"Love being a lizard dad" — 90 Day Fiancé star Syngin Colchester on life with girlfriend Shayna after breakup with Tania Maduro

90 Day Fiancé star Syngin Colchester shared an Instagram story on January 6, 2025, featuring his girlfriend Shayna’s pet lizard. Showcasing a glimpse of their life together, Syngin wrote in the caption:

"Lowkey, love being a lizard dad."

Syngin Colchester first appeared on 90 Day Fiancé season 7 alongside his ex-wife, Tania Maduro. Since parting ways with her, Syngin has been in a relationship with Shayna. The couple celebrated three years together on September 1, 2024.

A snippet of Syngin's Instagram story (Image via Instagram/@syngin_colchester)

Before meeting Shayna, Syngin and his former wife Tania's journey was documented on 90 Day Fiancé season 7. The show highlighted their differences, with Tania expressing her desire to start a family. Meanwhile, Syngin made it clear that he did not see himself becoming a parent at the time.

These differences eventually led to their separation in 2021, marking the end of their marriage, as reported by ET.

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Syngin's relationship with Shayna after 90 Day Fiancé

After ending his relationship with Tania Maduro in 2021, Syngin Colchester began a new chapter. He entered a long-term relationship with Shayna, a San Diego resident.

The couple often posts pictures together on Instagram. For example, they documented their travels to Thailand, where they spent several months exploring the culture and landscapes. More recently, they shared snapshots of their life back in the United States.

In their anniversary celebration post in September 2024, Syngin praised Shayna in the caption:

"She supported me through thick and thin, the bad times to the broke times, and I just want to declare my love to her and thank her for always being there for me. Thank you for believing in me no matter what the world says."

During an appearance on 90 Day Diaries season 5, Syngin and Shayna discussed their interest in polygamy. Expressing openness to exploring non-traditional dynamics in their relationship, Shayna said:

"I know I mentioned looking for a person to kinda bring into our vibe."

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Syngin and Tania's separation post 90 Day Fiancé

Syngin Colchester and Tania Maduro's relationship began when they met in South Africa, where Syngin was working as a bartender. Tania, originally from Connecticut, was visiting the country and, after an unplanned encounter, decided to stay with Syngin for several months.

Their connection led to Syngin moving to the United States on a K-1 visa, and the couple married during season 7 of 90 Day Fiancé in 2019. The couple faced several challenges during their relationship. Tania's desire to start a family contrasted with Syngin's reluctance to have children, leading to disagreements about their future.

Additionally, Tania's admission that she did not consider Syngin her soulmate caused further strain. In 2021, Syngin and Tania announced their separation. In a episode of 90 Days Bares All that happened in November 2021, Syngin spoke about his breakup.

“Things have been kind of rough for a couple of months, “It’s not like something you wake up and [and say] ‘okay I’m gonna leave the person I love the most right now” he said.

Syngin mentioned that their differing desires regarding starting a family played a significant role in their decision to part ways.

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