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Love Is Blind’s Sara Carton and Joey Leveille Clarify Relationship Status
After much speculation about their connection, Sara Carton and Joey Leveille, who both appeared on season 8 of Love Is Blind, have offered an update regarding their relationship. While they acknowledge a deep bond, they also clarify their current status amidst dating rumors.
Defining Their Connection: Exploring a Potential Romance
“To put it simply, many people interpret dating differently. To avoid confusion, we’re not officially dating in the boyfriend-girlfriend sense,” Sara, 29, explained on the “Dear Shandy” podcast episode aired Thursday, May 8. “[We are] exploring our relationship and getting acquainted.”
- Sara concurred that their dynamic could be described as casually dating.
Joey’s Perspective: More Than Casual
Joey, 36, added his perspective during the joint interview, stating, “Well, I wouldn’t characterize it as casually. We’re exploring, with the potential to become boyfriend and girlfriend.”
From Pods to Possibilities: The Genesis of Their Bond
Sara and Joey initially connected in the Love Is Blind pods during season 8. They each accepted proposals from other individuals, with Sara engaged to Ben Mezzenga and Joey to Monica Danus. Both engagements concluded at the altar. Soon after the show ended, rumors circulated regarding a possible relationship between Sara and Joey.
- Rumors of a romantic connection began after their respective engagements ended.
Addressing Past Denials and Embracing the Present
Initially, both Sara and Joey refuted any notions of dating, dismissing Monica’s claims of overlap. However, they now concede that their bond is special and could develop into a strong romantic relationship in the future.
Mutual Support and Trust
“He’s been a tremendous source of support over the past few months,” Sara said of Joey. “I have a high degree of trust and confidence in my relationship with Joey. I believe we have the potential for a very joyful and successful future together.”
Looking Forward to Normalcy
Sara expressed her optimism about pursuing a potential romance with a newfound “sense of normalcy,” now that the fervor surrounding Love Is Blind has subsided.
Navigating Their Relationship in the Real World
“We can return to our daily lives and routines, and it’s wonderful to integrate Joey into that framework,” Sara noted. “However, we haven’t even had our first official date yet due to the smallness of Minnesota and the external pressure. We desire to safeguard our connection and its potential future. I don’t wish to behave impulsively and rush into anything.”
Exclusivity Despite Lack of Official Label
Although Joey and Sara have not had a formal first date and are not officially a couple, they are not seeing other people.
Clarifying Dating Definitions
“About a month ago, I inquired about what ‘dating’ meant for us. He responded, ‘I thought we were dating,’” Sara recalled. “I explained that we hadn’t discussed whether we were officially boyfriend and girlfriend. After that discussion, I affirmed that I have no interest in pursuing anyone else. I feel very confident in our connection.”
- Sara initiated a conversation to define their relationship status.
- Both confirmed they are not interested in dating other people.
Protecting Their Unique Situation
She continued, “It’s a uniquely complex situation, and my priority is to protect us as much as possible.”
Ranking Their Relationship
Asked to “rank” their relationship on a scale of 1 to 10 – from a casual hookup to a married couple – Joey assigned a 7.5, while Sara chose a solid 8 rating.