Jessica Batten
Jessica Batten
Personal Life
Speaking about what she was looking for in the first episode of Love Is Blind, Jessica said:
"I’ve had a rigid set of standards: I would only date a guy between one to five years older; I would only date athletes because I’m really athletic.
But I’m thirty-four years old and I may not find someone based on the criteria that I’ve put in place for myself."[1]
Jessica also noted that she is ready to start a family and wants to have “the most perfect marriage.”[1]
From the get-go, Jessica clicked with Mark Cuevas, who is a 24-year-old personal trainer originally from Chicago. The two bonded over sports and their home state, commenting on their love for the Cubs. But the only thing holding Jessica back from falling head over heels for Mark was their age gap. To lay it out, Jessica said: “Mark is five years younger than my baby brother who is five years younger with me.”[1]
Then Jessica met a 27-year-old engineer Matt Barnett.
Jessica was instantly taken with Barnett, impressed by his charm and charisma.
One viewer even called out Jessica for being a “player,” having both men fight for her attention.
But out of the two, Jessica eventually chose to head to the Mexican resort engaged to Mark, while Barnett went with Amber Pike.[1] Jessica and Mark got engaged, when Mark proposed her.[2]