Ep 7. Meet The In-laws

In "Married at First Sight" season 3 episode 7, titled "Meet The In-laws," the newly married couples finally introduce their significant others to their families. The episode opens with the couples discussing their nerves and doubts about meeting the in-laws, as they realize this is a big step in their new relationship.

The first couple to introduce their families is Tres and Vanessa. Tres is excited to introduce Vanessa to his family, as he believes they will instantly love her. Vanessa, on the other hand, is more nervous, as she wants to make a good impression. When they arrive at Tres's parents' house, Vanessa is immediately greeted with warm hugs and kind words, which puts her at ease. Tres's mother, however, does express some concern about the couple's decision to participate in the experiment but ultimately supports them and their marriage.

Next up is Neil and Sam, who are meeting Neil's parents. Neil is nervous about their reaction to Sam, as he believes they may not approve of her tattoos and piercings. While Sam is initially worried about impressing Neil's conservative parents, she quickly realizes that they are accepting and supportive of their son's choices. Neil's mother even surprises Sam with a gift, which brings tears to her eyes.

Samantha and Neil are having dinner at Samantha's sister's house, where Samantha also introduces Neil to her mother over the phone. While Samantha's sister is initially skeptical of the experiment, she soon realizes that Neil and Samantha are well-suited for each other. Samantha's mother, who lives out of state, is impressed by Neil and tells Samantha that she believes he is a "keeper."

David and Ashley's meeting with David's mother is not as smooth. David's mother expresses her doubts about whether the two are a good match, which upsets Ashley. She believes that David's mother does not approve of her race and uses the opportunity to express her own grievances about feeling unsupported by David. David's mother is hurt by Ashley's accusations and leaves the dinner abruptly, leaving the couple to discuss their issues.

Finally, the couples gather for a group dinner with their in-laws. The dinner is tense at times, with some of the in-laws expressing their concerns and skepticism about the experiment. However, overall, the dinner is a success, and the couples come away feeling more secure in their relationships. They are all relieved to have their families and their partners' families on board with their marriages.

The episode ends with the couples reflecting on the importance of family support in their new marriages. They express gratitude for their in-laws' acceptance and openness and look forward to building stronger relationships with their new families.

Overall, "Meet The In-laws" provides an intimate glimpse into the couples' relationships and the impact of family dynamic on their marriages. It is an emotional episode that highlights the challenges of navigating new relationships while also juggling familial expectations and dynamics.