Renowned social media personality Abby Howard is finally setting the record straight about her relationship with her husband, Matt Howard.
On March 25, 2025, the influencer shared a personal essay exclusively with PEOPLE magazine, opening up about how sharing her life on social media has affected her real-life relationships.
Reflecting on the constant criticism and scrutiny she and her husband face online, Abby expressed the emotional toll of being misjudged by strangers who don’t know the full story behind their comical skits and candid reflections. She shared,
“[I] come across videos about me made by other creators (whom I have never met) that are littered with misunderstandings, hatefulness and downright lies. Nothing can prepare you for the jump scare that happens when you’re scrolling for your own entertainment only to see a video dedicated to casting a negative light on you as a person”.
In coping with the online hatred, Mrs. Howard admitted to deleting apps like TikTok from her phone in order to avoid negativity, despite the platform being a major source of income for her. She explained,
“I deleted TikTok… it’s definitely been an additional bonus not seeing hateful things about myself in my own comment sections… But my main motivation was simple… I scrolled when I was feeling my worst, and after I was done using the app, I usually felt even worse than before. That was a cycle I wanted to break”.
The Origins Of Abby And Matt Howard’s Divorce Rumors
A month before Abby’s confessional essay, she and Matt found themselves at the center of controversy after revealing an unconventional arrangement in their marriage.
On February 1, 2025, Matt uploaded a podcast-style YouTube video on his personal channel, where he admitted that, for the past one month, he had been sleeping on a mattress in a walk-in closet, separate from Abby, despite her disapproval.
He explained that the decision was necessary for his mental health, sharing,
“This decision that I made was something I had to do just to prioritize my mental health, because I was not OK. I was really struggling. I was feeling awful, and that’s why I’m here”.
However, Matt’s revelation quickly ignited a firestorm of divorce rumors and speculation about marital strife. Many online critics accused him of disregarding Abby’s feelings.
In response to the growing chatter, Abby indirectly addressed the rumors in her essay, setting the record straight once and for all. She expressed deep gratitude for her husband, emphasizing the unwavering support he has shown her throughout their relationship, saying,
“In some instances, there have been misunderstandings or just straight-up rumors and lies that circulated about me on TikTok, and I had no idea what was going on… My husband has been nothing but supportive and encouraging… He’s proud of me… I have to give him so much credit for the ways he’s rooted me on… I couldn’t be more grateful for his support”.
Abby and Matt Howard’s love story began in 2013 when they first met in high school. What started as a close friendship blossomed into a romance by 2016.
After two years of dating, the lovebirds took the next step in their relationship, getting engaged in August 2018. Less than a year later, they exchanged vows in an intimate, private ceremony in July 2019. Together, they share two sons, Griffin and August.
Through the highs and lows of internet fame, Abby and Matt continue to stand by each other, proving that their bond is stronger than any online speculation.