Summary
Syngin Colchester’s life has done a complete 180 since he was last seen on90 Day: The Single Lifewith his now ex-wife Tania Maduro. Syngin from Cape Town, first starred in90 Day Fiancéseason 6with Tania from Connecticut. Tania was in Syngin’s country on a vacation andwas about to meet a different manbut a chance encounter with bartender Syngin changed both of their futures. Tania spent four more monthswith Syngin in South Africabefore bringing him to the U.S. on a K-1 visa.
Unfortunately, Tania left Syngin to live by himself in a shed for 30 days out of the 90 days when she went to Costa Rica to study natural medicine. Tania also told the cameras that she wasn’t sure if Syngin was her soulmate while he was standing next to her. Theyfought over Syngin’s excessive drinking, and she claimed it stopped him from getting a work permit. Meanwhile,the carefree Syngin started to feel suffocatedbeing tied down in marriage, especially when it came to the topic of having kids.

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Why Did Syngin & Tania Split?
The Real Reason Syngin & Tania Broke Up
Syngin and Taniabroke up in the summer of 2021. Things had been rough between them for a few months as they headed towards their split. The main reason behind their separation was Syngin not agreeing to have children. Syngin recalled how there were times when he felt forced to be happy, but he had kept holding on to love. Tania definitely wanted to be a mom. It was a big decision for Syngin to announce since he knew once he would tell her about it, it was going to be the end of their relationship.
Syngin had appeared on an episode of90 Day Bares Allin October 2021 where he reflected on how Tania, saying she didn’t think of him as her soulmate, still affected him.

“It created so much doubts for me, and honestly I didn’t know what to do,” Syngin admitted.
Interestingly, Syngin and Tania were still living together in Connecticut even though they were no longer together. They were also sleeping together. Syngin was having a hard time moving. He had also considered moving back to South Africa. Tania didn’t consider herself single until Syngin was out from under the same roof as her. Syngin then decided thatgetting divorced was the best way forwardfor both of them.

Syngin Has A New Girlfriend
Syngin Is Dating A Woman Named Shayna
Syngin finally decided to move out of their shared home and documented his dating adventures on90 Day: The Single Life 2. He had moved to Phoenix, Arizona. Syngin had made up his mind not to get into a relationship with a person who was going to try and change him. He wanted to be genuinely accepted. However, Syngin had no luck meeting anyone he wanted to date on the show. He introduced his new girlfriend in July 2022 with an Instagram post.Synginwrote, “Let’s see what happens! (Not as seen on TV),” in his caption about Shayna.
Who Is 90 Day Fiancé Star Syngin’s Girlfriend Shayna?
Everything Syngin Revealed About His New Girlfriend
Syngin’s girlfriend Shayna is from San Diego. When they met, both Syngin and Shayna were making a living by creating OnlyFans content together. Syngin had told Shaun Robinson during the Tell All that his new relationship with Shayna was different than the connection he had with his ex-wife Tania.
“It’s very free … She just lets me be me.”

When he met Tania, she wanted the “white picket fence” life which included getting a dog and a child.Shayna didn’t want kids“at all.” She’s an unorthodox Jew, and Syngin liked that she had piercings and tattoos and wanted to explore polyamory with him.
90 Day Diaries: Syngin Colchester & Shayna Discuss Polygamy (Are They Looking For A Sister Wife?)
Syngin has returned to TV on 90 Day Diaries with his girlfriend Shayna. The couple wants to add a third party to their monogamous relationship.
Syngin & Tania Got Divorced During The Single Life Tell All
It Was A First In 90 Day Fiance History
Syngin and Tania got divorced while filming The Single Life season 2 Tell All in front of their fellow cast members. The episode went on air in December 2022. Tania was a part of the season where she explored her attraction to women. Tania had previously not wanted to make their divorce official, but shebrought a notary and divorce papers with her on stage for her and Syngin to sign. At the time, both Syngin and Tania felt ready to get divorced. Syngin had already moved on with Shayna even though he didn’t get her on set.
Syngin Revealed Plans To Leave America
Syngin Planned To Settle In Thailand
In March 2023,Synginmade a shocking announcement on his Instagram Stories. He was doing a personal Q&A with his followers when someone asked him about his next adventure and his upcoming travel plans. Syngin revealed that he and Shayna were planning to settle down in Thailand. He wrote that they werethinking of going to Thailand and “actually living there.” Syngin had decided that his next big adventure was going to be more than just a holiday. However, Syngin was firm when he said he had no plans of getting married anytime soon.
Syngin Moved To Southeast Asia With Girlfriend
Syngin Went To Thailand, Vietnam, Bali
Syngin left America for Thailand in July 2023. He revealed he was planning to stay near Bangkok and then travel across multiple locations in Asia. In August 2023,Synginrevealed he was celebrating two years of being together with Shayna “at the most beautiful place” as he posted photos from Villa Zolitude Resort and Spa Phuket. When someone asked Syngin who was paying for this fancy vacation, he told them “Both of us,” Syngin revealedhe and Shayna both had “remote incomes”that were more than enough for them to sustain the lifestyle.
Syngin Asked Followers For A Job
Syngin Wishes To Settle Down In America
By November 2023,Synginhad toured Vietnam and Bali. He had booked his tickets to return to San Diego. Syngin wrote he was very ready and excited to be heading back home and was looking to “settle down for a bit.” He asked his followers based in San Diegoif anyone was looking to“put a South African to work.” Syngin was tired of his “lucid life” and wanted a bit of structure. He said he wasn’t a computer guy but was looking for a job like plumbing or tiling instead of being a “loose cannon all the time.”
Syngin Is Back In The U.S. With A Brand-New Look
Syngin Is Flaunting His 16 Pounds Weight Loss
Synginreturned to the U.S. in December 2023. He seems to have not secured a full-time job yet. Syngin is active on OnlyFans and Cameo, where he appears to have been making decent money. He’s been focusing on his fitness.Syngin lost over 16 pounds a year agoand has maintained his weight loss since then. He broke a few hearts when he chopped off his hair, but Syngin is also sticking to his short-haired look these days. The90 Day Fiancéstar is happier than he’s ever been with Shayna and has made America his forever home.
90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever Afterairs Sundays at 8 p.m. EDT on TLC.

90 Day: The Single Life
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90 Day: The Single Lifeis one of TLC’s many spinoffs of90 Day Fiancé. In this companion show, singles are pulled back into the dating world after their previous relationships ended in disaster.The Single Lifefollows couples as they start relationships with new people but struggle to move on from past romantic partners completely.
