Marissa and Ramses are a couple from Love Is Blind season 7, which was released on October 8, 2024. The show featured singles from Washington, D.C., looking for love, dating in the pods, and getting engaged without seeing each other.
The show also featured a Mexican vacation for engaged couples. Later in the episodes, some couples parted ways, as they couldn’t work through their issues, and some are still going strong.
Marissa and Ramses are among the couples still trying to make things work, hoping to see each other at the altar in episode 11, which aired on October 16. Below is an exploration of their journey in the show.
Marissa and Ramses: How it all started
Marissa is a Navy veteran who aimed to stop her pattern of dating hypermasculine military men who would develop feelings for her and then leave her. Ramses caught Marissa’s eye due to his emotional awareness and lack of adherence to traditional male stereotypes. Ramses told Marissa on one of their early dates,
“I have a feeling I’m going to end up in a love triangle.”
His suspicion was proven true when fellow cast member Bohdan also vied for her heart.
Marissa and Ramses developed a deep connection. They opened up about their past relationships, including Ramses’ first marriage to his high school sweetheart. Their slow-burning connection grew into a strong bond as they envisioned a future together.
In the pods, Marissa found a letter Ramses wrote to her, in which he declared his love. He said while proposing to her,
“I’ve never laid eyes on you, but I find you to be so extraordinarily beautiful.”
Marissa accepted his proposal by saying she felt like she won the lottery. Marissa and Ramses met in person in Mexico, intensifying their passion and discussing their wedding vision and Marissa’s military perspective.
Ramses expressed that he is uncomfortable with the idea of Marissa reenlisting, but they agreed to disagree and move forward since Marissa is fully committed to her law career.
During a meeting with Marissa’s mother, Vanessa, Ramses faced criticism for his style and questions about his earning potential. Although they managed to get through the meeting, they later encountered a new challenge during a discussion about birth control and physical intimacy.
Marissa and Ramses: Their future together
Despite difficult conversations, the couple moved forward with wedding planning after Ramses reassured Marissa that he was “sure” about marriage. Marissa felt assured and tried on wedding dresses with her mother.
It was a complete surprise to her when an overwhelmed Ramses expressed concerns about not wanting to get divorced again just two days before the wedding, leaving their future hanging.
More details about Marissa and Ramses
Marissa, a 32-year-old lawyer and former Navy member, is looking for an intelligent and empathetic partner. She’s a law school graduate and hopes to start a new chapter with this unique dating experiment. She’s unapologetic about her habit of burping out loud and values her military service.
Ramses, 35, is a program associate at a justice reform nonprofit. In relationships, he values being seen and accepted as he is. In the show, He hopes to find a partner who can reciprocate his depth of emotion. After a failed first marriage, he’s looking for a clearer understanding of the woman he wants to spend his life with.
