90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way is a reality television series about couples in which one person relocates to another country to be with their significant other. The show focuses on the difficulties these couples experience as they adjust to new countries, deal with family issues, and try to make a life together in a foreign setting.
In 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way season 6, Shekinah and Sarper's relationship took a catastrophic turn. When Shekinah moved from the United States to Turkey to be with Sarper, they faced considerable challenges.
Their relationship reached a breaking point as an argument turned into a severe confrontation. Sarper's acts, such as seizing Shekinah's phone and yanking off her hair extensions, evoked Shekinah's memories of abuse. This episode caused Shekinah to wonder about the future of their relationship, while Sarper expressed regret and strived to make amends.
The Fight Between Shekinah and Sarper in 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way
The conflict between Shekinah and Sarper escalated after Shekinah moved to Turkey to be with him. Despite attempts to reconcile, their past issues led to a heated argument. During the fight, Sarper grabbed Shekinah's phone and ripped out her hair extensions, which Shekinah found deeply unsettling, especially given her history of abuse. She described Sarper's actions as "so wrong" and said they triggered her past trauma.
Shekinah expressed her doubts about continuing their relationship, emphasizing that she could not tolerate seeing that side of Sarper again. In response, Sarper admitted to overreacting and expressed regret over his actions. He recognized that grabbing Shekinah’s phone was a mistake and reached out to her multiple times to apologize.
Shekinah explained that Sarper’s insistence on buying her a vanity, instead of acknowledging her emotional needs, contributed to their argument. She mentioned feeling triggered by Sarper’s physical actions, linking them to her past abusive experiences. Shekinah clarified that while she understood Sarper's frustration, the physical confrontation was unacceptable.
Sarper, on the other hand, reflected on the fight with regret, acknowledging that his actions were inappropriate. He admitted that he acted out of frustration and had not fully considered the impact of his behavior on Shekinah. Despite his apologies, the situation left Shekinah feeling unsure about their relationship and contemplating their future together.
Fans' reaction
The public reaction to the fight between Shekinah and Sarper in 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way has been notable, with fans of the show expressing strong opinions on social media. In an Instagram post of 90 day fiance highlighting a video of the couple, comments include,
"Sarper the biggest red flag in 90D history," a person commented.
"Signs of an abuser," a comment read.
Some fans have found their interactions and ongoing issues in 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way to be repetitive and annoying, leading to criticism of how they handle their conflicts. Some of the comments stated,
"Sarper absolutely gave off aggressive behavior red flags before this incident. It's just wild they are still together," an X user commented.
"The mental math these 2 are always constantly doing to make their relationship magical. It’s exhausting," a tweet read.
"These two…stable as an earthquake," a person wrote on X.
90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way airs new episodes weekly on Mondays at 8 pm ET on TLC. The show continues to explore the dynamics of international relationships and the complex challenges faced by couples navigating life in a new country.