Title: "Married At First Sight’s Jamie Marinos Horrifies Abbie Chatfield with ‘Meth Head’ Relationship Revelation"

MAFS Star Jamie Marinos Reveals Ex’s Shocking Meth Addiction After Toxic Year-Long Relationship
(Include images: Jamie on the podcast, her with the DJ, and her current nightclub role)

Married at First Sight Australia alum Jamie Marinos, 28, left listeners stunned on Abbie Chatfield’s It’s A Lot podcast by revealing her ex-boyfriend of one year was a meth addict. The Season 12 bride, known for her marriage to Dave Hand, shared her “nightmare fuel” dating story, detailing a chaotic relationship with a Melbourne DJ she met on Tinder in 2022.

A Toxic Cycle
Jamie described the DJ as “gorgeous” and “heavily tattooed,” but their romance quickly spiraled into a pattern of ghosting and manipulation. “It was a toxic cycle I couldn’t break,” she admitted. After moving to Melbourne from South Australia, Jamie dove into dating apps, where she matched with the DJ. Their connection was instant: “We were hyper-affectionate, bantering non-stop. I thought, ‘He’s not a dud!’” But red flags emerged when he abruptly ghosted her after weeks of intense communication—a trend that continued for a year.

(Image: Jamie and the DJ during their relationship)

Love-Bombing and Ghosting
The DJ would “love-bomb” Jamie with attention, vanish for weeks or months, then reappear as if nothing happened. “He had me in a chokehold,” she said. His unpredictability became addictive: “It felt like a challenge. Even when he disappeared, I knew he’d come back.” Jamie blamed herself during their fights, unaware of his hidden struggles.

The Meth Revelation
The truth surfaced in late 2023 when Jamie and her sister visited the DJ’s friend’s house after a nightclub shift. He left abruptly for an “errand,” only to return hours later, locking himself in a bedroom. His friend casually revealed, “He smokes meth.” Jamie was floored: “Everyone knew except me! His mood swings, disappearing acts—it all made sense.”

(Image: Jamie recounting the story on Abbie’s podcast)

Abbie’s Shock and Jamie’s Growth
Chatfield gasped, expecting a typical cheating scandal, not a meth addiction. “Men here are mirroring meth addict behavior? That’s not good,” she joked. Jamie, now a nightclub supervisor in Melbourne, works twice weekly to stay grounded post-MAFS fame. Reflecting, she said, “I wish someone had told me sooner. But I’m out of that chaos now.”

(Image: Jamie at her nightclub job)

The story underscores the unpredictability of modern dating—and the hidden battles some face. As Jamie moves forward, fans applaud her resilience in sharing the cautionary tale.