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Olandria's Struggle to Put Others First: A Love Island Revelation
18 Jul
Summary
- Olandria initially suppressed her feelings for Nic out of respect for Cierra
- Nic was Olandria's "secret admirer from day one" on Love Island
- Olandria learned to prioritize her own happiness over others' opinions
The relationship between Love Island USA season 7 runners-up Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen was a rollercoaster of emotions. Despite an initial spark, Olandria initially chose to ignore her feelings out of respect for her friend Cierra Ortega, who had been coupled up with Nic prior to the Casa Amor recoupling.
Olandria revealed that she had always felt a connection with Nic, but she "didn't allow [herself] to feel that spark" due to her guilt over Cierra's sudden departure from the villa. She was determined to stay true to her values of "girlhood and sisterhood" and was willing to give up her connection with Nic to avoid hurting Cierra.
However, Olandria eventually realized the importance of prioritizing her own happiness. As she explains, "The one moment that I did make a decision for me was the best decision I could have ever made, and made my whole experience way better." Nic, on the other hand, had been interested in Olandria from the very beginning, and was vocal about taking things slow and building towards something more.
In the end, Nic and Olandria's relationship blossomed, much to the delight of their fans, who had been rooting for "Nicolandria" all along. Olandria's journey of self-discovery and learning to put her own needs first serves as an inspiring lesson for viewers.
