The relationship between *90 Day Fiancé* stars Shikina Garner and Sarper Gven is currently facing challenges centered around

Shikina’s teenage daughter, Sophie. Fans have closely followed their journey as Shikina made the significant decision to leave her life

and family behind in America to move to Turkey, where Sarper appeared to be her ideal partner. However, as their relationship

unfolds, viewers are witnessing how their dynamics are affected by Shikina’s responsibilities as a mother.

Shikina’s daughter Sophie is a pivotal factor in their relationship, particularly due to her being in boarding school in America. Sophie gets a week-long break every five weeks, during which Shikina travels back to the States to spend time with her. This arrangement raises questions about Shikina’s commitment to both her daughter and her relationship with Sarper. While Sarper has expressed a desire to have children with Shikina, she has indicated that starting a family is not currently a priority for her.

In the Season 11 premiere of *90 Day Fiancé*, Sarper’s Visa approval to come to America is highlighted as a significant milestone, especially given Shikina’s statement that their relationship couldn’t withstand such constant back-and-forth travel. Now that they are headed to America together, Sarper is expected to play a more active role in Sophie’s life as they live together as a family unit. However, their relationship is stymied by the fact that Sophie has yet to meet Sarper, which adds an additional layer of tension.

A clip from the March 2nd episode reveals growing apprehension surrounding Sarper’s first impression on Sophie. Shikina is concerned about the impact this meeting will have on their relationship, emphasizing the importance of Sarper being on his best behavior for Sophie’s sake. She explains to Sarper that her daughter already has a negative perception of him due to influences from Shikina’s family and insists that if Sophie does not like him, her inability to marry Sarper will follow.

Sarper’s response to Shikina’s concerns is fraught with tension, as he questions whether she is making threats regarding their relationship. He expresses discomfort with the idea that Sophie’s opinion could dictate his future with Shikina. Sarper goes so far as to suggest that if Sophie dislikes him, he might just stay in America as a tourist and return to Turkey, indicating his difficulty in leaving his own family behind.

This reaction leaves Shikina baffled; she expects more reassurance from Sarper regarding his willingness to integrate into her family. When she suggests that he could simply promise to do his best to make a good impression on Sophie, Sarper repeats her words but adds a dose of self-deprecation, referring to himself as “an a-hole sometimes.” His comments reflect a blend of frustration and resignation, as he grapples with his identity and what is expected of him in this new familial role.

Ultimately, Sarper hopes that Sophie’s opinion will not be the sole determinant of their relationship’s future. However, this situation raises questions about the delicate balance between Shikina’s obligations as a mother and her commitments to Sarper. Fans are left wondering whether Shikina’s expectations are reasonable and whether Sarper’s behavior is overly rude or simply a reflection of his stressors.

As the relationship continues to evolve, viewers can tune in to *90 Day Fiancé* on TLC to see if Shikina and Sarper can navigate this critical juncture. The interplay between family dynamics and romantic relationships promises to keep audiences engaged, especially as they await the outcome of Sophie’s first meeting with Sarper. Will love prevail, or will familial ties complicate their romance further?