Why Did The Roloffs Get Divorced? Their Split Explained

Summary

• Matt and Amy Roloff's marriage ended due to their different personalities and life goals, causing them to grow apart over time.
• Amy alleged in her memoir that Matt had an affair with his current girlfriend, Caryn Chandler, while they were still married.
• Despite the challenges, Matt and Amy have tried to maintain a cordial relationship for the sake of their children, with both moving on to new relationships.

Matt and Amy Roloff never seemed to have an easy marriage on Little People Big World, and it's time to discuss why they decided to divorce. Between their two very different personalities and life goals, Matt and Amy eventually called it quits on their two-decade union. Aside from growing apart, there always seemed to be more to the story of their split. While there's uncertainty surrounding Little People Big World season 25, there are answers regarding Amy and Matt's divorce.

The Roloff family became famous thanks to their wholesome values, fun activities, and over-the-top farm. The show has been on the air for 24 seasons, and there is still interest in their family struggles and farm shenanigans, making it one of the best reality TV shows. All four of the couple's children have gone on to get married and start their own lives, with the older twins, Jeremy and Zach, having multiple children. It was sad when the Little People Big World duo Matt and Amy broke up. The demise of Matt and Amy Roloff's marriage wasn't easy, but they tried their best to navigate their divorce, even if their path wasn't always so smooth.

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Amy Roloff Alleges Ex-Husband Matt Was Having An Affair

It always seemed like major issues were going on behind closed doors regarding the dissolution of Amy and Matt's marriage. In her memoir, A Little Me, Amy alleged that Matt was involved with his girlfriend, Caryn Chandler, while they were still married. Caryn was a long-time employee who worked as the manager of the pumpkin patch. Amy's book solidified her gut feeling that Matt has cheated. Amy wrote, "I saw messages, pictures, and other things that should not have been shared between people who just worked together and were still married to other people."

Matt Roloff Denies He Cheated With Caryn Chandler

Matt has always denied the fact that he had an affair with Caryn, stating that the two began a relationship after the divorce. Amy has been more open regarding the multiple scandals within their relationship. After Matt and Amy's divorce was finalized, she often took to Facebook Live to share her insights about their issues, noting that she knew they had problems.

It was evident that the couple was unhappy for a while, as Matt would often leave during family vacations because he became annoyed with his wife. The patriarch would even try to shut down Amy's Roloff Farms ideas. One example was when Matt mocked Amy's pumpkin salsa idea but then tried to take credit for it when it became a bestseller.

Since Matt and Amy's divorce in 2016, the two Little People Big World stars have tried their best to remain amicable for their children's sake. Amy sold half the farm back to Matt and married Chris Marek. Matt and Caryn got engaged and now spend their winters together in Arizona. The series may show Matt and Amy in a good place, but they took years to get there.

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Source: A Little Me/Amazon