The Season 12 premiere of 90 Day Fiancé introduced viewers to 26-year-old Catie, who candidly discussed her struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) while admitting to kissing other men despite being engaged to Josh, a British man she met while traveling.
Free-Spirited Portlander
Described on the show as a "free-spirited Portlander," Catie explained that she met Josh during a carefree and nomadic phase of her life. She initially connected with one of Josh's friends on Tinder before meeting Josh himself during a night out. Catie admitted that she kissed multiple people that same evening before eventually sharing a kiss with Josh after he walked her home.
OCD and Impulsive Behavior
In a confessional, Catie revealed that she had recently continued kissing other men while intoxicated, attributing this behavior to her OCD. She stated that intrusive thoughts become more intense when she drinks alcohol, especially during emotional highs or moments of insecurity, leading her to act impulsively in social situations. She acknowledged that this behavior had become more frequent and had created tension in her relationship with Josh.
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Catie also linked her OCD to other aspects of her life, including her failure to secure an apartment before Josh relocated from the United Kingdom to live with her in Portland. This left the couple temporarily without stable accommodation.
Airport Reunion
Despite the challenges, the episode showed the pair reuniting affectionately at the airport. However, Josh appeared visibly uncomfortable with Catie's repeated requests for public displays of affection. Josh described himself as more reserved and admitted he does not enjoy excessive public affection, while Catie noted that discussions about intimacy tend to make him uncomfortable.
90 Day Fiancé airs Sundays on TLC.
