Love Is Blind’s Anna Yuan Knows How You Feel About Her Ghosting

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When Anna Yuan began sharing on social media that she was on the Denver season of *Love Is Blind*, people she knew personally were confused. She remembers them asking why she’d go on the show when she was already in a relationship. Yuan explained that the show had been filmed a long time ago. She also said that watching the first episodes felt strange, like she was learning about what happened along with everyone else, as she’d forgotten many details from filming last year.

I was really fascinated by Yuan’s experience on the show. It was so interesting to watch her connect with Patrick, a construction manager who shared her background – they didn’t anticipate a spark, but she really opened up to him, even sharing details about her complicated family and playfully questioning her growing feelings. At the same time, she had a fun, easy connection with Blake, and they clearly had a great time together. But then, out of the blue, she decided to leave! It caused so much drama in the pods. Patrick quickly moved on and got engaged to Kacie, and Blake leaving soon after left Megan, or ‘Sparkle Meg’ as everyone calls her, questioning her own relationships. Yuan has said the show made her decision seem sudden, but she insists it wasn’t. She said there were hours of footage of her wrestling with her feelings and knowing she was ready to go, but of course, that didn’t make the final cut.

Leaving the experiment without saying goodbye, did you realize you’d previously told Blake you wouldn’t just disappear on someone you were dating? Not at all. Watching it back, I immediately thought, “Wow, I’m a hypocrite!” We had really meaningful conversations on those dates, but I completely forgot about that promise, so it was tough to watch.

It wasn’t one specific moment that made me want to leave. I struggled throughout the whole experience. Before I even started the show, I explained that my situation was unusual because I talk to my parents daily and have always been their primary support system, as they immigrated and don’t speak much English. The show was understanding of this, which I appreciated. Unlike the other participants, I had outside contact with my family, and a producer would even call my mom every night to reassure her I was alright. He’d let me know he’d spoken with her before we filmed each day.

Honestly, my parents had absolutely no idea what *Love Is Blind* was even about! I had to be super careful about what I told them, because even admitting I was going on a reality show was a bit of a stretch. I basically said, “Hey, this big show wants me to be on it, and I think it could be a good opportunity.” I warned them I’d lose contact for weeks because they take your phone. The thing is, my parents aren’t really into TV, especially American shows, and they don’t even know what Netflix is! My mom immediately thought I was getting scammed and that the whole thing was dangerous, which, you know, was a little concerning to hear!

The day before I left the show’s living quarters, my producer told me my mom had called the night before, really worried and wanting to hear from me. I was already feeling incredibly anxious, and while I tried to appear strong and focused while filming, I couldn’t shake my concerns about things back home. It was a difficult day, and that night I had a panic attack. I felt awful and was overwhelmed with guilt about the situation.

We asked if you’d considered the possibility of introducing your fiancé to your parents on camera as part of the show. How did you feel about that potential situation? I anticipated my parents would be surprised and have lots of questions if I got engaged so quickly. I figured I could handle that conversation later. If I’d found the right person and we’d reached the stage of meeting family, I believed I’d have chosen someone my parents would like. They’ve always trusted my judgment, and I’m confident they would have accepted them eventually.

It seems you would have stayed in the pods longer if you’d found someone you really connected with. (Nods)

After leaving, did you intend to contact Blake and Patrick? I waited until I returned to Denver because I was incredibly shaken up and trying to process what had just happened. As soon as I got home and had my phone, I called both of them. They were really kind and understanding. I didn’t realize Blake had also left that day – it was comforting to know we’d both made the same decision without knowing it. Patrick was great about it too, and honestly, I think he was more upset about how things ended with Kacie.

People have asked if I ever considered dating anyone after the show, and honestly, Patrick wasn’t really on my radar at first. He was already engaged to Kacie, who I genuinely consider a friend, and they were clearly very serious – they’d already said ‘I love you’ and were talking about the future. I just didn’t feel it was right for me to put myself out there like that, especially given their relationship.

After filming in Denver, the cast all spent some time together and were really friendly. Looking back, I think avoiding a romantic relationship helped me feel good about ending things. I was relieved to avoid a potentially messy breakup and instead gained some genuine friendships from the experience.

Looking back, it seemed like you and Patrick were developing a strong connection. What was it that was lacking that would have allowed you to continue pursuing a relationship with him? I realize now, watching it back, that connection appeared much deeper than I initially remembered. I don’t want to minimize it – I genuinely connected with Patrick. We shared similar backgrounds which created a sense of safety and allowed us to bond. However, at the time, I felt Blake was a better match for me, and Patrick was second. Combined with personal worries about my family, there were many reasons why I couldn’t fully commit to Patrick.

He’s a pretty typical ‘guy’s guy,’ which isn’t usually my type. I was definitely concerned about that at first. While I felt comfortable being vulnerable and sharing my feelings, he seemed to have a harder time opening up. He wasn’t afraid to shut down a conversation if he felt uncomfortable, and honestly, I respect that – having boundaries is important! But I often pushed back, wanting to discuss things my way, and that happened a few times during our dates. I worry that if we’d continued dating outside of the pods, we would have clashed over this a lot.

I’ve seen some online speculation that you left because you were worried Patrick wouldn’t be attracted to you, and honestly, it’s based on a lot of assumptions. I try to avoid the internet, but I’ve come across comments saying you left to avoid rejection, because people think he has a specific type – a petite, attractive Asian woman – and that you felt insecure about your appearance. It’s frustrating because I don’t look the same as I did on the show anymore, and some people are even saying I should have lost weight before filming. It’s ridiculous and hurtful to jump to those conclusions and then criticize my looks. My appearance didn’t even factor into my decisions while we were filming, but reading those comments now is tough. I’m working on my health and building my confidence, and it’s hard to see so many strangers commenting on old footage of me.

If I could go back in time, I wouldn’t choose to be on Love Is Blind again. I’ve become good friends with both Blake and Patrick – they’re wonderful people, but I don’t think either of us would have been a good match as husband and wife. I also met other potential partners in the pods, and while they were all great, it became clear we weren’t compatible once we met in person. The experience taught me a lot about what I need in a partner before I could consider marriage. While I’m thankful for the experience and what I learned about myself, I don’t think I’d do it again. I realized I still had some healing to do from previous relationships and needed to focus on myself in therapy.

I haven’t told my parents about the show yet. It’s difficult to explain to them – I feel like I struggle to find the right words, almost like I’m not speaking clearly. When I returned to Denver, I told them it wasn’t a good fit for me and that I was really struggling. My mom simply said she was glad I’d stopped and told me to take care of myself, and we haven’t discussed it since. They aren’t online or on social media, so I might never have to talk about it with them. Honestly, I’m thankful they don’t know, because it saves me from having to explain everything all over again.

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2025-10-07 19:57