2081 - 90 Day Fiance (s12e8) "Love is a Work in Progress" with Kimberly

2081 - 90 Day Fiance (s12e8) "Love is a Work in Progress" with Kimberly

Author: Pink Shade June 30, 2026 Duration: 1:43:57
On this episode of 90 Day Fiance (s12e8) "Love is a Work in Progress," Mallorie and Rasit shop for a bidet. Marissa tells Edward he's like her child (again). Ashia and Maxwell fight about her rudeness toward his parents and his parents find out her age (she's an oldie at 38) Thomas and Paula fight over furniture and closet space (again). Shea and Annabelle shop for groceries with Allison and her kids and Shea later calls Nicole to come get her stuff. Finally, Catie tries to make out with her friend Ryan and Josh does nothing about it. Get a backbone, Josh!

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