Amy Slaton has endured a tumultuous journey throughout her experience in 1000-lb Sisters, but she's made it through the hard times with the support of her unconditionally loving husband, Michael Halterman. Michael has managed to stick with his wife and her chaotic family without contributing to the series' drama, making him a favorite among 1000-lb Sisters fans. From generously helping his sister-in-law, Tammy Slaton, to his reality TV-averse personality, here's why viewers feel bad for Amy's husband, Michael.
Amy and her husband Michael have a long relationship history. The pair met during their high school years in Dixon, Kentucky. After years of dating, Amy and Michael finally tied the knot during a Nashville courthouse wedding in March 2019. Since they got married, Amy and Michael have developed a reliable relationship based on love and support. Michael was a major source of motivation for Amy while she fought to lose enough weight to qualify for bariatric surgery. After Amy successfully underwent her gastric bypass operation, the couple were finally able to put forward their dream to start a family. Although they were advised to wait two years before getting pregnant, Amy and Michael put their baby plans into action only months after the reality star's surgery.
Although Michael has his son, Gage, and his life with Amy continues to flourish in 1000-lb Sisters season 3, fans still feel like Michael gets the short end of the stick when it comes to caretaking. Unfortunately for Michael, Amy and Tammy come as a package deal due to their dependent bond. Michael has thanklessly shown up for Tammy as much as he has for his wife. From losing his breath wheeling Tammy up ramps to chauffeuring the Slaton siblings around Kentucky, 1000-lb Sisters fans feel sympathy for Michael. On Reddit, fans discussed the unreciprocated role Michael plays in the Slaton family. One fan confessed, "If I was him I would of been heavily suggesting moving and putting Tammy in [an] assisted living home." Viewers agree Michael's taken advantage of, as a Reddit user exclaimed, "[Michael] must REALLY love his wife to put up with this crap."
Fans have a great deal of sympathy for Michael because the husband is expected to completely take care of Amy and Tammy. On top of being the muscle behind Tammy's mobility, a commenter noted, "Amy cannot drive due to her blindness... So that means [Michael] also did/does a lot of Tammy's grocery shopping and errands." What truly makes fans feel bad for Michael is the lack of appreciation he gets. One Reddit user pointed out, "[Tammy] never ever tells Michael 'thank you'... Tammy acts like she's entitled to it." In addition to helping out his ungrateful sister-in-law, viewers also theorize Michael doesn't get much out of appearing on his wife's reality series. When a fan brought up Michael's non-existent personality in 1000-lb Sisters, another viewer theorized, "I think he just isn't that into being on camera but he puts up with it for Amy."
According to the 1000-lb Sisters fanbase, Michael is the true martyr of the Slaton family's reality series. From transporting Amy and Tammy without any recognition to starring in a show he isn't comfortable appearing in, fans feel bad for all of Michael's sacrifice. Hopefully, Amy and Michael will be able to create some boundaries with Tammy and the 1000-lb Sisters husband can finally take a day off.
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