Mormon Wives' Mikayla Matthews Speaks Out Amid Separation From Husband Jace Terry

Mikayla details the challenges of her marriage and separation from Jace as they navigate intimacy issues and her past trauma.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 12:07pm

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Mikayla Matthews, star of the reality show "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," has opened up about her separation from husband Jace Terry. The couple decided to separate amid ongoing intimacy issues, with Mikayla revisiting past trauma from sexual abuse she experienced as a teenager. Mikayla shared that the separation is still new for them and they are navigating it the best they can, though Jace has expressed a desire for Mikayla to attend trauma therapy to help work through her abuse. Mikayla also detailed how the stressors of their marriage were contributing to her chronic illness. Despite the challenges, the couple remains committed to co-parenting their four children.

Why it matters

Mikayla and Jace's separation highlights the complexities of marriage, especially when dealing with past trauma and intimacy challenges. Their story sheds light on the struggles many couples face and the importance of seeking professional help and support. It also demonstrates the resilience required to maintain a relationship and family in the public eye.

The details

In the latest season of "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," Mikayla and Jace decided to separate after staying up all night discussing the pros and cons. Mikayla expressed that the separation was not with the intention of being apart forever, and that she would still see Jace and their children every day. Jace, meanwhile, has urged Mikayla to attend trauma therapy to help her work through the sexual abuse she experienced as a teenager, noting that he wants to feel connected to his wife again. Mikayla has acknowledged that her chronic illness can be exacerbated by the stress of their intimacy issues, making the situation even more challenging.

  • In the ninth episode of season four, Mikayla and Jace decided to separate.
  • Mikayla and Jace have been married since 2018 and have four children together.

The players

Mikayla Matthews

A 25-year-old reality TV star and mother of four who is navigating a separation from her husband Jace Terry amid intimacy issues and her past trauma.

Jace Terry

Mikayla's 30-year-old husband, who has expressed a desire for Mikayla to attend trauma therapy to help work through her past sexual abuse.

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What they’re saying

“I think it's definitely hard to put a timeline on the situation because it could take weeks, it could take months to be healed. There's part of me that is definitely scared to lose him because I feel like our marriage is so good outside of the sexual intimacy part of it, which is ironic because it's his number one need and that's my number one wound.”

— Mikayla Matthews, Reality TV Star (People)

“More than anything, more than actual sex, I just wanna feel like I can connect with my wife again. And I wanna feel loved by my wife.”

— Jace Terry, Mikayla's Husband (Secret Lives of Mormon Wives)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

Mikayla and Jace's separation highlights the importance of seeking professional help and support when dealing with past trauma and intimacy challenges in a marriage. Their story demonstrates the resilience required to maintain a relationship and family in the public eye, and the complexities involved in navigating these deeply personal issues.