%0AChris Marek probably never imagined that he’d end up sharing some of the most personal moments of his life with the world, but that’s exactly what happened when he started dating Amy Roloff. Amy and the rest of her family rose to reality TV fame in 2006 when they became the stars of the show Little People, Big World. While they may have seemed like the perfect family, things between Amy and her now ex-husband, Matt, weren’t great. The couple ultimately decided to go their separate ways, and Chris and Amy formed a loving connection and now they’re getting ready to live happily ever after. Keep reading to learn 10 things you didn’t know about Chris Marek.
1. He Works In Real Estate
Thanks to her time on reality TV, Amy Roloff has earned quite a bit of money. Chris may not be a TV star, but his pockets aren’t hurting either. He is a highly successful real estate agent, having sold some very expensive properties over the years. His clients love working with him, and he appears to really enjoy what he does.
2. He’s Actually A Very Private Person
For the past few years, Chris has spent a lot of time in front of cameras and he even asked Amy to marry him with the cameras rolling. However, in reality he prefers to keep his life out of the public eye. He does not seem to have any public social media profiles and he does not do interviews.
3. He’s Very Adventurous
You only live once, and Chris is making sure to make the most of his time. He always looks forward to having new experiences and enjoys the occasional adrenaline rush. This is one of the things that drew Amy to him, and the two love doing fun activities together.
4. He And Amy Met At A Singles Event
If you’re a believer in fate, then you’ll probably get a kick out of Chris and Amy’s love story. The two met for the first time at a mixer for singles, though Amy was initially matched with someone else. Nevertheless, Chris and Amy made a connection and he asked her out on a date.
5. He Asked Amy’s Father Before Proposing To Her
Chris and Amy, both in their 50s, took the traditional route when it came to Chris asking for Amy’s hand in marriage. Chris made sure to ask Amy’s father for his blessing, and this gesture won her over. Amy told Hollywood Life, “It meant so much to me to know that he did that, and I was so glad that we got engaged before my mom passed away so she could be sure her daughter was going to be okay.”
6. He’s From Idaho
Since Chris is a person who values his privacy, there is not much information available about him outside of his relationship with Amy. We do know, however, that Chris is originally from Idaho. There is no further information on when or how he came to settle in Oregon.
7. He Hasn’t Been Married Before
Amy may be on her second marriage, but as far as we know, Chris has never been married before and also doesn’t appear to have any children. The fact that Chris is willing to forgo his single life and make a lifetime commitment is a sign that he has truly found a connection with Amy that he hasn’t experienced before.
8. He Loves Taking Pictures
Chris is a man of many talents and he has quite a few hobbies to accompany them. According to Cafe Mom, Chris is also a talented photographer, though we were unable to track down any images of his work. Perhaps we’ll get to see more of this side of him as his time on Little People, Big World continues.
9. He Blends In Well With The Roloffs
Divorces are always difficult, especially when children are involved. Anyone who has ever seen Little People, Big World knows that Amy came from a very unique situation where she and her ex-husband had a business together and lived on the same property even after their split. Although things could have been messy, Chris actually fit in very well with the family and everyone seems to appreciate him, including Amy’s ex, Matt.
10. He And Amy Are Living Together
Even after Amy and Matt’s divorce, both of them living on the farm continued to cause tension in their relationship. But that’s no longer something they have to worry about. Chris and Amy recently moved into a new house together and they’re excited to start their new journey.
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