Dan Swygart who dated Shauna Rae, 23, trapped in 8-yr-old's body shares update on their relationship
LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK: A UK man has been heavily criticized for his eyebrow-raising love affair. Dan Swygart, 26, reportedly flew to Shauna Rae Lesick's hometown in Long Island, New York, so the two could meet in person. Their meeting was documented in an episode of her TLC show 'I Am Shauna Rae.' Unlike other couples, the strange thing about their love story is that the 26-year-old is dating a 23-year-old woman who is trapped in the body of an eight-year-old.
Although the two share the same interests and have a crush on each other, Dan from Wales has been called a "sicko" and a "creep" by Internet users for dating a woman who looks like a third-grade child, forcing the two to put their budding love on hold and remain friends. However, a recent update on their relationship states that the two are "still good friends" and continue to "get to know each other." The reality star's fans are very protective of her and even criticize her parents for influencing her personal development.
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Better off as friends than as a couple?
Shauna, who is 6'10'' inches tall and weighs 50 pounds, was diagnosed with brain cancer and had her growth stunted by the side effects of treatment. Shauna and Dan met through social media, and within a short time, the two realized they had "similar" interests. After Dan appeared on the TLC reality show that captured the two's first meeting, he was bombarded by people questioning his motives for dating a childish girl. Soon after, Dan announced that the two were better off as friends than as a couple.
Nevertheless, three months after the episode aired, Dan shared an update on the pair's relationship. While sharing a news article about himself on his Instagram Stories, Dan wrote, Dan wrote, "Literally every single time I go on Facebook or YouTube all I see are videos of me and Shauna," reported Daily Mail. He added, "Me and Shauna are still good friends, getting to know each other."
'He's coming back!'
Initially, Dan reached out to Shauna after watching the first season of her show and becoming "inspired by her emotional strength." He sent the reality star, some flowers, and a card saying, "Go live your best life. Wishing you all the happiness you deserve." After Dan flew to New York to meet Shauna they went on a series of dates after which Shauna gushed about how "similar" she and Dan- who shares an interest in traveling and adventure that "piqued her interest."
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The pair spent their first day hanging out at an aquarium and escape room, showcased on the show. In the next episode, Dan came over to Shauna's house to make sushi rolls. "I haven't actually really thought about if Dan and I were in a relationship and how that would look," she said in her confessional during the show. At the end of Dan's visit to the States Shuana said, "I'm sure that I'll see Dan again. He's coming back."