Shivangi Sinha
Netflix’s ‘Love Is Blind: Netherlands’ is full of unexpected surprises, even after the contestants leave the pods behind. In season 1, Yasemin Kuskal and Miguel Garcia formed a fairly strong connection, but it ultimately did not lead to an engagement. Yasemin chose to move forward with someone else, yet something about her bond with Miguel lingered in her mind. She continued to think about what their relationship could have become and eventually decided to reconnect with him in the latter half of the season.
Yasemin Kuskal and Miguel Garcia Were Not on the Same Page on Their Wedding Day
Yasemin Kuskal and Miguel Garcia’s time in the pods was filled with the kind of ups and downs one would expect from the experiment. Both were developing other strong connections as they got to know each other. Miguel was interested in Claire and felt strongly enough about her that, during their first date, he told her she was his first choice. Yasemin, meanwhile, was also torn between Miguel and Roël. However, her conversations with Miguel gradually became much stronger. In the end, however, she chose to go ahead with Roël. Yasemin went to the retreat, but she did not feel any real spark in their relationship. Within a few days, she realized that things with Roël were not working because she only saw him as a friend.
The two eventually left the experiment, but Yasemin later made a comeback. She decided to meet him again on a date and wrote a letter explaining her feelings. Miguel was overcome and understood where she was coming from. The next time they met, he dropped to one knee and proposed, and she accepted. They started living together, but Miguel felt that he still did not have a strong romantic connection with Yasemin. She said she understood, especially since he had to go home alone, and gave him the time he needed.
On the wedding day, Yasemin was ready to start a new chapter in her life. At the altar, she said yes, but when it was Miguel’s turn to respond, he said he was not ready. He told her that he did not want to end things completely but felt he needed more time. However, during a more private conversation, he admitted that he had felt pressured at the altar but could not see a future together. He eventually broke things off with her completely, confessing that feelings of love had never developed for him, even though he considered her an amazing woman.
Yasemin and Miguel Have Moved On From Each Other
Yasemin and Miguel shared some of the most beautiful interactions with each other during their time in the experiment. They both seemed like people who could have been right for one another, but it appeared that things simply did not fall into place for them at the right time. Yasemin and Miguel had very few problems when they started living together. However, as Miguel later explained, it felt more like they were friends living together, as he never developed romantic feelings for her. When Miguel completely broke things off, she was heartbroken and admitted that she had not seen it coming.
At the reunion, when Yasemin and Miguel sat down with the other contestants, she said that she had been quite taken by surprise by Miguel’s decision not to get married. She had tears in her eyes as Miguel explained what had not worked out between them. Yasemin said that it was painful to see such a kind and patient man and still not have the kind of relationship they had hoped for with each other. When Miguel’s other connection from the pods, Elvira, walked in and revealed that the two of them had connected, Yasemin was not too pleased. She said that she had asked Miguel whether there was anything going on, but he had said no. Miguel maintained that there was nothing official between him and Elvira and that they were just taking their time.
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Yasemin Kuskal studied International Lifestyle Studies, focusing on concept development and trendwatching, at Fontys University of Applied Sciences and graduated in 2017. She also completed a minor in Branding at Avans University of Applied Sciences. Yasemin began her career with roles in branding, trendwatching, marketing communications and content creation. From 2020 to 2022, she worked as a Content Marketing Specialist at Oostwegel Collection, focusing on storytelling, social media, copywriting and brand content. She later moved into talent management at Maandag, where she worked as a Talent Manager in the public sector. Since July 2025, she has been a Senior Talent Manager at the same firm, and she likes the new responsibilities that have come with her role.
Miguel Garcia works as a senior police constable and is based in Rotterdam. His role places him in a profession that requires responsibility and discretion, so he has kept much of his personal life private. Miguel has not shared many details about his background or life outside the show, which may partly be connected to the nature of his work.
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