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    Are 'Love Is Blind' Season 7 Stars Garrett Josemans and Taylor Krause Still Together?

    The quantum physicist and the clean-energy consultant are one of the D.C.-set installment's fan-favorite couples.

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    Spoilers for Love is Blind season 7 episodes 1-9 ahead. After only the first week of episodes, Garrett Josemans and Taylor Krause have already been crowned the cutest couple in the Love is Blind season 7 cast. Taylor, a 30-year-old clean energy policy consultant, and Garrett, a 33-year-old quantum physicist, immediately feel a spark when they meet in the pods, bonding over everything from basketball to their mutual nerdy interests. Though they hit an early snag during a discussion about Taylor's ethnicity, the couple recovers and ends up as one of the strongest engaged couples of the season so far.

    As we head towards the October 23 season finale, fans wonder whether Garrett and Taylor listened to their hearts more than their heads on their journey toward the wedding. Below, we're breaking down Garrett and Taylor's relationship on Love Is Blind season 7, and whether they're still together after filming.

    Garrett Josemans and Taylor Krause, walking through a tree-branch arch and entering an outdoor restaurant, in 'Love is Blind' season 7.

    Garrett and Taylor enter the all-cast pool party in Mexico on Love is Blind season 7.

    (Image credit: Courtesy of Netflix)

    What happened between Garrett and Taylor on 'Love is Blind' season 7?

    Certified nerds Garrett and Taylor make memorable appearances to kick off Love is Blind season 7. Garrett is the man who starts the men's random sing-along to "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," while Taylor has a cool line about how LIB "retro-engineers" the tendency for relationships to approach the physical before the emotional in the real world. Once they make it into a set of pods, the pair immediately clicks once Taylor guesses Garrett's nickname "G," and they realize they share analytical, science-minded personalities, bouncing off each other's natural law references and tattoos. Taylor shares in her subsequent confessional that she already had a crush, putting her and Garrett in contention for this season's meant-to-be edit (right next to Ashley A. and Tyler).

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    However, the pair hit a snag during their second (televised) date. They both share how they already care about each other a lot and are thinking of a future together and, when Garrett asks Taylor about her parents, she describes her mom as an "angel and a gangster" who everyone calls by her first name. However, she decides not to tell Garrett her mother's first name, because it would give away "part of how she looks" and her ethnicity. Garrett, arguably, doesn't react well. He says that the thought had never crossed his mind and admits that he has only ever dated white girls, but he also points out that she's very "calculated" about what she says. "While I love that about you, I'm also like, 'What's she hiding?'" he adds.

    At the time, Taylor admits that his calling her "calculated" doesn't feel good, and goes on to explain that she sees not sharing her ethnicity as part of the LIB experience—for someone to get to know her without knowing what she looked like at all. "I'm just really interested to know if my emotional, intellectual, thought processes... if it is enough, and everything else is extra," she says. Garrett responds that he needs to know more about who Taylor is before he can get to the place of an engagement, but Taylor stands her ground and says she would be hurt if they didn't work out and she'd given away what she looked like. "At a certain point, I need to feel like I'm enough," she says.

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    Garrett Josemans, sitting on the couch in the 'Love is Blind' pod, in 'Love is Blind' season 7.

    Garrett in the pods.

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    Speaking with Today for season 7's premiere, Taylor explained her reasoning behind not divulging her race in the pods. "I’m a very proud Asian woman," she told the outlet. "But, [I] also wanted to honor the experiment in a way that he can get to know that part of me later when he meets my mom and does different Chinese heritage or traditions that we have. In the pods, it was the only opportunity for him to get to love me for just the merits of me and not have ethnicity tied to it."

    Taylor revealed that she'd had experiences in the past where she'd become "uncomfortable" after hearing men voice certain opinions on Asian women and that she hoped going on Love is Blind would "remove the possibility of reliving those experiences," per Today.

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    “I wanted to just take ethnicity out of the equation and be able to just fall in love (with) our characters and personalities first," she added.

    The policy consultant also reflected on her reaction to Garrett's response. "When Garrett called me 'calculated,' it was a punch in the gut because I didn’t know how to do this whole thing," she said. "I’m trying to filter things that I otherwise would never think to filter.”

    She added, "It was our first miscommunication. Being able to work through that, I think, was a good thing for us."

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    Taylor Krause reads a card that came with a bouquet of sunflowers, while standing in the women's lounge kitchen, in 'Love is Blind' season 7.

    Taylor reads Garrett's love note from the bouquet of sunflowers he sent her.

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    Despite the road bump, Taylor and Garrett can move forward (and be adorable). Taylor gifts Garrett an avocado tree(!) and matches it to be able to provide fruit in five to seven years, or the timeline in which she hopes to have children. Garrett gifts her some of his dad's "world-famous" honey. Garrett also mentions that he wants kids sooner and asks if they can compromise, but Taylor says she's excited for a future with him because she doesn't see it as having to compromise her independence. Instead, she feels excited about them experiencing new things together.

    Eventually, Garrett asks her to be his girlfriend, but she says no because he says the movie that makes him think of her is Shrek. Their "situationship" lasts a couple of hours until he sends her a bouquet of sunflowers (her favorite) in the women's lounge with a note reading, "Will you be my girlfriend? Check yes or no."

    She checks yes, and by the middle of episode 2, they're engaged. Taylor reads off a proposal letter from her grandparents in the 1950s (BRB sobbing), and tells him that she's been her number one for nine days (of the pods' 10) and she "can't wait to lose count for the rest." Preparing to propose, Garrett says, "Our bodies are telling us that we're meant to be together, and we just had to make sure our heads didn't get in the way." So then he asks, and she says yes.

    Garrett Josemans and Taylor Krause, kissing as they sit on a bench in a tree-lined room, filled with candles, lanterns, and roses, in 'Love is Blind' season 7.

    Garrett and Taylor share a kiss during their reveal.

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    Before the in-person reveal, the producers resurface the couple's conversation surrounding race, but Garrett reassures that however Taylor looks won't matter. The subsequent reveal goes very well, because while love may be blind, people still have eyes, and there's a reason everyone keeps comparing Taylor to Olivia Munn. She's gorgeous, and Garrett shakes with anxiety as he puts the ring on her finger. They're touchy, complimenting each other, and joking while comparing their heights.

    Fast forward to Mexico, and Taylor and Garrett are still getting along great. Garrett admits in a confessional that he may not have approached Taylor in a bar in the real world—later explaining he would be intimidating and think, "This person is too good for me"—and that he's forming a "very strong" physical attraction towards her. They also have a vulnerable conversation about adjusting from being independent to being in a relationship. The standout moment of their first night together is Taylor trying to put tape on Garrett's mouth in the right way for him to sleep. (Apparently this no-snoring trick is real, but there's a specialty tape for it.)

    The rest of Taylor and Garrett's time in Mexico is quite low-key (which means good chances for them at the altar). They have a conversation in episode 6 where Taylor warns him that she's gonna need actions to back up his loving words, and they discuss how their intense jobs may affect their relationship in the real world, but that's as deep as we see in their scenes. The rest is either cute date activities, like them making a blown-glass fish that Garrett's so excited to display in their future home, and a chat in bed where Taylor thanks Garrett for taking things at her slower pace, compared to the rest of the couples. They're still the cutest couple of the bunch, as everyone moves to the cohabitation stage in D.C.

    Garrett Josemans and Taylor Krause, wearing swimsuits and sitting on a beach towel under an umbrella, in episode 706 of Love Is Blind.

    Garrett and Taylor lounge on the beach and discuss life in the real world.

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    One reason Taylor's become the star of this season is that she has her priorities straight: As soon as they get their phones back, Taylor wants to see Garrett's Instagram. It turns out that nothing's on there except a lot of spearfishing and the moment's refreshingly wholesome for a social media reveal. It also goes quite well during the two significant moments, where Taylor meets Garrett's family, and Garrett meets Taylor's friends. Taylor's friends recognize that she doesn't have heart-eyes for just anyone, and she comes off as the perfect daughter-in-law for Garrett's family. Garrett's mom does tear up as they discuss kids and such, but it seems like it's because she's overwhelmed with the speed of the process, rather than being against it. Garrett's family makes it clear that they like Taylor and appreciate how the couple is approaching the process with great care.

    The big issue on Garrett and Taylor's future is where they want to settle down and raise kids, which they discuss while visiting Taylor's apartment. (It's very cute, but could use more sunlight.) Besides college, Garrett has not lived outside of his hometown of Fredericksburg, Virginia, while Taylor grew up in San Diego and wants to raise her kids there. It seems they discussed this in the pods, but now everything's getting a lot more real. Garrett admits that his parents want to be part of their grandkids' childhood, and the thought of them being based in California, across the country, is "not exciting" for them.

    However, he tells Taylor that moving to San Diego is "exciting" because "this is what I want in life, to be with you," and he's very open to discussing it. Taylor notes that her job in federal affairs will likely bring her to D.C. a lot, so they'll frequently visit, while their kids would also be surrounded by her family in San Diego. Garrett ends the conversation by reiterating that he's "not only open to it but excited about it." Because of their solid communication, the location question is more of a speed bump than a chasm between them.

    Garrett Josemans and Taylor Krause (together, center) sit at a dining room table covered in golden goblets, surrounded by Taylor's friends, in episode 709 of Love Is Blind.

    Garrett and Taylor have drinks with Taylor's friends.

    (Image credit: Courtesy of Netflix)

    Speaking of Taylor's family, episode 9 leaves Garrett/Taylor fans on a cliffhanger. Taylor has been clear throughout this drop that her parents support her journey on the show, but do not want to be on camera. So, she and Garrett have planned an off-camera trip out to San Diego so Garrett can meet them, especially her dad, and ask for her hand in marriage. Taylor says she "needs this in order to get to an altar in two weeks." However, Garrett points out that her dad could say he can't get to the point of giving his blessing after meeting Garrett just once, and Garrett wouldn't blame him. (This is honestly a concern I expect to come up way more often than it does.)

    Garrett and Taylor need to consider how difficult the process is for their families, and whether "having a wedding makes sense" if their families decide not to come. Garrett says he would still go through with the wedding if his parents say no, but he also knows that Taylor cares about her parents' blessing a lot, so the thought of not having that "scares the shit" out of him. LIB viewers will have to wait and see whether he has reason to be scared.

    Are Garrett and Taylor still together after 'Love is Blind' season 7?

    You already know the drill: The Love is Blind cast is staying tight-lipped on any spoilers about their relationship status. The promo for the rest of the season hints that Taylor and Garrett will have a fight at the upcoming pod reunion party, where Taylor starts crying because Garrett was texting his ex. It remains to be seen whether this is a dealbreaker moment or just dramatic editing; for now, all we have as nosy viewers are social media clues.

    As of season 7's airing, Garrett follows Taylor on Instagram, but Taylor doesn't follow him back. However, as Betches pointed out, Garrett and Taylor shared vacation pics from Europe last May (Taylor in Switzerland and Garrett in the Netherlands), which could have been a couples' getaway.

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    Meanwhile, several fans think they've found a clue about Garrett's relationship status since the quantum physicist has had a bit of a glow-up over the past year. Yes, there's still plenty of spearfishing content, but Garrett also modeled at New York Fashion Week last September, and his new look (long hair looks good on him!) has many theorizing that married life could have something to do with it. (After all, Taylor had thoughts about his hair in episode 9.)

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    Quinci LeGardye is a Culture Writer at Marie Claire. She currently lives in her hometown of Los Angeles after periods living in NYC and Albuquerque, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in English and Psychology from The University of New Mexico. In 2021, she joined Marie Claire as a contributor, becoming a full-time writer for the brand in 2024. She contributes day-to-day-content covering television, movies, books, and pop culture in general. She has also written features, profiles, recaps, personal essays, and cultural criticism for outlets including Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, HuffPost, Teen Vogue, Vulture, The A.V. Club, Catapult, and others. When she isn't writing or checking Twitter way too often, you can find her watching the latest K-drama, or giving a concert performance in her car.

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