Shivangi Sinha
In the pods on Netflix’s ‘Love is Blind,’ there are different ways and different parameters by which participants judge and choose their potential partners. It is about finding someone who shares the same vision for the future, understands you, and aligns with what truly matters. In season 10, Brianna “Bri” McNees and Connor Spies found exactly what they were looking for in each other. There was an easy camaraderie between them, along with a lot of fun. Both knew that if they were going to take this gamble, it would only be with one another and no one else.
Bri and Connor Had Different Feelings and Timelines When it Came to Actually Getting Married
Brianna “Bri” McNees and Connor Spies’ first conversation with one another was everything they had hoped it would be. It was fun and flirty, and they quickly discovered many similarities in each other’s lives. Both Bri and Connor envisioned having a family and a full home with many kids. They also realized they shared a fondness for Minneapolis, Minnesota, had each spent time there, and were both fans of ice skating. In fact, during their very first meeting, Connor jokingly asked if they should just get married already and head off on their honeymoon. However, they did have other connections in the pods as well. Connor was also speaking to Emma and, at one point, felt she was his number one. Bri, similarly, felt that way about Chris. Even so, Bri recognized that what she shared with Connor was more of a slow burn, one where she could genuinely imagine her entire life with him.
When they eventually spoke about their families and the similarities in their values, it became even clearer how well aligned they were. Both sets of parents were ecstatic about them joining the experiment, and after sharing so much, Bri and Connor agreed that being together was what they truly wanted. They respectfully communicated this to their other connections and began focusing on each other. Bri’s laugh immediately put Connor at ease during their first meeting, and it felt like things would move smoothly for them. However, when Connor saw Bri speaking to her former connection, Chris, in Cabo, Mexico, he became insecure and questioned whether his feelings truly mattered. She reassured him that it was only a casual conversation and nothing more, but it had already led to a few disagreements between them.
Back in Ohio, Connor took Bri to see his house, which she immediately declared a “bachelor pad.” He explained that he had bought it about two years ago, signaling that he was serious about settling down. When she met his family, they quickly approved of her and mentioned that they could see her fitting right into their family. At the group hangout, when Chris returned and started talking to Bri about her preference for a more dominant partner, she reassured him that she was happy with Connor. She was honest with Connor about the conversation that had happened, and he told her that Chris was just trying to put doubts in their minds. However, in the next conversation, Bro did tell Connor that she was not able to trust that he would be able to show up as a partner as she wanted and “out-alpha” her. She also voiced concerns about her work and not giving her best version of herself to him. She said that she wanted to stay with him, but could not see herself going forward with the engagement for now.
Bri and Connor Have Continued a Romantic Relationship
Bri and Connor shared a certain kind of compatibility that was only seen in a few couples. From the moment they met, they were at ease both physically and mentally, teasing and playing with one another with natural comfort. The two of them have spoken about what really happened. Bri said that everything was fine as long as they were at the retreat, but as soon as she came back, she started to feel the pressure. She said that it did not stem from any doubts she had about Connor, but about her own decision and timeline to get married. She saw the other cast members get ready for the wedding, and she felt it was not the time for her. She said that she had a mental breakdown and spoke to Connor about how far they were going to take it. He said that it was something that did take him aback, but he understood where it was coming from.
They said that they spoke at length before calling off the wedding. They had an idea of what their ideal wedding would look like, and the way it was playing out was not suitable for them. They shared that they are still dating each other and Connor even moved to Columbus and is living next door to Bri. They have the plans to get married and Bri confirmed that the only thing holding her back was about showing up as her best self and she never had any doubts about the partner she had chosen. They are very happy with each other, and if all goes well, there might be wedding bells in the future.
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Bri is a Proud Merchant, While Connor Works in Accounts
Bri McNees currently works as a Senior Merchant at Bath & Body Works, a role she has held since October 2024. She has been with the company for over seven years, having initially joined as a merchant in November 2020, and now oversees the Lip and Travel categories in a hybrid role based in Columbus, Ohio. She studied at the University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology with a Program in Entrepreneurship between 2009 and 2014. Outside of work, she participates in the Pelotonia bike ride every year, helping raise funds for cancer research across hospitals in Columbus. A woman of faith, Bri often describes herself as a “Michigan girlie,” as that’s where she grew up and still remains close to her family.
Connor Spies works as an Enterprise Account Manager at Budget Dumpster, where he has been employed full-time since March 2023, though he has been associated with the firm for a long period of time. He is a graduate of Ohio University, having completed his studies in 2016. Connor comes from a large family and has an equally close-knit circle of friends, both of which play a central role in his life. Much of his time is spent with them as he values the sense of stability they bring to his everyday world.
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