<p id=”par-1_26″>Can two complete strangers really find true love after saying “I do” just moments after they meet? The creators of <em><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/married-at-first-sight-season-20-release-schedule-new-episodes-peacock.html/”>Married at First Sight </a></em>think so.</p>
<p id=”par-2_37″>The 20th season of popular reality series premiered July 12 on Peacock. The new season features more couples than ever before – seven – as well as two new experts: Paul C. Brunson and Dr. Lisa Paz. </p>
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<p id=”par-3_44″>Brunson and Paz are a critical part of the <em>MAFS </em>experience. Not only do they create matches from a pool of eligible singles, but they’re also on hand throughout the process to guides the couples as they navigate the ups and downs of marriage. </p>
<p id=”par-4_25″>When it comes to pairing up people who could possibly build a life together, these experts agree that a similar outlook on life is key. </p>
<p id=”par-5_18″>“When you’re matching, what do you look for?” Brunson asks Paz in a clip from the show’s premiere. </p>
<p id=”par-6_11″>“Compatibility of how they want to live their life,” Paz replies. </p>
<p id=”par-7_4″>“Shared values,” Brunson agrees. </p>
<p id=”par-8_26″>Emotionally availability and readiness is also key, he says. And then there’s the issue that’s <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/mafs-season-18-couple-madison-david-celebrate-engagement.html/”>tripped up many <em>MAFS </em>couples</a> in the past: mutual physical attraction. </p>
<p id=”par-9_12″>“They need to be sexually attracted attracted to each other,” Paz declares. </p>
<p id=”par-10_26″>Once the matches are made, Paz and Brunson’s work really begins. He says he can’t wait to get into the relationship weeds with this season’s cast. </p>
<p id=”par-11_38″>“I’ve been coaching couples across my entire career,” says Brunson, who’s also appeared on the U.K. version of <em>Married at First Sight. </em>“Those who are willing and wanting to do the work end up being the most successful.”</p>
<p id=”par-12_18″>New episodes of <em>Married at First Sight </em>Season 20 release weekly on Thursdays on Peacock through August 27. </p>
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