Discovering she also painted a close friend nude certainly didn’t help ease his worries either and the situation between the two escalated. The overload of information had caused him to continuously push Stevi to tell him the truth about her sexuality, which she refused. While I originally sided with Stevi and agreed she shouldn’t have to share information she’s not comfortable revealing yet, I also think there might be a weird game of cat and mouse going on. There’s something about the interactions between Mahdi and Stevi that makes me start to wonder who truly has the brighter red flag.

I Think ‘90 Day Fiancé’s Stevi Enjoys the Runaround

The majority of Stevi and Mahdi’s experience has revolved around her sexuality. The season is already about halfway done, and I’ve barely heard them speak about their wedding or their plans for after marriage. Instead, Mahdi’s been laser-focused on Stevi’s nude painting and whether her obsession with women’s breasts goes beyond the artistic appreciation for the human body. While I originally thought his pushing for answers was a clear sign of disrespect, I’m starting to think part of Stevi enjoys the back and forth, simply because she won’t give him a straight answer.

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’90 Day Fiancé’ Stevi Was Aware of Their Themed Party

Aside from the weird but constant back and forth between the two 90 Day Fiancé stars, there’s also the matter of their joint bachelor and bachelorette parties. Together they went to a Burlesque party in New Orleans, which Stevi was aware of and her friend Claire, who she painted nude, was also there. My concern here is how inappropriate a Burlesque-themed night was, especially considering Mahdi’s clear discomfort with sexuality and women dressed revealingly. Stevi even mentioned in her confessional that the event choice might not be the “best setting” after what Mahdi discovered.

Overall, this episode did result in one major revelation that blew me away: Mahdi apologized for his close-minded behavior. After finding out that Stevi painted Claire nude, Mahdi’s desire for the truth became even more intense. However, later that episode and after the Burlesque show, he sat down with her friends and gave a heartfelt apology for his “reaction” to their “painting day.” This apology not only showed a lot of growth, but it also highlighted his ability to keep his promise to his soon-to-be father-in-law about not forcing his cultural beliefs on Stevi. So, while I do think the couple have some immature qualities, they still seem to be the most solid pair from 90 Day Fiancé Season 11.