Kriti Mehrotra
When 41-year-old María Emilia Melo applied to be on Netflix’s ‘Love is Blind: Argentina‘ in an effort to find the one for her, she never could have expected the journey she went on. After all, she not only came across some fantastic individuals and people she know will be her lifelong friends, but she also met the broody and mysterious 42-year-old Mauricio Jorge Zappacosta. The latter had applied to find “the one” for him too, manifesting from the very first day that he would meet a great person who would help him not just come out of his shell but grow with him.
María Emilia and Mauricio Put in Genuine Efforts to Make Their Connection Work
While María Emilia was immediately attracted to 44-year-old broadcaster and audiovisual producer Marino in the pods, Mauricio also caught her eye owing to his unwavering directness. The truth is this initial attention he received from her was actually rather negative as she felt as if he was disinterested in her, yet things changed as they continued talking, and he admitted he genuinely liked her. She didn’t know it at the time, but he was even protective over her in the Men’s longe, telling Marino that he seemed like a player and he wouldn’t let “his women” get hurt by him.
However, Mauricio didn’t even have to intervene as Marino’s admittance of having cheated in the past and admitting that he was a “dog” when he wasn’t in a relationship was too much for Maria Emilia. After all, she had a 23-year-old son and was looking to finally settle down for good, not have a hookup, which is exactly what Mauricio wanted, too. Hence, they began their official involvement, only for them to discover that their values as well as future expectations aligned to a large extent, too, resulting in her asking him to marry her. He got down on one knee for her at the reveal.
The truth is Maria and Mauricio’s reveal, as well as an initial day on their getaway, went as well as expected, with the only surprise for the latter being how messy his partner was. However, things changed as time passed by as she uncovered he needed physical contact as well as emotional validation at every step of the way, without which he often got annoyed. The fact he himself admitted to others that his partner was not usually his type didn’t fare well for the couple, too, especially as it only served as a prelude to how much significance aesthetics would hold in their connection.
Unfortunately, while the couple did have some beautiful moments throughout their relationship upon returning to the real world, things gradually only went from bad to worse. On one hand, Mauricio felt comfortable enough to introduce Maria to her daughter and she later opened up to physical intimacy too, but on the other, his focus on aesthetics only intensified. Therefore, by the time they reached the day of their wedding, the single mother knew this union wasn’t for her — she had felt small and grown insecure, which wasn’t like her at all, so she said no despite him saying “I do.”
María Emilia and Mauricio Have Parted Ways, Yet They Remain Amicable
Both María Emilia and Mauricio have since confirmed that their relationship no longer exists, only for the latter to have since thanked her for saying no to him at the altar. In the reunion special, he actually apologized even though he never meant to hurt her before adding that he will forever remain grateful to her for making him see the error in his ways and helping him grow. Moreover, since the former has also posted about her time in this experiment as well as how much it taught her with clear fondness in her heart, we can only assume she doesn’t regret anything one bit. Coming to María Emilia and Mauricio’s current standing, it doesn’t seem like they have kept in touch at all, but it’s not like there is any bad blood between them. In fact, the truth is they appear to be leading entirely different lives these days, indicating they have moved on from the past and are now just focusing on the positives of their lives.
María Emilia Melo is Proud to be a Working Mother
It was back when María Emilia was just 17 that she welcomed her son into this world, unaware she would inadvertently press pause on her own personal life for a long while. Therefore, the lawyer decided to undertake this experiment for her own sake and finally find a partner for herself, knowing her son would be okay as he has grown into a fine young man and moved out. It seemingly didn’t pan out in the way she hoped, yet it is evident she is glad she took the leap of faith and now even appears open to some additional exciting adventures. However, her career, as well as her son, undoubtedly remain her priority.
Mauricio Jorge Zappacosta is Leading a Rather Quiet Life
Despite being a skilled and successful fashion designer, Mauricio honestly prefers to lead a quiet life well away from the limelight, which is not entirely surprising considering how guarded he is. Nevertheless, we do know he is extremely proud of all that he has achieved over the years, especially as it has enabled him to provide a good, stable life for his young daughter. As for his personal standing, it appears as if this Not Ego unisex clothing brand owner has recently even decided to expand his wings by pursuing a Bachelor’s in Economics as well as dabbling in the world of investments, all the while building a new relationship with former participant Erica. In other words, love for him is indeed blind.
Read More: Emily and Santiago: Is the Love is Blind: Argentina Couple Still Together?
