The post-pod retreat in Mexico took a dramatic turn for one engaged couple on Love Is Blind Season 9, leading to a public response from Kalybriah Haskin. The conflict began when her fiancé, Edmond Harvey, had an emotional reaction after learning they were the only couple not being physically intimate. Kalybriah has now broken her silence on the incident, describing the confrontation as “hurtful” and a shock after Edmond had previously agreed to respect her boundaries.
The Bet That Started the Argument
What began as a lighthearted exchange quickly escalated into a major disagreement. In a recent interview, Kalybriah explained that the entire conversation stemmed from a playful wager the couple made about the other contestants.
“We made a bet, I was like, ‘My girls are going to stay and hold out,’ and he was like, ‘No, my guys are going to do what they do,’” Kalybriah recounted. She mentioned she owed him two shots as a result, and initially thought the matter was just a bit of fun.
This bet brought the topic of physical intimacy to the forefront. Before the Mexico retreat, and even before their engagement in the pods, Kalybriah had clearly communicated her boundary to Edmond: she wanted to wait until marriage before having sex. She confirmed he had agreed to this condition.
“His initial reaction was very shocking considering I laid that boundary down before he even proposed to me in the pods,” Kalybriah stated. “I’m like, ‘Are you okay that I want to wait until marriage?’ And he’s like, ‘Yeah, I’m okay with it.’”
The Explosive Hotel Room Confrontation
The situation changed after a group pool party where the couples discussed their relationships. Edmond discovered that all the other engaged pairs had been physically intimate, making him and Kalybriah the exception. Later, in their hotel room, his frustration surfaced.
The conversation turned serious when Edmond brought up Kalybriah’s past, referencing a previous one-night stand she had confided in him about. He became visibly upset, crying and expressing that he felt he was “too nice.” He struggled to understand why she would be intimate with past partners but not with him, her fiancé.
“To see that it actually made him so angry that he threw in my face something I told him in confidence before… It was hurtful,” Kalybriah shared. “I’m like, ‘Wait, when did it get so nasty?’”
Kalybriah tried to explain that her past experiences were precisely why she wanted their relationship to be different and more meaningful. However, the argument left her feeling that her trust had been broken.
Aftermath and Impact on Trust
The emotional fallout from the argument was significant. To create space and process what happened, Kalybriah decided to sleep separately from Edmond that night.
“We didn’t sleep together that night,” she said. “I slept outside on the balcony and he slept in the room, but he did apologize. But I was like, ‘You’re not cuddling with me tonight.’”
She noted that even after she asked for space, Edmond still came out to the balcony to bother her. The incident made her more cautious about what she shares with him in the future.
“Now I feel like I can’t tell you things because you’re going to throw it in my face in an argument,” she explained.
Despite her disappointment, Kalybriah showed understanding. She suggested that perhaps Edmond was not used to being with someone who stood firmly on their boundaries, and she viewed this as a new dynamic they were both navigating.
Fan Reactions to the Drama
The incident, which played out in Episode 6 of the season, quickly drew strong reactions from viewers on social media. Many fans expressed their discomfort with Edmond’s behavior, feeling that he was attempting to pressure and manipulate Kalybriah.
One viewer on X (formerly Twitter) wrote that the scene “gave me the ick,” a sentiment that was widely echoed. Another fan commented, “Edmond crying and begging for s*x is creeping me out.”
Many critics focused on his use of tears, with one user stating, “I need for women to stop equating male tears with emotional intelligence. Edmond really had a full tantrum because KB wanted to wait 4 weeks to have s*x?? Eww.” The general consensus online was that his reaction was a major red flag.
Where the Relationship Stands
As the season continues, viewers are left wondering if the couple can recover from this early conflict. Previews for the next batch of episodes show some happy moments between the two, suggesting they attempt to move past the disagreement. However, the breach of trust casts a shadow over their future.
The new episodes of Love Is Blind Season 9, which will show if Kalybriah and Edmond make it to the altar, began streaming on October 8, 2025, with more episodes scheduled for release throughout the month.
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