Originally, Shanique Imari was the one who gave an ultimatum to her boyfriend, Randall Griffin. Going into “The Ultimatum,” she hoped it would get her and Griffin on the same page so that they could move forward and get engaged. However, she didn’t anticipate “forming the connections” she did and how difficult the experience would be for them emotionally.
In hindsight, Imari said her perspective on relationships had changed slightly. She still believes that it’s “good to put your foot down and say, ‘Hey, these are the things that I need from you. This is the way that I need you to show up for me. This is what I have planned for my life, and I want you to be a part of that. I want to build something together.'”
But there are other ways her view has shifted, and she’s less certain than she was going into the show. “You have to look at yourself and figure out if you are even ready for what you’re asking me for,” she said. Regarding if she now thinks giving an ultimatum is a good or a bad idea in a relationship, Imari admitted she’s “still torn on it.”
