The latest season of Married at First Sight has social media abuzz with the concept of complete strangers getting hitched for our viewing pleasure.
The idea of arranged marriage had been around for centuries, but instead of pairing couples based on culture or religion, the TV show has psychologists matching singles to wed based on science.
The four week experiment follows couples meeting on their wedding day, getting to know each other on their honeymoon and seeing if they can make it work when they head back to day-to-day life.
Married at First Sight Australia relationship psychologist John Aiken says when looking for people to match, he assesses their communication styles and personalities, looking for people who are kind and good under pressure.
"I am looking for people who can look at two sides of an argument, who can say sorry, can approach an issue softly and who can take some accountability for conflict," says Mr Aiken.
He steers clear of people who are full of drama, anxious, stressed or aggressive in their speaking patterns.
"You don't want people who are aloof or stand off-ish, or the opposite -- people who are extremely clingy and needy.
"Ideally what I would be looking for are people who are really kind and compromising in a soft way. They can resolve conflict and move forward."
He says the compelling thing about the series is that it isn't scripted, but real. The couples who come into it, come because they want to find a life-long partner.
Mr Aiken says the show is relatable for both singles and people in relationships, who can look to it as a way of keeping a check on their own love-life.
Mr Aiken also gave some key dating and relationship tips:
Common mistakes that will keep you single:
Common mistakes that will end your relationship:
Advice for dating:
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The third episode of Married at First Sight Australia's second season airs on TV3 tomorrow night.
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