I have too much time and decided to write an analysis of Sarper from a Turkish perspective in case it’s of interest 😂
First of all, I’m from Istanbul. Sarper’s family seem middle to upper middle class to me. His career choices (stripper, fitness instructor etc.) would not be considered a success by his family so he probably feels that he has somewhat failed in life.
On the other hand, most women that he interacts with in his daily life (colleagues?) are probably of a poorer background. He would not consider them to be “good enough” for him and his family. Similarly, he would not be considered “good enough” for women who come from a similar socioeconomic background to himself due to his career.
That really only leaves him the option of marrying a foreigner and trying to build a life abroad. Shekinah is his way of saving face.
My exact thoughts!!! Also Turkish. The first thing I thought about him was that he could never find a woman like Shikanah in turkey. Turkish women would see his bullshit right away. He is a loser if you ask me. Its just a cultural thing where it’s easier to see the red flags early on
All those 2500 people probably slept with him, maybe had a good time and continued with their life building deeper relationships. They treated him like a bad boy like he says and Sarper made this his entire personality. Just super cringe to see him being proud of that
To be fair, I’d like to think a lot of American women would see through his BS.
He’s not exactly subtle about his red flags (“I told you I didn’t want kids when we met because I was trying to f*** you”). She is just in a sex haze and can’t see what’s right in front of her. What she finds cute now will be extremely annoying if they spend six months together.
Honestly I’m surprised Shekainah doesn’t see through his bullshit. I feel like any woman from any country should be able to….