Matt Roloff Is ‘Petrified’ His Relationship with Fiancée Caryn Chandler Could Change When They
Matt Roloff Is ‘Petrified’ His Relationship with Fiancée Caryn Chandler Could Change When They
Matt Roloff, star of Little People, Big World, has opened up about his concerns regarding marriage, revealing that he’s “petrified” about how tying the knot with his fiancée, Karen Chandler, might change their relationship. The 62-year-old TV personality, who proposed to Karen in April 2023, admitted in the latest episode that while he envisions a future with her, he is unsure whether marriage will alter the connection they share.
During a heart-to-heart with friends, including his ex-wife Amy’s husband, Chris Marek, Matt explained that he and Karen are currently thriving in their relationship, and they’re wary of upsetting the dynamic by getting married. “We have the whole ‘don’t fix what’s not broke’ thing going,” Matt shared. “It’s not that we have anything against marriage, but we wonder if it’s necessary to do it.”
Despite their mutual respect for the institution of marriage, Matt and Karen, who is 56, have chosen to take their engagement one day at a time, keeping the conversation open about their future. “We always say we’ll talk about it again in a couple weeks or months,” Matt said. The couple seems content with their current arrangement, feeling no rush to rush into wedding plans just yet.
Matt’s fears are not unique. Chris, who married Amy Roloff in 2021, revealed he too had concerns before tying the knot. “I heard so many stories of couples who were together for years and once they got married, their relationship changed,” Chris admitted.
For Matt and Karen, their engagement also includes a new chapter: their Arizona property, which they view as a “test” for the next phase of their relationship. “We did talk about once the house is real, then we’d revisit our wedding plans,” Matt said. “We’re starting that process of, ‘Hey, does this change anything?’”
As Matt and Karen continue to evaluate their options, their openness and thoughtfulness reflect the importance of marriage as a meaningful commitment, but one that doesn’t need to happen just because it’s expected.
Zach and Tori Roloff Say Goodbye to Little People, Big World After Years of Family Drama
In other Little People, Big World news, Zach and Tori Roloff have officially announced their departure from the show, marking the end of an era for the beloved reality TV family. The couple revealed their decision during a recent appearance on the Raising Heights podcast, citing personal growth and family tensions, particularly Zach’s ongoing disputes with his father, Matt, over the future of the Roloff Farms.
Tori shared that she and Zach are seeking a more independent narrative and want to step away from the show’s spotlight in order to focus on their own family. “We’re ready for a change,” she said. Their departure follows in the footsteps of other Roloff siblings, including Jeremy, Jacob, and Molly, who have chosen to leave the public eye.
The Roloffs’ exit signals a significant shift for the long-running series, which has chronicled the family’s journey since 2006. As the show moves forward without Zach and Tori, fans can expect a new chapter, but one that will still carry the legacy of their influence, especially in representing dwarfism on television.
While their departure closes one chapter of the Roloff story, their impact—especially Zach’s role as a trailblazer for individuals with dwarfism—will continue to inspire viewers for years to come.
