90 Day Fiancé star Sarper Güven faced a significant adjustment when he arrived in the United States, discovering that he would be living in a compact space with strict house rules imposed by Shekinah Garner. Originating from Turkey, Sarper was previously employed as a personal trainer. His relationship with Shekinah began when they connected through a dating app during her vacation. Sarper has a colorful past, having been linked romantically with more than 2,500 women, but he aimed to shed his bad-boy image for a more meaningful relationship.
As Sarper attempted to build a future with Shekinah, criticisms arose regarding his controlling demeanor. Interestingly, Shekinah also set her own expectations for Sarper, which impacted his income as he was discouraged from accepting female clients for personal training. Furthermore, the logistics of their relationship required that Sarper move from Turkey, while Shekinah frequently traveled to attend to her daughter and manage her successful skincare business.
Sarper’s Perception of Shekinah’s Home
Shekinah’s Home Felt Confining to Sarper
Upon his arrival in the U.S., Sarper experienced immense culture shock, labeling the journey from Turkey a “nightmare.” His first impression of Shekinah’s home didn’t help; he found it “smaller than expected,”humorously likening himself and Shekinah’s dog, Adonis, to “prison inmates.”The limited space was overwhelmingly filled with Shekinah’s skincare equipment, and as he learned about her strict house rules, he might have contemplated a return to Istanbul.
When Shekinah welcomed him, her attempt to justify the clutter left Sarper astonished. She explained the presence of facial machines was because she operated her business from home. Sarper mentioned that the house looked more spacious in pictures, but observed the abnormal dining arrangement with a reclining spa chair and walls filled with beauty products instead of conventional home décor.
Sarper’s Challenges with Shekinah’s House Rules
Shekinah’s Requests for Sarper to Leave
Even with a kitchen available, cooking was off-limits as Shekinah wanted to avoid any food smells while her clients were present. Sarper was perplexed by her insistence on takeout, exclaiming, “Not cooking in a house? What the f***? Are we living in a hotel room?” This situation was further complicated when Shekinah stated that he needed to vacate the apartment during her client visits to ensure their comfort, as they were all women.
Shekinah’s Appeal for Support in Purchasing a House
Shekinah Declares Financial Struggles
Fans criticized Shekinah for her way of handling clients in a cramped living situation, questioning why she hadn’t considered buying a larger home. In response to this feedback, Shekinah shared a video from a parking garage while sipping a drink, candidly stating, “Because I’m poor. Help me.” She also indicated that her financial situation had been impacted by lost clients resulting from her frequent trips to Turkey.
90 Day Fiancé airs on Sundays at 8 p.m. EDT on TLC.
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