What happened between Edmond Harvey and Kalybriah Haskim after their experience on “Love Is Blind” Season 9?
Edmond’s quirky and genuine personality caught the attention of many “Love Is Blind” fans when Season 9 first premiered, so it was no surprise that he quickly connected with another single in the dating pods.
The 29-year-old realtor seemed to instantly click with Kalybriah, a 29-year-old social worker who understood his experience growing up in the foster care system.
It didn’t take long for the singles to commit to each other and get engaged. Once they met in person, sparks flew all over again, but the couple soon encountered some challenges in the real world.
How did their love story unfold? Did they get married? We’re recapping everything you need to know about Kalybriah and Edmond’s “Love Is Blind” journey.
What Happened Between Kalybriah and Edmond in the Pods?
Kalybriah, who runs a nonprofit group home, instantly made Edmond feel comfortable sharing the story of his childhood and his experiences growing up in the foster care system.
She also encouraged him to express his emotions when he grew emotional during one of their discussions.
“You’re more of a man if you cry, if you ask me,” she said.
Kalybriah and Edmond meet after getting engaged.Courtesy Netflix
When Kalybriah revealed that she likes relationships to be “50/50” and isn’t afraid of working hard to help support her partner, Edmond was refreshed to hear that she had such ambitious career goals.
Both Kalybriah and Edmond wanted to find a lasting love and a best friend, all in one, and they soon started catching feelings for each other.
In a confessional interview, Kalybriah said Edmond made her “feel safe” and she told Edmond she feels “peace” when she talks with him.
Kalybriah seemed to be all in on Edmond and read him a love letter that she wrote for him. After listening to her beautiful words, Edmond proposed and she gladly accepted.
Edmond was thrilled and had a spirited reaction that led his new fiancée to say, “You’re so different and I love it.”
Did Kalybriah and Edmond Get Married?
On the day of their wedding, emotions were running high for Edmond and Kalybriah.
Although Edmond’s mother couldn’t make it to the wedding, he had one of his former teachers on hand and felt her love and support. In a confessional interview, he reflected on his feelings for his bride-to-be.
“I have never had a love like this. It’s everything I prayed for,” he said.
Kalybriah and Edmond did not get married.Courtesy Netflix
At the altar, Edmond expressed his love for his bride.
“I love you. I want you. Everything we talked about, like our future, the kids, I’m really ready for it all. Hold me accountable. I’m ready to grow more as a man,” he said.
Kalybriah told her groom it was “so easy to fall for you” and said, “Your story is a part of the reason I fell in love with you.”
“You’ve shaped me. You’ve helped me grow. You’ve shown me things I didn’t even know was something I needed to work on,” she said.
When it came time to make their final decision, Edmond went first and said “I do.” Kalybriah was hesitant and Edmond could tell her decision before she even spoke it since she began to shake her head.
Clearly devastated, he exclaimed, “Ahhh!”
“I’m so sorry. You deserve someone that is 100% at the altar and I’m not 100% right now. And my ‘no’ doesn’t mean that I don’t love you. It doesn’t mean that I don’t accept you. I know, I’m so sorry,” she said.
Edmond then walked away for a moment to process the news then came back.
“This was not an easy decision,” she said.
Tearing up, Edmond embraced Kalybriah. “I’m OK, but I’m not OK,” he said.
The couple embraced for a long moment as Edmond cried.
“I respect you no matter what,” he said.
“Vice versa,” she replied.
Kalybriah thanked Edmond for being “so graceful” and said he’s “amazing” and “enough.”
The couple walked down the aisle holding hands and then spent a moment alone.
Although Kalybriah felt guilty for hurting Edmond, she was confident in her decision. While talking with his former teacher outside, Edmond said this was his “best chance” at finding love and she disagreed.
“Marry the wrong person: end in a divorce. Or find the right person that’s willing to go every mile with you,” she said.
In a confessional interview, Edmond said he thought Kalybriah was going to say “I do.”
“This sucks. It just hurts. Just giving your all to someone, treating them the best. I’m just so hurt,” he said.
