Natalie and Shayne arguably had the season's most tumultuous relationship, especially with Shaina trying to get between them. The night before their wedding, the pair got into a big fight but still agreed to show up at the altar. Ultimately, however, Natalie decided their issues were too big to overcome and said no at the altar.
"I'm so glad that we shared this journey together. I think we've grown a lot as two people who have fallen in love," she told Shayne. "I still love you, and you're still my best friend, but, like, we have really big issues to sort through." Later, when the two spoke again, Natalie reiterated that she still loves Shayne and hoped they might be able to work out their issues.
At the reunion, Natalie revealed that she and Shayne did give their relationship one more chance after their wedding, but that it ultimately didn't work out because it was still "too fresh." "I held on to that fight for so long. I kind of held it against you," Natalie told Shayne. "I couldn't get myself to move on from it."
Despite their failed relationship, Natalie and Shayne seemed to be on good terms. "We may have had our ups and downs, but you have always protected me and had my back," Natalie shared in a post ahead of the reunion's premiere. "Even if I did this experiment a thousand times knowing the outcome, I would have always chosen you."
