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Chantel Jimeno Reveals Why America Loves 90 Day Fiance

Writer Sophia Bowman

To understand exactly what it is we love about watching couples from diverse backgrounds try to find their "happily ever after," we can turn to an interview Chantel Jimeno did with the Chicago Tribune in 2019. She told the outlet, "It's a relatable show," adding that before she was a cast member, she was a fan. Chantel said, "Before I would watch the show and look at the situations the couples were going through, I'd think 'Oh, we're nothing like that. Our love is perfect. We're going to have a fantasy life.'" She added, "Once I got on the show, I realized no relationship is perfect. We have our flaws. A lot of them, too. It's hard to watch during those difficult moments of your life."

Chantel is likely referring to uncomfortable moments like when her family refused to eat food Pedro's mother had prepared for them, or when Chantal's disagreement with Pedro's sister erupted into a physical fight between family members (via YouTube). Those scenes were hard to watch for sure but it's also real life. While it can sometimes be tough to own up to our weaknesses in our own lives, the struggles that play out on 90 Day Fiancé certainly do remind us that, at the end of the day, no one is perfect.