The Ultimatum: Queer Loveseason 2 brought six queer couples into the pressure cooker ofThe Ultimatumto help them find clarity,including Marita Prodger and Ashley Johnson, who many are curious about. While Marita and Ashley’s relationship needed a push forward, they were only one of the couples involved inThe Ultimatum: Queer Loveseason 2’sexciting, magnetic lineup.
Withcouples coming toThe Ultimatum: Queer Loveseason 2 at a pivotal time in their relationship, things changed quickly for the cast members as they got the chance to dive headfirst into the experiment. Each season ofThe Ultimatum: Queer Lovecomes with its ups and downs, andclarifying the relationships between cast members is only the tip of the iceberg.
Marita and Ashley’s relationship was a struggleprior to their time withinThe Ultimatum,especially because of the incredibly different ways they expressed their love for one another. Despite the differences, both felt it was necessary to move through the experiment before making decisions about their future. Only one question remains:where doQueer Lovestars Ashley and Marita stand today?
Marita & Ashley’s Relationship Background
Four Years Together
Prior to their time onQueer Love, Ashley and Marita seemed like they were excited to pursue a future together. After meeting on a dating app, the pair connected quickly, with Ashley pushing commitment despite knowing thatMarita was looking for a slightly different sensibility around romance. Marita wanted a more overt, loud pronouncement about their relationship, while Ashley was more reserved.
Throughout their four year relationship,Ashley seemed to be more pushy surrounding commitment, while Marita simply wasn’t sure about what was next for her. With things a bit off base for the pair, Ashley decided to present Marita with the ultimatum, hopeful it would push her partner to see what she truly wanted. Marita was nervous she may find something she didn’t like.
Marita & Ashley Fought A lot
& Ultimately Ended Things
From the beginning,Ashley and Marita’s Ultimatum experience didn’t go off the way they were hopingit would. After splitting to discover who they wanted during the Choice, Marita was quick to try andexplore things with AJ Bloum. Ashley and AJ connected fast, but AJ was exploring other connections at the same time. After wires crossed, Marita picked AJ, but AJ picked someone else.
While Marita felt snubbed, she decided to go to one of her other connections during the trial marriage, matching up with AJ’s partner, Britney Thompson during the Choice. Ashley’s journey was a bit different.After choosing Bridget Matloff, the pair’s relationship seemed to move intensely. Getting into deep emotional chats, the pair were helpful to each other during trial marriage.
Are Ashley & Marita Still Together?
Are They Friends?
Ashleyand Marita re-coupled with a huge decision to make about their future. While Marita and Ashley were both told to work on what they want in the future, neither of them seemed to know where to start. Fighting a lot right away,Marita shared she didn’t feel secure in their romantic relationship. This left Ashley feeling unappreciated once again.
While they both had love for one another moving back into their original couple, it was clear hings had been illuminated for Marita and Ashley. Sharing that they weren’t sure about their relationship, the pair chose to break up during their finalUltimatumday. WhileAshley and Marita cared for each other, they weren’t right for the future afterThe Ultimatum: Queer Love.
