What Has ’90 Day Fiance’ Star Meisha Said About Boyfriend Nicola Being a Virgin? See Quotes

Nicola’s Experience Level

While Nicola has dated other women in the past, he is a proud virgin who is waiting to have sex until marriage.

“The last time I kissed a woman was 16 years ago, I haven’t touched a woman for 16 years,” the Israel native explained in a confessional. “So it don’t matter if I am 18 or 46 or 65, I have to be virgin and celibate until I get married to the right woman [sic].”
He went on to note that he never expected to fall in love with a divorced woman and he originally assumed he would marry a virgin.

“I don’t like that Meisha slept with somebody else before. But the Bible tells you that when Jesus comes into your life, you become a new creature. Your past [does not] matter anymore,” he told his friend Wasim. “So I must look at Meisha now in a new way. She’s a virgin, because the Holy Spirit entered her life and changed her from inside to outside.”

Meisha’s Need for Affection

Meisha discussed her concerns about Nicola’s virginity during the June 18 episode.

“I know because of his faith, Nicola is celibate until marriage and so that leaves him a 46-year-old virgin,” Meisha told cameras, noting that Nicola has very few experiences with dating. “While I so admire his convictions, at the same time, it makes me worried knowing that I need certain things like affection. A lot of affection.”

No Sex Before Marriage

Fans watched the mother of two discuss Nicola’s celibacy with her friend Taylor during the June 18 episode.

“Obviously, there’s no sex before marriage,” Meisha said after her friend expressed her concerns. “So when I get there, I have to just see how he is with just even just basic affection.”

She added during a confessional that the couple plans on “applying for the K-1 visa, which means that we won’t have much time together in person before getting married.

“And since we’re both practicing Catholics, divorce is not an option,” Meisha continued. “So that can be a little scary, but I truly believe that Nicola is the man that I’m supposed to be with.”

Nicola’s Concerns

While Nicola said he loves Meisha, he admitted that he is “sure” his mom “won’t like” his girlfriend.

“Even though my mom is not devout Catholic, people in the Middle East want you to marry a virgin,” he explained. “That’s how the tradition is here. And my mom will say, ‘Why you want to marry divorced woman? [sic]’”

Navigating Intimacy

Meisha and Nicola met in person for the first time during the June 25 episode, where she attempted to have an intimate moment by cuddling with him in his twin bed. However, Nicola shut down the advance and called Meisha a “crazy girl.”

“I am very comfortable being flirty and fun and touchy and romantic, and I know that those gestures don’t have to lead to sex,” Meisha said in a confessional while discussing Nicola’s celibacy.

She then admitted she would have to “navigate” his unwillingness to show affection, which she said she wasn’t prepared for when their relationship was strictly virtual.

Meeting His Mother

During the August 20 episode, Nicola admitted that he was “a little nervous” for Meisha to meet his mother, Nadia. While Meisha said she was “excited” to meet his family, she also worried that they would disapprove of her because of her “past.”

Nicola explained in a confessional that his mother “can be a very difficult woman” and is “set in her way.” He added, “She will never expect that Meisha will be like the type of woman for me because she’s diverse. American. Not a virgin. I basically hide Meisha [for] seven years … so that’s going to be a heart attack for my mom — like an atomic bomb that I’m dropping on my mom.”

Nicola asked Meisha to avoid discussing her divorce when she met Nadia, though she insisted she wouldn’t “hide who I am.” She responded. “I’m not gonna lie, period. So, tomorrow my hope is that you can be just as proud of who I am as I am.”

The couple eventually met Nadia and Nicola’s other family members, though Meisha struggled to communicate with his mother due to their language barrier. Nadia also admitted she didn’t understand why Nicola brought Meisha to meet the family.

“Once I explain to them who Meisha is, what she is to me, her status, things will start to fall down,” he said in a confessional. “I’ll be honest, I am a little bit hesitant. Like awkward, like maybe it’s bad idea to introduce me to my family.”