A heads up:
One of our radio stations in Chicago - The Mix, 101.9 - is conducting a "social experiment" exploring the topic "Is Love Blind?" They accepted applications from potential brides who went through a rigorous interview process. The selection committee - psychologits, relationship experts, background checks, radio personnel - determined 5 potential brides. Each day a new bride was featured on the radio. The djs - Eric and Kathy, with the help of Melissa - asked questions of each bride. They also accepted questions from listeners. At the end of the week, there was a vote from listeners to determine who was the best "bride." Monday's Bride was chosen to continue the process.
The second week featured "Monday." Her name was kept secret, her identity secret as well. The emphasis is on personality and making a connection without relying on looks. The radio station spoke with "Monday's" mom, best friends, male friend and a relationship expert that got to know "Monday." Later in the week, her name was revealed, Laura. They have webcams and blogs all not revealing Laura's physical identity. Even Eric and Kathy do not know what she looks like!
So, now, they have been accepting applications from potential grooms. The same selection committee narrowed it down to 5 grooms. Today, we met "Monday's Groom." Soon, Laura will be able to either ask him questions or to "pass" on him.
The whole point is that Laura and Groom X, will get to know each other over the radio and through a chat room but without actually seeing each other until their wedding day. Eric and Kathy have decided to really test the theory of "Is Love Blind?"
Turns out 20/20 got wind of this story.... They are now filming the process along with Eric and Kathy. A lot of non-believers have converted into true believers of Love IS Blind! I can't wait to see the outcome. This is just a heads up.....
What do you think? Is Love Blind? Can something like this work out?
If you're interested in the process, check out www.wtmx.com.
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Comments: 9
I would rather get to know someone from the inside first. That is just me. :)
Jackie, I have to agree with you.... I think that you can grow very fond of someone based on their personality or what they write.... But, when you do actually meet, I think there is a certain amount of disappointment if the person doesn't physically meet your expectations based on the mental/emotional connection. That disappointment can ruin all of the work that led to the connection in the first place.
I hope this experiment works though! Hopefully they don't feel like they have to get married and stay together if they truly are not attracted to each other on their wedding day. I would think with 20/20 and a couple local stations covering it, there is additional pressure.