Why Did Joanne DiGesu & Sean Heffernan Split After 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way Season 6?

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Joanne and Sean were featured in 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way season 6, showcasing their journey after tying the knot. They reunited in Ireland and introduced each other to their families. Sean bonded well with Joanne’s two sons, Joey, 18, and Jesse, 12, and Joanne built trust with Sean’s daughter, Bella. As the season progressed, they informed their children about their marriage and expressed their desire to blend their families. Unfortunately, Joanne’s older son didn’t react positively to the news, feeling hurt that his mother had secretly married Sean, making him his stepfather.

When Did Sean & Joanne Breakup?

Sean & Joanne Aren’t Living Together

Joanne and Sean were still together at the end of their journey in 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way. They were hopeful of a future together, but unfortunately, things didn’t turn out as they had planned. Following the end of the season, Joanne and Sean couldn’t build a future together because Joanne’s child custody agreement prevented her from bringing her children to Ireland. As a result, the couple tried to make their marriage work in the United States, with Sean moving into Joanne’s home in New York. However, it was revealed in May that Joanne and Sean weren’t living together.

Sean Unexpectedly Left Joanne’s House

Joanne DiGesu Sean Heffernan 90 Day Fiancé with wedding rings and "secret" text Custom Image by Cesar Garcia

Rumors are circulating that Sean was the one who blindsided Joanne by unexpectedly leaving her.

Fans have recently been discussing these rumors about the split between Sean and Joanne. One Redditor, Guilty-Finish3477, shared their own experience and wrote, “My sister works with someone who knows the couple,” and claimed that they know the true story. According to them, “My sister told me months ago that Joanne returned home and his stuff was gone,” suggesting that Sean had packed his bags and left Joanne while she was away. Another Redditor chimed in, “Wow!! Get the green card and split.”

Sean Reacts To His Split From Joanne

Sean Now Lives With James & Meitalia

Sean Needs Respect In A Relationship

Sean had ended his relationship with Joanne and moved in with his friend James and his wife, Meitalia Solis. Recently, Sean hinted at a possible reason for the breakup. He appeared on James’ podcast and said (via @howsyourminge), “Love to me would be respect,” emphasizing the importance of respect in a relationship. He mentioned, “somebody can tell you they love you to bits and then stab you in the back or do the dirtiest, shadiest of things to you.”

90 Day Fiance: The Other Way’s Sean and Joanne waited two years to tell their children about their marriage and Joanne’s intention to move to Ireland.

Sean believes that true love is based on respect, suggesting that a lack of respect may have been a factor in his split from Joanne. There is hope that the 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way couple is content with their decision.