After watching the finale of Love is Blind Season 6, I’m not exactly in a state of tears, trembling, or nausea. But I’ll admit, the hopeless romantic in me is recovering from the outcome — or lack thereof — between AD and Clay. The conclusion of their romance is so dysfunctional that it could make even Chelsea and Jimmy blush.
During season 6’s final episode of Love is Blind, which premiered on Mar. 6, AD and Amy had their bachelorette parties, and were both excited for their weddings scheduled for the next day. AD was seen gushing over a cut-out image of Clay’s face, but not before showing off her diamond ring to her bridesmaids.
Amid the celebration, Amy expressed her anxiety to AD about the possibility of Johnny saying “no” during the proposal. AD, ever the supportive friend, tried to ease Amy’s nerves by suggesting that their physical chemistry must have already proven their compatibility. However, Amy’s response threw AD for a loop as she revealed that she and Johnny have never been intimate. Amy confessed that they’ve been solely focused on building a strong emotional connection and getting to know each other as a couple.
AD and Clay’s relationship relied heavily on physical attraction, as revealed by Clay’s eye-roll-inducing behavior during his and Johnny’s bachelor party. At the bachelor party, when asked about the ladies’ whereabouts, Clay made a crude remark about seeing AD in “ass-shaking pants.” Sigh.
Unlike AD and Clay, whose relationship appears to hinge heavily on physical attraction, Johnny and Amy bonded through mutual respect and compromise for each other, so I completely understood why they were on their way to the aisle. However, AD and Clay raised major doubts in my mind.
Throughout the bachelor party, Clay consistently emphasized his supposed transformation from an emotionally unavailable guy to someone ready to settle down with AD. He even admitted the hardest part to his friends: that there’s a lot about himself he had to work on.
Being self-aware, I rooted for Clay to stand on his business and demonstrate just how much he had changed since being with AD. Even as he spoke about how AD influenced his personal growth, something still felt off; he didn’t seem to express genuine appreciation for her as a person. Yet, I figured, after all, he’s supposed to be a changed man, right? This was going to be his moment to prove it. Wrong.
Although AD eagerly said “I do” at the altar, Clay, with a stone-faced expression, admitted to not feeling ready to marry her. My jaw dropped as I rewound that part more times than my hopeless romantic heart could handle. Clay continued to make the tragic situation worse by stating that he was willing to work with AD to become the man that she deserved. Thankfully, AD tearfully refused this offer. The two then part ways, concluding the end of their engagement. With my jaw still on the floor, my heart ached for AD.
From the earliest episodes, I found myself firmly rooting for AD, especially when Matthew attempted to two-time her with Amber. And I know I’m not alone in these thoughts.
For many women, AD’s struggles are identical to our experiences of giving too much to the wrong people in the name of love. Countless women have found themselves in situations where they’ve invested their hearts and souls into relationships, only to face feelings of inadequacy and disappointment in return.
It’s a brutal blow to pour your heart into someone, only to be told you’re not enough. You long for the same understanding and appreciation in return, and the sting of rejection cuts deep.
As I reflect on AD’s journey, I’m certain that she’ll have better days ahead because she deserves nothing less. AD deserves a love that she doesn’t have to beg for, a love that respects her boundaries and doesn’t trigger her deepest insecurities. She has so much to offer to the world — her infectious laugh, her boundless empathy, and her commitment to finding love even when the odds seem stacked against her.
For every “no” she encounters, there’s a definite “yes” waiting in Cupid’s wings, ready to embrace her fully and unconditionally.