The showdoesnt focus on perfect couples who have it all together.
It gives you a mix of the good and the bad that makes up a real relationship.
On one hand, you have couples likeDannyandAmy Frishmuthwho made things work against all odds.
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And this diversity really helps the90 Day Fiancefeel multi-faceted instead ofjust another reality show with over-the-top dramatic moments.
Sometimes, its genuinely painful to watch two people give everything up only for their relationships to feel.
But thats the reality of life.
Not every connection is meant to last, and thats the point of the show!
Evenfan favorite couples likeChantel EverettandPedro Jimenoultimately called things offbecause their differences were too much to handle.
At its core,90 Day Fiancefeatures real people trying to make their love work in real circumstances.
Now, whether they are in it for the right reasons or not is another problem altogether.
While their relationship was a trainwreck,watching it slowly deteriorateover the course of four back-to-back seasons was addictive.
So, the producers have done a great job ofgiving all kinds of audiences their preferred fixof reality drama.
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Not to mention the shows several spinoffs that follow different couples in different phases of their journeys.
Im shocked athow naturally the spinoffs tie into the main seriesto create a world that feels connected.
But one of the reasons why people tune into the show is to seecouples having explosive arguments and confrontations.
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Every time they were on-screen, I was hoping that theyd break up and head their separate ways.
But that doesnt stand true for every couple who appears on the show.
Right off the bat, these two proved thatthey were in it for the long haul.
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Despite their massive religious and cultural barriers, Mills and Albakour were always focused on making things work.
Another example isAnna-Marie Campisi MistanogluandMursel Mistanoglu,who appeared on90 Day FianceSeason 7.
But his willingness towin them over and prove himself worthy of Mistanoglus lovewas a heartwarming sight.
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The two eventually got married and now run a successful beekeeping business together.
And lets just say that the show doesnt shy away from really honing in on a couples incompatibilities.
TakeShekinah GarnerandSarper Guven,for example.
But at the same time, its like acar crash that you cant look away from.
3The Cultural Clashes
Is Love Really Enough?
Of course, Garner and Guven are a great example of this.
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The tension that stems from cultural differences gives the show a more complex storyline.
You might not expect it, but the backdrop of culture and values influences every decision a couple makes.
Its adeeper exploration of the many things that one has to considerbefore settling down with someone.
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With months and sometimes years spent on the software,the emotional toll on the couples is evident.
The case ofDavid Dangerfield and Sheila Mangubatfrom90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Daysbreaks my heart.
While Dangerfield is currently reapplying for her, the uncertainty of their situation is heartbreaking to watch.
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