5 things we want from Love is Blind season 8

In the first seven seasons of Love is Blind, we've seen a ton of drama, emotional roller coasters, and just enough true love to keep us coming back for more. Fans always have suggestions, and I'm no different. While Netflix has us on the edge of our seats waiting for more info about season 8, here's my wishlist - 5 things we want from Love is Blind season 8.

1. More mature cast

I love drama as much as the next reality TV fan, but watching singles who have barely dipped their toes in the dating pool think they're ready for marriage is painful. We need life experience and cast members who don't just know what they want, but who would actually make a good match.

If I see one more single fall for a smooth talker, or have to sit through one more basement apartment tour, you'll be getting these articles from a padded cell. It has to be difficult to write with a straight jacket on, but I'll do my best. Watching Hannah belittle Nick all season and equally, Nick never having lived on his own and really experienced adult responsibilities had me screaming at my TV. I'm not saying we need a Golden Bachelor spinoff, but at least have three exes as references to qualify for the cast.

2. Bromances and sisterhood

One of my favorite parts of the show we don't see enough of is the relationships between the men and women. When season 7 opened with the guys singing "Ain't No Mountain High Enough", I actually cried a little. To be fair, I was having an awful week and probably would have cried if my dog looked at me sideways. Regardless, it was still a very sweet moment and set the tone for an exciting season.

That may have been one of the only wholesome moments, but I would love to see the friendships and connections between the men and women. We spend so much time in the pods - five episodes is a bit much, no? Maybe we can dial that down a notch and see the bonds behind the scenes, so we know they're not just fighting 24/7. Might also ease the social media bullying Netflix. Just say

3. More realistic relationship situations

I know living together is a great gauge for compatibility, but you know what else would be great? Send the couples on a road trip. Have them decide which family to spend the holiday with. Give them a challenge with a fake baby like the do on Love Island. Maybe a few competitions between the couples of real life scenarios where they compete for wedding upgrades.

Let's see what real stressful situations test the couple's compatibility. We know you are going to have struggles living together, but can you handle being stuck in traffic on a 12 hour road trip in one piece?

4. Show us the struggles

We have missed way too many arguments this season, and been dropped smack in the middle with little to no context. I get that the cast and crew need breaks, but would it kill you to put a couple of cameras in the apartments? The Circle has them. They even have bathroom cameras. I'm not saying we want to see the cast on the toilet, but maybe, perhaps, a crumb of context when these fights happen.

Especially the major disagreements. Off the top of my head, I can think of three I was confused by, and judging from fan reactions online, I wasn't alone. We had Marissa and Ramses birth control discussion, Ashley and Tyler dropping the baby daddy bomb, and Alex and Tim arguing over nap time. I think. I'm still not 100% sure what the fight was really about. Or whatever went down between them in Mexico. If there's no extra camera budget (please), maybe, perhaps, possibly, they could sit the cast down and ask them to explain what's going on. An interview or two wouldn't kill ya.

5. New reunion hosts

Nick and Vanessa have tried, but they've had seven chances. They clearly are partial to certain cast members, going hard on those who don't deserve it, and letting others slide with zero accountability. It's time to hand over the hosting duties to a pair who isn't afraid to ask the tough questions to everyone.

To be fair, they are way better on The Ultimatum. They actually interact with the cast and get to know them beyond a few minutes of filming. They all sit down to dinner, check in beyond a pop up on wedding and tux fitting day. It's nice. They're likeable. But the reunions, eesh.

I'm available, Netflix.