Amber Portwood gained popularity due to her participation in the reality shows Teen Mom OG and Teen Mom: The Next Chapter. She joined LimeLight because of her relationship with different partners, like Gary Shirley.
Gary Shirley gained popularity because of his participation in Teen Mom. Their fans are so engaged with their relationship and curious to know the answer to this question: Are Amber and Gary still together?
In the article we will discuss their relationship status, how things started for them and where they are now. We do intense research by carefully examining all the verified sources present online.
Are Amber Portwood And Gary Shirley Still Together?
As per our research they ended their relationship in 2011, after the end of filming. They went through challenges and finally decided to separate from each other. After that, multiple reports confirmed 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 showing their fans through social media that he is getting from someone else specially took live on June 2025 New Year she mentions that she is dating a different person.
How It All Started
Early 2006: Amber and Gary met through her brother who graduated with him. Then they start dating each other.
2008: After dating for 3 years they finally got pregnant with their first child when she was only 18 and Gary was 21. And their relationship became public when they both participated in the reality show. And Gary also proposed to her at the end of 2008 before the birth of their daughter.
2010: They go through family dynamics when Amber gets arrested because she was filmed assaulting Gary and remains in prison for 17 months.
2011: They finally ended their relationship.
Latest Public Appearance or Mention
As they got separated in 2011 so there is no possibility of their recent public appearance. They were not seen together at events. After their breakup, they saw each other at family gatherings for their daughter’s birthday or at any events.
In this, they are focused on their individual life and there are no verified sources confirming that they control the future or anything.
Clues from Social Media and Public Life
The evidence on social media confirms that they separated and Amber is dating someone else. She did not mention anything about Gary. Social media tracking sites mention their ex-fiancé.
Gary maintains a low public appearance while Amber speaks about her relationship and breakup openly on social media. Now she wants to focus on her personal growth and development and the healing process.
They are co-parenting their 16-year-old daughter together.
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 mentions 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 for Stability: 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 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 that, getting engaged, and breaking up. It’s a pattern now.”
The fans mentioned that she deserved someone better than him and appreciated 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, whom she is dating also has a low profile which might be a good decision for their relationship. She wants a private life because of her past experiences.
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 parted their 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!
