Over the first five episodes of Love Is Blind Season 11, the Boston singles have dodged love bombs, found themselves in messy love triangles, and been haunted by enough ghosting to make us wonder if the city’s proximity to Salem has had undue influence on its daters. 

But the Bostonians have also forged strong bonds over Dunkin’ orders — nothing says meant-to-be like matching black cold brews — had tough but productive conversations about political differences, and fallen hahd. One Kennedy-esque young man may have even found his very own Jackie. Six couples — John and Sarah, Wilson and Wilnie, Cam and Aneha, Stew and Jax, Blake and Erika, and Rob and Michaella — ultimately emerged from the pods engaged, though not every reveal went off without a hitch. 

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On vacation in Mexico and then back home in Boston, each pair will soon find out if they’re physically compatible and put their emotional connections to the ultimate test before walking down the aisle in a matter of weeks. Keep reading for a recap of what went down in the pods and details on where each of the Season 11 couples stand as they move onto the next phase of the experiment.

John and Sarah

John and Sarah’s first meeting is magic, and not just because they bond over their shared love of Harry Potter. The two talk about everything from Christianity (he’s religious, but she isn’t) to music (they both enjoy Taylor Swift a reasonable amount). But after their second date, John leaves the pod door open, and Sarah overhears him saying he had initially ranked her in his bottom two. When she confronts him, he explains that he only put her low on his list because he didn’t think she was all that into him, clearing up the misunderstanding.

Sarah also builds a connection with certified Swiftie Morrey, but ends it when she realizes he’s struggling to open up. John, on the other hand, has no problem getting vulnerable and finally tells Sarah about his MS diagnosis. The admission leads to an intense conversation about America’s healthcare system, and the two dive into controversial topics like vaccines and reproductive rights. While Sarah doesn’t entirely agree with John’s opinions, she understands his point of view and explains her own perspective as a healthcare professional. John is “blown away” by her convictions and enjoys being challenged by her, so he eventually pops the question. Their first meeting unfolds without disappointment, and they head off to Mexico together.

Wilson and Wilnie

Even through the wall, Wilnie feels “electricity” when she initially talks to Wilson. The two kick things off by discussing their families of origin and the one they hope to someday build — possibly even together, if this experiment goes well. By Episode 2, Wilnie suspects she might be falling for Wilson, but he’s also growing close to Malaine. When Malaine’s strongest connection breaks things off with her, however, she exits, leaving Wilnie to deliver the news to Wilson. Along with that update, she also gives him her mom’s wedding band, which she hopes to one day pass down to their daughter. Heartened by the gesture, Wilson shares that he hasn’t always felt worthy of love and says he’ll be happy no matter what Wilnie looks like. 

Once he’s gotten over his disbelief that their connection has come so naturally, Wilson proposes to Wilnie with her mother’s wedding band. She excitedly accepts, and both are thrilled when they lay eyes on one another for the very first time. On vacation in Mexico, Wilnie says that despite never having been in a relationship with a Black man, Wilson is very much her type — even if he doesn’t allow “outside clothes” on the bed.

Cam and Aneha

Not only does Aneha laugh at Cam’s cheesy dad jokes, she also dishes her own right back at him. But it’s not all giggles on their pod dates. As they get to know one another, Aneha and Cam talk about their shared spirituality and the financial struggles both their families faced when they were growing up. She also opens up about her uncertainty over having kids. Aneha is taken with Cam’s sweet side, and he enjoys her bubbly energy. But he’s also connecting with Malaine, who just so happens to be Aneha’s pod squad bestie — awkward. Soon, though, Cam realizes he’s fallen for Aneha and officially chooses her. 

The two agree they’re “great together,” so he gets down on one knee. They exchange I love yous, then meet face to face and, of course, pull out some puns. While Aneha is happy with the ring, she admits that Cam is not her normal type and suggests they “elevate” his look — perhaps with a piece of jewelry of his own, like, say, an earring? Still, she feels comfortable around him, though not comfortable enough to share a kiss quite yet. In Mexico, the two get a bit cozier, and Aneha takes notice of Cam’s height and strong arms. Maybe he is her type after all?

Stew and Jax

Stew and Jax complete their first pod date with flying colors, quickly discovering that they both take pride in their “exceptional taste.” Soon, they’re turning their shared eye for aesthetics toward planning a hypothetical wedding. The two seem perfectly aligned on a creative vision for the big day. Jax is also floored when Stew guesses her dream ring, down to the emerald-cut diamond and white gold band — not platinum. A few dates in, they begin to get to know one another on a deeper level, with Stew posing the question, “Who are you?” Through a conversation about her favorite, fittingly  New England–y show, Family Guy, Jax is finally able to open up, and it’s exactly what Stew is looking for. 

When Stew reveals that he’s never been in love, Jax worries he may have serious commitment issues. Still, she can’t ignore the signs, from his engagement ring guess to their shared Phantom of the Opera obsession. So when Stew proposes, Jax says yes to “being part of the most stylish couple in the Hamptons.” When the two finally meet, however, she doesn’t seem too sure about his style. In fact, Jax tells Stew that he looks more like Mitt Romney than any Kennedy, despite what others in the pod squad have supposedly said. Immediately after the reveal, which she says “wasn’t romantic for me,” Jax exits the experiment without speaking with Stew, leaving him unsure of their relationship status. Episode 5 ends with a cliffhanger back in Boston, as Jax and Stew prepare to meet up for the very first time post-pods.

Blake and Erika

In their initial pod conversations, Blake and Erika discover that they’ve previously been on parallel paths. Both used to live in San Diego, and while there, she opened a hard kombucha brewery, and he started a distillery. After uncovering those SoCal beverage connections, Blake and Erika begin to build a bond, and Blake, now a sailor, floats the idea of her someday joining him at sea. The two discuss his unconventional lifestyle and her previous marriage, neither of which are deal-breakers for the other. They also get into family planning and discuss how his work would affect their future home life. 

As the spark between them intensifies, Blake shares that he’s also dating someone else in the experiment, which bothers Erika. On their next date, he makes a poorly timed joke about his growing interest in Benita, his other connection. Erika’s feelings are hurt, so she leaves the pods. Though Blake’s connection with Benita eventually breaks down, Erika’s walls are still up. Once she receives a sign from the universe in the form of a clock reading 5:55 — big change incoming! — and reassurance from Blake, she’s finally sure of her “big feelings.” The two get engaged and definitely like what they see once they meet. 

Rob and Michaella

When Michaella tells Rob that her career as a retail consultant is her top priority, he isn’t sold. From there, though, their date conversations turn to family and the type of parents they hope to one day be. At the same time, Rob is dating Diana, who he says is his number one. In Episode 4, Rob gets brutally honest with Michaella, admitting that he initially thought she was a “dud.” Since then, however, he’s grown to appreciate her emotional maturity and patience, which are on full display as she laughs off his false first impression — and laughs along with his constant Trump impressions. Both agree that they led with insecurity but have since gotten to know one another on a deeper level. Michaella tells Rob that he’s everything she’s ever wanted, and he says that she truly understands him.

Believing that Diana is exactly his type physically, Rob remains a bit torn. Finally, he decides there’s more depth to his relationship with Michaella and is ready to take the chance on a different kind of connection. He gifts her a bracelet from Ireland that reminds him of his late father, who made him who he is, and soon after, ends things with Diana. Next, Rob tells Michaella he loves her, and the two become the final Season 11 couple to get engaged. The reveal goes well, and in Mexico, they discover their physical compatibility lives up to their emotional one.

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