It has been almost two years since Carmen, who is a conjoined twin, married Daniel McCormack. The pair first met on the dating app Hinge in 2020 before their relationship grew into marriage.
For the autumn ceremony, Carmen wore an emerald green gown. She now lives in Connecticut with Daniel, while continuing to share her daily life with her sister, Lupita.
Lupita is asexual, which means she feels little to no sexual attraction toward other people. That adds another layer to how the sisters handle Carmen’s romantic life with Daniel.
The sisters, who were born in Mexico, have already lived far beyond what doctors first expected. Over the years, they have spoken openly about their lives and the way they handle questions from the public.
Doctors did discuss separation surgery when they were younger, but the procedure carried major risks. They were told the complex operation could lead to serious neurological problems or even death.
Since Carmen and Lupita have been conjoined for their whole lives, they understand why people are curious. Still, they have also had to explain that curiosity has limits, especially when questions turn to Carmen and Daniel’s marriage.
Speaking to PEOPLE, Carmen said she and Lupita are “constantly talking” about how they both feel. That helps them work out what is comfortable and what is not in the moment.
“I don’t know how else to put it,” she added.
Lupita also said she has her own ways of keeping busy when Carmen and Daniel need time together, saying: “I have headphones and a phone. I don’t care.”
Carmen also pointed out that she is not someone who needs constant affection in the first place. That makes the situation easier to manage than some people may assume.
The 25-year-old admitted that she and Daniel can feel “kind of guilty” about the time they spend together as a couple. Even so, they try to balance Carmen’s marriage with Lupita’s comfort and needs.
Daniel has also said that people often cross the line with their questions. For him, the public interest in their private life can feel invasive, especially when strangers focus on sex rather than their relationship as a whole.
For Lupita, having headphones and a phone gives her a simple way to create mental space when needed. For Carmen, checking in with her sister helps make sure their shared life does not erase anyone’s boundaries.
The sisters have often had to deal with blunt questions about their bodies and private lives. Their latest comments show that they are willing to explain some parts of their dynamic, but they also want people to remember that not every detail belongs to the public.
Carmen concluded: “I don’t understand why people need to know about my private parts in order to humanize us.”
