5 relationship lessons from ‘Love Island’ season 7, according to therapists

The article distills insights from four relationship experts who looked past the villa drama to highlight five key lessons from Love Island USA Season 7, including that unresolved emotional wounds tend to surface under pressure, that true vulnerability builds connection rather than being used as a manipulation tactic, and that real accountability and awareness in relationships require ongoing behavioral change—not just apologies; they also note that chemistry alone cannot sustain a partnership without compatibility and shared goals, and that individuals should remember they are worthy of love without needing to over-perform emotionally as they navigate connection both inside and outside the show’s heightened environment.