Amber Portwood expressed her want to be the very best companion for Gary Wayt months earlier than their breakup.
“We began going to {couples} remedy. We’ve been there twice now,” Amber, 34, shared within the Thursday, June 27, episode of Teen Mother: The Subsequent Chapter. “It feels good to try this for the primary time as a result of you recognize I’m not good at relationships, particularly such a relationship the place it’s truly one. That is one thing I don’t wish to mess up.”
Earlier than agreeing to movie a remedy session with Gary, 39, in her Indiana hometown, Amber revealed that her then-boyfriend witnessed her having a manic episode. (The MTV star was beforehand recognized with borderline character dysfunction and bipolar dysfunction. One among her signs is manic episodes.)
Whereas talking with an expert, Gary expressed his response to Amber’s psychological well being struggles.
“I believe I’m going into the protector mode,” he defined. “That is one thing that she’s used to coping with by herself, and I can’t think about coping with one thing like that by your self.”
Amber replied, “I don’t need it to be an excessive amount of for him. I don’t need it to be a burden on anyone.”
Earlier than sharing a kiss together with his companion, Gary expressed his dedication to the connection, saying, “Discovering anyone that I truly actually love is what I’ve needed and we’re each all in. I like you.”
Whereas it’s unclear when the scenes have been filmed, a lot has modified in Amber and Gary’s relationship in latest weeks.
Earlier this month, Us Weekly completely reported that the pair had ended their romance after Gary was reported lacking — and later situated safely — after touring to North Carolina with Amber for her brother’s marriage ceremony.
In keeping with a supply, the pair had a dialog that turned emotional on June 9. Gary left in a automotive with out her, and within the course of, he left his mobile phone behind. On June 14, Bryson Metropolis Police Division up to date their lacking individuals Fb submit about Gary to verify he “has been situated.”
Ever because the case was closed by police officers, there has “been some closure” for Amber, with a supply explaining that she has communicated with Gary in non-public.
“She is unhappy and he or she cares about him, however she is keen to see that he’s not the best man for her,” an insider advised Us. “She desires to be with somebody who accepts her totally.”
Whereas the breakup is a “very troublesome” time for Amber, the insider added that she’s a “robust individual” and “goes to be OK.”
Teen Mother: The Subsequent Chapter airs on MTV Thursday nights at 8 p.m. ET.
