In the world of 90 Day Fiancé, fears about scams and intentions often arise. While this has traditionally been a concern for men on the show, this season, we see powerful women taking financial and emotional risks in their relationships. Vanja Grbic, Tigerlily Taylor, and Lily, all successful women, appear to be navigating the very challenges that the men in the franchise have long feared. With established careers and financial security, these women are flipping the script on relationship norms and facing obstacles in ways that highlight the different ways men and women approach these issues.
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Successful and Financially Secure: These ‘90 Day Fiancé’ Women Are Changing the Game
This year’s 90 Day Fiancé season introduces some of the franchise’s most accomplished women. Unlike past seasons, where men typically bear the financial responsibility for their partners, this season shows women stepping up with established careers and stable incomes. For instance, Tigerlily Taylor is a 41-year-old entrepreneur, investor, and model. Having divorced a wealthy man, she’s financially independent and secure, with multiple business ventures. Likewise, Lily from 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way is a savvy businesswoman based in China, living in a beautifully remodeled home complete with an elevator.
Another standout is Vanja Grbic, a true multi-hyphenate balancing careers as a belly dancer, baker, medical sales rep, and permanent makeup artist. Known as a “type A” personality, Vanja has spent years developing her career and hasn’t dated for six years—earning her the title “sex camel.” These women embody the independence and success that men in the franchise often aim to display.
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Are These Strong Women Choosing the Wrong Partners?
While Vanja, Tigerlily, and Lily are impressive role models and refreshing additions to the franchise, they all seem to have made some questionable choices in their partners. Tigerlily, for example, jumped into marriage with Adnan Abdelfattah in Jordan without signing a prenuptial agreement or fully understanding his cultural background. As the relationship progresses, she’s beginning to realize the double standards within their marriage, sparking second thoughts.
For Lily, the situation has been unfolding over the course of two years with her partner, Josh. Despite investing considerable time and money in their relationship—including significant home renovations—Josh often appears unappreciative and dismissive, belittling her financial contributions and gaslighting her in front of family members.
Vanja’s story is slightly different; while she’s not yet committed to her partner, Bozo Vrdoljak, she believes he earns a steady income from basketball. However, his transparency remains questionable, as Vanja juggles her multiple careers while he potentially misrepresents his financial situation.
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Gendered Differences in 90 Day Fiancé Relationships
The irony is clear. While many men in the franchise have openly feared being “used” for financial gain or a green card, these fears have typically proven unfounded. For example, Jorge Nava’s concerns about Anfisa Arkhipchenko’s materialism turned out to be true, though he didn’t seem to mind. More commonly, men’s accusations of “gold digging” tend to cause relationship strain prematurely. Meanwhile, this season’s women seemingly entered their relationships with trust, only to encounter red flags later on.
Watching these women navigate such high-stakes relationships is both engaging and a stark contrast to how men in the franchise often handle their concerns. With this season offering a fresh perspective on gendered relationship dynamics, 90 Day Fiancé continues to entertain and shed light on the challenges of cross-cultural romance.
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