According to various reports and the couple's own admissions during the Season 5 Tell All:
: They were concerned about how their families, particularly Mike’s conservative grandfather and father, would react to the truth about Ximena’s profession and the nature of their meeting. According to various reports and the couple's own
: Meeting on a cam site highlighted the financial dynamic of their relationship—Mike had been paying Ximena’s rent and buying her furniture since they met—which added to the narrative that their connection was transactional rather than romantic. Why They Lied : Mike admitted he wanted
On 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days , Mike Berk and Ximena Morales initially claimed they met on a dating app, but they later admitted they actually met on , a webcam modeling site where Ximena worked. Why They Lied particularly Mike’s conservative grandfather and father
: Mike admitted he wanted to protect his reputation and avoid the "stigma" associated with meeting someone through an adult entertainment platform.
Ximena eventually grew tired of the lie and was the one to pressure Mike into revealing the truth, stating that she didn't want to hide who she was or how they really connected.