Zanab Jaffrey responded following web backlash of the Love is Blind Season 3 reunion and wedding ceremony episodes.
For context, Zanab stated no to her then-fiancé Cole on the altar — telling him that he had “insulted,” “disrespected,” and “critiqued” her.
Within the reunion, Zanab accused Cole of controlling what she ate and making disparaging feedback about her physique all through their time collectively — each on and off-camera — leading to her stopping consuming.
One scene that has stirred appreciable web commentary is when Zanab described a second the place she went to eat two oranges and Cole requested her “Are you going to eat each of these?” The producers then included a clip of Cole saying this, however many accused Zanab of exaggerating the damaging tone of the incident and even totally lying about his therapy of her.
On Instagram, Zanab responded to the criticism, and commenced with an open letter to Cole. She wrote, “I fought for us till I couldn’t anymore. I do know you realize that. I do know you realize why I stated what I stated. I do know you realize what you probably did. It’s okay for those who aren’t prepared to speak about that but.”
She then continued, “An apology for the web: I’m sorry. I’m sorry you weren’t in that relationship. I’m sorry you didn’t really feel what I felt. I’m sorry we don’t have the identical triggers. I’m sorry me standing up for myself, offended you so significantly. I’m sorry you didn’t see all the explanations for what I stated.”
“I’m sorry you didn’t dwell that with me. I’m sorry that you just don’t know me. I’m sorry your insecurities are totally different than my very own. I’m sorry your on-line hate says a lot extra of you than it ever will of me.”
In response to individuals who claimed she was making an attempt to evoke Deepti when she satisfyingly rejected Shake in Season 2, she continued, “I’m sorry Deepti’s wedding ceremony was per week earlier than mine, lengthy earlier than you or I knew her story.”
“I’m sorry you don’t consider me. I’m sorry I understand how worthy I’m. I’m sorry you have got the time to be a keyboard warrior. I’m sorry I’m not a paid actress. I’m sorry I can’t cry on demand. I’m sorry you are feeling manipulated, gaslit and performed. I’m sorry I’m your villain. I’m sorry I’m your unhealthy man — I promise you I’m not.”
“One factor about me, I select my phrases fastidiously and I stand by all the pieces I stated,” she concluded.
The publish was shared by Raven and Colleen, the latter of whom added, “Without end standing with you Zae.”
Alexa additional added on her personal story, “The clementine story is irrelevant. I do not like bullies and I’ll at all times stand for individuals who are in the suitable.”
We’ll preserve you posted if Cole has something so as to add.