90 DayLove Triangle: Natalie's Mom Wants Michael to Come See Their New Home — that Josh Paid For

Mar. 15, 2025

Natalie and her mother dine with Josh.Photo:TLCNatalie’s love triangle is still alive and well on90 Day: The Single Life— in her mom’s heart, at least.On Monday’s episode of the TLC series, the mother-daughter duo moved into a one-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles thanks to Natalie’s boyfriendJosh, who fronted a large sum of money so Natalie didn’t have to do a credit check. Breezing right past Josh’s part in her daughter’s success, Natalie’s mom had another man in mind to invite over to celebrate the big life step — Natalie’s ex husbandMichael.Natalie’s mom asked her to invite her ex from Seattle to L.A. so he could visit the new digs and get in some quality time.“My mom, she has a lot of love for Michael,” Natalie said in an interview. “And I understand, but my relationship with Josh, I do believe that it could grow into something more. And I’m so excited and a little bit nervous because Josh is back in town.”Josh and Natalie on 90 Day: The Single Life.TLCThe conversation about Michael went unfinished, so it’s yet to be seen whether he’ll actually come down the coast for a visit. Instead, the episode’s focus turned to Josh’s first meeting with Natalie’s mom. He took the women to dinner in their new city and called them the two most “beautiful” women in the restaurant.“Natalie’s told me that mom was a little upset that I wasn’t personally at the airport, but it’s important for mom to like me,” he shared in an interview. “I really hope that she feels comfortable with me.”The three swapped stories about Natalie’s childhood in Ukraine, and Josh got to know his potential mother-in-law a little better. For Natalie, it was a step in the right direction. Many previous fights led to this moment, when Natalie, her mom and Josh could live in the same city. As Natalie considered what a relationship with Josh could look like, she weighed this new glimpse of peace and harmony against what a repeat of the past might mean for her mother.“Josh has been really amazing lately. But, in the past, he has done several things that pisses me off — if he won’t keep his word this time, he won’t be disappointing just me,” she said. “He will be disappointing my mom, and this time, it will be over.”Viewers will remember Natalie and Michael were married in previous90 Dayseasons, though their marriage ended when Natalie “ran away” from Seattle to start her own life in Florida. Natalie briefly tried to win Michael back after he expressed financial and emotional support for her mother to flee Ukraine. However, Michael said he wasn’t able to trust Natalie enough to give their marriage another shot.It all unfolded last season onThe Single Life— andJosh stuck around despite Natalie’s attempt to win Michael back.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.90 Day: The Single Lifeairs Monday nights at 8 p.m. ET on TLC.

Natalie and her mother dine with Josh.Photo:TLC

TLC

Natalie’s love triangle is still alive and well on90 Day: The Single Life— in her mom’s heart, at least.On Monday’s episode of the TLC series, the mother-daughter duo moved into a one-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles thanks to Natalie’s boyfriendJosh, who fronted a large sum of money so Natalie didn’t have to do a credit check. Breezing right past Josh’s part in her daughter’s success, Natalie’s mom had another man in mind to invite over to celebrate the big life step — Natalie’s ex husbandMichael.Natalie’s mom asked her to invite her ex from Seattle to L.A. so he could visit the new digs and get in some quality time.“My mom, she has a lot of love for Michael,” Natalie said in an interview. “And I understand, but my relationship with Josh, I do believe that it could grow into something more. And I’m so excited and a little bit nervous because Josh is back in town.”Josh and Natalie on 90 Day: The Single Life.TLCThe conversation about Michael went unfinished, so it’s yet to be seen whether he’ll actually come down the coast for a visit. Instead, the episode’s focus turned to Josh’s first meeting with Natalie’s mom. He took the women to dinner in their new city and called them the two most “beautiful” women in the restaurant.“Natalie’s told me that mom was a little upset that I wasn’t personally at the airport, but it’s important for mom to like me,” he shared in an interview. “I really hope that she feels comfortable with me.”The three swapped stories about Natalie’s childhood in Ukraine, and Josh got to know his potential mother-in-law a little better. For Natalie, it was a step in the right direction. Many previous fights led to this moment, when Natalie, her mom and Josh could live in the same city. As Natalie considered what a relationship with Josh could look like, she weighed this new glimpse of peace and harmony against what a repeat of the past might mean for her mother.“Josh has been really amazing lately. But, in the past, he has done several things that pisses me off — if he won’t keep his word this time, he won’t be disappointing just me,” she said. “He will be disappointing my mom, and this time, it will be over.”Viewers will remember Natalie and Michael were married in previous90 Dayseasons, though their marriage ended when Natalie “ran away” from Seattle to start her own life in Florida. Natalie briefly tried to win Michael back after he expressed financial and emotional support for her mother to flee Ukraine. However, Michael said he wasn’t able to trust Natalie enough to give their marriage another shot.It all unfolded last season onThe Single Life— andJosh stuck around despite Natalie’s attempt to win Michael back.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.90 Day: The Single Lifeairs Monday nights at 8 p.m. ET on TLC.

Natalie’s love triangle is still alive and well on90 Day: The Single Life— in her mom’s heart, at least.

On Monday’s episode of the TLC series, the mother-daughter duo moved into a one-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles thanks to Natalie’s boyfriendJosh, who fronted a large sum of money so Natalie didn’t have to do a credit check. Breezing right past Josh’s part in her daughter’s success, Natalie’s mom had another man in mind to invite over to celebrate the big life step — Natalie’s ex husbandMichael.

Natalie’s mom asked her to invite her ex from Seattle to L.A. so he could visit the new digs and get in some quality time.

“My mom, she has a lot of love for Michael,” Natalie said in an interview. “And I understand, but my relationship with Josh, I do believe that it could grow into something more. And I’m so excited and a little bit nervous because Josh is back in town.”

Josh and Natalie on 90 Day: The Single Life.TLC

The conversation about Michael went unfinished, so it’s yet to be seen whether he’ll actually come down the coast for a visit. Instead, the episode’s focus turned to Josh’s first meeting with Natalie’s mom. He took the women to dinner in their new city and called them the two most “beautiful” women in the restaurant.

“Natalie’s told me that mom was a little upset that I wasn’t personally at the airport, but it’s important for mom to like me,” he shared in an interview. “I really hope that she feels comfortable with me.”

The three swapped stories about Natalie’s childhood in Ukraine, and Josh got to know his potential mother-in-law a little better. For Natalie, it was a step in the right direction. Many previous fights led to this moment, when Natalie, her mom and Josh could live in the same city. As Natalie considered what a relationship with Josh could look like, she weighed this new glimpse of peace and harmony against what a repeat of the past might mean for her mother.

“Josh has been really amazing lately. But, in the past, he has done several things that pisses me off — if he won’t keep his word this time, he won’t be disappointing just me,” she said. “He will be disappointing my mom, and this time, it will be over.”

Viewers will remember Natalie and Michael were married in previous90 Dayseasons, though their marriage ended when Natalie “ran away” from Seattle to start her own life in Florida. Natalie briefly tried to win Michael back after he expressed financial and emotional support for her mother to flee Ukraine. However, Michael said he wasn’t able to trust Natalie enough to give their marriage another shot.

It all unfolded last season onThe Single Life— andJosh stuck around despite Natalie’s attempt to win Michael back.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

90 Day: The Single Lifeairs Monday nights at 8 p.m. ET on TLC.

source: people.com