Ashley Michelle and Manuel Velez have come a long way since marrying in 90 Day Fiancé season 10. The 31-year-old Rochester woman met her Ecuadorian partner a decade ago. She fell in love with him but ended the relationship because of various personal issues. Seven years later, Ashley reconnected with Manuel. She decided to give her relationship another chance, which led her to start the K-1 visa process and televise her journey on 90 Day Fiancé. Ashley seemed excited about marrying Manuel and couldn’t wait to bring him to the United States.

Ashley and Manuel faced various challenges in their toxic relationship. One such problem was the trust issue, which stemmed from the Ecuadorian man’s secretive personality. Manuel never allowed his kids to meet Ashley. He purposely kept them apart because of the language barrier. Manuel also didn’t share a lot about his relatives in the New York area. He never opened up about his past, which caused Ashley’s family to doubt his motives. Regardless of the issues, Ashley chose to stay with Manuel and married him in 90 Day Fiancé season 10.

Ashley Doesn’t Mention Her Husband When Talking About Her Appearance Reality TV

Ashley and Manuel are still together. However, their social media activity suggests otherwise. Over the weeks, Ashley hasn’t made many posts talking about Manuel. She seems focused on herself and treats herself like a queen. In February, Ashley shared a video showing her acting skills. She wrote, “I AM the drama. That’s why I’m on your tv boo.” It didn’t make sense for Ashley to refer to herself as someone else’s “boo” if she was happily married to Manuel. Ashley didn’t even tag Manuel in the post, implying she wasn’t talking about her husband.

Ashley Doesn’t Talk About Manuel Anymore

Ashley Is Focused On Improving Her Physical Health

Most newly married couples love to share their post-marriage adventures on social media. However, Ashley has refrained from discussing her ongoing relationship with Manuel. Over the weeks, she has only posted about her passions. She has talked about spirituality and shared more about her weight loss journey. In March 2024, Ashley posted a clip with some of her pictures from the last few years. She highlighted her epic weight loss transformation and showed how far she has come. The post got over 12k likes from fans who praised Ashley for becoming healthier.

Ashley Hasn’t Posted A Cuddly Photo With Manuel Since Reality TV Wedding

Manuel Likes Ashley’s Picture In A White Dress

Ashley used to post cuddly photos with Manuel before. However, she hasn’t posted about her husband in a while. The 90 Day Fiancé star shared a few romantic pictures with Manuel in February. Since then, she has only shared solo photoshoots. In May 2024, Ashley transformed into a cute wood fairy. She wore a white dress and embraced the greenery. She wrote, “what you deserve & desire is right within your reach.” The post got hundreds of likes from fans and co-stars. One such name was Ashley’s husband, Manuel, who liked the post but didn’t share a comment.

Ashley & Manuel Were Spotted Together

Ashley & Manuel Looked Happy While Shopping At Costco

In March 2024, a Reddit user mricig spotted the New York woman and her husband at a local Costco and posted the photo on Reddit. The Redditor revealed the two were buying new tires and added, “good to see they are still together.” The photo spoiled Ashley and Manuel’s storyline in 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? season 8. It showed the two looking happy together and busy shopping, hinting their journey would end on a good note in the spin-off.

Ashley Reacts Positively To Manuel’s Instagram Post

Unlike Ashley, Manuel has posted about his happy married life on Instagram. In May 2024, he shared a video of himself from the passenger seat. He sat beside Ashley and sang a Spanish song. Manuel’s video showed him smiling and looking excited. Ashley also seemed overjoyed as she pouted when Manuel pointed the camera at her face. Manuel’s post got many likes and comments from co-stars. However, the one that stood out the most was Ashley’s. She responded to Manuel’s post with a fire emoji and wrote, “hola Jesus.”

Manuel Keeps Sharing Romantic Moments With His Wife

Another of Manuel‘s posts showed him getting cozy with his beautiful wife, Ashley. In April, he shared a few photos adoring his partner. One picture showed him smiling beside Ashley next to a beach. Another showed him getting cuddly with his wife under the sunlight. The post showed Manuel’s love for Ashley. While he didn’t title the post, it revealed that he was still married as of April 2024.

Manuel & Ashley Are Very Different From Each Other

Ashley and Manuel are still married. However, their relationship may not last long because of various personal differences. One reason for the couple’s eventual split could be Manuel’s personality. He is extremely shady and has hidden many details from his wife. He didn’t tell her about his relatives in New York and hasn’t yet introduced her to his children.

Ashley’s changed personality may also lead to her breakup with Manuel. She was always confident. However, her size kept her from being her true self. Over the last 18 months, Ashley has significantly changed herself. She has dropped nearly 100 pounds and has become fit. Nowadays, Ashley is very concerned about her happiness. She has become a new person. This changed behavior may make her realize how unappreciative her husband is. It may encourage the 90 Day Fiancé alum to find someone new who fits her new lifestyle and compliments her confident personality.