Married At First Sight: Why Olajuwon's Personality Changed Drastically
Olajuwon went from charming husband to the villain or Married At First Sight season 14. Fans think Olajuwon's personality change is manipulative.
Olajuwon has turned out to be the least popular husband starring in Married At First Sight season 14 so far, but fans don't think Olajuwona's personality has always been this difficult to digest. When he first got married to his arranged wife, Katina, Olajuwon seemed like the ideal partner, but since the newlyweds' honeymoon came to an end, viewers are seeing a more controlling side of Olajuwon. From his love bombing tactics to the emergence of his true character, here's why fans think Olajuwon's personality changed drastically throughout Married At First Sight season 14.
When Olajuwon was first introduced, fans were quick to take note of several red flags. Most notably, Olajuwon confessed to being a player before signing up for Married At First Sight. Olajuwon shared that he had cheated on his girlfriend in just about all of his previous relationships, but he was dedicated to changing his ways and becoming a reliable husband. Another cause for concern was Olajuwon's antiquated expectations for a woman's role in a marriage. Olajuwon asserted that his wife needs to cook all of his meals and be in charge of keeping their home clean. Although Olajuwon was charismatic and kind at first, he has demonstrated his harsher side in recent episodes. Fans have been jarred by how Olajuwon's personality changed drastically in season 14.
Although he made a less than favorable first impression on Married At First Sight's fanbase, Olajuwon managed to create a strong bond with Katina throughout their first weeks as a married couple. Olajuwon confessed that he was impressed with his wife's looks and Katina conveyed that she was also content with the relationship experts' work during the couple's dreamy honeymoon. Unfortunately, Olajuwon's charm started to fade once the pair returned from the trip to Puerto Rico. In the latest Married At First Sight season 14 episode, the chivalrous husband fans were accustomed to disappeared and was replaced with the controlling husband viewers initially feared Olajuwon would become. During a date, Olajuwon expressed his fear that Katina wasn't woman enough to be a wife because she wasn't willing to cook for him. In response to the controversial date, a Reddit user assessed, "Olajuwon... seemed like a completely different person."
On top of feeling sympathy for Katina, Married At First Sight fans were struck by the swift change in Olajuwon's personality. On their honeymoon, Olajuwon consistently had Katina grinning ear-to-ear, but only a few episodes later, the husband forced tears out of his new spouse. While Katina might be stumped by her arranged partner's extreme change in character, Married At First Sight viewers believe they can explain Olajuwon's complete 180. A popular theory is that Olajuwon has always been this critical of his wife but he succeeded in concealing his true self during the first weeks of their relationship. A fan asserted, "This is who he is, the mask has just started to slip." Other viewers think Olajuwon's personality changed drastically because he's trying to manipulate Katina's emotions. Another commenter noted that Olajuwon's demeanor change is part of an abuse cycle, citing, "Love bombing and now devaluation phase."
Unfortunately, Married At First Sight's audience might have been correct to be wary of Olajuwon when he was first introduced in season 14. Although he appeared to be a loving husband at first, fans think Olajuwon's personality drastically changed as a result of his effort to manipulate Katina. Hopefully, Olajuwon will become the charismatic husband Katina initially tied the knot with in Married At First Sight season 14.
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