household. Many felt that the marriage wasn't going to last.
Are Married At First Sight couple Noi and Steve on the chopping block?
When viewers feel the couples are moving in a positive direction, drama always follows. The same applies to Noi and Steve in Episode 12 of the series. When the couple talked about dividing household chores, Steve wanted to distribute them equally but Noi didn't seem to agree.
When the duo took their dog Sushi out for a bath, Steve felt that it was her responsibility to take care of it as she was the one bringing the dog with her. He said:
"I think it's more important that we be fair to each other, you know? I don't think anybody wants to feel like they're the person who needs to do everything. Hey, I can cook for you. I can clean up after you and yourself. But at the same way she feels uncertain about my employment status, I'm uncertain about how she will contribute to our relationship in this way."
While discussing household chores, Steve wanted both of them to clean each of the washrooms, and Noi wanted him to do it all. She felt that since she was the one working, he should be compensating by doing work around the house. In a confessional, she said:
"It drives me a little crazy because, you know, it's always, like a discussion about what I'm not doing, but then it's never a discussion about what he's not doing. So I think that's a very one-sided perspective. It makes me nervous."
The couples on Married At First Sight have only a couple of weeks to make a decision to either stay married after the show or separate by getting a divorce. Viewers will have to tune in next week to see how this relationship pans out.
Married At First Sight airs every Wednesday at 8.00 pm ET on Lifetime.
