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Married At First Sight Star Breaks Silence on ‘Emotionally Abusive’ Marriage

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In Married At First Sight, she had the expectation to discover her soulmate; however, as Awhina Rutene recounts, what she encountered was emotional abuse, manipulation, and public humiliation instead.

Speaking with unbridled passion, I, a fervent admirer, can’t help but share my thoughts after witnessing the intense and heartfelt interview of the 30-year-old single mom. She’s finally opened up about her tumultuous on-screen nuptials with Adrian Araouzou, offering a glimpse into their rollercoaster journey.

She unveiled the hidden truth about what viewers hadn’t seen before, explaining why she decided permanently to end her relationship with her contentious television spouse.

In a frank conversation with Daily Mail Australia, Awhina openly labeled Adrian as being ‘toxic’, ‘selfish’, and ‘abusive emotionally’.

She remarked that avoiding someone who’s harmful can be incredibly beneficial for your well-being, and she finds Adrian particularly detrimental.”

Or, in a more informal style:

“She pointed out that getting away from someone who drags you down is great for your spirit, and she calls Adrian a real drag.

Regardless of the warning signs, Awhina admits she persisted in the study for a longer duration than was advisable, fueled by optimism, apprehension, and an intense wish to salvage the connection.

‘I didn’t go on Married At First Sight to vilify my partner,’ she said. ‘I just wanted love.’

Awhina admits she was drawn to Adrian at first.

‘When I met him, I thought he was attractive,’ she said. 

I specifically requested a confident, decisive individual to guide us. In truth, I was eager to embrace a more feminine phase in my life.”

By using ‘confident’ instead of ‘assertive’, and ‘decisive’ for ‘dominant’, the sentence maintains its original meaning but sounds more natural and easier to read. Additionally, ‘lean into’ is replaced with ’embrace’ to convey a similar idea, while ‘feminine era’ is rephrased as ‘more feminine phase in my life’, making it clearer that we are talking about a period of time rather than an abstract concept.

But things quickly soured.

From my perspective, Adrian’s affection seemed to come with strings attached. Whenever I expressed feelings of hurt, he perceived it as an assault – retaliating by attacking my personality instead. I found myself constantly having to defend myself against his actions.

Living with Adrian became a daily emotional battle.

In a heartfelt manner, Awhina expressed, ‘I have a deep affection for my partner, demonstrating love through gestures such as physical affection, words of praise, and acts of kindness. Unfortunately, these actions were not reciprocated. It was as if I was the only one in our apartment who cared.’

Awhina described Adrian’s behaviour as selfish and emotionally manipulative.

She shared that there was an overwhelming amount of verbal mistreatment. He would dictate what I could or couldn’t express. There was a palpable sense of aggression. I often felt isolated, she described.

There were instances where he showed kindness, yet they seemed to follow his mistakes. This behavior felt insincere or staged, and I found myself repeatedly offering chances for him to correct his actions.

Awhina acknowledges that certain significant aspects of their relationship may have been overlooked by viewers, yet firmly asserts that the difficult times they experienced were indeed genuine and highly harmful.

She stated that while there were undeniably difficult times, there were also incredible moments to remember. However, the challenging periods were particularly trying. Unfortunately, what was shown didn’t capture the positives, which left others puzzled about my decision to remain involved.

Once the shooting was over, Awhina expressed that she aimed to stay considerate and encouraging, maintaining open dialogue as she empathized with Adrian.

But that kindness was soon met with hostility.

Initially, he would express gratitude for my assistance and then lash out at me the following day. Eventually, I understood that “He’s no longer a child; he’s an adult consciously choosing this behavior.” Consequently, I decided to cut off contact with him. Yet, he persistently attempted to reconnect – adding me on Snapchat and TikTok among other platforms.

‘Whenever I assisted him, I found myself in a difficult situation myself. I no longer wish to encourage unacceptable behavior by showing compassion.’

Now removed from the chaos of filming, Awhina says she’s begun to heal.

She expressed, “It seems like I’ve regained my radiance again. Incredible how distancing oneself from a toxic person can rejuvenate one’s spirit.

Additionally, she disclosed that they both initially sought participation in the program together with her twin sister Cleo; however, Cleo was unable to join due to work obligations.

1. “Together, we navigated every step of the selection process. It added an element of thrill. I had this strong conviction that the person with whom I’d spend eternity was just around the corner.”

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2. “We experienced the entire auditioning phase side by side. That made it intriguing. I felt certain my lifelong partner was merely steps away, at the altar.”

Instead, she expresses that the person she was matched with didn’t share her values or vision for the future.

Original: I asked for a person who has kids – Adrian was unwilling to date someone with children. I asked for a compassionate individual, one who would go above and beyond for others. I ended up with someone who practices kindness exclusively for themselves.

Adrian wasn’t interested in dating someone with children, which was the kind of person I was looking for. I sought an altruistic individual, someone willing to help others without hesitation. Instead, I found a self-centered person who only shows kindness towards themselves.

Although overall she appreciates the experience, Awhina now finds herself wanting to express her thoughts freely instead of remaining silent.

‘Adrian’s not a child. I’m allowed to speak about what happened without fear of repercussions.’

Additionally, she criticized Adrian’s actions after the show, claiming that he and his family had been conducting cyber-attacks against her and her sibling online.

1. “Everyone has been unyielding, which is another factor that discouraged me from speaking up. I was hesitant to start a wave of discussion. I required time for recovery instead.”

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2. “They’ve all been relentless, and that’s one reason I didn’t feel comfortable sharing my thoughts – I wanted to avoid stirring things up. I needed some time to heal instead.”

‘Initially, he seemed convinced that he would emerge as a hero from this situation. He firmly held the opinion that I was the antagonist all along. However, the facts have been revealed, and I no longer wish to shield or defend him.’

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2025-04-07 11:35

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