Tyler Francis and Ashley Adionser hit it off after their first interaction in the pods, and no one would have predicted that this solid couple would be on the verge of a breakup as Love Is Blind season 7 approaches the end. By the time the pod-dating segment was finishing, there were seven engagements. However, Love Is Blind cameras didn’t follow the stand-out pair this season – Leo Braudy and Brittany – leaving six to pursue their journey.
Among the six Love Is Blind couples who got engaged were Tyler and Ashley, who were primarily stuck in the background due to their drama-free lives. While other couples, such as Monica Davis and Stephen Richardson, struggled to connect during their vacation in Mexico, Ashley and Tyler’s connection strengthened. Honestly, seeing them on TV was boring since nothing was exciting about the two lovebirds. Nonetheless, it seems the best was saved for later with the happy couple’s picturesque life coming to a possible end in episode 9.
Ashley & Tyler’s Love Is Blind Journey
They Connected So Well In The Pods
Ashley, a 32-year-old marketing director, entered the Love Is Blind pods hoping to find the person who would result in a long-lasting marriage. Tyler, a 34-year-old account manager and former military veteran, wanted the same. Their communication was top-notch, making it easy for this duo to connect even more.
The connection deepened after their meetup. By all records, Tyler was the best man on the show. He was gentle, well-spoken, kind, and often prayed for the couple and their families (via Love Is Blind Netflix). Little did the Love Is Blind audience and Ashley know that Tyler was leading a double life, and this has made many question the Love Is Blind vetting process for the contestants.
Love Is Blind season 7 already had its villain—Leo, who often talked about his wealth yet didn’t want women to like him for that reason. Tyler’s personality and image would never have matched the villainous character that came out later. He seemed perfect, and so did his relationship with Ashley. The Love Is Blind pair complemented one another, and eternal bliss was inevitably at that table. Episode 9 started with Tyler and Ashley having a lighthearted conversation about children.
Later, Tyler revealed shocking news about his past—he has three kids. Ashley didn’t know about it until after the proposal, leaving her shell-shocked and confused about whether continuing their relationship was worth it. Recently, Tyler spoke to E! News and said he regretted nothing about this ordeal. The Love Is Blind cast member said he was glad he kept it a secret until after proposing to Ashley. In his defense, Tyler feared being judged based on his skin color.
“I tried to keep away from it because that was a big issue. I’ve been judged based off being light-skinned. Being cheaters and liars – all these things you get with being light-skinned. “
Being light-skinned isn’t indicative of cheating in any way, shape, or form. Cheating stems from an individual’s personality, life circumstances, and relationship dynamics, and all these factors are far from one’s skin tone. For Tyler to use that as an excuse shows how he’s detached from reality and doesn’t want to accept he was in the wrong for not revealing his past to Ashley earlier.
Are Ashley & Tyler Still Together?
Tyler’s red flags are too many to be ignored. He took the crown from Love Is Blind season 6 contestant Clay Gravesande, who constantly talked about cheating like he was proud of it. After Tyler spoke to Ashley about his sperm donation, she said she wished he told her before the proposal. Love Is Blind season 7 is still airing new episodes, so it’s hard to see how their relationship unfolded after Tyler divulged this information.
Although Ashley had previously said nothing would make her change her mind about Tyler, she most likely didn’t have this information. By the end of Love Is Blind season 7, episode 9, Ashley seemed unsure of what the future held for them. Rightfully so, she should question her fiancé more about the legitimacy of their relationship and how to build trust should they move forward.
Ashley seemed calm and had no problem with Tyler being a sperm donor. Her most outstanding issue was he didn’t tell her earlier. Even though Tyler came out clean, it was perhaps a little too late. Nonetheless, there is no specific formula for gauging how certain lies impact the dynamics between couples.
Ashley and Tyler decided to keep the spoilers under wraps as they still follow one another on Instagram. At least that indicates that they have a cordial relationship. There is a chance that Ashley and Tyler will work through their issues despite their strained relationship and will probably get married. Their connection was strong, and their communication was good, so there’s a possibility they got married.
However, Ashley and Tyler will most likely not be together by the time the reunion airs because she will have discovered his true colors and opted to leave the marriage. Tyler is the true Love Is Blind swindler based on all those allegations about him. Whether Ashley and Tyler stay together will be answered once Love Is Blind drops the rest of the episodes.
