open himself to the process, and by extension, Shawniece. Their relationship was summarized by doubt and reluctance on his end and eagerness on her's, which led to perpetually lingering conflict in the beginning days of their tenuous union.
Shortly after their season, the still-shaky newlyweds welcomed a baby, Laura. During parenthood, the couple split and looked into divorce, with Jephte even putting himself back into the dating pool. Eventually the pair found their way back to each other, and have grown into a happy, prosperous marriage since, although the refusal to wear their wedding rings for an April Married at First Sight: Where Are They Now special. Fans however, weren't sold on their now happy marriage, and the ring debacle only provided them more reason for doubt.
In celebration of their third anniversary, Shawniece planned a nostalgic trip for the couple, returning them to their wedding night room at Boston's Battery Wharf for a night of romance and connection. Shawniece is overcome with emotion in the Screen Rant exclusive clip, saying "being in this room three years later in the exact room that I first met my husband, and the first night that we slept in this bed together, it just brings back a whole bunch of memories." Jephte also enjoyed the reminiscent nature of their stay, mentioning that he had forgotten how beautiful the hotel was after all these years.
Though everything seems peachy during their night away, Jephte reveals that the couple has recently gone through unsteady waters. He itted to constantly arguing with Shawniece, blaming himself for being distant in their relationship. Witnessing the time and thoughtfulness Shawniece exerted to plan this surprise trip urged Jephte to step up his side of the marriage, and double down on his commitment and efforts to making this marriage work.
Jephte has made promises before to give his all to the relationship, but the couple's on and off track record suggests that these efforts only last for so long before subsiding altogether. But despite their wavering romantic relationship, Shawniece and Jephte have always displayed a strong co-parenting bond, prioritizing the upbringing of their daughter above their own relationship fumbles. At the moment, things are looking up for this Married at First Sight marriage, but the bliss will only continue it both parties stay dedicated.