Alliya de Lima Batista and Shawn Finch from 90 Day Fiancé Season 11 have shared details about their unconventional marriage that have surprised fans. Alliya began her transition into a trans woman after falling in love with Shawn, who identifies as a gay man. Their relationship faced scrutiny regarding their sexual chemistry, especially after the couple’s struggles with intimacy were discussed during the Tell All segment.
Alliya revealed that they are in an open marriage, which helps explain their challenges with physical intimacy. This revelation is significant for fans who have noticed issues in their marriage during the current season. During a Tell All, Shawn admitted he did not take Alliya on a honeymoon and expressed feelings that the person he fell in love with was no longer there. This statement highlighted the couple’s difficulties, particularly as Alliya indicated that Shawn used her dead name frequently despite her transitioning.
Previously, Alliya mentioned in a separate context that Shawn was dating and sleeping with others while she was still in Brazil. Shawn had proposed an open relationship to meet his needs, and this aspect became clearer during a recent Instagram Q&A where Alliya specified that their arrangement was an open marriage. This insight helps explain their lack of physical intimacy; Shawn is exploring his sexuality while still married to Alliya.
Though Alliya has not shared if she is also dating, the arrangement seems to be mostly on Shawn’s terms. Fans now see that the couple is navigating a complex relationship, making compromises to maintain their bond. There is growing interest in whether they will appear in a future season to further explore how their open marriage works. Fans are also encouraged to share their thoughts on whether they would like to see this couple again on the show.