90 Day Fiance couple Jenny Slatten and Sumit appear to be in love on 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way on TLC, but Jenny's life in India has drastically changed and Sumit's family is not accepting of her. So what's the current status of their relationship? Are they still together and have they gotten married?
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Instead of following Americans and their foreign partners dating in the United States and attempting to marry within 90 days like the original 90 Day Fiance series, 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way follows American citizens moving across the globe and living in foreign countries for the sake of love and their future spouses.
90 Day Fiance: The Other Way's Americans also have to wed within 90 days in order to stay in their new countries.
According to TLC, Jenny is a 60-year-old from Palm Springs, CA, and Sumit is a 30-year-old from Delhi, India.
Jenny, a divorced grandmother who had previously been married for 15 years, revealed on the premiere of 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way she was born in 1957 and Sumit was born in 1988.
Their love story began when Jenny received a Facebook request from a young, handsome, buff, English male model named Michael Jones.
After Jenny and "Michael" got to know each other better and developed mutual feelings, "Michael" decided to come clean and admit Jenny had been catfished.
Sumit was in fact posing as Michael all along. He was living with his parents in Delhi, India and worked in a call center.
Sumit apparently enjoyed talking to women online while he worked, and he told the cameras during the debut episode of The Other Way spinoff, "I love white girls."
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Although Sumit initially lied to Jenny about his identity, Jenny -- who found the real Sumit "adorable" -- decided to forgive him and move forward with their romantic relationship.
RELATED LINK: '90 DAY FIANCE' COUPLES NOWFrom there, love apparently blossomed, despite their huge age difference.
Jenny then traveled to India to meet the love of her life in person, but the four-month trip was cut short when Sumit learned his parents disapproved of the romance and would not allow them to get married.
Sumit's mother was especially upset because Jenny is older than her.
However, Jenny and Sumit continued their relationship long distance, and 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way debuted with her making plans to move to India permanently so she can be with Sumit forever. In fact, Jenny received her visa in the mail to travel abroad.
Jenny then moved to India with her life savings of $6,000 -- which, according to a financial advisor, would only last six to nine months in India. She left behind her three daughters and four grandchildren all in the name of love.
Jenny knew life in India was going to be challenging, but she hoped Sumit and herself would figure it out together.
"Sometimes what you do for love is unbelievable. You're willing to take a risk and you just go for it," Jenny said, adding that she couldn't wait to be in her man's arms again.
"Who thinks they're going to start their life over again at 60? I'm just really hoping I'm doing the right thing."
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Sumit picked Jenny up at the airport, and she soon discovered he had found an apartment for them to stay. Sumit told his parents he had to move out of their home because of a job opportunity, but he wasn't sure how long he'd be able to keep up the lie.
"I'm lying because if my parents find out Jenny is here, they are going to stop me," Sumit told the cameras. "Now that we are together, I can finally feel the feeling of being happy."
Sumit loved Jenny, but he hated the idea of having to choose between his girlfriend and his parents.
Once Jenny and Sumit got settled into their new apartment together, they apparently made love and life was a dream -- but the harsh reality of Jenny's new living situation and culture quickly set in when she realized she couldn't even take a hot shower and traditional Indian clothing isn't her style.
Sumit felt "a lot of pressure mentally" since Jenny had given up so much for him.
In the latest episode of 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way, Sumit revealed he had left his job to make arrangements for Jenny's arrival, such as finding them an apartment, and so he wasn't working or employed at that time.
Sumit quit his job so he could spend more time with Jenny, but she didn't know how they were going to pay their bills and their rent. Jenny needed security in India, but the fact Sumit was no longer working left her feeling "terrified."
Not only did the couple need money to get married, but Jenny would also have to wait a while in order to obtain a work permit to start making money on her own.
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Jenny gave up everything to be with Sumit and wished he had involved her in his decision making. She wondered if Sumit was keeping anything else from her, but he insisted he'd take care of her and everything would be fine.
So are Jenny and Sumit still together? Did Jenny stay in India?
According to Jenny and Sumit's Instagram accounts, they are still a couple!The pair apparently live in the city of Gurgaon, which is about two hours outside of Delhi, India.
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Jenny has posted numerous pictures of herself in India, with and without Sumit. They appear to be happy and in love.
Jenny has shared photos on her Instagram account of the couple as recently as July 15.
"I love this man so much. Don't care what anyone thinks. He's best for me. #SumitandJenny #90daystheotherway #fightforlove #tlc90dayfiance," Jenny captioned a July 15 photo.
One week earlier, Jenny gushed, "Our love will win," on Instagram, as well as, "We love each other."
The pair apparently love going out for drinks and beers together.
Back on June 20, Jenny posted a photo of Sumit with the caption, "I love you Jenny" written across the image.
"To the moon and back. Sumit and Jenny," Jenny captioned her post.
All of Jenny's posts are also adorned with heart and kissing emojis.
Jenny, however, confused some fans since some of her posted photos were taken back in the United States. She clarified on May 31, "Have to leave the country every 180 days. So stupid."
Evidence of a marriage has yet to surface, but it's likely the couple exchanged vows if Jenny is still living in Sumit's native country.
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