Ep 2. Initial Attraction

As a next step in the couples' journeys on Seven Year Switch, they explore the topic of initial attraction in season one, episode two, titled "Initial Attraction." They each get a chance to dive into their own personal attractions and figure out how that plays into their relationships with their current partners.

The episode begins with the couples getting settled into their new lives with their temporary partners. Each member of the couple is tasked with describing their own initial attraction to their partner, and then comparing it to their new match. Through this process, they begin to unpack what physical and emotional aspects sparked their interest in their original mate and how their temporary partners match up.

The first couple to tackle this exploration is Rachel and Cane. Rachel is trying to reconcile how she's both physically and emotionally drawn to her temporary partner, Tony, while also deeply invested in her husband, Cane. Cane is feeling the pressure of being adequately attractive to Rachel and begins to see some cracks in their foundation.

Next, the show delves into the dynamic between Cassie and James. Cassie discusses how physical attraction wasn't her top priority when she first met James; it was his career ambition and ability to provide for her that caught her attention. James, however, admits that he based a lot of his relationship with Cassie on her physical beauty. While Cassie struggles to find a connection with her temporary partner, Tony, James can't help but be drawn to Tony's straightforwardness and confidence.

The third couple is Tyler and Kelsey, who are both coming to terms with what attracted them to their current partners. Kelsey describes how her attraction to Tyler stems from his ability to make her laugh and bring out her carefree side. Tyler, on the other hand, realizes that his initial attraction to Kelsey was largely based on her physical appearance. Their temporary partners, Tony and Felicity, respectively, offer different qualities for each of them to consider.

Finally, the episode ends with Dustin and Jaclyn, who are both feeling pulled in different directions after opening up about their initial attraction. Jaclyn realizes that she often falls into patterns of being attracted to the wrong type of person, and Dustin realizes that he's been putting a lot of pressure on Jaclyn to meet his expectations.

Throughout the episode, the couples lean on each other to explore their own individual attractions and see how they match up against their current relationships. The temporary partners offer a fresh perspective and new qualities to consider, which forces each member of the couple to seriously reflect on what they want out of a relationship and what's really important to them.

Overall, season one, episode two of Seven Year Switch is a thought-provoking and emotional journey into the topic of initial attraction. It explores the complexities of what draws us to others and how that plays into our relationships, making viewers consider their own experiences with attraction and relationships.