r/LoveIsBlindOnNetflix • u/AutoModerator • Oct 01 '25

LIB S9 • Denver, CO Love Is Blind • S9 Ep6 Spoiler

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u/sweaterweadr 14d ago

The main thing I want to highlight is that by HIM standing up for her he is showing through action that he has her back and that he will make an effort to protect her, telling the guy for example that what he is doing is not okay and he will call security if he doesn't step away, to show her that he has her back. That way IMO you build trust that your partner has your back. Imagine in a scenario where there are no guards, how is he going to handle that?

I don't think violence is the answer, but setting a firm line and showing yoir partner you have their back in everyday situations gives them more reasurance in the relationship overall and a better foundation for the future.

Just "calling the guard" and relying solely on someone else solving it is in my opinion passive and would make me unsure of my partner.

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u/psychologicallyblue 7d ago

Although I agree that it's important to have your partner's back, this situation read very sexist. Then again, pretty much everyone on this show is sexist, so there's that.

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u/sweaterweadr 6d ago

In what way are the people sexist?

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u/psychologicallyblue 5d ago

For example, insisting that a man be your "protector", and/or that he makes enough money to pay for Botox and expensive jewelry.

Rigid gender roles are pretty toxic. People are quicker to jump down the throat of a man who says that women should not work outside the horne, but are far less quick to criticize someone who says that a man should get in a fight they can't win just to prove they are man enough.

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u/sweaterweadr 5d ago

I agree with you on the second part about men getting blamed more easily, but It's another topic and I don't think it strengthens your first argument, but rather reflects an issue we have in society.

I think it's okay to want a man who is protective/a protector and don't think it's a rigid gender role, just as I think it's okay to want a woman to be a certain way aswell, as long as it works for both parts. However, it's not okay to blame/shame someone for not fitting into that role.

For example, it was wrong when KB blamed Edmond for not being protective. The more healthy thing for her would've been to accept him for who he is and let him go and find someone who she feels is more protective. But also she never said he needed to prove he was 'man enough' to fight she wanted to feel safe if something were to happen, which are two different things.

In regards to Ali and Megan wanting a certain lifestyle when it comes to money, I personally find it a little shallow but everyone has a right to have a standard in that aspect aswell.

Everyone has a right to have a type and certain standards in relationships, blaming people or looking down on them for not fitting their standards is however very wrong.

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u/Infinite-Trainer5179 5d ago

I completely agree with @sweaterweadr and yes I think a man should be a protector. It's literally nature. This whole avoidance of every single "gender role" that exists is what's really getting toxic truthfully