On tonight's episode of Married At First Sight UK, a new couple united in holy matrimony.
Abigail, a 34-year-old dentist, met her match in John, who is 38.
Abigail and John exchanged vows tonight
However, Abi’s mother is perceived as quite controlling by viewers
The couple shares several common interests.
Neither has experienced true love, having each been in only one long-term relationship that ended poorly.
They both possess vibrant personalities, value family highly, and are eager to find “their person.”
In the previous episode, glimpses of the couple’s wedding were shown, accompanied by comments from Abigail’s overly protective mother.
Initially, it seemed she was simply looking out for her daughter, expressing sentiments any caring mother would, such as, “I don’t want to see her get hurt again.”
Her comments escalated as she proclaimed: “I am the one who vets everyone; I am the bad guy. Beware.”
However, tonight Abigail’s mother took it a step further by confronting the groom directly, making her intentions clear.
“At first, John seems approachable, but I can read people well in just five minutes,” the mother stated as the group gathered.
The newlyweds were seated at the dinner table with Abigail’s family when her mother began speaking to John.
“I have been married for 41 years, and when I first met my husband, I knew it was meant to be for life.
“I wish the same for Abi.”
She continued to apply pressure by recounting her daughter’s past heartaches in detail.
“There have been times when I’ve spent hours with her crying on the sofa because she attracts men who are full of themselves and believe that belittling a woman keeps them in control.
“The last thing I want is for her to be hurt by some arrogant person who comes along.
“I don’t want that for Abigail.”
Abigail’s mother then asked John if he would be willing to move for Abi, where saying no would not have been well-received.
Viewers criticized the mother for being controlling, noting that she hadn’t even given John a chance to speak before presenting him with a list of demands.
“I was quite surprised that Abigail’s mum didn’t jump in and test his kissing technique before letting her daughter ‘have a go,’” joked one user on X .
“Where’s her husband, who has endured 41 years? Her mother walks her down the aisle and interrogates John,” and “So Abigail’s controlling mother has made it clear that John must move to HER town – not considering their wishes or what John’s parents might want. Horrible woman!” commented others.
Fans also expressed concern about Abigail’s warning to John that her mother “vets” her boyfriends.
“When Abigail told John ‘my mum vets boyfriends,’ why wasn’t that a red flag? This woman has been unleashed on an unsuspecting groom, and it’s none of her business!”
It remains to be seen how the couple will fare, but there appeared to be chemistry between them.
She isn’t hesitant to express her opinions
Viewers disapproved of how she addressed John
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Abigail's mother confront John at the altar?
Abigail's mother confronted John to express her protective instincts and concerns for her daughter, stating that she had been hurt in the past and didn't want a similar situation to occur again.
What did viewers think about Abigail's mother's behavior?
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