Roman & Chini’s Life in Thailand: Love, Gender, Marriage, Money and Their Future

Roman and Chini Open Up About Their Relationship in Thailand

Roman and Chini return for another candid Q&A, this time from Koh Samui, where they discuss their relationship, life as content creators, gender and sexuality, marriage, finances, and the misconceptions people have about them.

The couple says they have known each other for about two years and have been officially together for approximately one year. Their relationship developed after Roman initially contacted Chini through Instagram and TikTok about doing an interview.

What began as an interview eventually became a relationship.

How Long Have Roman and Chini Been Together?

Roman and Chini say they had known each other for approximately two years and had been together for one year at the time of the interview. (2:33–2:44)

They describe the relationship as having its ups and downs, but say they have managed to continue traveling, working together and building a life as a couple.

Chini says she feels happy, lucky and peaceful with Roman, while Roman describes their relationship as something that has survived an unusually busy and eventful year.

How Did Roman and Chini Meet?

Their relationship started through social media.

Roman contacted Chini through Instagram and TikTok, initially because he wanted to interview her. They eventually met in person and began spending more time together. (3:59–4:18)

Chini jokes that Roman essentially “interviewed her into a relationship.”

Both say they did not initially expect the relationship to develop as it did.

What Is It Like Being a Couple Who Work Together?

One of the major themes of the interview is balancing romance and work.

Both Roman and Chini work as content creators, meaning they spend substantial amounts of time together professionally as well as personally.

Roman explains that they are essentially figuring out how to balance being a couple with being a couple of influencers. (3:17–3:45)

Sometimes they want to work together, while at other times they want personal space. Conversely, when they are apart, they often want to see each other.

They describe finding that balance as an ongoing learning experience.

How Do They Deal With Questions About Gender and Sexuality?

Roman and Chini discuss the constant questions they receive about their gender and sexuality.

Chini identifies herself as a ladyboy/trans woman, while Roman says he considers himself straight because he is attracted to women and does not feel attracted to men. (9:25–10:18)

Roman explains that he does not see his relationship with Chini primarily through labels. Instead, he says he fell in love with Chini as a person.

Chini makes a similar point: she wants someone who sees her as a woman and is attracted to her as a person rather than becoming preoccupied with labels.

Why Does Roman Say He Isn’t Gay?

Roman says that he does not consider himself gay because he is not attracted to men. He acknowledges that people may interpret his relationship differently, but says he knows how he feels about his own sexuality. (9:25–11:10)

The couple also discusses how frequently viewers attempt to classify their relationship.

Their broader message is that people should not feel obligated to fit their relationships into somebody else’s preferred label.

How Do They Handle Hate Comments?

Both Roman and Chini say they have received significant criticism and negative comments on social media.

Chini says she has learned not to give too much importance to other people’s opinions. Roman similarly says he does not understand why people spend their time writing negative comments about people they do not know. (5:58–6:44)

They believe their time is better spent creating content and enjoying their relationship.

Roman also talks about encountering homophobia after appearing publicly in a relationship with Chini. He says the experience made him realize how much hostility some people direct toward gay people and LGBTQ communities. (10:48–11:28)

Do Roman and Chini Want to Get Married?

Interestingly, neither of them currently says they want to get married.

Roman says he has never particularly liked the concept of marriage and dislikes some of the legal and social pressure surrounding it. (6:51–7:27)

Chini also says she does not currently see marriage as something she needs.

However, they acknowledge that marriage can be beautiful and meaningful for other couples. Their position is simply that they do not believe they need marriage to demonstrate that they love each other.

Does Roman Pay for Everything?

This is another question the couple receives frequently.

Chini jokingly answers yes, but both explain that the situation is more complicated than viewers might assume. (13:32–14:17)

They reject the idea that Chini is with Roman because of his money.

They also explain that much of the lifestyle viewers see on their social-media channels comes from their work as influencers. Travel, restaurants, hotels and other experiences can sometimes be collaborations rather than expenses they personally pay for.

Roman says they are still working toward greater financial stability and are exploring additional business opportunities.

Are They Actually a Real Couple?

The couple says they are.

They acknowledge that some viewers believe their relationship is manufactured for social media, while others accuse Chini of being with Roman for money.

They dismiss those accusations and point to their large community of supporters who understand that their relationship is genuine. (14:18–15:10)

They also explain that social media naturally creates an incomplete picture because viewers see selected portions of their lives rather than everything that happens off-camera.

What Is Their Life Like Now?

Roman and Chini describe themselves as being in a particularly good period of their relationship.

They travel together, work together and share many interests. They also say they are learning how to maintain a healthy balance between their professional and personal lives. (12:24–14:15)

At the end of the interview, both express gratitude for their current lives and say they want to continue working, creating content and building their future together.

Their Message About Relationships

Perhaps the strongest message from the interview is that the relationship matters more to them than the labels other people place on it.

Roman says he fell in love with Chini because of who she is rather than because she is transgender.

Chini similarly describes wanting to be seen as a woman and as an individual rather than being reduced to a label.

Their approach is straightforward: they are together, they love each other, they work together and they are building their lives on their own terms.

FAQ

How old are Roman and Chini?

Roman says he is 29, while Chini is 25. (1:15–1:20)

Where are Roman and Chini in the interview?

They are in Koh Samui, Thailand. (0:35–1:05)

How long have they known each other?

They say they have known each other for approximately two years and have been together for about one year. (2:33–2:44)

How did Roman and Chini meet?

Roman initially contacted Chini through Instagram and TikTok to arrange an interview. (3:59–4:18)

Does Roman identify as gay?

No. Roman says he identifies as straight because he is attracted to women and not men. (9:25–10:18)

Does Chini identify as transgender?

Yes. Chini identifies herself within the transgender/ladyboy community.

Do they want to get married?

Neither currently expresses a desire to marry. They say they do not need marriage to validate their relationship. (6:51–8:59)

Do they work together?

Yes. Both are content creators and regularly collaborate on travel and lifestyle content.

Do they face criticism online?

Yes. They discuss receiving negative comments, questions about their relationship and speculation about money and sexuality.

Are they planning to continue their relationship?

Yes. Both describe themselves as happy with their relationship and focused on continuing to build their lives and careers together.