On 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way, Statler Riley and Dempsey Wilkinson have money issues. Fans are starting to wonder if Dempsey is using Statler. After making the decision to move in together, the couple chose a unique route—literally. They are living life on the road in a van. However, this decision soon revealed cracks in their relationship. Financial burdens began to surface.
Statler left her life in America behind, even going into debt to buy the van that she and Dempsey would call home. To cover the cost, Statler had to request a cash advance from her employer. This put her in a tough financial spot to make her dream of van life happen. Tensions rose when Statler learned that Dempsey had hidden some debts. This left Statler to shoulder most of the financial burden.
“I thought we were in this together,” Statler revealed in frustration. “But now I’m questioning if Dempsey is truly invested.”
90 Day Fiance: Statler Riley Takes on All the Financial Pressure
As the couple navigated life in the van, it quickly became apparent that living on the road comes with its own expenses. Statler Riley, who managed to convince her job to let her work remotely, was soon overwhelmed by how much it cost just to keep their van running. Filling up the tank was a huge shock for Statler, who admitted, “I had no idea how expensive this lifestyle would be.”
While she had initially agreed to take care of the finances, Statler never intended to support their new life indefinitely on her own. She expressed concerns about Dempsey’s lack of a job, revealing that Dempsey didn’t seem in a hurry to find one either. “I can’t keep doing this alone,” Statler explained. “We need two incomes to make this work.”
Statler’s unease also extended to the ownership of the van. Statler worried that, since it was registered under Dempsey’s name, she’d be left with nothing if they had a falling out. “What happens if we fight?” she asked. “It’s not even my van—I’d be stuck.”
90 Day Fiance: Is Dempsey Taking Advantage?
Dempsey Wilkinson, for her part, didn’t seem too worried about their financial situation. She reassured Statler Riley, saying, “I’ve always been independent. I can get a job when we need it.” But Statler wasn’t convinced, and fans of 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way quickly began questioning Dempsey’s motives.
“Dempsey seems way too comfortable with Statler paying for everything,” one viewer noted. “Is she just using her to make this whole van life thing happen?”
Another fan chimed in, calling Dempsey a “freeloader” and claiming that she was “taking Statler on a ride.” Some said it was unfair for Dempsey to expect Statler to bear the cost of their life together while she remained carefree.
Either Dempsey is a master manipulator, a gaslighter for the ages or Statler has literally never listened to a single word this woman has ever said. I’m leaning towards the latter being the truth. #90dayfiance #90dayfiancetheotherway pic.twitter.com/QzBMNwQI9y
— 90 Day Army (@90DayArmy1) September 3, 2024
90 Day Fiance: Some Fans Blame Statler
Some viewers accused Dempsey Wilkinson of exploiting a situation. Others felt Statler Riley was partly to blame. “Statler rushed into this without fully thinking it through,” one fan commented. “Why didn’t she do any research on gas prices or currency conversion before jumping into van life?”
Another viewer echoed the sentiment, stating, “Van life isn’t cheap—it’s for people with a solid financial plan, not someone winging it.”
