Amber Portwood gained popularity because of her participation in the reality shows Teen Mom OG and Teen Mom: The Next Chapter. She became in LimeLight because of her relationship with different partners like Gary Shirley and Matt Baier.
After her breakup, she introduced a new Gary, Gary Wait, in 2024. She proudly introduced him to her castmates hoping that maybe this relationship would last long and their fans hoped that he could be the “one and only”.
Their fans are so engaged with their relationship and curious to know the answer to this question: Are Amber and Gary still together in 2025?
In the article we will discuss their relationship status like how things started for them and where they are now, by carefully examining all the verified sources present online.
As per reports, Amber and Gary went their separate ways and ended their engagement in 2024. After challenges like missing Gary during the trip, they soon called off their engagement. After that, multiple reports confirm that Amber has moved on and is in a new relationship.
Relationship Status Explained
Social media outlets confirm that they parted their ways and called off their engagement after missing Gary on the trip. They tried their best but things did not work out for them.
After her breakup with Gary she is now moving on and shows their fans through social media that he is getting from someone else, especially took live on June 2025 new year she mentions that she is dating a different person.
How It All Started
Early 2024: In 2020 Amber and Gary met through a dating app and their relationship has become more than casual.
June 2024: When she was on the show Teen Mom’s Next Chapter, she introduced him to her castmates and this is the first public confirmation of their relationship. Soon after that they got engaged and fans were surprised that they knew each other from showtime and they also engaged.
Their relationship went through tragedy when Gary was missing during that trip to Northern California for Amber’s brother’s wedding and police searched for him and he was found in Oklahoma. Due to this their relationship went through challenges and they called off their engagement.
Late 2024–2025: In 2025 she moved on and mentioned her new boyfriend while posting a video on TikTok.
Latest Public Appearance or Mention
They were not seen together at events. After their breakup and the last social media appearance. In June 2025, Amber confirmed that they called off their engagement. In 2025 she is dating someone else and there is no verified confirmation about their reconciliation present online.
Clues from Social Media and Public Life
The evidence on social media confirms that they have gone their separate ways and Amber is dating someone else. She did not mention anything about Gary. Social media tracking sites mention their ex-fiancée.
Gary maintains a low public appearance while Amber speaks about her relationship and breakup openly on social media. Now she wants to focus on personal growth and development and the healing process.
Career or Life Developments That May Have Affected Their Relationship
Emotionally Pressurized: When Gary was missing during the trip she went through emotional stress. She mentioned in the public statement that she is emotionally imbalanced at that phase of his life.
Public Scrutiny & Media Pressure: After she came back from the show she faced criticism and family judgment because her past life experience is not that good. They also judge her. Maybe she is also in a short term relationship but she thinks this relationship is for the long term.
Desire forStability: Both want to focus on their professional and personal growth because they choose to be with each other. They feel like they are stressed out if they remain with each other and it’s better to let go instead of holding on because it’s your life and you have the right to choose what is wrong or what is not.
What our fans are saying.
Social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, Reddit, and Fan forums showed mixed emotions about their breakup. Some mention that the disappearance of Gary might be evidence of his unreliable behaviour and show sympathy for Amber.
“That was the last straw — I wouldn’t trust him either.”
Some fans criticize Amber on the basis of her past relationship and failed engagement: “She keeps doing this, getting engaged, and breaking up. It’s a pattern now.”
The fans mention that she deserves someone better than him and appreciate that she moved on: “Good for her for choosing herself and not staying stuck.”
What’s Next for Them?
Now she is focused on her personal and professional life including healing and raising her children. The man she mentioned in 2025 who is also dating also has a low profile which might be a good decision for their relationship. She wants a private life because of her past experience.
Because of her past life trauma, she wants to focus on her healing rather than continuing a romantic relationship publicly.
There is no verified public appearance of Gary present online; he wants to maintain a low profile on social media.
If you want to continue this relationship or want to reconcile with her, maybe this is his future plan but right now he does not want to continue the relationship.
Conclusion
As per reports, they have parted ways and are not together anymore. The story which starts gracefully with the hope of being with each other for a long time is drastically ended because of the sudden disappearance of Gary, due to social media stress and emotional trauma.
Their story is short but it is intense and full of tragedy. It is a reminder that the story that comes with fame also goes with difficulties. Now Amber focuses on her personal healing and raising her children. On the other hand Gary maintains a low profile on the Internet. No matter if they are together or not, their fans can always support them and respect their journey individually.
Hey there! I’m Sandiya Kanwal, currently surviving (and almost graduating!) my last semester of bachelor’s degree life. I’m a big fan of celebrity gossip because, let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a little drama that’s not their own? Writing about stars, scandals, and stories helps me learn something new every day, and yes, it also makes my writing skills shine brighter than a red-carpet smile!
