"Puts me in a bad position" — 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days star Joe reacts to Magda's mom's knowledge of his infidelity

The latest episode of 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, aired on December 22, 2024, showcased a pivotal moment for Joe and Magda. In an emotional scene, Joe found himself in a tough spot after learning that Magda had told her mother about his infidelity. Joe, 34, expressed his concerns in a confessional, saying:

“I just met Magda’s mom for the first time, and found out Magda told her mom that I cheated on her. It definitely puts me in a bad position.”

This revelation came during his first meeting with Magda's mother in Poland. With the language barrier requiring Magda to translate, the conversation became a test of Joe's sincerity and intentions. For Joe, gaining her mother's approval was crucial, but overcoming the shadow of his past mistakes remained a challenge.

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Joe, Magda, and her mother's encounter in 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days

Joe and Magda's conversation with her mother in 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days began with Joe expressing remorse for his actions. He acknowledged his mistake and asked Magda to translate his apology.

“Tell her that I love and appreciate you, and I really did not mean to hurt you. I know I did, and I feel horrible about it," Joe said.

Magda's mother, initially concerned, expressed fears about whether Joe might abandon her daughter in the future. Joe responded by reassuring her of his intentions and stated:

“I wouldn’t leave you. I really do love and care about your daughter, and I wouldn’t be doing this if I didn’t want to eventually marry her and start a family with her one day.”

While her mother admitted to being scared, she ultimately conveyed her hopes for their happiness. She stated through Magda that her biggest wish for them is to be happy together and take care of each other. Despite the tensions, the meeting ended on a hopeful note, with Magda's mother acknowledging Joe's warmth and sensitivity while remaining cautious about the couple's future.

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Highlights from the episode

The December 22, 2024, episode of 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days was filled with confrontations and significant turning points for the show's cast.

Faith and Loren's breakup: Another couple in 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, Faith and Loren experienced a dramatic fallout just one day after getting engaged. During a heated discussion about their future, Loren's unsettling behavior—such as crushing beer cans and handling a bread knife—led Faith to end the engagement.

She returned the ring, stating:

"Sorry, and we’re done."

Faith later expressed her fears and discomfort and decided to walk away from a relationship because she no longer felt safe.

Vanja and Josko's dilemma: Vanja faced uncertainty as Josko revealed he had a foster son. While Vanja admired his commitment, she questioned her ability to take on a maternal role, recalling the pain of losing her connection with a previous partner's child. Josko reassured her, saying she was "the one" for him and his son, but Vanja remained torn about their future together.

Joe's potential move to Poland: Joe surprised Magda's mother by jokingly suggesting he might consider moving to Poland after spending a week there. However, just after that, he remarked:

"I'm just kidding. I imagine we would have a very good life, going to the beach, hanging with friends, the dogs, cats.”

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While Joe is eager to win Magda's mother's approval in 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, his infidelity remains a significant hurdle. Meanwhile, Magda, who quit her job to prepare for her move to the U.S., hopes to start a family soon—a prospect that Joe is hesitant to commit to at this stage.

Catch the new episodes of 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, airing every Sunday at 8/7c on TLC.