1000-lb Sisters stars Amy Slaton and Michael Halterman have officially filed for divorce, and fans aren't exactly surprised. While Michael was the one who initiated the formal split, fans of the show are aware of the struggles the couple has faced together over the past few years. With major surgeries, moving, and two children so close in age, it isn't a shock to avid followers that Amy and Michael have ended up in this situation.
1000-lb Sisters' Amy Slaton has had a trying time recently. With two children under two to look after, and various family problems to resolve between her siblings, Amy has her hands full. Michael hasn't been much of a help to Amy, leaving some fans to think he's unhelpful in raising his own children. This has made it difficult to watch Amy during 1000-lb Sisters season 4, as she worked hard to take care of her family without much assistance from her husband. It can be a lot of work for one person, let alone someone attempting to continue their weight loss goals after surgery.
Why 1000-Lb Sisters Fans Weren't Shocked Amy & Michael Divorced
Amy and Michael's divorce gets fans reactions. In a Reddit thread started by u/Lexifer31, one fan said they "don't understand why they ever got together." Given how Amanda Halterman recently divorced Michael's brother, some viewers weren't surprised to learn of Amy and Michael's separation, and noted that events like this "usually happen together." Fans raised some debate about whether Michael does a lot of "work" by helping to care for Amy's siblings, or if he just "sits and watches" Amy do all the housework and childcare. Fans think Amy is in her best era now, but this may be in spite of Michael, if it's true he doesn't help around the house.
Why 1000-Lb Sisters Fans Think Amy & Michael Weren't Ready For Kids
For Amy and Michael, fans suspect the "idea" of children was much more enjoyable than "the reality." They said it doesn't seem like Amy considered the "logistics" of taking her children to doctor's appointments or school without Michael. Amy is legally blind, and can't drive or take her children places without help. Some fans pointed out that kids are "incredibly hard" for couples, especially ones like Amy and Michael who may have been unprepared for their new reality. Amy wants to be a good mother, and deserves better than Michael in terms of taking care of their kids, but doing it alone will be hard in a different way for her.
It isn't clear precisely why Amy and Michael are divorcing, but the stress of everything that has happened may have played into it. The couple has been through quite a bit with their children, new house, family developments, and filming 1000-lb Sisters. Amy and Michael have grown apart in front of viewers, as they don't seem to agree with splitting housework and time with their children. Amy has seemed increasingly unhappy with her marriage, making the divorce less of a shock to fans. Amy and Michael's problems behind the scenes may be greater than fans would have suspected.
Source: Lexifer81/Reddit