There have been many failed 90 Day Fiancé couples because the hallmark of a good relationship is both partners' capacities to evolve, and some 90DF franchise couples don't achieve that. These couples have stood the test of time. In fact, they've grown more than most others in the franchise.
A lot of couples from the franchise end up calling it quits, and it’s not hard to see why. In addition to couples who are simply mismatched, there are pairings where the partners grow apart instead of growing closer, and their relationships become stagnant. Many 90 Day Fiancé couples eventually break up because they refuse to change.
However, these 90 Day Fiancé couples have grown a lot since viewers were first introduced to them, and the change has been for the better. Although their relationships have been tested, these couples have evolved in positive ways. Their willingness to adjust has made their marriages much stronger.
David and Annie had an extremely rocky beginning. David’s drinking problem and poor financial situation put their relationship at risk. While fans were skeptical, 90DF's Annie and David got married at the end of their season, and they've (somewhat surprisingly) stood the test of time. The couple found a way to leverage their franchise fame to build up their bank accounts. and they are more committed to each other than ever before. They’ve also evolved as individuals, as Annie used to be shy and soft-spoken, but she's blossomed into a confident and assertive woman. David has more focus in life. It’s clear that they love each other and have grown a lot.
Russ and Paola have been through a lot of ups and downs in their relationship, although they started their 90 Day Fiancé journey in love, and enjoyed a long honeymoon phase. However, time, a baby, living in an RV, and a pandemic put a lot of pressure on their marriage. Last year, they decided to separate for several months in an effort to save their relationship, However, 90DF's Russ and Paola are now back together, and though they’re definitely past the honeymoon phase, the history that they have has helped them through the hard times.
There’s no denying that Yara and Jovi’s relationship started out badly. The couple argued a lot, and Jovi’s friends and family were extremely suspicious of Yara’s motives for being with Jovi. However, the birth of the couple’s daughter Mylah was a major turning point for them. Jovi and Yara have become an entirely new couple now that they’re a family of three, and it’s clear that both of the 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? stars have grown a lot as individuals. They've also evolved as a couple as a result of becoming parents.
When Steven and Alina got together, they weren’t on the same page. Alina thought they were exclusive, but Steven was hooking up with other girls and flirting online. Fans were hoping that the couple wouldn’t stay together, but 90DF franchise stars Alina and Steven got married at the end of their season. Over the course of a year, the two grew a lot as a couple, and Steven claims he’s a changed man. Alina has fully forgiven her husband and their communication has greatly improved.
At first, Anna and Mursel seemed like a couple that would never work out. They relied on translator apps because they didn’t speak each others’ languages, and Mursel’s parents were completely against their relationship. However, the couple stayed together and are now doing great. Their communication issues have gotten much better, and the couple is expecting their first child together via a surrogate. Anna and Mursel appear to be far happier than when viewers first saw them, and it’s because of the way their relationship has evolved.
Viewers felt that 90DF's Robert and Anny were a very mismatched couple. Annie’s edit made her seem deeply materialistic, and her relationship with Robert seemed to be crumbling. However, after the couple got married, they had a much better dynamic. The pair have welcomed two children together, and Anny is a truly devoted and loving mother. Robert and Anny have built a beautiful blended family, and they’re a far cry from the tumultuous couple they were before.
Jenny and Sumit’s relationship was mired in uncertainty for years, as roadblock after roadblock got in the way of them getting married. First, Sumit had to secure a divorce from his first wife, and after that, his parents were strongly against the couple’s relationship. For a while, many fans believed that Sumit was just stringing Jenny along with no intention of committing to her. However, Sumit and Jenny eventually got married, and now their relationship is solid in a way that it never was before. Jenny finally has the security she’s been craving, and the two can actually enjoy being together.
Early on in Brandon and Julia’s relationship, their biggest problem was Brandon’s nosy parents, Betty and Ron Gibbs. The meddlesome parents wouldn’t let the couple stay together in the same room while living in their house, and expected Julia to pitch in with the farm chores. Julia was clearly reaching her breaking point and even threatened to “go Russia” if Brandon didn’t stand up to his parents. Eventually, the couple moved off the farm and things immediately began to get better. Now, 90DF's Brandon and Julia are enjoying their independence. They are becoming self-sufficient adults away from Ron and Betty.
Though it wasn’t always easy, these 90 Day Fiancé couples underwent major evolutions that made their relationships much stronger. The growing pains weren’t always easy, but these couples’ long-term potential has increased as a result, and their marriages definitely won’t get stale. While some couples lose their connections over time as they change as individuals, others find that their personal growth ties into their growth as a couple.
