Married At First Sight: What Michael & Meka Are Up To After Divorce

Married at First Sight stars Michael Watson and Meka Jones couldn’t make it work. She had trust issues, and her doubts were definitely justified.

Michael Watson and Meka Jones are Married at First Sight alums who couldn’t make their marriage work, and it’s time to talk about what they’ve been doing since their divorce. Their romance was turbulent due to Michael’s constant lying, Meka’s trust issues, and their lack of chemistry. Many fans feel that Meka got the short end of the stick, as she had to deal with Michael’s dubious tales about his job and the money he made. They were the first couple in Married at First Sight history to receive an annulment.

The consensus was that Meka and Michael didn’t have a lot in common. and never should have been matched. Their personalities are completely different, and so are their approaches to life. Michael’s dishonesty always cropped up and caused problems. There was a time on the show when Meka showed up at Michael’s alleged workplace, and when she asked to see him, they didn’t know who he was. When she confronted him about it, he talked in circles, and then shut down. This was a regular occurrence in their marriage. Towards the end of the season, it was apparent that they would not stay together. To no one’s surprise, both chose divorce. While Michael sometimes attempted to open up, it was not enough to change their fate.

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How Did Meka & Michael Handle Life After Married At First Sight

Now, they are both free. Michael sought an annulment, which he got. After the show, he did a now-unavailable YouTube video with his current girlfriend, addressing Shannon, as well as the drama from his MAFS season. Michael added that he had emotionally left his marriage with Meka pretty early on the process, because it didn’t seem like the real thing. He was previously considered one of the worst MAFS husbands. Michael says he lied because he felt pressure to do more, He concluded the video with an apology. Michael and his partner have a website called Mike and Shay, where they post videos and blog posts about various topics.

What Have Michael & Meka Been Up To Since Their Divorce

After she settled things with Michael, Meka had an annulment party. Since then, she’s been having a great time posting cute photos on her Instagram, and enjoying get-togethers with friends. On Instagram, Michael apologized to her in a lengthy post. He said,” You only wanted me to be honest with you, and at that time, I was not capable of doing so.” He added, “I pray that you find your forever person! You deserve that and so much more.”

The MAFS process did not work for the former couple, but it seems that it did help Michael to acknowledge some of his issues. Things seem to be amicable between Meka and Michael, and it is nice to see that they have both been able to move on. The show’s experts, who have lost fans’ trust, stated that Married at First Sight couples will always learn something about themselves, even if they don’t stay together.

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