Rachel and Jose from Married At First Sight are one of the five new couples on the show, and we're about to share some interesting facts about the newlyweds. Although the Married At First Sight season 13 premiere did not give audiences a crystal clear indication of what Rachel and Jose's marriage will look like, their backgrounds do give some insight into how compatible the couple may or may not be. From their childhoods and careers to Jose's controversial marriage expectations, there is a lot to learn about Rachel and Jose.
Married At First Sight has had uneven results over its 7 years on Lifetime. Fans have seen amazing marriages come out of the reality series, like the union between season 5's Anthony D’Amico and Ashley Petta. They are currently raising two daughters. On the other hand, Married At First Sight has produced some couples that have done real emotional damage to one another during their time on the show. Luke Cuccurullo and Kate Sisk from season 8 are a prime example of how Married At First Sight's matchmakers can fail their newlyweds, as Luke was accused of gaslighting Kate during their brief marriage. Hopefully, Rachel and Jose will become another one of the Lifetime series' success stories, rather than another horror story.
Rachel, 33, is a Houston native. Rachel joined Married At First Sight season 13 because she wants to finally find a man who is reliable enough to be her husband. Rachel is familiar with marital issues, as her parents divorced when she was young. Although Rachel is an adult now, with a career as a special education evaluator, she still has insecurities when it comes to her relationships. Unfortunately, Rachel revealed that she was recently cheated on by a former boyfriend. This amplified her anxiety about her relationships. Nicknamed "the Blossoming Bride," Rachel can only hope that she and Jose will stay together after Married At First Sight, so she can break her tragic pattern of unsuccessful relationships.
Much like Rachel, Jose has also had trouble finding a partner that is in it for the long haul. Originally from Pearland, Texas, Jose knows what it's like to hustle. Jose admitted that his childhood was difficult because his parents struggled to provide for their family. Currently, Jose is a 35-year-old mission flight specialist who wants to have a family of his own. Jose has had problems finding a woman that is interested in settling down. Another reason why Jose has had an issue finding the right woman is his high standards, which have awarded him the nickname, "Mr. Perfectionist." During the Married At First Sight premiere, Jose shared that he was prepared to ask Rachel a slew of questions. This list of questions immediately demonstrated how Jose's nickname suits his perfectionist personality.
Rachel and Jose might not appear to be the most natural match, but they have plenty in common. If they can work past Rachel's insecurity and Jose's high maintenance demands, this couple could turn out to be one of season 13's most devoted couples. Hopefully, Rachel and Jose's shared desire for a long-lasting and stable marriage will make them one of Married At First Sight's latest success stories.
