“Teen Mom” star Amber Portwood is reportedly engaged to her boyfriend, Gary. According to sources close to Portwood, the MTV personality is overjoyed after accepting a proposal from her beau within the last two weeks. Gary, whose last name remains unknown, proposed with a ring crafted from a “family stone,” adding sentimental value to the piece of jewelry.
The couple, based in Indiana, is taking proactive steps to ensure a strong foundation for their future together. They have been attending couple’s therapy and discussing everything openly to prevent potential issues. This approach highlights their commitment to building a healthy relationship.
Amber Portwood, 34, met Gary through a dating app in 2023. Unlike her previous relationships, Gary’s unfamiliarity with Portwood’s reality TV fame has allowed their romance to develop more naturally. This new dynamic has given Portwood the opportunity to date in a way she has always desired.
Portwood’s personal life has been extensively documented on reality TV since her debut on “16 & Pregnant” in 2009. She later became a cast member on “Teen Mom” and “Teen Mom OG” from 2009 to 2021. She returned to the franchise for “Teen Mom: Family Reunion” in 2022 and “Teen Mom: The Next Chapter” in 2023.
Portwood shares a 15-year-old daughter, Leah, with her ex Gary Shirley, with whom she was in a relationship from 2008 to 2011. Despite Shirley having full custody of Leah, the pair co-parents amicably. Portwood also has a 6-year-old son, James, with ex Andrew Glennon. Following a heated altercation in 2019, Glennon gained full custody of James in 2022.
Portwood’s previous relationships have often been tumultuous and public. She was engaged to Matt Baier from 2015 to 2017, and both Shirley and Baier appeared on TV with her. It remains to be seen whether her new fiancé, Gary, will make his reality TV debut on “Teen Mom: The Next Chapter,” which airs Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET on MTV.
In 2022, Portwood reflected on her personal struggles after losing custody of James. She expressed her efforts to better herself and improve her relationships with her children. Despite her past issues with substance abuse and mental illness, Portwood believes in the possibility of redemption and moving beyond past problems.
Gary, in his late 30s, does not have children of his own but is described as very family-oriented, caring for his parents. His lack of familiarity with “Teen Mom” has allowed their relationship to flourish without the influence of her reality TV fame.
As Portwood embarks on this new chapter with Gary, fans and followers of “Teen Mom” will undoubtedly be watching closely. The couple’s commitment to therapy and open communication suggests a promising future as they prepare to tie the knot.
