How Will Jacob and Haley Fare on the 'MAFS' Season 12 Decision Day? (EXCLUSIVE)
Published May 12 2021, 11:45 a.m. ET
The five couples featured on Season 12 of Married at First Sight have all faced their own ups and downs in their marriages since they met their respective spouses on their wedding days.
In the days that followed their Atlanta nuptials, IT analyst Jacob Harder and accountant Haley Harris struggled to forge a lasting connection. The two quarreled on their honeymoon, and they continued to disagree about their intimacy and their interests once they returned to their regular lives.
Before Decision Day, the 'MAFS' expert wanted Jacob and Haley to consider their "positive feelings."
Before Decision Day, the MAFS experts were trying to figure out whether Haley and Jacob could salvage their marriage.
Dr. Pepper Schwartz pointed out that Jacob and Haley only had "nice things to say" about one another during an exercise that she assigned during the season.
Jacob then confirmed that he does seem to have a deeper bond with his wife than some of the other Season 12 couples do.
"We actually won the competition for knowing our spouse the best," Jacob admits.
Dr. Pepper went on to note that the two are clearly good at observing one another, which made her question why they haven't improved in their marriage. Jacob said that what the expert is saying "makes complete and total sense."
"Something is going on here that has not been put out there," Dr. Pepper added. "Where were the positive feelings about at least some parts of each other?"
Jacob said that he's able to notice the good qualities that his wife has as a person. "I think, as individuals, we can find positive attributes with each other," the IT analyst concluded.
Haley nods along with her husband. As the two beat around the decision regarding their marital status, Pastor Cal Roberson asked the tough question that everyone has been wondering.
"If Haley said, you know what, I don't want to be divorced. I want to try. What would you say?" the MAFS matchmaker asked.
"Um," Jacob mutters as he thinks over the question.
The clip concludes before viewers can learn what Jacob's answer is, meaning that fans will have to tune in to find out whether Jacob and Haley really do stay together.
However, there are unconfirmed spoilers circulating about what the two will ultimately decide.
So, do Haley and Jacob stay together on 'MAFS?'
At the beginning of Season 12, Haley and Jacob were both totally ready to settle down. However, their 10-year age gap and Haley's trust issues turned out to be the root of the couple's demise.
On Decision Day, Jacob was the first to say that he was done with the marriage. Haley soon echoed her husband’s sentiments, and she acknowledged that she never felt a connection with Jacob. The pair decided to split up.
Married at First Sight is produced by Kinetic Content. It airs on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET on Lifetime.