'90 Day Fiancé' star Angela on why doing 'research' on partner's culture is important

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'90 Day Fiance' star Angela Deem on why doing 'research' on partner's culture is important

Angela from '90 Day Fiance' discusses the challenges she has to overcome in her relationship with Michael such as race, age, culture, and distance.

EXCLUSIVE – EXCLUSIVE: "90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?" star Angela Deem and her fiancé, Michael Ilesanmi, couldn't be more different.

The couple are not only different ages, but they also live in different countries. However, Angela told Fox News their love keeps them connected despite the challenges they face.

"Do some research on your partner, you know, if he's from another country, or she, because if me and Michael really truly didn't love each other we probably wouldn't be together right now because of the fact only love can keep you together when you don't understand each other," she advised.

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Angela, 54, added, "I mean, like, he doesn't understand some of my cultures. And when [a relationship] is far apart like this, it's very hard. But me and Michael, we just don't give up. We're very blessed."

During the current season of the TLC reality TV series, Angela heads to Nigeria to spend time with Michael, 32, and his family. Now she says the African country feels more like home than previous visits.

Angela (L) and Michael (R) in Nigeria.  (TLC )

"So the first time, you know, [it's] not comfortable, second time's getting comfortable. And then by the time I do my third or [fourth] trip there... I'm comfortable," she said.

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"I'm not comfortable with, I guess, from the way that they have to live by no means, but I feel like it's already my family," Angela continued.

The American said she and Michael's mother are building their relationship but do butt heads because "I am an outspoken woman."

Angela laughs as Michael prepares a meal. (TLC)

Angela continued, "I'm respectable when I do it but they know that I am a firm woman."

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"90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way" airs Monday at 9 p.m. EDT on TLC.