‘Mormon Wives’ Star Jen Affleck Reveals She and Husband Zac Split Before Pregnancy; 'So Much Therapy'

While this may not come as a surprise to any fans of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," Jen Affleck recently revealed that she and her husband Zac, spent some time apart after the public drama of season 1 of the reality show.

Many fans watched their struggles play out on the show and social media but had to speculate what was really going on because no one was openly talking. But now, fans can put that curiosity to rest as Jen has spilled her tea ahead of the reality show's season 2 premiere next week.

While many fans assumed there was trouble in "Mormon Wives" paradise between Jen and Zac for some time now, there wasn't confirmation until recently. Jen discussed her marital struggles with PEOPLE ahead of the premiere of the hit Hulu reality show's second season.

"Just because of everything that we went through last year and because of everything we've had to do so much therapy," she told PEOPLE.

Watching season 1 and all the drama that unfolded between the couple put things into a different perspective for them. They both also had to read all the comments left on social media about their toxic dynamic.

"It's all a blessing in disguise, but I definitely think it is daunting coming back to MomTok because we have gone through so much being part of it," she said. "But again, we're learning so much on the way, so only taking the positives right now."

While the couple have been working on their relationship, Zac deferred his medical school acceptance in Arizona so they could focus on what to do next as a couple.

"He still hasn't officially decided," she revealed. "He still has about five months to decide, but as of right now, I think his priority is just supporting me and so I guess we'll see."

As the two work on the issues and strengthen their marriage, Jen said they've made progress.

"We are finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel," she told PEOPLE. "Right now, I'm focusing on my mental health, my marriage, and becoming the best version of myself that I can be."

At the end of March, Jen shared a message to everyone talking negatively about her marriage on social media, because there have been tons and tons of comments about how she should leave Zac.

"I don't care what anyone thinks about my marriage," she began, in her Instagram Story.

"At the end of the day, I'll always prioritize what's best for me regardless of others' opinions. The truth about marriage and raising kids is that it's challenging. There will be ups and downs, and mistakes will be made. But as long as both partners are committed to choosing each other and putting in the effort, that's what truly matters."

As loyal viewers of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" know, Jen and Zac ended up having a blowout fight over her going on a girls' trip to Las Vegas and ending up at a Chippendales show. So it came to a bit of a shock to see that she revisited the show, but this time with Zac in tow.

Jen shared the experience on TikTok captioned, "This is what I like to call exposure therapy." She hashtagged the video, "marriage," "Chippendales," and "trauma."

It didn't take long for fans to jump into the comment section with their confusion, jokes, and advice.

"Smells like attempted damage control to me," one person wrote. Another said, "Babe, he almost divorced you while he had 3k of your money." One other pointed out, "Exposure therapy would actually be you going to the show without him and him not threatening to make you a single mom. Him being there with you is still controlling."

In early February, Jen announced that she's expecting her third child with Zac. This news shocked fans to their core, because of all the issues they witnessed on the show and on social media.

Many of the comments on her Instagram announcement post were negative.

"A friendly reminder that another baby does not fix abuse. Stay safe ladies," one person said. Another added, "Didn’t he threaten to make you a single mother over a Chippendales show?" Another fan shared, "BABIES ARE NOT BANDAIDS - now say it louder so Utah can hear me."

A follow up post also had a comment section filled with negativity and confusion. But in between all the negative and concerning comments, there were also a few happy and congratulatory ones.

"No one understands how much light and love you both have for each other. And especially for those beautiful angel kids. So happy for you and your new addition to the family. Proud of all the work you both have put in to make your life better. The outside world will never know your truth and journey like the both of you. Growth is beautiful and it’s all I see radiating off the both of you," one person wrote.

Another said, "The cutest little family. Congrats queen."