‘Matt from “Love Is Blind” Acknowledges Seeking Escape Routes Amidst Pre-Wedding Clashes with Colleen’

In an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE, Matt Bolton reveals the pivotal factors that led to the shift in his relationship with Colleen Reed just before their much-anticipated wedding.

Attention: Spoilers from the season 3 finale of “Love Is Blind” are discussed in this post.

It wasn’t a straightforward journey for Matt Bolton and Colleen Reed on season 3 of “Love Is Blind.” The couple faced numerous challenges along the way, leaving them uncertain about their final decision until moments before their wedding ceremony. Surprisingly, love prevailed, and both of them said “yes” to each other at the altar.

Matt, 28, reveals in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE what led him to give a resounding “yes” to Colleen, 26, on their wedding day. He acknowledges that there were many conversations that viewers didn’t get to see. These conversations allowed them to learn how they handle certain situations. Reflecting on his fight with Colleen in Malibu and Dallas, Matt admits that he regrets his initial reaction of packing his bags and wanting to end the relationship. He realized that running away was not the solution and that they needed to confront their issues.

Despite their doubts, Matt says that after having many conversations, they realized they loved each other and saw significant potential in the relationship. On their wedding day, seeing Colleen walking down the aisle reaffirmed their connection. They didn’t want to miss out on the opportunity to build a life together, so they decided to go through with it.

Colleen shares a similar perspective, explaining that they were deeply in love but had conflicts that made her question if love alone was enough. Throughout the season, she constantly wrestled with this question, as did Matt. However, they both recognized the seriousness of marriage and were not taking it lightly. They followed their feelings and instincts, and ultimately, they concluded that love was indeed enough for them. Seeing Matt’s emotional reaction and realizing that he was her person solidified her decision.

In conclusion, Matt and Colleen’s journey on “Love Is Blind” had its ups and downs, but they ultimately chose each other because they believed in their love and the potential they saw in their relationship.

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Raven Ross, a prominent star, confesses that she was not adequately prepared for the turn of events that occurred at the altar. The relationship of Matt and Colleen faced a test early on during their group trip to Malibu when Colleen, who was engaged at the time, was caught flirting with Cole Barnett, another engaged star, at the pool.

Initially, Matt and Colleen formed a connection while communicating through the pods. However, they ended up getting engaged to different people. When they finally met face-to-face, Cole admitted that Colleen was his type physically, and Colleen reciprocated by confessing that Cole was someone she would consider pursuing in the “real world.” This revelation eventually reached Matt, leading to a major argument in Malibu where he declared he had reached his breaking point.

Despite their tumultuous journey, Matt and Colleen managed to work through their issues and seemed ready to proceed with their wedding plans. However, just days before the ceremony, doubts resurfaced when Colleen revealed during their visit to the aquarium that she questioned whether love alone was enough for a successful marriage.

Reflecting on the challenges they faced, Colleen explained that trust was never an issue between her and Matt. The complications surrounding Cole were more about her explaining that she and Matt were meant to be together, while there were reasons why Colleen and Cole, as well as Cole and Zanab, were not compatible.

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Colleen Reed, a ballet dancer and digital public relations strategist, expresses her belief that viewers of the show Love Is Blind missed out on her love story with Raven. She explains that communication during conflicts was a challenge for her, and this led to misunderstandings that turned into a game of telephone. The focus of their relationship was not just trust, but also how they dealt with conflict and how Colleen learned to assert herself and set boundaries instead of being too nice.

Since getting married in June 2021, Matt and Colleen have had to navigate the adjustments that come with newlywed life. Matt, a private charter sales executive, highlights the learning process they went through after leaving the show and the unique atmosphere it created. Incorporating each other’s schedules and blending their individual lives together was initially challenging, especially when it came to compromising on activities they enjoyed on weekends. However, they have learned to mesh their lives and are now in a good place in their relationship.

Colleen expresses contentment with their love story and believes that everything happened for a reason. She wouldn’t change anything about her journey with Matt, except for one particular conversation with Cole in the pool. She deeply cares for Zanab, and in retrospect, she wishes she had handled that conversation differently. Overall, she is proud of their openness and honesty with each other.