Love Is Blind Season 11: Why Men Feel Like Pure Rage Bait at This Point

A widening standards gap

The writer says the men on Love Is Blind seem to become worse options with each season. The Boston season, which premiered during October and November, has sharpened that frustration.

In the writer’s view, female contestants are often intelligent, confident and attractive, while male contestants fall short emotionally, mentally and physically. The piece suggests the show has come to provoke anger among women viewers.

What contestants seem to seek

The writer says men often try to show that they are funny, attractive, successful, confident and desirable. Women, by contrast, are more likely to discuss whether they feel safe, understood, respected and compatible.

The piece acknowledges that women are not perfect: Jax ghosts Stew after their engagement. It also notes that six couples got engaged this season, meaning six women accepted proposals despite the behavior the writer criticizes.

Examples from past seasons

The writer points to Shake asking about Deepti’s weight in season 2, then comparing his attraction to her with that of an aunt. In season 6, Jeramey allegedly lies about seeing a former connection before meeting Laura’s parents.

In season 7, Tyler does not tell Ashley that he has children, according to the piece. The writer argues that such episodes leave women emotionally worse off as they seek meaningful relationships.

A proposed change

The writer says many men appear focused on finding someone they consider hot, projecting their insecurities and then leaving their partners hurt. The piece contrasts that approach with women’s stated interest in genuine connection and a life partner. Its closing argument is that if the show continues pairing emotionally mature women with rude, entitled or unavailable men, contestants should at least be allowed to see whether they find each other attractive.