“Absolutely Insufferable” — 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way Viewers Critique Dempsey and Statler’s Relationship Incompatibility

On Monday, September 16, 2024, the latest episode of 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way aired, showcasing the escalating conflict between Dempsey Wilkinson and Statler Riley aboard a boat. As Statler grappled with her anxiety and seasickness, Dempsey expressed feelings of being ignored.

Dempsey took the opportunity to confront Statler about their relationship and questioned their overall compatibility. Unlike previous episodes where Statler had the chance to address her anxiety in silence, Dempsey pressed her partner with challenging inquiries about their dynamic.

Feeling trapped, Statler pondered whether Dempsey might call it quits in the middle of the ocean. Their argument persisted without any resolution. Fans of 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way took to X to share their thoughts on the couple’s connection, with many voicing that they might be better off apart, while others criticized Dempsey’s controlling demeanor in this episode.

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“I have an idea for TLC: how about we, the viewers, break up with both Statler & Dempsey, just because they are absolutely insufferable and none of us wants to watch these two descend into more and more misery,”a fan wrote.

“I’ve never seen two people so not right for each other than Statler and Dempsey,”another fan commented.

“Statler and Dempsey are like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole,”one netizen tweeted.

Many fans expressed their disapproval of Dempsey’s treatment of Statler in this episode, wishing she would allow her partner the space to manage her anxiety before diving into relationship discussions.

“Yeah, Dempsey needs to chill a bit. They are incompatible, but Statler is literally begging her to table the conversation and she refuses,”one user reacted.

“Dempsey has some serious issues! How could she not see that all she had to do was SHUT THE F**K UP on the ferry whilst Statler dealt with her fear. Like how is she trying to have a full blown, deep convo in this environment when Statler is on edge?”a person commented.

“Statler needs a t-shirt that says ‘When I’m anxious is when NOT to talk’. Dempsey is missing the importance of timing. Communication is key… except during a panic attack,”another fan wrote.

Meanwhile, the fanbase of 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way continued to highlight the cast members’ noticeable incompatibility.

“Statler and Dempsey were never compatible with each other in the first place!!”one person reacted.

“Statler and Dempsey’s relationship seems stressful and annoying,”another netizen tweeted.

“Statler and Dempsey are just so different,”a user commented.

“Hitting a brick wall”— 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way star Dempsey comments on her relationship with Statler

Statler shared that Dempsey believed her anxiety could be easily resolved due to their “nice moment”on the boat. She revealed that her mental health issues had significantly impacted her previous relationships, but she was hopeful for a positive change with Dempsey since she understood this aspect from the beginning.

Dempsey expressed her frustration with their lack of communication.

“She didn’t tell me she was anxious. She just said she was scared to get on a boat. I just feel like I was hitting a brick wall constantly and it was starting to affect my mood. So, I just had to leave,”Dempsey stated.

The 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way cast member acknowledged that putting Statler’s needs before her own was “taking a toll”on her, leading her to reconsider their relationship. When Dempsey questioned Statler’s “rude”behavior, Statler clarified that she often became “irritable”or “snappy”when anxious, admitting that her anxiety didn’t stem from “logical places.”Nevertheless, Dempsey struggled to accept Statler’s behavior.

Dempsey noted that Statler’s attitude impacted her happiness and reported feeling frustrated over her inability to share her excitement. Although Statler requested to discuss their issues on solid ground, Dempsey maintained her stance.

“Maybe we just don’t really, just get each other. Period, full stop,”Dempsey concluded.

As the tension escalated, Statler expressed that Dempsey’s words deepened her insecurities regarding her anxiety. Ultimately, Statler turned a deaf ear to Dempsey, desperately trying to shield herself from her remarks.

90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way airs every Monday at 8 pm ET exclusively on TLC.

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