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In this video we will be talking about Sumit’s reluctance to marry Jenny
and how this couple is able to afford to live large after major financial struggles in the past.
Over the past few weeks we saw a lot of drama in Jenny and Sumit’s storyline, following his parents moving in with the couple.
The parents, Sadhna and Anil, wanted to teach Jenny to become a good spouse to Sumit
According to Indian traditions, the wife is responsible for homemaking, which includes cleaning and cooking.
Jenny failed the first test, as Sadhna found her cooking skills to be poor.
Over the family dinner, Sadhna called Jenny out on throwing a napkin on the table after wiping her nose.
She also said that If Jenny and Sumit were married people would talk behind their backs
Next on, despite Jenny feeling ill after getting diarrhea,
the parents invited Jenny to do some yoga with them
But Sadhna found Jenny to be rusty
Finally, the family invited their trusted astrologer to advise on the situation.
The astrologer had known the family for 35 years and he even predicted that Sumit would fall for an older woman.
Anil told the astrologer, that they thought they would teach Jenny a few things, like how to cook good food, etc
Sadhna complained that “there is so much work for a woman” and that “Jenny doesn’t know any of it.”
But the astrologer said, that the parents should not interfere with Sumit’s family life.
The parents concluded they wouldn’t go against astrologer’s advice,
despite their disapproval of Jenny and Sumit’s relationship.
Sumit’s mom then requested a tete-a-tete conversation with Jenny.
In an emotional scene, Sumit’s mom said they love Jenny,
and while she didn’t give her blessing for the marriage, she said they wouldn’t object
Jenny shared the positive news with Sumit and he gave his family the biggest hug ever and thanked them.
However, in a later conversation during Holi celebration, Jenny said she is expecting to get married as soon as possible,
while Sumit is reluctant to agree to that.
Moreover, In the preview for the next episode he said he is scared of another marriage
One thing that is unclear with the marriage situation, is how Jenny is still in the country.
Season 3 of "the Other Way" started [filming] in November 2020
and we know that she received one month visa extension around that time.
However, the most recent episode takes place during Holi, in March 2021, and the visa issue was not addressed.
Ever since Sumit and Jenny appeared on the franchise, they have been mentioning their strenuous financial situation.
Despite this, Sumit has been continuously unemployed throughout the show.
Therefore, fans have been curious whether Jenny is financially supporting Sumit.
The financial hardships of the couple appear to be real,
seeing that even when Jenny went to India for the first time in 2013, before the show,
she was asking friends on social media to get her back to the States, as she didn’t have money for the plane ticket.
Jenny told in an interview, that the reason she went on the show was financial, as she couldn’t visit Sumit in India otherwise.
At the beginning of season 1 of the other way, Jenny was living in a bedroom in her daughter’s house.
Back then Jenny only had $6,000 in savings before going to India
and initially she was told she wouldn’t be able to collect social security.
On season 2 she was advised she could take out her social security early, but with large penalties.
Before deciding on moving to India, Jenny expressed her desire to bring Sumit to the U.S.,
due to the negative perception of mixed aged couples in India.
But she was ultimately unable to do so due to finances.
The annual income requirement to sponsor a K-1 visa in California is $17,000.
However, the fees to file the petition and possibly hiring an immigration lawyer could cost thousands of dollars.
On the first season of the other way Jenny was on a quest to find employment in India,
but couldn’t do so due to the lack of legal work permit.
The average cost of living in Delhi per person per month without rent is $371.
On the first season Sumit was renting an apartment for $350 a month.
On the second season Sumit found a cheaper house for him and Jenny.
Sumit mentioned that their house is far away from the city center and is actually in a bad, crime-ridden area.
Considering the average cost of living and rent, Jenny and Sumit would need $1,000 a month income to make a living in India.
By comparison, if Jenny took out her social security early,
the benefit amount would be only $600 a month, and might be insufficient to cover their expenses.
On Season 2 of the Other Way Sumit’s father paid $20,000 for his divorce settlement.
Sumit needed to pay back this hefty sum and asked his friend Rohit to hire him in a digital marketing agency.
However, he was not satisfied with the salary
Once c-vid hit Sumit decided not to work, as he is in a high risk group due to diabetes.
On season 3 of the Other Way Sumit said he can’t wait to go back to the usual routine
However, as of now he is still not working.
The couple is still living in their house we saw on the show,
but it looks like their financial situation got better,
as they have even purchased a vehicle.
Therefore, it looks like Jenny and Sumit are relying solely on the income they are receiving from TLC,
which would be around $20,000 a year.
Additionally, they are making money on Cameo.
Cameo is a platform where fans can purchase a video message from their favorite celebrities.
Jenny charges $75 on her Cameos, while Sumit $80.
Based on the number of reviews the couple made at least $11,000 after 25% Cameo's cut
however, not everyone who orders a Cameo leaves a review, so this figure is actually higher.
It might be the case Jenny and Sumit are trying to spice up their drama on the show,
as it is in their best interest to continue receive income from being on TV.
After all, it is more lucrative than living on Jenny’s pension benefits.
Do you believe that Sumit indeed doesn’t want to marry Jenny?
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