Mikayla Matthews, best known as one of the most popular contestants on “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” announced that she and her longtime partner Jace Terry have decided to end their eight-year marriage together. In a recent episode of the hit TV show, the online personality revealed that the decision was mutual.Read on to learn more about what happened.
Announced by Mikayla Matthews and Jace Terry divorce After 8 years of marriage
While appearing on “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” Season 4, Episode 9, Matthews revealed in a confessional that she and Terry chose to separate and officially end their relationship. “We both agreed to a separation,” he stated, explaining that the couple had tried to make things work; however, not much had changed between them. He also revealed that the two had started couple’s therapy; however, through it all, they felt that nothing was working for either of them.Throughout the season, Matthews has also been open about having an unnamed chronic illness, which he brings up again and again. Speaking about it, the star said: “It’s so incredible that everyone gets these opportunities and can go out and live their dreams, but my health has held me back from saying yes to a lot of opportunities. It’s definitely depressing and frustrating, and it’s holding me back in other areas of my life, like my marriage to Jace.“
Mikayla Matthews shares that past experience as well sexual abuse it has also affected his relationship
The 25-year-old, speaking to Mayci Neeley in another segment of the show, revealed that her past experiences have also played a role in dictating her relationship. She shared that the sexual abuse she experienced as a child has affected her long enough, especially her marriage. Matthews shared, “We both get to a point where we feel really helpless about it,” explaining that neither of them had the energy to deal with too many issues, which is why they ultimately chose to separate.The couple has 4 children in total: Beckham, who is 8 years old, Haven, who is now 6 years old, Tommie, who is only 4 years old; as well as Lottie, the youngest of the family, who was just born last July.