"I would want to know more" - 90 Day Fiancé's Tigerlily questions Adnan's beliefs

In the recent episodes of 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, viewers saw a conversation unfold between Tigerlily Taylor and her husband Adnan Abdelfattah that brought to light their cultural and religious differences.

The show, which airs on TLC and can be streamed on Max in the US, is known for its portrayal of couples navigating complex relationships, often involving intercultural and interfaith challenges. Tigerlily and Adnan's story stands out as the couple is already married, having tied the knot soon after meeting.

Their journey now revolves around overcoming these cultural barriers, and this episode particularly highlighted Tigerlily’s struggle to understand some of Adnan's deeply held beliefs.

During the conversation, Tigerlily expressed her confusion about certain aspects of Adnan’s Islamic faith, especially concerning the expectations around modesty for women. At one point, she said:

“You know, I don't know that much about your religion, but I think it's a very, like, respectful religion. But there's some things that I would want to know more, like, clothing. Is it part of the religion? Like, women don't show certain parts, or…”

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90 Day Fiancé: Clashing over expectations

Adnan tried to explain his perspective by likening it to food, saying:

“When you, like, put, like, some food, it’s not covered. And someone you don’t know in the street and coming to eat from your food. How do you like to continue to eating the same food?”

This analogy didn’t sit well with Tigerlily, who was visibly taken aback. “OK. You’re comparing my body to food?” she responded, signaling the growing gap between their understanding.

Tigerlily’s concerns didn’t stop at clothing. She pointed out other areas where she felt there was a double standard. One instance involved her choice of a male chiropractor, which Adnan disapproved of. When she asked him if it was a religious issue, he said:

“You know me. I didn't like any man to touch you. But it’s a doctor. It’s important. So I am OK.”

However, when Tigerlily asked why Adnan had an issue with a male chiropractor, despite him being a doctor, Adnan responded, “He’s not a doctor."

Adnan insisted on her shifting to a female chiropractor, emphasizing his discomfort with her seeing a male chiropractor multiple times a week.

Tigerlily also felt that Adnan was not acknowledging the compromises she had already made, especially regarding her swimwear. She expressed her frustration, asking:

“I feel like you don't think that I've made a lot of changes. And you're not acknowledging my changes. It bothers me because there's just, like, this double standard there.”

This led to a tense moment, with Adnan responding, “Baby, your mind is so small.”

The couple eventually found a temporary resolution, with Adnan agreeing to wear a shirt while swimming, albeit reluctantly. In his confessional, Adnan admitted:

“I’m just telling her I will wear a shirt when I’m swimming to stop this conversation. But it’s stupid. I’m a guy. I don’t need to do it.”

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More about Tigerlily and Adnan from 90 Day Fiancé

Tigerlily and Adnan’s journey on 90 Day Fiancé, mirrors past couples on the show, such as Nicole and Mahmoud El Sherbiny, where cultural misunderstandings fueled ongoing conflicts. Fans can stay updated on 90 Day Fiancé through its various spin-offs, where couples’ journeys continue to unfold after the initial seasons.

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Viewers can follow the couple’s journey by tuning into 90 Day Fiancé on TLC or streaming episodes on Max, where all of the couple’s ups and downs will continue to be documented.