Shivangi Sinha
Everyone comes into Netflix’s ‘Love is Blind’ with their own expectations and ideas of what the experience will bring, but it always turns out to be different. With so many changing factors, it is the element of surprise and the possibility of finding love when one least expects it that keeps the show compelling. In season 10, Brittany Elena and Devonta Anderson were quick to develop strong chemistry. When they finally saw each other, both acknowledged that they were physically different from the people they usually dated, but it did not matter to them. What mattered was that they already knew each other well by that point and felt ready to begin the experiment together.
Brittany and Devonta Did Not Make it Down the Altar
Brittany and Devonta Anderson started their conversations by talking about how they all came from big families and were very close to them, which immediately drew them to one another. In fact, Brittany jokingly said that from Devonta’s voice alone, she could tell he was a bit nerdy. She admitted that she was one, too, and felt they would make a great pair. As they spoke more, they were able to open up deeply. Devonta shared how his father had left the family when he was just 18 years old and how difficult that period had been for him. He explained that the experience shaped the strong respect and close relationship he shares with his mother to this day. He said this was also the reason he wanted a big family and to give everything to his children. Brittany echoed similar feelings, sharing that the way her mother had raised and loved her was something she hoped to pass on to her own children.
After only a few conversations, there was very little doubt in either of their minds that they wanted to get engaged, and they did. At their first meeting, Brittany noted that Devonta was very different from the kind of men she had dated previously. Devonta also admitted he had never been with a woman of color, but emphasized that this was exactly the point of the experiment and something he embraced. At the retreat, because of Brittany’s vow of celibacy until marriage, they did not begin as the other couples did, but they still shared tender moments. However, within a few days, she began to feel that Devonta was not being affectionate enough and started questioning whether he was even attracted to her. Just a few days later, Brittany told him she did not feel as close to him as she had in the pods.
She expressed that he did not touch or compliment her enough, while he explained that he preferred to show affection only when it felt natural and right. Brittany acknowledged that she might be projecting her own insecurities onto him and tried to move past it and gradually accepted Devonta’s reluctance to show overt affection. However, when he said that he wanted a prenup, she felt like he did not trust her enough. A few hours before the wedding, he sat down with her and told her that he could not marry her just now. He said his doubts came from the fact that he could not live with her the way she wanted. In a private conversation, he said that he had his doubts as she had gotten her wedding dress before joining the season, which made him feel she would have married anyone. Brittany expressed that she did not see it as their end and had faith that he was her soulmate. She had hopes that they would keep up the relationship, but Devonta was not too optimistic.
Brittany and Devonta Are Moving Ahead in Their Lives Independently
Both Brittany and Devonta felt that their needs were not being fully met. Devonta expressed that he was someone who valued time alone and could not always be validating his partner. Brittany, on the other hand, felt that even small gestures were missing from the relationship, which made her doubt things. Although Brittany seemed certain that she was fully invested in Devonta, it did not appear that he was equally excited about the upcoming wedding. He told her that he might want to take a break to process everything that was happening. A major red flag came up when Brittany shared that she wanted to feel loved in a certain way, and he responded by saying that he was not that kind of person. Devonta admitted that he feels nervous, and the prenuptial agreement conversation ended up being the final deal breaker.
Brittnay has said that the biggest win she took away from her time on the season was the female friends she made. She said that as she rewatched the episodes, she could see herself accepting a love that was less than deserving. She added, “Just remember you are only seeing a small part of the relationship we built, and one that I was continually asked to be patient and have trust in. I had my reservations, and now I’ve learned to ALWAYS trust my gut and someone’s actions over their words.”
At the reunion, she said that she felt Devonata had made up his mind and had not been upfront with her about it. After their time on the season ended, she said he did not speak to her for two weeks, and when she asked if he wanted to end things, he did not say it even then. She said that he told her he was going on a work trip, but allegedly lied and went on a trip with Bri, Priyanka, and Ashley. The three girls revealed that Devonata had told them that his relationship was over, and they were blindsided. When confronted by Brittany’s father, Devonata admitted that he had acted immaturely and apologized for all the miscommunication. He eventually also revealed that he is now engaged to another woman, with whom he is getting ready to welcome a child into this world. In other words, he is a soon to be husband as well as father.
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Brittany is a Nurse by Profession, Whereas Devonta Works as a Loan Officer
Brittany Elena is a BSN-qualified registered nurse who has built her career around patient care and clinical responsibility. In addition to her nursing background, she is also an advanced esthetician, which shows her interest in wellness and holistic care. The 33-year-old has a strong circle of friends who are by her side through thick and thin. She is a fun person at heart who does not say no to a day on the beach for anything.
Devonta’s last publicly known role was as an Audit Associate at Marcum LLP, where he worked full-time from December 2019 to April 2020. Originally from Wooster, Ohio, he has since been working as a loan officer. Devonta studied accounting and finance at Kent State University and graduated in 2018. He also runs a small business called DVO Prints, through which he sells his own designs and canvases for wall decoration, and it seems like he has a passion for being behind the camera as well.
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