90 Day Fiance: Paula Doesn’t Want to Live Like a Refugee – Recap [S12E08]

On 90 Day Fiance, Paula Barbosa can’t manifest what she needs from Thomas Dintino and confides to neighbors she doesn’t want to live like a refugee. Edward Miguel Gomez learns the hard way that appearances matter to Marissa Rubinetti. Rasit and Mallorie share an emotional moment. And Shea McGuire’s daughter throws him under the bus. Let’s break it all down in this recap of Season 12, Episode 8: “Love Is A Work In Progress.”

90 Day Fiance: Paula Just Wants to Feel at Home

Paula Barbosa gets emotional looking at her miniature cooking set. Thomas Dintino doesn’t share her sentiment. He considers her hobby a waste of money. Paula used the credit card he gave her to purchase several things online, including a miniature sofa that she hopes to manifest a full-size one for the apartment. She leaves the apartment in frustration to visit her neighbors Felix and Anderson. Paula Barbosa is stunned by their furnished space.

She loves the decor of the place and the fact that there’s an actual kitchen table. She explains her frustrations with Thomas Dintino’s lack of empathy and furniture. The guys agree that Thomas can be a little “challenging.” Paula Barbosa confides that she just wants to feel welcome and cared for. And if things don’t change she will return to Brazil. She’s tired of eating on her knees at a camping table and doesn’t feel Thomas is giving enough.

Later on 90 Day Fiance, Paula Barbosa and Thomas Dintino rollerblade. They stop for a sorbet break and discuss the lack of closet space he provided. Thomas seems tone deaf to Paula’s needs, suggesting the small closet is enough for her. Paula gets upset and reveals she is considering going back to Brazil. Thomas is surprised and pulls her close, suggesting this is an overreaction. But Paula Barbosa is clearly fed up.

90 Day Fiance: Edward Gets Schooled in Suburban Life

Edward Miguel Gomez is trying his best to fit in to Marissa Rubinetti’s world. The 90 Day Fiance couple come from vastly different worlds. And since he really can’t work yet, he’s doing some work around the house. Tasked to fix a fence, he does a good job, but then he confiscates some molding from the living room. He renders the fence unable to open. And Marissa is upset and scolds Edward for his handyman fail.

Edward protests that he doesn’t care what other people think. But Marissa certainly does, especially in her well-manicured suburban neighborhood. Marissa has doubts about their future if Edward can’t step up. She feels like he’s another kid to her. His feelings are hurt by the accusation. So, she plans a trip to New York City for them so he can experience the Big Apple and they can have some fun.

90 Day Fiance: Rasit and Mallorie Revisit Her Car Accident

Rasit scrubs dishes in the sink on 90 Day Fiance. He is irritated that Mallorie didn’t wash them the night before. Cleaning has become an issue for the couple. Rasit is used to living in a household where cleaning is pretty constant, while Mallorie takes a more laid-back approach. On the subject of cleanliness, the couple are about to shop for a bidet, since it’s important to Rasit for them both to have good hygiene.

On the way to bidet shopping, Mallorie eats a breakfast sandwich and Rasit grabs it for a taste, not realizing there was bacon on it. Rasit is Muslim and doesn’t eat pork. He spits it out and Mallorie finds it dramatic but funny. Mallorie mentions that they aren’t far from the scene of her accident. Rasit wants to see where it happened. They are both emotional and he admits if he had lost her there isn’t anybody he would want to marry.

On 90 Day Fiance, shopping for bidets proves entertaining and expensive. Rasit thinks Mallorie should drop a grand for a high-end bidet. But Mallorie resists, suggesting it’s not a priority. He wants her to dip into the settlement money she got from the accident. But she explains she invested it so it’s not easy to access. Rasit insists the bidet is a necessity and that she should listen to him. But she’s not budging.

90 Day Fiance: Shea Has Some Secrets in His Shed

Annabelle Chua has been pretty forgiving of Shea McGuire’s party lifestyle and flirty ways. She’s also got him on a health plan. She prepares a fresh smoothie for his breakfast. And he admits he’s enjoying the frozen fruity concoction. He’s doing less hanging out with the boys downing beers and admits he feels slimmer already. But Annabelle suggests he’s got a long way to go. They jump in the truck to go meet his daughter Allison at the grocery store.

Allison is feeling a little left out on 90 Day Fiance. While she likes Annabelle, she feels like she takes up a lot of her dad’s time and energy. So she stirs the pot a little. She brings up Shea’s ex-wife Nicole and the fact that her things are still in the shed in Shea’s backyard. Annabelle is furious, demanding that Shea tell Nicole to get her things ASAP. Shea takes Allison aside and suggests she quit throwing him under the bus.

Later, Shea McGuire shows Annabelle Chua the contents of the shed. It’s mostly furniture. Shea calls Nicole to come get it. But she asks that he sell it for her. This angers Annabelle and she seeks answers from Allison, who admits that for the last four years while her dad was engaged to Annabelle, he hung out with Nicole and even tells her he loves her. Although she never saw them kiss or hold hands. This is quite a blow to Annabelle. And now she’s not sure if she wants to marry Shea.

90 Day Fiance: Catie Makes a Fool of Josh

At Catie Norboe’s birthday party, Josh Atkins confronts her and Ryan about their betrayal on 90 Day Fiance. Ryan actually apologizes for being inappropriate with Catie and feels bad for hurting Josh. Catie continues to joke around about making out with others. But Josh Atkins is giving her slack. She tries to kiss Ryan and other male friends. They discourage her behavior and tell her she’s in a relationship now and shouldn’t act crazy.

Josh Atkins has had enough and goes outside. Catie’s pal Mark heads out to talk to him. He thinks Josh is going too easy on Catie and suggests he demand she stops with the inappropriate behavior. Of course Catie Norboe is sloppy drunk and continues trying to kiss other men. So Josh finally takes a stance. She questions what she’s even doing wrong. It’s clear he’s had enough and demands they leave the party, accusing her of messing up.

90 Day Fiance: Ashia Montgomery Stands Her Ground

On 90 Day Fiance, things are tense in Nigeria after Ashia Montgomery revealed her plans for a glow-up for Maxwell Okeke. It seems his mama thinks he’s just fine and doesn’t appreciate Ashia’s plans to change her son’s appearance. Of course Ashia is standing her ground and fighting back a little on all of Maxwell’s demands, including dressing modestly and addressing his parents as sir and madam instead of mom and dad.

It makes for tension at the breakfast table, and mama Maxwell stares down Ashia Montgomery. Maxwell Okeke takes Ashia out for the day and they do some shopping but end up arguing about his family’s approval. And Ashia is taken aback when he starts questioning the marriage. Back at the apartment, Maxwell’s parents express their concerns to Ashia’s mom. And it gets pretty personal when it comes to Ashia’s age and her childbearing potential. Till next time!