90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days fans have an exciting update from the couple Sunny Mahdi and Veah Netherton. Originally hailing from Bangladesh, 25-year-old Sunny resides in Durham, where he assists in the family business. He first connected with 27-year-old Veah from Florida via a dating app about a year prior to their filming. Veah’s journey to South Africa to meet Sunny included an unexpected companion—her ex-boyfriend turned best friend, Rory, whose presence introduced unforeseen complications into their budding relationship.
During her visit, Veah confided in Rory, expressing her concerns that Sunny was keeping her hidden from his family. Although Sunny assured Veah that his family was aware of her existence, he had yet to introduce her to them, which led Veah to believe that his family may never accept her due to her tattoos. Despite this, the underlying issue seemed to stem from cultural expectations; Sunny’s family desired him to marry a Muslim woman who conformed to their religious traditions and values.
Sunny’s Religious Expectations
Would Sunny End the Relationship Over Religion?
In a bid to celebrate their one-year milestone, Sunny took Veah to the scenic Drakensberg. However, their initial introductions did not go well, with his father commenting defensively about Veah’s tattoos and religious beliefs. This interaction reinforced Sunny’s desire to marry a Muslim woman, despite his apparent conflicts with his own behavior, which included engaging in premarital relations and drinking alcohol—a stark contradiction to his stated values. During a heated moment, Sunny asserted, “You know that I’m Muslim. So, if we are together, you have to change your religion. You have to.”
A Proposal Amidst Confusion
Engagement News from Sunny and Veah
Sunny’s commitment to convincing Veah to embrace Islam was palpable; when she expressed her unwillingness to convert, he stormed off, asserting that he could not continue their relationship without a change. Despite this turmoil, the following day, while hiking, Sunny attempted to create special memories during Veah’s remaining hours in South Africa. Torn between his attraction to Veah and the expectations of his family, he proposed, citing his willingness to defy his religion and family to embrace their love.
The Future: A Father’s Acceptance?
Can Sunny Navigate These Cultural Challenges?
In a surprising twist, Sunny stated that he was open to letting Veah maintain her belief system while he continued to practice his faith. During a subsequent confessional, he expressed hope that one day Veah would appreciate the sacrifices he was making: “maybe things will be changing one day.” The anticipation builds as upcoming episodes tease a confrontation between Sunny, Veah, and his father regarding their engagement, raising questions about whether familial acceptance can be achieved.
Catch new episodes of 90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days every Sunday at 8 p.m. EST on TLC.
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