Shivangi Sinha
Netflix’s ‘Love is Blind: UK’ has been the place for many unconventional love stories. People from different kinds of ideologies, backgrounds, and expectations come to the pods looking for a partner who they hope will match them in all the ways they can. In Season 3, Cuba Riggs and Ryan Roberts found a lot of common ground in their spirituality and the kind of life they wanted to live. While love blossomed between them in the pods, in the real world, when everyday life came at them head-on, they had to find a way to make things work.
Cuba and Ryan Could Not Spend Quality Time Together, Leading to Concerns About Real Commitment
When Ryan Roberts started dating people in the pods, he said that he had always been someone who was scared of commitment in real life. He said he had decided it was time for him to find someone, and he would do so by hopefully finding a connection with someone who wanted the same kind of life he had imagined. For him, things like not being based solely in the UK, having a desire to travel, and schooling kids at home were important topics of conversation. When he first spoke to Cuba Riggs and she shared her journey with spirituality and what it had meant for her, Ryan felt that he had finally met his match. During their dates, they discussed their future and what they needed from a partner, and found themselves more or less on the same page on all fronts.
During their vacation in Ibiza, they were also glad to find a physical connection. When they returned to their regular lives in London, Ryan had to leave for days of international travel for work. Cuba was accommodating of his responsibilities, but she also admitted that it would mean they would get less time together than their peers. Still, when he came back, she welcomed him with a hug, and they assured each other that their connection was still as strong.
Another hurdle came their way when Ryan found out that his grandmother was sick and that he wanted to spend some time with her. Their time was taken away once again. When he returned, Cuba told him that she could feel he was withdrawing, and she respected that he was not ready to give up his independence. She understood his commitment issues and asked him to be honest. After a while, Ryan did return with an answer and admitted that he was not ready to walk down the aisle with her, and that ended their relationship.
Cuba and Ryan are Not in Each Other’s Lives
Ryan and Cuba had a great connection and enjoyed their time whenever they were together, but a lot of things got in their way. They did not get to spend as much time together in the real world, and their time was further cut short after Ryan’s grandmother’s sickness. Ryan had also admitted that he has had issues with commitment, and it seems like he did not fully give in to the experiment like others have. Cuba also noted how he would often go into his own world and want to be left alone when they were together. At the reunion, they shared that they had not spoken since they broke up. Cuba spoke about her feelings and how she felt very lonely throughout the experiment. Ryan also admitted that maybe he should not have traveled as much as he did. When Cuba suggested that he was not ready for a wedding and should not have joined the experiment, Ryan partly agreed. He said that the intensity of the experience, plus the complications in his personal life, had derailed things for him.
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Cuba Riggs is a London-based yoga and fitness instructor and personal trainer at The Hogarth Club. Alongside her work, she has also launched her own platform, through which she offers coaching and aims to help people work towards their fitness and wellbeing goals. Her interests extend well beyond fitness, with travel being another important part of her life. Cuba has explored destinations including the French Alps, Kilimanjaro, and Albania, which shows that she enjoys discovering places that offer something beyond the usual tourist experience.
Ryan Roberts studied Outdoor Education BA at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. He has built a career around public speaking, travel, and personal development. As a public speaker, he has spoken at venues such as the Hilton Manchester Deansgate and the MITEC Center in Malaysia, sharing motivational insights around men’s lives, growth, and experiences. His work also takes him to different parts of the world, allowing him to combine international travel with his interest in motivation and self-development. More recently, Ryan has been slowly growing his presence on social media and has released his first YouTube video. It is another step in building his personal platform and sharing his experiences with a wider audience.
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