Taylor Frankie Paul‘s ex, Dakota Mortensen, has ticked another box in his current dating life!
Dakota launched his budding romantic relationship on social media this weekend as he continues to find his way through the bends of his failed relationship with his ex, whom he shares a child with.
Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen began dating in 2022 after the former’s divorce from her ex-husband, Tate Paul, and their on-and-off relationship became a focal point of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.”
Shinia Powell, who was a guest on “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” gave her fans a glimpse of what she has been up to as summer wraps up. She opened her picture collection with an image of her looking over lush greenery and dressed in a denim shorts and black crop top combo.
The second slide was where the most fun lay, and it featured a shot of Shinia and Dakota sharing a smooch and wrapped in a warm embrace. Shinia added more adorable pictures of herself and Dakota chilling by the riverside alongside another image of Dakota planting a warm kiss on her forehead.
Dakota and Shinia looked every inch in love and even donned matching silver bands on their ring fingers, although the relationship had only recently begun. Overall, the mood in the latest post suggested that the couple and their kids headed out for a quick getaway in the woods.
Shinia wrapped up the post with a caption that read, “Soaking up our last bit of summer” as thousands of Instagram users left their likes on the content.
Fans Share Their Thoughts On Dakota Mortensen’s Sizzling Romance
Shania’s post did generate buzz from some viewers of the Hulu series who have followed Dakota and Taylor’s tumultuous love story over the years. One commenter gave a review of the dating scenes in Utah and how they often end up in relationships with people within the same social circle.
“I wonder how it feels being chosen just cuz the one he really wants say no lmao,” this Instagram user added, as another conversation ensued in the reply section arguing that Taylor was the one who walked away despite Dakota’s fixation on their bond.
One more commenter observed a pattern with Dakota and pointed out that he once took Taylor to this spot during their relationship. “Awww, this is cute. I remember the happy times being posted with him and Taylor in the beginning too. Good luck, girl…,” this user noted.
The atmosphere in the comment section heavily tilts towards skepticism on the part of the viewers who are not expressing confidence in this new pairing.
Taylor Frankie Paul’s Ex Dakota Mortensen Reportedly Found Support In Shinia Powell Amid Custody Battle
Dakota’s journey with Shinia reportedly began with a friendship that gradually became more during his difficult moments dealing with custody issues and the fallout from his relationship with Taylor. As noted by The Blast, sources close to Dakota described Shinia as a steady source of support to Dakota, and everything naturally grew into a romantic arrangement.
However, the duo was reportedly not rushing into anything and have been thoughtfully navigating their relationship with the best thoughts for their children. Dakota and Shinia also craved privacy at this stage of their romance, especially as they are moving forward from such a delicate, yet complicated situation.
Speaking of the complicated environment, Taylor and Dakota have been slugging it out over the custody of their son, Ever. As of July, Utah’s Division of Child and Family Services reportedly filed a petition requesting that a juvenile court order protective supervision and appoint a guardian ad litem to represent Taylor’s three children.
In the petition, the agency came forward with claims that the entertainer’s kids were abused, neglected, or dependent. However, Taylor insisted these adjectives do not remotely describe her relationship with her children.
Taylor Said Vicious Legal Ordeal Nearly Broke Her As Probation Ends
On August 8, The Blast reported that Taylor took to her social media to address one of the most trying chapters of her life coming to a close. The reality star was arrested in 2023 after being involved in a domestic violence incident with Dakota, and she pleaded guilty to aggravated assault in a plea deal.
Taylor admitted that getting into the case was the beginning of a lengthy process she initially knew nothing about, and her probation officers also constantly informed her of the unique nature of her case. The reality star felt she had limited control over how things would turn out and ultimately could not do anything to change the course.
Taylor spoke about the extreme public interest that trailed her situation, which made her realize she did not care about being tagged the villain or the victim. She was, however, able to overcome that phase with the help of her closest friends.
The reality star continued that her three-year ordeal actually brought her a different form of freedom and exposed those who truly understood what had happened. Taylor’s fans and friends praised her vulnerability, describing it as admirable while noting that her story gave so many women the boldness to come out and share their experience.
The Other Ex Of Taylor Frankie Paul Refused To Back Down After Court Rejected Restraining Order Bid
Just as Taylor closed the chapter on her case, another legal battle involving her children continues to brew, courtesy of her former husband. Earlier in July, Tate Paul returned to court after his request for a temporary restraining order was denied, asking the judge to reconsider their initial stance.
He reinforced his petition with fresh claims that Taylor had become unpredictable around their two children and that trend could ultimately jeopardize their safety.
Tate came armed with records of text messages to bolster his argument, including one where she allegedly refused to explain why she had entered inpatient treatment or provide him updates about the situation.
Dakota was also dragged into the story, with Tate recalling Taylor telling him that physical confrontations between herself and Dakota had stopped after he began recording their conduct.
Taylor ultimately discovered a different motive behind Tate’s legal adventure as she accused him of trying to weaponize her personal struggles and damage the career she had built in the public eye.
Will Taylor Frankie Paul react to her ex, Dakota Mortensen, going Instagram official?
