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149. Love is Blind UK S2 - Ep5-9: bro code, provider men and low self-esteem women

Author
Mukundwa
Published
Thu 04 Sep 2025
Episode Link
https://shows.acast.com/iswis/episodes/149-love-is-blind-uk-s2-ep5-9-bro-code-provider-men-and-low

This is a review of Episodes 5-9 up until and not including the weddings. There are no spoilers about the weddings and beyond. Themes discussed


  • the bro code and men’s allegiance to other men (Kieran and Javen)
  • emotional availability (Javen)
  • (not) being an intellectual match (Kal and Sarover)
  • when your partner doesn’t have your back, being ‘alone’ together (Kieran)
  • provider vs. non provider men (Jed vs. Billy)
  • honesty without tact (Kal)
  • self worth and the lack of it (Sarover and Katisha)
  • gaslighting, semantics and the difference in how men and women communicate (Javen and photoboot-gate)





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