Warning: spoilers forLove Is Blindseason eight, episodes one through six, ahead.

But lets use Dave as a jumping-off point.

Once Lauren said, I dont need to be here right now, it was over for Molly.

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More often than not,Love Is Blindcontestants with multiple suitors choose the person who shows less devotion.

And experts say this pattern is not uncommon, on television or in real life.

It didnt matter that Dave hadjusttold Molly her lack of ultimatums made him like her more.

Love Is Blind.  Lauren O’Brien Molly Mulaney in episode 805 of Love Is Blind. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2025

Lauren O’Brien and Molly Mulaney hug after Molly’s breakup with Dave in season eight, episode five.

Lauren OBrien and Molly Mulaney hug after Mollys breakup with Dave in season eight, episode five.

We see this pattern continue in season eight.

Taylor Haag tellsGlamourwhy she confronted Daniel Hastings after their engagement and reveals her unseen connection to Dave.

Love Is Blind season 8 Alex Madison Mason and Meg

Season eight contestants Alex, Madison, Mason, and Meg

This predictable behavior doesntnecessarilymake any of these people villains; it just makes them human.

To avoid this paradox, Dr. Walsh suggests intentionally narrowing down your dating pool.

Never match with more than two people at once on an app, she advises.

Daniel, Taylor

Then only talk to those two and then eliminate one.

Lather, rinse, repeat until end game.