MAFS Bride Awhina Slams Adrian: ‘Deeply Traumatic’ Relationship Affects Mental Health
In a recent statement, Awhina Rutene from Married At First Sight has criticized her on-screen spouse, Adrian Araouzou, in the wake of the show’s contentious Final Challenge.
At the Wednesday dinner gathering, Adrian found himself being criticized by Awhina and several other couples due to his nonchalant approach towards arranging a date with his possible romantic interest, Maxine, who is quite voluptuous.
To Daily Mail Australia, Awhina, aged 30, openly acknowledged that the final task had merely highlighted underlying problems within their relationship.
‘We’d been living in this fake bubble. Nothing real was being addressed,’ Awhina said.
Initially, I wasn’t keen on perpetual disagreements, but when the task compelled us to ponder, it became clear that we harbored reservations about our connection.
Adrian found it difficult when I pointed out mistakes or expressed feelings, as he often interpreted this as criticism and reacted defensively by belittling my personality instead of addressing the issue at hand.
‘No apology. No accountability.’
On Wednesday evening, Awhina arrived at the gathering noticeably distressed, expressing that Adrian had not been there for her emotionally during a particularly difficult time in her life.
She had come seeking a life companion, yet at that time, he was nowhere to be found, even as a potential friend, she explained.
As an ardent admirer, I must confess, Adrian’s performances across the whole series have left me emotionally and physically drained. It’s been a rollercoaster ride that has taken its toll on my well-being.
‘I was physically unwell, overwhelmed, and he showed zero self-awareness,’ she said.
‘I truly felt like he was actively trying to hurt me – that’s his fighting style.’
Contrary to the on-screen appearance, Awhina admitted that during the course of the experiment, there were instances when she contemplated leaving before its completion.
“After friends and family week, I was ready to pack up and go,’ she revealed.
‘Then when he left and went on a date with Sierra [Swepstone], I was done.’
Awhina opted to continue with the experiment since she didn’t wish to face criticism or backlash from fans, which she likened to being torn apart.
‘I was scared,’ Awhina explained.
As a lifestyle expert, I’ve learned from personal experience that missing an important event like a dinner party can have severe consequences, such as being publicly criticized on national television, which is something I’d rather avoid. So, I always make it a priority to honor my commitments and show up when expected.
Awhina mentioned that she’s yet to receive an apology from Adrian, despite the cameras no longer recording.
In her words, “No genuine apology has ever been made. To this day, I still receive messages from him that read, ‘You’re responsible for how I appear on television,’ Awhina asserted.
‘It’s always someone else’s fault — the edit, production, me. Never him.’
She said that the situation may have been different if Adrian could own up to his actions.
She mentioned that it would have been truly lovely for Adrian to express, “Hey, I noticed some very unsettling actions on my part and I’m regretful,” but unfortunately, such an apology has never been extended.
Surprisingly, Awhina disclosed that unlike the other pairs, she and Adrian had not parted ways prior to their Final Vows – a departure from the usual tradition in this study.
“We were supposed to spend time apart to reflect. But we never did,’ Awhina said.
Adrian was always by my side, even during private film shoots. There was no time when I could be all by myself and reflect on my thoughts.
She added that she felt suffocated by Adrian’s behaviour.
She stated, “He was constantly expressing only positive thoughts about us, trying to impose his perspective on me. It felt as if I couldn’t even take a breath.
In the midst of all the confusion, it was Jamie Marinos, the other bride, who turned out to be Awhina’s dearest friend during the experiment.
Awhina expressed that Jamie has been a pillar of support for her. She regularly reaches out, not for attention or recognition, but simply because she truly cares about her well-being.
The emotions you’re witnessing on the screen are authentic. Our bodies physically could not endure the pain we experienced. We underwent a profoundly distressing event.
Almost certainly, Awhina has ended her relationship with Adrian as she approaches taking Final Vows, which are imminent.
She stated, “During the study, there were far too many ambiguous discussions for my liking. I simply wished he would stop using ‘God’s will’ as a shield and instead, express honesty directly.
‘He didn’t even show up as a friend.
When asked if she had any final messages for Adrian, Awhina’s response was more than telling.
‘Nothing,’ she replied bluntly.
‘There’s nothing more to say.’
Married At First Sight will return on Sunday at 7.00pm on Channel Nine and 9Now.
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