Where Are Mikayla Matthews and Jace Terry Now? Inside the “SLOMW” Stars’ Relationship After Their Public Separation

Mikayla Matthews, a star of Hulu’s reality series *The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives*, has recently shared insights into her ongoing relationship with Jace Terry. Their journey as a couple has faced significant challenges since the couple announced their separation during the fourth season of the show. Matthews highlighted that their relationship remains a “work in progress”.

Mikayla Matthews and Jace Terry, who tied the knot in 2018, are parents to four children. Despite the couple’s separation, their mutual commitment to work through their issues is evident. In a March 2026 interview, Matthews clarified that while they are currently apart, the aim is not to remain that way permanently.

During season three of *The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives*, the couple opened up about their intimacy struggles, which were exacerbated by Matthews’ history of childhood sexual abuse. The fallout from this trauma led to a decision to separate in October 2025, allowing Matthews to prioritise her healing journey. “Last season, we dove into the beginning stages of it, and that was me revisiting all this trauma for the first time as well,” she explained, reflecting on her challenging experiences.

Season four continued to reveal their difficulties, with Matthews admitting that they had seen little progress in resolving their intimacy concerns. Adding to their challenges were the complications arising from Matthews’ chronic health problems following the birth of their fourth child. She expressed her struggle to concentrate on the relationship while also managing her health. “It’s hard to focus on anything else and be motivated to fix anything else while I’m in this state,” she confided to her co-star Whitney Leavitt.

Matthews has battled chronic eczema, which worsened after she underwent breast surgery in early 2025. Despite efforts to find a diagnosis since 2021, she shared that removal of her implants had led to improvements. However, a flare-up in 2025 following childbirth intensified her focus on healing. “I feel like I’m working on so many different things outside of just sex,” Matthews said, acknowledging the complexity of maintaining a relationship amidst her struggles.

While Matthews is committed to her healing, this period of self-care is a necessity she believes could benefit their marriage in the long run. “I don’t want to have to tear our family apart, but I also know that I have to be selfish for a period of time so that I can heal,” she explained during a confessional on the show.

The impact of Matthews’ past trauma on their intimacy has been a recurring theme in the series. She expressed that discussing intimacy is particularly difficult given her psychological state, emphasising, “My nervous system is already in fight or flight, and I’m already maxed out.” The couple’s experience starkly illustrates the emotional toll that unresolved trauma can exert on relationships.

Despite the separation, the couple continues to support one another. Matthews announced that they are still together, albeit in a different arrangement where she occasionally stays in Airbnbs for her health. “It’s a work in progress, but we are also very open with our kids and they know the situation,” she disclosed during an interview, indicating ongoing communication and honesty within their family.

Their supportive dynamic was on display outside the show as well. Jace Terry has made appearances in Matthews’ TikTok videos and is visible in family gatherings documented on her Instagram. In a display of camaraderie, they even donned a couple’s costume for Halloween in 2025. Matthews values Terry’s continued patience and understanding, stating, “I think he is so patient with these issues, even though he’s never gonna fully understand them.”

As Mikayla Matthews and Jace Terry navigate their complicated relationship, they exemplify the challenges numerous couples face in the wake of personal trauma and health issues. Their ongoing commitment to each other, even during this challenging phase, offers hope that love can adapt and endure through adversity.