As the weeks progress, it’s clear that his relationship with Michelle is falling apart, and I can’t help but feel for him. He seems like a good guy who’s genuinely trying, but the situation he’s in is incredibly frustrating, especially when you consider how the show is set up.

One of the most glaring issues in this season—and honestly, in a lot of the seasons—is the two-bedroom apartment setup. Why on earth are these couples, who have just gotten married, given separate bedrooms?

I get that everyone needs space, but let’s be honest: a marriage doesn’t work if you’re not even sharing a bed. It’s not just about intimacy, although that’s obviously an important part of a relationship, it’s about building emotional connection, creating a sense of comfort and closeness, and, more than anything, establishing a bond. Without that closeness, without the simple act of laying in bed together, it’s almost impossible to make a relationship work, let alone a marriage.

The Problem with the Two-Bedroom Setup

At first, I didn’t understand why the show would give these couples separate beds. Sure, they’re not exactly strangers, but they barely know each other! The lack of proximity is already creating distance—physical and emotional. It’s just so obvious that Michelle and David have built up a wall between them, and their separate rooms are the physical manifestation of that emotional barrier.

I can’t help but think about how much more could be happening if they were allowed to share a bed. I’m not just talking about sex here. It’s the little moments that can happen when you’re close: the casual chats before sleep, the way you can open up in the quiet, the comfort of simply being in each other’s space. Sometimes, that’s where the real emotional connection starts to build. But instead, they’re being kept apart—by the show’s decision to give them separate beds.

The Importance of Sharing a Bed

There’s something about sleeping in the same bed that fosters intimacy, even if it’s not sexual. It’s the vulnerability that comes with being close to someone in a way that you can’t be when you’re on opposite sides of a room. You get to feel each other’s presence, and that makes a big difference. You can hold hands, cuddle, or just talk about your day. Those quiet moments are important, especially when you’re still getting to know each other. If you’re not physically close to your partner, how can you possibly grow emotionally close?

The fact that they are not even laying in bed together at night is heartbreaking. Even more so because David is trying so hard to make Zit work, and he’s not even getting the chance to build those small, meaningful connections with Michelle that are essential in any relationship.

David’s Struggle: A Cry for Connection

I feel so bad for David because he’s clearly putting in the effort, but Michelle seems completely disconnected. She’s not just rejecting him physically, but emotionally as well. She’s been so focused on finding this “perfect” partner that she hasn’t even considered that real love doesn’t just show up in some idealized form. It grows through time, shared moments, and actual effort. Instead of nurturing her connection with David, she’s turned him away, and now they’re both stuck in this awkward limbo.

In many ways, David is emotionally unavailable because Michelle has shut him out. He’s trying so hard to make something work, but there’s just no foundation for them to build on. No physical closeness, no real intimacy, no bonding over small moments of affection. Without that, the relationship will never have a chance.

The Reality of Marriage on the Show

It’s hard not to wonder how this setup—giving couples separate bedrooms—affects their chances of success. The entire premise of Married at First Sight is to throw strangers together and have them build a life as quickly as possible. But you can’t build a life with someone if you’re not even willing to share the simplest space with them. These are two people who are still trying to figure out what their relationship is, but instead of offering them the chance to forge that bond physically and emotionally, they’re giving them extra distance.

It’s almost like the producers are intentionally setting them up for failure. And it’s especially painful when you see someone like David—who clearly wants to make it work, who is so eager to get to know his wife, and who is so vulnerable with his feelings—constantly pushed away.

Emotional and Physical Connection Go Hand in Hand

In the real world, a successful marriage isn’t just about financial stability, looks, or shared values. It’s about emotional connection, and physical intimacy plays a major role in that. When you’re physically close to someone, you share a level of trust and vulnerability that is difficult to achieve in separate rooms. It’s hard to communicate those deep, emotional feelings when you’re not even sharing the same physical space.

David’s problem isn’t just Michelle’s coldness. It’s the fact that the show’s format is making it nearly impossible for them to grow close—and that’s what’s really making this whole situation so painful to watch.

Conclusion: Why David Deserves More

I can’t help but feel for David. It’s hard enough to go through the process of marrying a stranger, but to be constantly emotionally rejected while trying to build a relationship that is already off to a difficult start is beyond frustrating. He’s clearly trying, but Michelle is not meeting him halfway, and the show’s format only makes it harder for them to connect. They need time to build trust, create shared experiences, and develop intimacy, but they’re not being given the opportunity to do any of those things.

In the end, David deserves better. If the producers want these marriages to succeed, they need to rethink how they approach physical intimacy and emotional closeness. A two-bedroom apartment might be good for comfort, but not for a relationship that needs to grow and thrive.