At this point I am annoyed with her, her attitude and that ugly crying. Is like she didn’t knew where she was moving and hasn’t discussed before any of the societal norms that she might encounter there; she gave me the feeling she’s expecting the whole Egypt and the customs/ traditional lifestyle there to change for her 😅
This girl is clearly socially liberal in fashion and attitude. She isn't bad looking. Why doesn't this woman just find a liberal American man? I don't get why people do this to each other. It isn't like she has to be desperate or couldn't find someone attractive. She is a California girl trying to move to somewhere ULTRA conservative. Is she nuts?
Feminist preach one thing and want another thing and the other part is toxic( ex: they say that they are absed when they are the absed one like my biological mother)who attract toxic men like them this happens because women in reality want a masculine men because it is genetic and feminist ideology was create to bring confuse, make men weak and guilt to women while destroy the relatioship between men and women. She is so confuse and mess up and immerse in this evl ideology that she went into to another extreme.
Nicole needed to have these discussions with him and express her fear of loneliness before returning to his country. They had access to video calls and were actively talking, they needed to see if they could sort this all out before she jumped back on that plane.
It wouldn’t of done anything. The reason he doesn’t want her to meet her friends is she’s nothing but a pretty object to him and he doesn’t want his friends to play with his new toy. That’s their whole culture. Women are property, and they can’t be around other men who don’t own them cuz their masters are terrified to lose any control of them. They point blank said that men can’t have fun or be themselves around women. That’s because they don’t see us as the same species lol, let alone anything close to equals.
I think she signed up for the show but when filming started, she had already left him and TLC still wanted to film them and talked Nicole into going back to Egypt, just for the show. You can see she doesn't want to be there.
Neither of them, esp. him, have the capacity for that. They clearly seem 100% surface. Like, I don't see them liking each other even as friends. What do they know about each other? It seems like they just say I love you all day long but don't actually feel anything. I have no idea what either of them wants in this relationship.
I've seen other people saying that they think that his family does not like her but I think they genuinely love her, you can see it in his mother's concern for her. However, I think there's just a huge cultural difference and I think both of them are probably not emotionally or socially well adjusted (even in their own culture) and that's hard for his family to navigate
I honestly think Nicole thought she was going to change the culture in his family so she could be her normal American self. Not going to get into which culture is best. I lived an hour from the largest Arab community in the U.S. and they are hard working, welcoming and generous people who follow traditional gender roles and that’s that. Too many Americans think when they relocate for love that their partners culture should change. Sorry, it doesn’t work like that. You go to their country you respect their traditions same as when Arab men come here. I don’t see this working out for them. Nicole is not a stay in the house with your mother-in-law all day kind of girl. Too bad. They’re connection is sweet but fraught with many obstacles.
I would die. How boring must that be. But Nicole doesn't have a reason to be surprised. She's done this before and acknowledges that it's the same as when she left. Edit: I love my mother-in-law and I hate leaving the house, but I want the option for other company and activities lol
She says she wants to have friends however his brothers wife is more than eager to be Nicole's friend so why not? About clothing there are so many beautiful women clothes from their culture that looks so beautiful and she is a designer, she could make her own pieces. She chooses to be alone and whiney. She knew this is how it is. She shouldn't have gone back. She can't hack it, only because she doesn't want to even try.
@@hashbrown4me that's an American idea. I don't believe they see it as oppression as much as a way of life. Traditional roles are not oppression. Just old traditions. When i met my husbabd he was used to help around the house but i told him i didn't want him to do that anymore because to me that took away from my housewife role. And i like to take care of the house I did grow up with the idea of being the housewife. That does not mean i don't have my own opinions. Just mean his job is fighting financially and i fight in the house work we take care of each other doing different things major decisions are made by talking deciding and sometimes compromising. But no i am not a slave or oppressed. I don't believe the women of any of these countries are all oppressed. Not to say that arent some that are.
"Please check on her, she's been in there a long time now" "NICOLE!!!.... Yeah, I dunno Ma, she's a wacky girl." Fool genuinely shouted to her from across the house lol
Oh my gosh! Right?! She’s delusional. I don’t know what she doesn’t get about this. Even I understand their culture better than she does. It’s just not something they do. She just doesn’t get it. And her husband has anxiety 24/7 because of her trying to push him to be someone he’s not. Wtf is she doing?!
@@GG-sk3tw That's exactly what I was thinking. She doesn't understand the culture and how rigid it is. She wants him to be someone that he will never be, because his cultural values are deeply ingrained. It's nothing against her personally, it's just how he is. If she wanted to move there to be with him then she had to accept his cultural values of clothing and covering her hair, etc. She talked herself into the idea that she could tolerate it, and even before they left the airport they had a clash because she dressed inappropriately, and he called her on it. She knew better. I don't understand what is wrong with her. The bottom line is she wants him to change to her values, and he wants her to change his values. Neither one of them were going to do that. She might as well go home, accept that she made a mistake, and save them both a lot of pointless arguing.
I don't know why she can't grasp the idea that socially, they are nothing like we are in the United States. Men and women do not socialize together, they don't even pray at the mosque together. She should have known by the way he reacted when she asked me his friends that it was a bad idea. Fortunately at least she admitted how wrong she was once she saw how badly the evening went.
I've been to Egypt a few times, and I never got used to being stared at constantly. All the time, no camera crew following me or anything. It's an incredibly uncomfortable experience, and I can't imagine living there and dealing with it all the time. This woman has my sympathies-- I would run back to LA on the first plane out, honestly.
Ohh I really like how you break it down to the viewers so fluently. 😊 As a multicultural person and familiar with both the cultures, it was hard for me to sit still and watch without cringing lol I guess their relationship would be based on overcoming challenges like this and finding what's comfortable for the both of them....good job!
Exactly, most people think she’s to blame for moving over there with his customs and religion. He did marry an American girl from a whole different world, they both need to compromise concerning their cultures. It’s not fair on either of them to fully change cultures.
Anyone with a heart can see her deep pain. She needs to go home. He doesn't really love her. He loves what he thinks he can mold her into. I really hope she goes home and doesn't waste too much time.
She's in deep pain because she's neurotic. He's in pain because he doesn't want to lose her. She invited the TLC cameras for fame, clout and money. Don't let those tears fool you.
I don’t believe he does not love her . He has tried to accomodate her needs as much as he is able while still respecting his family and Muslim Morals . If it were America would you not shame him if he were not living like an American … if he struggled with that ? Perhaps none of them have ever been exposed to other cultures and therefore she is rigid to conform to his and he is oblivious to hers . Eitherway they fell in love . The only way I could see this working in The long run is if they both went to live in Japan or something where they both were on the same page with compromise ❤
@@davicool4284 She is not neurotic. She wants to live in a quiet, clean place with just her husband not 3 families and 17 kids. The place is filthy, loud, has zero privacy. She's nearly 40 this is not the way for most people to live when they come from living alone. Plus she doesn't want to be wrapped up like an old sofa- that's her right as well. If he does not want her to live then convert to her beliefs and religion and let her rent an apartment. Otherwise shut up and find a Muslim wife.
@@mindflowmotivations6575 But what does he 'love' about her? He is trying to change every single thing. Same with her...what does she even like about him?
@@sugarplum2467Fairy: She moved to Egypt. If she wanted to know what to expect there's a search engine called :Google. This is how Arabic people live. This is their norm. It may not be the norm of a privileged carpenter's dream pushing 40 whom no man has ever wanted to marry. She returned to Egypt for one thing and one thing only... Not Love, Not Joy, Not Light, Not Certitude, Not Peace nor Help From Pain BUT TLC notoriety, clout, money, fame and access to a "celebrity" lifestyle. Mahmoody is being USED so she doesn't have to get in her 2004 Honda Civic deliver pizza 🍕 and drink wine from a can. You may now resume your previous programming.
I think this storyline ended before the start of filming. I think they were signed up for the show but she already returned back to the US but tlc wanted her to go back and try just for the show. She doesn't want to be there!!
If she wants to be with him after knowing what his deal is then it’s on her ! I tell you what there is no way in the world I would let my daughter go this way !
Idc if I get hate this is disgusting. Women aren't allowed to have friends or leave their homes without a male chaperone. It's really gross that places like this still exist and I feel so bad for the women and girls in these countries. Idgaf that it's their "culture". If you're "culture" says it's okay to oppress and abuse people I don't respect it.
Not true tons of girls go out many walking alone here..making their way to college..going to the mall. I live in Egypt im a foreigner. Even there's girls and guys dating going out to eat or the cinema the park. There are men's cafe but it's usually men caves vibes not really many girls wanna hang out there they usually enjoy a more fun high end café then hang around old men smoking..there's women only spots too which is enjoyable
This is Egypt, NOT Iran! Women are absolutely allowed out without a male chaperone! And they don't attack women because they are not wearing their Hijab! But just as they give you a scarf to cover your bare arms in the summer when visiting the Vatican, there are cultural norms that all visitors try to be sensitive towards! That is what Mahmoud has been trying to explain to Nicole. She knows what she should wear and not wear, but as they said in the video--people accept it if they are foreigners and don't understand, but if she is going to live there, as his wife--which he did not force her to do--she should understand how they act it Egypt and how the locals behave! If you have such strong feelings about women's rights in the ME--help speak out on their behalf and do something! They need the help! But don't slag off Egypt and the Egyptians when they are just a conservative country, but not a fanatical one! She can find friends and will be fine. No one said she could not leave the house or have friends. She just has to try!
It’s not a coincidence that the most religiously controlled places are also the most backwards in human rights and rarely safe for women. Neither religion, tradition or culture is an excuse to abuse ppl.
My husband’s family are Moroccan and I can confirm that Mahmoud’s family especially mother will be very concerned about her daughter in law and want her to be part of the family and feel comfortable.. Her expression is serious and worried because the mother just like my mother in law knows how hard it is for us to go to countries with different cultures coming from the western world…. Nicole should sit with his mother more and use her husband as a translator to build their relationship,this will help Nicola feel close and at home with the family… 😊 I also like the way Mahmoud is trying to give her a western setting in his culture, my husband does this also with me and it works really well but then I think Morocco is the most easygoing the majority of the Muslim countries…. He’s trying and she will experience and make her own way with him if he just keeps letting her experience the life in Egypt and not worry about what she’s wearing so much…
I am glad to hear that your experience is going well. Tbh I knew about such relations from Morocco, Iran and Syria and while there are cultural differences, people could make it work. However Egypt seems to be on a whole other level of conservatism and gender segregation. I can't imagine never meeting my husbands friends and their wives, never celebrating together and having dinner. Seems so isolating...
He’s like my African husband, acting like every little and gentle communication effort as a fight. It’s impossible to team with someone unwilling to communicate.
I think Nicole has some sort of 'Look at me' complex where she has to do something different than anyone else to be noticed, otherwise she isn't happy. That explains why she is so secretive about her plans and she just shows up with something she has done or something new. Problem is that with time people get less and less shocked, so she might have put herself in this marriage, thinking it will be so easy and she could change him, but is beggining to understand that it isnt that easy
@@mrs.h2725Okay miss high horse. We get it, you don’t agree with his religion and believe that he should conform to your way of living and that every woman should want what you want. We get it. Their cultures are too different it’s not going to work. No need to look down on his culture.
@@shayla106 its not about his culture at all, but how women are treated im his culture. Which is POORLY. Ask any egyptian/Maghreb woman what they think of the treatment men impose them. Many, if not all SUFFER. And i am speaking as someone who lived some years in Marroco.
@lolaispure4296 This is Egypt, not Morocco. Opposite sides of the continent. Every Egyptian I know has nothing but great things to say about their home. She wasn't forced into anything... if she chose Islam as her religion, she should practice it and not pretend.
@@danimationstudios9289right? Me too. Really surprised no one‘s talked about it yet because my neurodivergent radar went off for her and i noticed a lot of her from a neurotypicals pov "odd behavior" that makes sense for someone on the spectrum
She's not so much homesick as sick from the culture she finds herself in. It just does not suit her at all. If she had met a guy from Europe or any other country in which she could have friends, dress as she pleased and enjoy the culture she would feel happy and free and in love and not "homesick".
They are both trying, but I dont think she has a thick enough skin to deal with a cultural shift like this. She’s way too touchy and cries about everything. She seems very sweet but I probably couldn’t be friends with someone this volatile lol
She knew what to expect, she shouldn't act surprised. We should educate ourselves before moving to any other country, this way we can decide to adapt and respect the new culture.
wow ive never seen this much “positive dialogue” in a 90-day fiance couple it was kinda weird to see there’s actual progress and things turning out “well” 😂 i put quotations bc lets face it, the bar for this show is extremely low
Does everyone know that they had an apartment the first time she lived there? And she still left him. That's why he's taking his time to get an apartment again. He wants to make sure she's going to stay this time.
You are spot on about foreigners doing different things like going into the cafe is more acceptable.. I feel sorry for her sister in law. What does Mamoody due for work ?
Honestly what did she think was going to happen she left California to move to Egypt dressed like Sandy Ducan back in 1973 she's in a different country where Islam is the region if their relationship had issues in the beginning and it never got Solved the problems will there when they get back together.
@@kathleenmcnamara1393 Kathleen McNamara i grew up watching Sandy Duncan in the '80s when I was a kid on The Hogans Family then seeing her on 1970s TV Shows and when I saw Nicole automatically she reminded me of Sandy 😂 😂 😂
Woman don’t go into cafes into Egypt, I’m married to an Egyptian man and I have blond her as well and I got so many stairs and people trying to touch my hair and take photos with me I ended up not wanting to go out in public. But as for the friends he just does not want his friends looking at her. I met all my husbands friends and hung out with them as well.
@@bharatkapoor4062 it’s haram to force someone to convert to Islam ! Or even force a woman to wear the hijab . Anyone that converts to Islam needs to convert for Allah . I’m Portuguese Christian and my husband is Kurdish Muslim . Inter religious marriages are hard . But women need to know their rights
@@martagomes3182 lol when i marry her she ask me to convert to make marriage halal and it is very common to ask your partner to convert by them to make marriage halall
I see two people that really should have understood one another's culture BEFORE commiting to a marriage. Maybe if he visited where she grew up in Idaho and then see the lifestyle she then had in LA where she was residing after she became a adult maybe then he could better understand her. But as far as Nicole adapting to Egypt I cant see it.
I feel like you have to really want to be apart of the culture if you want to marry into and move to another country. It has to actively be something you WANT to do or it most likely will just be so painful
This whole thing is ridiculous. Nicole is throwing her life away for this guy who is not worth it. I don't understand what is so great about him that she can't find thousands more just like him in the U.S.. Things can change in Egypt and other Muslim countries but the men don't want things to change. Women are second class citizens, if that and they like it that way. It's disgusting to me and Nicole could find herself without a passport and stuck there imprisoned and far from home. This is very dangerous for her and she should get the hell out of there while she still can. Go home, Nicole, please.
i think you ve watched to many movies .u know there is an ambassy to protect american citizens there right ? ( if they lose their passport or whatever)
In 2004 I went to Algeria North Africa and it’s very true about most coffee bars there are for the men. The guy I was there to see for 28 days and later married, he did take me inside and I was the only female and also all eyes were on me no matter where we were there.. I think mostly they are simply curious.
Why are most people on here defending her? She obviously doesn't make good decisions. She has no knowledge on how to do a simple Google search on Muslim culture if she prefers not to read.
0:25 proof right here. She should be a movie star. Literally use the acting for something productive. They don’t belong together, and on top of that, their arc isn’t even fascinating. She is beautiful though. I’m not gonna lie.
I think people may be staring at the camera crew. If you watch the Best Ever Food Review Show, the Egyptian government is (or was) INCREDIBLY strict about filming. Sunny did a whole video about what an awful experience he had there. They confiscated his filming equipment even though he had permits to everything. Random street "police" coming up to him making him delete his video recordings of food if they didn't it looked good enough. So I wouldn't be surprised if they were staring at the cameras.
I saw that video! It really disturbed me! He was way too harsh on the country as a whole, due to not having the right permits (there was a question about that I thought, no?). And being cranky about it and trashing the country was in poor form, imho. But I agree about them watching the film crew. And what they may be wearing...hmmm...??
She's nuts to give up her freedom and deserves every tear! 1- for the RIGHTS women have fought for. 2- trying to marry a not-straight man. 3- trying to care for a grown man-child, in the way she should have nurtured a child of her own. Run Nicole, RUN !!! 😂... before you catch something.
She’s having a breakdown on day 2, shes not going to last a week . Don’t know what she was thinking. Why can’t she bring him to America and Americanize him instead .
Oh my gosh…poor girl. She wants a connection with him so bad. When he says how he jokes with his friends to her she asks to be his friend. That says SO MUCH. They aren’t even friends! 😢
Wow, I'm super impressed with your maturity, depth and how perceptive you are. You look super young, but even for a college-aged young man, you are a very wise beyond your years! You will make a great partner/husband one day. I truly hope whoever is lucky enough have you is just a special!
It depends how someone is raised there. My Egyptian husband introduced me to his friends right off the bat, like no big deal at all. There has to be a level of trust in a relationship too especially in a marriage and it seems neither of them, trust each other much. I didn't have any of this awkwardness like this, so it's not just because it's a more conservative country and that it's all the people there are like this. There are all different types of people there, and not everyone is conservative. I don't wear a hijab or an abaya the majority of time when I'm there. In fact just once I did, when my husband and I were going to be in a more local area that he wasn't real familiar with, it was more about a safety reason than anything else. Yes, it is a conservative country and yes they have places there that are for men only, but I can say from my own experience when I'm there, meeting up with my husband's friends was never an issue, just as him meeting my friends is not an issue.
@@bharatkapoor4062 That's a good one, um, for this season, well if we are talking in terms of entertainment, I'd say probably Debbie and Osama, just because of the way Debbie talks, but sadly that old woman is going to be in for a real shock as 24 year old man and 67 year old woman is most likely not true love, but she's funny hearing her talk. What about you? Whose your favorite couple so far this season?
I wonder why they don’t do research also but instead they go to these foreign countries and want to force their American way of life unto them instead of trying to adapt to their culture
This is one of the biggest NEVER should’ve happened couples! He can not and will not put her or ANY other thing before Islam! She will not and can not put ANY thing above the physical and the emotions she gets from physical things! She will get over it as soon as she leaves. Back to the comfort of things. He will be repenting for the rest his days!
Mahmoud, his hands allover. He's giving me a female vibes. If being gay in Egypt was ok, he would have a husband. Nicole is beautiful but unfortunately I don't see that this relationship will survive, to many obstacles.
The common problem is Nicole. She didn't feel accepted in her small town. She didn't like her college major. She doesn't have any real friends in LA. She didn't have a real career path. She ran around finding herself in spirituality. Then she blindly married into an extremely restrictive culture without a thought. She creates drama. That's her thing.
I really love this couple..they both seem to be very warm loving and kind to each other. I thought that they had each others back at the friends meet ... I saw them both realizing at the same time.. how different they are. Why can't Mahmoud go to the US or another destination.. so he can have a clearer picture of what life is like for her. I really hope they jump this hurdle together
All Nicole can see is what she is “losing”. She is choosing not to embrace any of the things she has gained such as a new, welcoming, close knit, and seeming lovely family, a new religion (which she chose to convert to) that she can learn more and more about, and new fashion options that are in line with the new culture she has opted to live amongst and be a part of. That being said, I think Mahmoud is very childish and spoiled in his way of handling things with Nicole. He seems to have very bad communication skills but so does Nicole.
I wonder do they not have get togethers with whole family units. Like inviting a whole family over or out so that wives and children can meet and be friends? Having community support like that can be very healthy and helpful when experiencing things like this transition and can make celebrating things that much more joyful.
For me if person is muslim from Arab african country and hardcore practising muslim sorry it will already be a no they won't adjust so a small thing when it comes to religion telling from experience
@@jubernardi23 Wrong. It is not in Arabia but is DEFINITELY culturally Arab. "Arab" doesn't mean "on the Arabian peninsula ". They speak Arabic there. They are Arabs.
@@hashbrown4me they still aren’t Arab by culture and the Egyptians weren’t wiped out. The only thing Egyptians have in common with Arabs is the language and religion. Simple as that
No I think she should stay and find better people who are not working on the streets and people who know better English because there's people in Egypt who can make her feel better
Nicole needs to realize that the Egyptian culture isn’t going to adapt to her so she will either have to find a way to adapt to it or go back to the US. it’s not something she is going to fight against and/or change. She seems like a very impulsive and strong willed woman and I’m not sure either will be well received or understood in Egypt.
My father was born in the Middle East. I was in Tunisia with a bf once and we walked by a cafe like that. He stopped by the outdoor seating and said let's stop! I looked behind the curtain and said "No! I can't go in there!" He asked why and I said I just couldn't! I couldn't explain. I said I would go back to the hotel and see him later. When he came back, he said he was speaking to a bunch of people in the cafe, and they all asked where I was. When he explained what happened, he said they all smiled and said, "Ah! She knows!" And while he still didn't get an explanation as to WHAT it was that I knew, or why it was that I couldn't go in the café, he seemed very pleased that his gf "just knew", and understood that culturally, it just wasn't done!
I think it's creepy when he will call her 'my love' then goes on the attack again. The hope Dr Honda does another video on these too. How dare he say it's not fair that she's crying and homesick?
She can be modest and EXTREMELY fashionable. The hijabi sisters are always so beautiful. The internet could help her. The homesickness is what's killing her. I totally get it, and I only moved from Louisiana to Georgia. They don't see themselves as a unit. I feel like she's afraid of losing freedom in Islam, it'll be extremely different, but not as restrictive as she thinks.
I think Mahood(sp?) watched how his foreign sister-in-law moved&adapted to their ways,custom, clothes & religion very fast and probably the way he THOUGHT Nicole would too once she moved there. NOPE! I think That's why he always looks frustrated and annoyed because he's secretly thinking "why can't she just adapt and be like her!? (his sister-in-law)...she's not fighting, yelling, and isn't resistant to immediately changing her ways!? AND FRIENDS?!? SIL DOESN'T HAVE FRIENDS!!" LOL Their marriage looks simple and easy to him so he's frustrated that his isn't, nothing is going the way he THOUGHT it would...and Nicole just isn't doing what he wants!! 😅
Oh, good grief 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️. Listen, I'm married to an Egyptian man (who is wonderful & loving, thank God). I am also a Muslim, & was a Muslim BEFORE we got married, before I ever knew he existed; and, being a Muslim means I have learned to speak Arabic. So, we both have our religion AND language in common. Both my husband & I are NOT originally from America, but we both moved to America & became US citizens. I've lived in America a lot longer than he has. I was born in Germany, to Scottish parents, & put up for adoption - I ended up coming to America when I was just a child, only to be dumped in an orphanage. But... that's a story for another day. The point is, even though my husband & I are of the same religion, & speak the same language (which is already WAY MORE than what is going on for these 2), we still had some difficulties at the beginning of our marriage due to: CULTURAL DIFFERENCES. It's inevitable. With cultural differences, you cannot assume your partner will change according to the culture of the person they are with, or according to where they move. Perhaps a little, just because our environment influences us even if we don't realize it. However, culture is part of a person's identity. Both people need to learn more about the other's culture. And, if you are visiting a specific country, for the sake of yourself & everyone you encounter, PLEASE learn more about the cultural norms & practices BEFORE you visit; don't expect an entire country to change its culture just for you. For example, whenever I go to Egypt with my husband, I absolutely follow his advice on what is culturally acceptable there, because he has my best interests at heart, & I haven't grown up in Egypt as he has. I now know there are some things that may seem harmless & normal, when compared to what is done in America for example, but come off as offensive or inappropriate in Egypt, due to cultural differences. This is why it's important to communicate with your partner ahead of time. My husband & I specifically started marriage counseling to communicate our cultural differences more effectively with each other.
She is in over her head. Mahmoud isn’t even typical Egyptian he is more of the conservative/ fringe parts of Egyptian society. Nicole is the complete antithesis of this.
As soon as he said something about her closing her jacket at the airport, she acknowledged that she knew exactly what was wrong with what she was wearing. She shouldn't have worn it. She wasn't confused about what she could should or shouldn't wear. She knew that what she wore at the airport was wrong. Maybe the cafe owner was just trying to be nice by allowing her to sit at the cafe when there were no other women around. Maybe it was because there were cameras there. She needs to accept what he tells her about going out in public. He understands the culture, and she doesn't, and she doesn't seem to be willing to learn. As far as his mother staring at her, they all want her to cover her hair, and she refuses to do it.
Honesty I am arab And I do know the culture in Egypt. It depends on the area, for god's sake just watch egyptian movies to understand the culture. Mahmoud is very traditional and comes from a traditional family, but in reality in egypt girls study, work, have friends, go out ..... Being independant doesn't mean you aren't religious or respectful. Not having friends doesn't mean you are respectful Not going out doesn't mean you are a good woman ...... I think the best way to go about this is for them to get around open minded people get Nicole some freedom and friends and let the woman live her life. They should check the rich part of the city I think it would be perfect for Nicole but she should respect Mahmoud at the same time as she agreed to at the start and find a compromise.
It seems that he expects her to live a very, very lonely life in Egypt. It would be so difficult to only be allowed to socialize within the family when you don't know them at all. If she, for example, moved to Egypt to work, she would have friends in the expat community. The social norms and Mahmoud's own persuasion and jealousy being what they are, I doubt he would be happy if she made friends among other foreigners. Sigh. It's hard to fall in love with the wrong person...
Nicole is pretty, dresses the best on this show, but seems to have expectations that I don’t understand - especially since she’s already lived there. It’s giving unstable. I can’t make this girl out.
I mean if she wants to go out why can't she just go with Fatima and her mother I law to drink coffee.its great way to change environment plus getting closer to your mother in law. I mean they can have picnic at the parks. I mean I'm sure there are oarks and many places to go. I mean I live in Pakistan and while I'm sure it not as exciting as Egypt here we can walk and enjoy fresh air with our husband and children or just mother in law.even there is a gym for women.Just because we are Muslim doesn't mean we don't enjoy ourselves..if you are a women married without children then you are lucky to have a little more time to enjoy your tome with your husband. More time to go to the park or beach but if you have children you have more responsibility less time to sit and think quiet time etc. Everything shifts to your children..this is the life of a married woman ,exceptions if you area homemaker AND a business woman then you have your hands tied.
Thought I'd throw this on a out the love bombing comment. There are different ways people show love, one of them being verbal, another touch, one getting gifts.... perhaps his love language is verbal and therefor says it all the time. My husband and I together 7 years say i love you to each other many many times a day and I we are certainly not trying to convince ourselves we are in love lol
Nicole’s constant expression of perplexity has me perplexed
Me too! She's just creepy. If you have friends and family you don't bother to tell you got married, in another country? She's very odd.
Perplexedly Perplexed In Perpetuity
Her cramp face at the dinner table with his friends very disturbing
She's the live action version of the perplexed Pikachu Meme.. 🤣👏
At this point I am annoyed with her, her attitude and that ugly crying. Is like she didn’t knew where she was moving and hasn’t discussed before any of the societal norms that she might encounter there; she gave me the feeling she’s expecting the whole Egypt and the customs/ traditional lifestyle there to change for her 😅
This girl is clearly socially liberal in fashion and attitude. She isn't bad looking. Why doesn't this woman just find a liberal American man? I don't get why people do this to each other. It isn't like she has to be desperate or couldn't find someone attractive.
She is a California girl trying to move to somewhere ULTRA conservative. Is she nuts?
🤷♀️ I seriously don't get it
I think she’s nuts. I mean she can find a liberal Egyptian that looks like this guy in the U.S. if that’s her taste.
Feminist preach one thing and want another thing and the other part is toxic( ex: they say that they are absed when they are the absed one like my biological mother)who attract toxic men like them this happens because women in reality want a masculine men because it is genetic and feminist ideology was create to bring confuse, make men weak and guilt to women while destroy the relatioship between men and women.
She is so confuse and mess up and immerse in this evl ideology that she went into to another extreme.
She knows she is way more valued in places like the middle east/North Africa.
Some people will do anything to be on TV
Why is she doing this to herself? They obviously do not belong together
The fact that she says: "my time in Egypt" (0:28), she is already thinking about not staying there forever.
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Right?! This is bizarre!!
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Nicole needed to have these discussions with him and express her fear of loneliness before returning to his country. They had access to video calls and were actively talking, they needed to see if they could sort this all out before she jumped back on that plane.
Nooooooo just think rationally it's not worth it
So so important to talk...but love is blind they say...hope they can work it out
It wouldn’t of done anything. The reason he doesn’t want her to meet her friends is she’s nothing but a pretty object to him and he doesn’t want his friends to play with his new toy. That’s their whole culture. Women are property, and they can’t be around other men who don’t own them cuz their masters are terrified to lose any control of them. They point blank said that men can’t have fun or be themselves around women. That’s because they don’t see us as the same species lol, let alone anything close to equals.
I think she signed up for the show but when filming started, she had already left him and TLC still wanted to film them and talked Nicole into going back to Egypt, just for the show. You can see she doesn't want to be there.
Neither of them, esp. him, have the capacity for that. They clearly seem 100% surface. Like, I don't see them liking each other even as friends. What do they know about each other? It seems like they just say I love you all day long but don't actually feel anything. I have no idea what either of them wants in this relationship.
I've seen other people saying that they think that his family does not like her but I think they genuinely love her, you can see it in his mother's concern for her. However, I think there's just a huge cultural difference and I think both of them are probably not emotionally or socially well adjusted (even in their own culture) and that's hard for his family to navigate
I honestly think Nicole thought she was going to change the culture in his family so she could be her normal American self. Not going to get into which culture is best. I lived an hour from the largest Arab community in the U.S. and they are hard working, welcoming and generous people who follow traditional gender roles and that’s that. Too many Americans think when they relocate for love that their partners culture should change. Sorry, it doesn’t work like that. You go to their country you respect their traditions same as when Arab men come here. I don’t see this working out for them. Nicole is not a stay in the house with your mother-in-law all day kind of girl. Too bad. They’re connection is sweet but fraught with many obstacles.
I would die. How boring must that be. But Nicole doesn't have a reason to be surprised. She's done this before and acknowledges that it's the same as when she left. Edit: I love my mother-in-law and I hate leaving the house, but I want the option for other company and activities lol
Accurately and respectfully said 👍
She says she wants to have friends however his brothers wife is more than eager to be Nicole's friend so why not? About clothing there are so many beautiful women clothes from their culture that looks so beautiful and she is a designer, she could make her own pieces. She chooses to be alone and whiney. She knew this is how it is. She shouldn't have gone back. She can't hack it, only because she doesn't want to even try.
YES
@@hashbrown4me that's an American idea. I don't believe they see it as oppression as much as a way of life. Traditional roles are not oppression. Just old traditions. When i met my husbabd he was used to help around the house but i told him i didn't want him to do that anymore because to me that took away from my housewife role. And i like to take care of the house I did grow up with the idea of being the housewife. That does not mean i don't have my own opinions. Just mean his job is fighting financially and i fight in the house work we take care of each other doing different things major decisions are made by talking deciding and sometimes compromising. But no i am not a slave or oppressed. I don't believe the women of any of these countries are all oppressed. Not to say that arent some that are.
When a relationship is so wrong that you physically feel sick around them. Leave.
I can’t believe that she’s 38! She looks great for her age
I thought that too when I saw the end clip!
Right?! I thought she was like 28/29
Wow, 38!
She looks great even if she were 23, lol. Shes slim and pretty.
Y’all acting like she’s old smh 🤦♀️ she’s not 60
This is Mahmoud's first relationship. (He brother told us) I wish him the best of luck, he's going to need it.
Me too
"Please check on her, she's been in there a long time now"
"NICOLE!!!.... Yeah, I dunno Ma, she's a wacky girl." Fool genuinely shouted to her from across the house lol
I think she wanted to meet his friends, but thought they'd bring their partners too.
That was horrible.
This is all horrible
Oh my gosh! Right?! She’s delusional. I don’t know what she doesn’t get about this. Even I understand their culture better than she does. It’s just not something they do. She just doesn’t get it. And her husband has anxiety 24/7 because of her trying to push him to be someone he’s not. Wtf is she doing?!
@@GG-sk3tw That's exactly what I was thinking. She doesn't understand the culture and how rigid it is. She wants him to be someone that he will never be, because his cultural values are deeply ingrained. It's nothing against her personally, it's just how he is. If she wanted to move there to be with him then she had to accept his cultural values of clothing and covering her hair, etc. She talked herself into the idea that she could tolerate it, and even before they left the airport they had a clash because she dressed inappropriately, and he called her on it. She knew better. I don't understand what is wrong with her. The bottom line is she wants him to change to her values, and he wants her to change his values. Neither one of them were going to do that. She might as well go home, accept that she made a mistake, and save them both a lot of pointless arguing.
I don't know why she can't grasp the idea that socially, they are nothing like we are in the United States. Men and women do not socialize together, they don't even pray at the mosque together. She should have known by the way he reacted when she asked me his friends that it was a bad idea. Fortunately at least she admitted how wrong she was once she saw how badly the evening went.
@@cremebrulee4759 I completely agree. I don’t understand why they are still carrying on like this.
Your commentary was thoughtful, you have so much empathy and can still be real. Thank you!
I appreciate that. Thanks for watching
I've been to Egypt a few times, and I never got used to being stared at constantly. All the time, no camera crew following me or anything. It's an incredibly uncomfortable experience, and I can't imagine living there and dealing with it all the time. This woman has my sympathies-- I would run back to LA on the first plane out, honestly.
Ohh I really like how you break it down to the viewers so fluently. 😊
As a multicultural person and familiar with both the cultures, it was hard for me to sit still and watch without cringing lol
I guess their relationship would be based on overcoming challenges like this and finding what's comfortable for the both of them....good job!
Exactly, most people think she’s to blame for moving over there with his customs and religion. He did marry an American girl from a whole different world, they both need to compromise concerning their cultures. It’s not fair on either of them to fully change cultures.
She is a simpo.
He only has words to offer her.
That too halal words only lol
Anyone with a heart can see her deep pain. She needs to go home. He doesn't really love her. He loves what he thinks he can mold her into.
I really hope she goes home and doesn't waste too much time.
She's in deep pain because she's neurotic. He's in pain because he doesn't want to lose her. She invited the TLC cameras for fame, clout and money. Don't let those tears fool you.
I don’t believe he does not love her . He has tried to accomodate her needs as much as he is able while still respecting his family and Muslim
Morals . If it were America would you not shame him if he were not living like an American … if he struggled with that ?
Perhaps none of them have ever been exposed to other cultures and therefore she is rigid to conform to his and he is oblivious to hers . Eitherway they fell in love . The only way I could see this working in
The long run is if they both went to live in Japan or something where they both were on the same page with compromise ❤
@@davicool4284 She is not neurotic. She wants to live in a quiet, clean place with just her husband not 3 families and 17 kids. The place is filthy, loud, has zero privacy. She's nearly 40 this is not the way for most people to live when they come from living alone. Plus she doesn't want to be wrapped up like an old sofa- that's her right as well. If he does not want her to live then convert to her beliefs and religion and let her rent an apartment. Otherwise shut up and find a Muslim wife.
@@mindflowmotivations6575 But what does he 'love' about her? He is trying to change every single thing. Same with her...what does she even like about him?
@@sugarplum2467Fairy: She moved to Egypt. If she wanted to know what to expect there's a search engine called :Google. This is how Arabic people live. This is their norm. It may not be the norm of a privileged carpenter's dream pushing 40 whom no man has ever wanted to marry. She returned to Egypt for one thing and one thing only... Not Love, Not Joy, Not Light, Not Certitude, Not Peace nor Help From Pain BUT TLC notoriety, clout, money, fame and access to a "celebrity" lifestyle. Mahmoody is being USED so she doesn't have to get in her 2004 Honda Civic deliver pizza 🍕 and drink wine from a can. You may now resume your previous programming.
She experienced difficulty the first time, what does she expect the second time? Her husband's family will just magically adjust to her norm???
I think this storyline ended before the start of filming. I think they were signed up for the show but she already returned back to the US but tlc wanted her to go back and try just for the show. She doesn't want to be there!!
If she wants to be with him after knowing what his deal is then it’s on her ! I tell you what there is no way in the world I would let my daughter go this way !
She seems flaky. He seems confused.
She is nuts. What normal American male would deal with her?
She seems to be In over her head.
He doesn't worth it
Idc if I get hate this is disgusting. Women aren't allowed to have friends or leave their homes without a male chaperone. It's really gross that places like this still exist and I feel so bad for the women and girls in these countries. Idgaf that it's their "culture". If you're "culture" says it's okay to oppress and abuse people I don't respect it.
Thank you. Cultures are not all created equal.
Not true tons of girls go out many walking alone here..making their way to college..going to the mall. I live in Egypt im a foreigner.
Even there's girls and guys dating going out to eat or the cinema the park. There are men's cafe but it's usually men caves vibes not really many girls wanna hang out there they usually enjoy a more fun high end café then hang around old men smoking..there's women only spots too which is enjoyable
This is Egypt, NOT Iran! Women are absolutely allowed out without a male chaperone! And they don't attack women because they are not wearing their Hijab! But just as they give you a scarf to cover your bare arms in the summer when visiting the Vatican, there are cultural norms that all visitors try to be sensitive towards! That is what Mahmoud has been trying to explain to Nicole. She knows what she should wear and not wear, but as they said in the video--people accept it if they are foreigners and don't understand, but if she is going to live there, as his wife--which he did not force her to do--she should understand how they act it Egypt and how the locals behave!
If you have such strong feelings about women's rights in the ME--help speak out on their behalf and do something! They need the help!
But don't slag off Egypt and the Egyptians when they are just a conservative country, but not a fanatical one!
She can find friends and will be fine. No one said she could not leave the house or have friends. She just has to try!
It’s not a coincidence that the most religiously controlled places are also the most backwards in human rights and rarely safe for women. Neither religion, tradition or culture is an excuse to abuse ppl.
i m a muslim women and i love staying at home nothing gross about it get over yourselves
My husband’s family are Moroccan and I can confirm that Mahmoud’s family especially mother will be very concerned about her daughter in law and want her to be part of the family and feel comfortable.. Her expression is serious and worried because the mother just like my mother in law knows how hard it is for us to go to countries with different cultures coming from the western world…. Nicole should sit with his mother more and use her husband as a translator to build their relationship,this will help Nicola feel close and at home with the family… 😊 I also like the way Mahmoud is trying to give her a western setting in his culture, my husband does this also with me and it works really well but then I think Morocco is the most easygoing the majority of the Muslim countries…. He’s trying and she will experience and make her own way with him if he just keeps letting her experience the life in Egypt and not worry about what she’s wearing so much…
I am glad to hear that your experience is going well. Tbh I knew about such relations from Morocco, Iran and Syria and while there are cultural differences, people could make it work. However Egypt seems to be on a whole other level of conservatism and gender segregation. I can't imagine never meeting my husbands friends and their wives, never celebrating together and having dinner. Seems so isolating...
He’s like my African husband, acting like every little and gentle communication effort as a fight. It’s impossible to team with someone unwilling to communicate.
Seems like an ex-husband to me 😢
This guy is from Africa too so makes sense haha
No, it’s only context for this video. But many men can’t see the necessity of basic communication for two people to team.
My dad was like that 😣
She is the cutest, sophisticated sweetheart!
Born to be used.
Where?
This has nothing to do with the segment but that haircut really suits her.
But her intelligence is lacking...
I think Nicole has some sort of 'Look at me' complex where she has to do something different than anyone else to be noticed, otherwise she isn't happy. That explains why she is so secretive about her plans and she just shows up with something she has done or something new. Problem is that with time people get less and less shocked, so she might have put herself in this marriage, thinking it will be so easy and she could change him, but is beggining to understand that it isnt that easy
Damn at this point his mom is a better match. He doesn't know how de- escalate a situation instead he throws fuel to the fire
Shocking that he wouldn’t be able to have a respectful conversation with a female as his equal 🙄😂
@@mrs.h2725Okay miss high horse. We get it, you don’t agree with his religion and believe that he should conform to your way of living and that every woman should want what you want. We get it. Their cultures are too different it’s not going to work. No need to look down on his culture.
@@shayla106 its not about his culture at all, but how women are treated im his culture. Which is POORLY. Ask any egyptian/Maghreb woman what they think of the treatment men impose them.
Many, if not all SUFFER.
And i am speaking as someone who lived some years in Marroco.
@@shayla106 a culture that treats 3/4 of it's population as a second class citizen is no culture at all
@lolaispure4296 This is Egypt, not Morocco. Opposite sides of the continent. Every Egyptian I know has nothing but great things to say about their home. She wasn't forced into anything... if she chose Islam as her religion, she should practice it and not pretend.
Nicole always looks like she’s shocked /afraid or something. I don’t feel bad for her because you left the first time for a reason…
I think shes on the spectrum
@@danimationstudios9289right? Me too. Really surprised no one‘s talked about it yet because my neurodivergent radar went off for her and i noticed a lot of her from a neurotypicals pov "odd behavior" that makes sense for someone on the spectrum
Her face is like an angel
Yh she is soo cute🥰
An angel of Death.
She's not so much homesick as sick from the culture she finds herself in. It just does not suit her at all. If she had met a guy from Europe or any other country in which she could have friends, dress as she pleased and enjoy the culture she would feel happy and free and in love and not "homesick".
They are both trying, but I dont think she has a thick enough skin to deal with a cultural shift like this. She’s way too touchy and cries about everything. She seems very sweet but I probably couldn’t be friends with someone this volatile lol
Volatile? You mean him? He is selfish and wants her to make all the changes. What is he bringing to the table? Nothing.
Who is your favourite couple
@@susanrenee9494 I mean, she is living in a muslim country. If he moved to the US he would have to make a lot of changes too
@@susanrenee9494 he's expecting her to make changes that she said she would. Now she's backing out. How is that his fault?
You'd probably be quite volatile if everyone around you started treating you like a second class citizen.
She knew what to expect, she shouldn't act surprised.
We should educate ourselves before moving to any other country, this way we can decide to adapt and respect the new culture.
Well said she also experienced life there before I don’t get why she thinks things have changed or she can change their culture to suit her
@@wendytabon3029 raping women because they're not dressed in a head to toe bedcover isn't a "value" it's just rape
Why would you go to a place were you have no value as a person???
Makes no sense.
She is so magical on screen, I wish she would become a Hollywood movie star!!
Bride of Frankenstein?
wow ive never seen this much “positive dialogue” in a 90-day fiance couple it was kinda weird to see there’s actual progress and things turning out “well” 😂 i put quotations bc lets face it, the bar for this show is extremely low
Does everyone know that they had an apartment the first time she lived there? And she still left him. That's why he's taking his time to get an apartment again. He wants to make sure she's going to stay this time.
You are spot on about foreigners doing different things like going into the cafe is more acceptable.. I feel sorry for her sister in law. What does Mamoody due for work ?
Fabric store clerk
Honestly what did she think was going to happen she left California to move to Egypt dressed like Sandy Ducan back in 1973 she's in a different country where Islam is the region if their relationship had issues in the beginning and it never got Solved the problems will there when they get back together.
Omg you put the nail on the head with sandy Duncan
@@kathleenmcnamara1393 Kathleen McNamara i grew up watching Sandy Duncan in the '80s when I was a kid on The Hogans Family then seeing her on 1970s TV Shows and when I saw Nicole automatically she reminded me of Sandy 😂 😂 😂
Woman don’t go into cafes into Egypt, I’m married to an Egyptian man and I have blond her as well and I got so many stairs and people trying to touch my hair and take photos with me I ended up not wanting to go out in public. But as for the friends he just does not want his friends looking at her. I met all my husbands friends and hung out with them as well.
And the. Force you wear hijab practice islam
@@bharatkapoor4062 the Muslim do, but my husband is Coptic Orthodox so am I.
@@laurasweightlosschannel5026 do you have instagram page for weight loss
@@bharatkapoor4062 it’s haram to force someone to convert to Islam ! Or even force a woman to wear the hijab . Anyone that converts to Islam needs to convert for Allah . I’m Portuguese Christian and my husband is Kurdish Muslim . Inter religious marriages are hard . But women need to know their rights
@@martagomes3182 lol when i marry her she ask me to convert to make marriage halal and it is very common to ask your partner to convert by them to make marriage halall
I see two people that really should have understood one another's culture BEFORE commiting to a marriage.
Maybe if he visited where she grew up in Idaho and then see the lifestyle she then had in LA where she was residing after she became a adult maybe then he could better understand her.
But as far as Nicole adapting to Egypt I cant see it.
I feel like you have to really want to be apart of the culture if you want to marry into and move to another country. It has to actively be something you WANT to do or it most likely will just be so painful
It seems like in in Egypt - men are like Gods! Run, Nicole - RUN!
This whole thing is ridiculous. Nicole is throwing her life away for this guy who is not worth it. I don't understand what is so great about him that she can't find thousands more just like him in the U.S.. Things can change in Egypt and other Muslim countries but the men don't want things to change. Women are second class citizens, if that and they like it that way. It's disgusting to me and Nicole could find herself without a passport and stuck there imprisoned and far from home. This is very dangerous for her and she should get the hell out of there while she still can. Go home, Nicole, please.
I dunno why she's forcing this so hard. I really don't get it
i think you ve watched to many movies .u know there is an ambassy to protect american citizens there right ? ( if they lose their passport or whatever)
In 2004 I went to Algeria North Africa and it’s very true about most coffee bars there are for the men. The guy I was there to see for 28 days and later married, he did take me inside and I was the only female and also all eyes were on me no matter where we were there.. I think mostly they are simply curious.
Why are most people on here defending her? She obviously doesn't make good decisions. She has no knowledge on how to do a simple Google search on Muslim culture if she prefers not to read.
I agree
0:25 proof right here. She should be a movie star. Literally use the acting for something productive. They don’t belong together, and on top of that, their arc isn’t even fascinating. She is beautiful though. I’m not gonna lie.
I think people may be staring at the camera crew. If you watch the Best Ever Food Review Show, the Egyptian government is (or was) INCREDIBLY strict about filming. Sunny did a whole video about what an awful experience he had there. They confiscated his filming equipment even though he had permits to everything. Random street "police" coming up to him making him delete his video recordings of food if they didn't it looked good enough. So I wouldn't be surprised if they were staring at the cameras.
I saw that video! It really disturbed me! He was way too harsh on the country as a whole, due to not having the right permits (there was a question about that I thought, no?). And being cranky about it and trashing the country was in poor form, imho.
But I agree about them watching the film crew. And what they may be wearing...hmmm...??
no she s a blonde foreigner it stands out
The way Nicole can't move her face!! Have noticed before but when crying lol!!
She's nuts to give up her freedom and deserves every tear! 1- for the RIGHTS women have fought for. 2- trying to marry a not-straight man. 3- trying to care for a grown man-child, in the way she should have nurtured a child of her own. Run Nicole, RUN !!! 😂... before you catch something.
Really nasty comment
She’s having a breakdown on day 2, shes not going to last a week . Don’t know what she was thinking. Why can’t she bring him to America and Americanize him instead .
Won't change his beliefs. It's part of his religious beliefs.
She look so classy and pretty
Oh my gosh…poor girl. She wants a connection with him so bad. When he says how he jokes with his friends to her she asks to be his friend. That says SO MUCH. They aren’t even friends! 😢
"I don't know if women are allowed." alright bet. count me out of this place lmao.
Wow, I'm super impressed with your maturity, depth and how perceptive you are. You look super young, but even for a college-aged young man, you are a very wise beyond your years! You will make a great partner/husband one day. I truly hope whoever is lucky enough have you is just a special!
Wow run for the hills my friend
He acts like a child and doesn’t take her feelings seriously! Run
It depends how someone is raised there. My Egyptian husband introduced me to his friends right off the bat, like no big deal at all. There has to be a level of trust in a relationship too especially in a marriage and it seems neither of them, trust each other much. I didn't have any of this awkwardness like this, so it's not just because it's a more conservative country and that it's all the people there are like this. There are all different types of people there, and not everyone is conservative. I don't wear a hijab or an abaya the majority of time when I'm there. In fact just once I did, when my husband and I were going to be in a more local area that he wasn't real familiar with, it was more about a safety reason than anything else. Yes, it is a conservative country and yes they have places there that are for men only, but I can say from my own experience when I'm there, meeting up with my husband's friends was never an issue, just as him meeting my friends is not an issue.
Who is your favourite couple
@@bharatkapoor4062 That's a good one, um, for this season, well if we are talking in terms of entertainment, I'd say probably Debbie and Osama, just because of the way Debbie talks, but sadly that old woman is going to be in for a real shock as 24 year old man and 67 year old woman is most likely not true love, but she's funny hearing her talk. What about you? Whose your favorite couple so far this season?
@@Mojosfire most beautiful and handsome couple NY women DR man
Why don’t they do research of the religion and practices of the country they plan to live in before making such a huge commitment?
and that's why you will never be on the show. who wants to watch a show about an intelligent person?
Good question. I might have an idea why and ...
Some Americans think "everyone is the same" and that it would be "racist!" to be concerned about cultural differences.
That’s interesting, thanks.
I wonder why they don’t do research also but instead they go to these foreign countries and want to force their American way of life unto them instead of trying to adapt to their culture
This is one of the biggest NEVER should’ve happened couples! He can not and will not put her or ANY other thing before Islam! She will not and can not put ANY thing above the physical and the emotions she gets from physical things! She will get over it as soon as she leaves. Back to the comfort of things. He will be repenting for the rest his days!
Mahmoud, his hands allover. He's giving me a female vibes. If being gay in Egypt was ok, he would have a husband. Nicole is beautiful but unfortunately I don't see that this relationship will survive, to many obstacles.
It would be very difficult living in Cairo as an American women. She's giving up alot to live in an isolated life. With her husband and his mommy!
Nicole is naive and sweet.. If Mahmoud really loves her moving to U.S could be better for this couple..
She seems stupid.
10:40 "So far since she arrived in Egypt she hasn't even cracked a smile.." my dude she CAN'T smile 😂
Mahmoud is doing a great job. He's young and he is doing the best that he can with what he knows.
The common problem is Nicole.
She didn't feel accepted in her small town. She didn't like her college major. She doesn't have any real friends in LA. She didn't have a real career path. She ran around finding herself in spirituality. Then she blindly married into an extremely restrictive culture without a thought.
She creates drama. That's her thing.
I really love this couple..they both seem to be very warm loving and kind to each other. I thought that they had each others back at the friends meet ... I saw them both realizing at the same time.. how different they are. Why can't Mahmoud go to the US or another destination.. so he can have a clearer picture of what life is like for her. I really hope they jump this hurdle together
All Nicole can see is what she is “losing”. She is choosing not to embrace any of the things she has gained such as a new, welcoming, close knit, and seeming lovely family, a new religion (which she chose to convert to) that she can learn more and more about, and new fashion options that are in line with the new culture she has opted to live amongst and be a part of. That being said, I think Mahmoud is very childish and spoiled in his way of handling things with Nicole. He seems to have very bad communication skills but so does Nicole.
I wonder do they not have get togethers with whole family units. Like inviting a whole family over or out so that wives and children can meet and be friends? Having community support like that can be very healthy and helpful when experiencing things like this transition and can make celebrating things that much more joyful.
Their is no joy.
For me if person is muslim from Arab african country and hardcore practising muslim sorry it will already be a no they won't adjust so a small thing when it comes to religion telling from experience
Egypt it is not Arab it is only Africa
@@jubernardi23 Wrong. It is not in Arabia but is DEFINITELY culturally Arab. "Arab" doesn't mean "on the Arabian peninsula ". They speak Arabic there. They are Arabs.
@@jubernardi23 all i mean is hardcore muslims are big no
@@nineteenfortyeight sorry Egyptian culture is different from Arab cultures like Saudi culture. The only thing they have in similarity is religion.
@@hashbrown4me they still aren’t Arab by culture and the Egyptians weren’t wiped out. The only thing Egyptians have in common with Arabs is the language and religion. Simple as that
She reminds me of rosemary in Rosemary's baby
Or the Baby...?
@@marknewton6984 lol
Me too mia farrow
She definitely needs to go back home...now!
No I think she should stay and find better people who are not working on the streets and people who know better English because there's people in Egypt who can make her feel better
Nicole needs to realize that the Egyptian culture isn’t going to adapt to her so she will either have to find a way to adapt to it or go back to the US. it’s not something she is going to fight against and/or change. She seems like a very impulsive and strong willed woman and I’m not sure either will be well received or understood in Egypt.
He reminds me of the guy on the Jorge and anfisa 90-day fiancee parody "ok my love"😂😂😂
He also reminds me of Russian guys but hes a softie lol
My father was born in the Middle East. I was in Tunisia with a bf once and we walked by a cafe like that. He stopped by the outdoor seating and said let's stop! I looked behind the curtain and said "No! I can't go in there!" He asked why and I said I just couldn't! I couldn't explain. I said I would go back to the hotel and see him later. When he came back, he said he was speaking to a bunch of people in the cafe, and they all asked where I was. When he explained what happened, he said they all smiled and said, "Ah! She knows!" And while he still didn't get an explanation as to WHAT it was that I knew, or why it was that I couldn't go in the café, he seemed very pleased that his gf "just knew", and understood that culturally, it just wasn't done!
He is gay , I truly believe that. “Honey”
Facts!!!😂
So is she.
My gay-dar is so off. Is he really giving off gay vibes? 😂
I think it's creepy when he will call her 'my love' then goes on the attack again. The hope Dr Honda does another video on these too. How dare he say it's not fair that she's crying and homesick?
She can be modest and EXTREMELY fashionable. The hijabi sisters are always so beautiful. The internet could help her.
The homesickness is what's killing her. I totally get it, and I only moved from Louisiana to Georgia.
They don't see themselves as a unit.
I feel like she's afraid of losing freedom in Islam, it'll be extremely different, but not as restrictive as she thinks.
Why she dating guys from other countries? She looks good enough to get dates in America
I think Mahood(sp?) watched how his foreign sister-in-law moved&adapted to their ways,custom, clothes & religion very fast and probably the way he THOUGHT Nicole would too once she moved there. NOPE! I think That's why he always looks frustrated and annoyed because he's secretly thinking "why can't she just adapt and be like her!? (his sister-in-law)...she's not fighting, yelling, and isn't resistant to immediately changing her ways!? AND FRIENDS?!? SIL DOESN'T HAVE FRIENDS!!"
LOL
Their marriage looks simple and easy to him so he's frustrated that his isn't, nothing is going the way he THOUGHT it would...and Nicole just isn't doing what he wants!! 😅
i was waiting for this!😆
Exactly, she also has girl friends to speak in a more "free" way. This always happens everywhere in the world.
Did he wear pink color shirt to impress her lol
Tbh I think he’s gay
@@N0N4M30 yep
@@N0N4M30 lol 😆 same
She's living in a dreamworld! Mahmood is getting fed up with her
⬅️ This is the way Nicole should go and Mahmoud should go this way ➡️... 🤷🏻♀️
Oh, good grief 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️. Listen, I'm married to an Egyptian man (who is wonderful & loving, thank God). I am also a Muslim, & was a Muslim BEFORE we got married, before I ever knew he existed; and, being a Muslim means I have learned to speak Arabic. So, we both have our religion AND language in common.
Both my husband & I are NOT originally from America, but we both moved to America & became US citizens. I've lived in America a lot longer than he has. I was born in Germany, to Scottish parents, & put up for adoption - I ended up coming to America when I was just a child, only to be dumped in an orphanage. But... that's a story for another day.
The point is, even though my husband & I are of the same religion, & speak the same language (which is already WAY MORE than what is going on for these 2), we still had some difficulties at the beginning of our marriage due to: CULTURAL DIFFERENCES. It's inevitable.
With cultural differences, you cannot assume your partner will change according to the culture of the person they are with, or according to where they move. Perhaps a little, just because our environment influences us even if we don't realize it. However, culture is part of a person's identity. Both people need to learn more about the other's culture. And, if you are visiting a specific country, for the sake of yourself & everyone you encounter, PLEASE learn more about the cultural norms & practices BEFORE you visit; don't expect an entire country to change its culture just for you. For example, whenever I go to Egypt with my husband, I absolutely follow his advice on what is culturally acceptable there, because he has my best interests at heart, & I haven't grown up in Egypt as he has. I now know there are some things that may seem harmless & normal, when compared to what is done in America for example, but come off as offensive or inappropriate in Egypt, due to cultural differences. This is why it's important to communicate with your partner ahead of time. My husband & I specifically started marriage counseling to communicate our cultural differences more effectively with each other.
She is in over her head. Mahmoud isn’t even typical Egyptian he is more of the conservative/ fringe parts of Egyptian society. Nicole is the complete antithesis of this.
Otherwise I have to leave🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Why am I not shocked!
As soon as he said something about her closing her jacket at the airport, she acknowledged that she knew exactly what was wrong with what she was wearing. She shouldn't have worn it. She wasn't confused about what she could should or shouldn't wear. She knew that what she wore at the airport was wrong. Maybe the cafe owner was just trying to be nice by allowing her to sit at the cafe when there were no other women around. Maybe it was because there were cameras there. She needs to accept what he tells her about going out in public. He understands the culture, and she doesn't, and she doesn't seem to be willing to learn. As far as his mother staring at her, they all want her to cover her hair, and she refuses to do it.
I don't think she will have any problems finding someone who will value and love her!
Honesty I am arab And I do know the culture in Egypt. It depends on the area, for god's sake just watch egyptian movies to understand the culture. Mahmoud is very traditional and comes from a traditional family, but in reality in egypt girls study, work, have friends, go out ..... Being independant doesn't mean you aren't religious or respectful.
Not having friends doesn't mean you are respectful
Not going out doesn't mean you are a good woman ......
I think the best way to go about this is for them to get around open minded people get Nicole some freedom and friends and let the woman live her life. They should check the rich part of the city I think it would be perfect for Nicole but she should respect Mahmoud at the same time as she agreed to at the start and find a compromise.
It seems that he expects her to live a very, very lonely life in Egypt. It would be so difficult to only be allowed to socialize within the family when you don't know them at all. If she, for example, moved to Egypt to work, she would have friends in the expat community. The social norms and Mahmoud's own persuasion and jealousy being what they are, I doubt he would be happy if she made friends among other foreigners. Sigh. It's hard to fall in love with the wrong person...
Nicole is pretty, dresses the best on this show, but seems to have expectations that I don’t understand - especially since she’s already lived there. It’s giving unstable. I can’t make this girl out.
Delivering pizzas in LA is her future..
I mean if she wants to go out why can't she just go with Fatima and her mother I law to drink coffee.its great way to change environment plus getting closer to your mother in law. I mean they can have picnic at the parks. I mean I'm sure there are oarks and many places to go. I mean I live in Pakistan and while I'm sure it not as exciting as Egypt here we can walk and enjoy fresh air with our husband and children or just mother in law.even there is a gym for women.Just because we are Muslim doesn't mean we don't enjoy ourselves..if you are a women married without children then you are lucky to have a little more time to enjoy your tome with your husband. More time to go to the park or beach but if you have children you have more responsibility less time to sit and think quiet time etc. Everything shifts to your children..this is the life of a married woman ,exceptions if you area homemaker AND a business woman then you have your hands tied.
Is there somewhere for women if they’re not even allowed in a cafe?
Coffee house only for men
The impressive part is that she doesn't see that her husband is gay..
Love nicoles hair so sheek💛💛
Bubblehead.
Chic
Thought I'd throw this on a out the love bombing comment. There are different ways people show love, one of them being verbal, another touch, one getting gifts.... perhaps his love language is verbal and therefor says it all the time. My husband and I together 7 years say i love you to each other many many times a day and I we are certainly not trying to convince ourselves we are in love lol
He does not have to bride prize so it is way cheaper for him than a local woman .
You are so good!
iam a khaleeji arab and i was just as shocked as Nicole cuz this is the other side of Egypt communities that I never seen
Yessss I always know I'll love your videos 😄😄
yes nicole you are grieving the life you left. its not gonna get better here. go back to the right life you had