Sarper Güven from 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way is feeling quite hesitant about his potential move to the United States to be with Shekinah Garner. This Turkish man and American woman first crossed paths during Shekinah’s visit to Turkey. They quickly hit it off, and their connection blossomed into something more than just a casual fling. They’re now featured on 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way season 6 as they navigate the challenges of a long-distance relationship. Shekinah took a leap of faith, leaving her life in America behind to follow her heart to Turkey to be with Sarper.
As Shekinah and Sarper’s relationship progressed, they began to realize that they had many differences. Shekinah wanted to have control over Sarper, wishing to have him all to herself. She even asked him not to train his female clients, revealing some underlying trust issues. Similarly, Sarper also tried to control Shekinah. The self-proclaimed bad boy tried to dictate what his girlfriend should eat, wear, and do. He often boasted about sleeping with over 3000 women, which hurt Shekinah’s self-esteem. Although the couple was on the verge of breaking up, they decided to work harder to improve their relationship.
Why Did Shekinah Apply For Sarper’s K-1 Visa?
Originally, the plan was for Shekinah to move to Turkey to be with Sarper. However, now they’re looking into applying for Sarper’s K-1 visa so he can move to the United States. During a confessional, Shekinah shared that the back-and-forth trips every five weeks have been tough on them. She also explained that she wants to spend more time with her daughter in America and not just see her in the summer. She added, “we’re already coming to a place in our relationship where the going back and forth, we’re realizing it’s not very sustainable.”
Why Doesn’t Sarper Want to Move To America?
Sarper opened up about his concerns regarding moving to the United States. He believes that he and Shekinah could have a brighter future in Turkey. During the couple’s recent conversation on 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way, he mentioned that he isn’t financially prepared to support himself in America. Sarper shared, “if I come there without enough savings and if you make any expenditures for us, I feel indebted to you.” He emphasized that he wants to avoid feeling dependent on Shekinah. Sarper admitted that such a situation would keep him up at night.
Where Does Sarper Live Now?
The K-1 visa process has a lengthy waiting period, meaning Sarper and Shekinah will have to wait a bit longer before taking their relationship to the next level.
Sarper‘s recent social media updates show he’s still enjoying life in Istanbul, Turkey. Even though he’s head over heels for Shekinah, the K-1 visa hasn’t likely come through yet. Maybe Sarper can use this time to work on his financial situation. By saving up over the next couple of years, the 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way star would feel more comfortable about making the move to America.
