“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” viewers are acutely aware of the difficulties Jen Affleck and her husband, Zac, have endured over the past few years. Their troubles were well-documented on the show. At one point, Zac threatened to divorce the “Dancing With the Stars” contestant if she went to a Chippendales show. Jen also discovered that Zac had started gambling. The two even separated for a while. But her third pregnancy — and a lot of counseling — brought them back together, stronger than ever.
But given their tumultuous past, it’s unsurprising that many were wondering how Zac was feeling about his wife spending so much time rehearsing with her handsome new dance partner, Jan Ravnik. It turns out, he’s doing great.
Jen Affleck’s Dance Journey Takes Flight – & Zac’s Here for It
On September 7, Jen posted a video showing Jan lifting, flipping, and spinning her around in the air, along with the caption, “I think Jan is forgetting I just had a baby 🤣.”
Zac was the first to comment, writing, “’Hey babe how is first day of practice going?’ Get sent this video 😂☠️”
Jen responded with three rolling-on-the-floor laughing emojis, but further down in the comments, Zac was asked how he was reacting to her new job.
“Plz let us know you are supportive of your wife and you’re not freaking out,” [Cici Loves You] wrote.
“No I’m not going to lie it’s for sure challenging but this is Jen’s dream,” Zac responded. “And I have never seen her happier doing something. And [Jan Ravnik] is the best guy there is and so respectful. So embracing the journey as a team! And they are already so good! 🙌🔥.”
Fans loved his supportive response and commended his mature, confident attitude.
“Thank you for supporting her dreams!! Your time will come Zac!!” Wrote one fan.
“Mad respect for this response,” commented another. “Very true!”
DWTS Has Brought Joy to Jen Affleck’s Postpartum Journey
After Jan Ravnik was announced as her partner, Jen Affleck spoke about how helpful dancing was for her post-baby mental health.
“I’m still in the thick of postpartum, staying up late, doing feedings and whatnot, so that’s challenging. But honestly, if anything, it’s been helping me,” Jen told People.
“I think if I didn’t have “Dancing with the Stars,” I’d probably be dealing with baby blues and potentially postpartum depression, which can be the most challenging thing that you can experience after having a baby,” she admitted. “So honestly, I’m just grateful I have “Dancing with the Stars.”
