MAFS star Alyssa Barmonde goes shopping for children’s toys at Kmart as her TV marriage to Duncan James falls apart
MAFS star Alyssa Barmonde ditched her husband Duncan James to go solo shopping at Kmart when her marriage fell apart on the show.
The 35-year-old mother-of-one was spotted strolling the colorful aisles of the children’s section, seemingly unfazed by the brewing storm in their relationship.
Photos taken by Daily Mail Australia on December 12 show the American executive assistant looking relaxed while looking for new toys for her three-year-old son.
Alyssa cut a casual figure for the shopping trip in a white T-shirt and biker shorts, and pulled her long blonde hair up into a messy bun.
She seemed in a good mood as she picked out a handful of stuffed toys and a kids’ Play-Doh baking set, which was on sale.
MAFS star Alyssa Barmonde ditched her husband Duncan James to go solo shopping at Kmart when her marriage fell apart on the show.
The 35-year-old mother-of-one was spotted strolling the colorful aisles of the children’s section, seemingly unfazed by the brewing storm in their relationship.
She sported a fresh manicure before filming the show’s reunion.
It comes after Alyssa revealed that she suffered a panic attack before storming out of last Sunday’s commitment ceremony.
Alyssa became emotional after her husband Duncan admitted that her expectations of him were “troubling”.
Photos taken by Daily Mail Australia on December 12 show the American executive assistant looking relaxed while looking for new toys for her three-year-old son.
Alyssa cut a casual figure for the shopping trip in a white T-shirt and biker shorts, and pulled her long blonde hair up into a messy bun.
She seemed in a good mood as she picked out a handful of stuffed toys and a kids’ Play-Doh baking set, which was on sale.
An emotional Alyssa finally broke down in tears and left the room.
In a subsequent Instagram post, he revealed that he had suffered from anxiety for over 20 years and had a panic attack at the time.
“I’m sharing this for everyone I can relate to, for everyone who panics, who feels scared and sometimes very alone on their journey,” he began.
‘Anxiety is something that is part of me, but it is not who I am. Living with an anxiety diagnosis for over 20 years is difficult.
“There is a real stigma attached to talking about it openly. It’s something that most people suffer in silence, feeling misunderstood and vulnerable.’
It comes after Alyssa revealed that she suffered a panic attack before storming out of last Sunday’s commitment ceremony, after Duncan admitted that her expectations of him were “troubling”.
‘When a panic attack hits suddenly, your only thought is your need for survival. For me, I need to be alone so I can focus, get some fresh air, slow down, and breathe.
She continued: ‘Having a couch panic attack is something that happened to me a few times. But this time I wasn’t strong enough to handle it head on. I took time. She walked away. I calme. And she returned to a difficult conversation.
‘I wish I felt better understood sometimes, or could explain how I feel a little better, but don’t we all? Sending all the love I can to anyone who is feeling vulnerable right now.”
Married at First Sight continues Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel Nine
Alyssa explained that she felt Duncan wasn’t making her feel like a “priority” during the couples retreat because he wouldn’t be keeping in touch with her throughout the day.