Ep 7. Real Life And Real Wife

In Married at First Sight season 9 episode 7, titled "Real Life And Real Wife," the four couples continue to navigate their new marriages.

Elizabeth and Jamie have moved in together, but tensions rise when they have a disagreement about their living arrangements. Jamie wants to keep their apartment clean and tidy, while Elizabeth is more relaxed about clutter. They also struggle with intimacy, with Jamie feeling pressure to be physically affectionate all the time.

Keith and Iris have a heart-to-heart about Keith's struggles with vulnerability and opening up emotionally. Iris feels frustrated that Keith isn't fully opening up to her, but he explains that he's just taking things slowly.

Deonna and Greg discuss their future plans, including moving to a bigger apartment and adopting a dog. Greg also surprises Deonna with a romantic date to a pottery painting class.

Matt and Amber continue to have communication issues, with Matt struggling to express his emotions and Amber feeling like she's not getting enough affection.

The couples all come together for a group activity, where they discuss their past relationships and how they've influenced their current relationships. They also participate in a trust building exercise where they have to rely on each other to complete various tasks.

As the couples near the halfway point of the experiment, they all must grapple with the realities of marriage and what it takes to make a relationship work.