The relationship troubles between Sarper Güven and Shekinah Garner may not be over even after their"bedding"on90 Day Fiancé. Sarper, a Turkish man, and Shekinah, a single mother from Los Angeles native, fell in love after meeting on a dating app. Theyentered into a serious relationship and, despite challenges, got engaged.
In90 Day Fiancéseason 11, Sarper finally arrived in the United States on a K-1 visa. However,he was shocked to see Shekinah’s living situationand felt trapped in her home, which had many rules. He had concerns about their future but decided to proceed with the wedding, hoping for improvements in the future.
Sarper and Shekinah had an unconventional wedding. They exchanged vows in a"bedding"ceremony, where they tied the knot on a bed. Despite facing problems, their sexual compatibility allowed them to navigate difficulties and maintain a healthy relationship. However,after getting married, they encountered more issues.
During90 Day Fiancéseason 11 Tell All, Sarper disclosed that their marriage was struggling to the point wherehe and his wife were sleeping in separate rooms. He also shared thatShekinah had asked him to leavetheir house, which led him to consider returning to his home country, Turkey.
Are Shekinah & Sarper Still Fighting?
Did Sarper & Shekinah Attend Therapy?
Sarper and Shekinah’s segment concluded on a chaotic note in90 Day Fiancéseason 11 Tell All. As such, viewers were eager to learn whether they had reconciled or were still facing the same issues. Recently,Swoooninterviewed the couple and inquired about their current relationship status. Sarper stated thatthings had improved since Tell All.
He added,“We are still having arguments, but right now, we recover a lot more quickly.“Shekinah also chimed in and revealed that they had been to therapy. She explained,“We’ve had a few sessions. We need more, for sure, but at least we started.”
Sarper Wants To Live In Turkey
Shekinah Wishes To Move To Miami
Sarper expressed his desire to return to Turkey someday, as it isn’t only his home country but also where he feels most comfortable.
During the interview, he discussed his future and revealed the main reason he wanted to go back. He said,“She wants to live in Miami. I’m not so close to that ideabecause of the weather. So humid.”
While Sarper didn’t explicitly state that he wouldn’t stay with Shekinah in Miami, he did mention that their marriage would be perfect if they moved to Turkey. While Sarper and Shekinah’s relationship has improved, theystill can’t see eye to eye on their preferred place to reside.
Why Sarper & Shekinah Won’t Say No To Filming
Sarper & Shekinah Aren’t Leaving The Franchise
Sarper and Shekinah’s on-again, off-again relationship led many viewers to question whether they could mend their differences and move forward. Some even wonderedif they would continue to appear on TV if their relationship issues persisted.
Sarper and Shekinah have openly discussed their future with the90 Day Fiancéfranchise. Sarper said,“If they want to document us, we cannot say no to them,“expressing his interest in appearing in more seasons. Shekinah mentioned that many90 Day Fiancéfans want to watch their relationship journey, and she feels obligated to keep them informed about what will happen next.
90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?season 9 premieres Sunday, Jun 19, 2025, at 8 p.m. EDT on TLC.
