There are always difficulties in relationships and marriages. Each has its scenarios; some make it through the heat while others keep falling until they reach the absolute bottom. But no matter how it starts, how it ends is important.
Given how the couple’s journey began, nobody would have predicted that Jeff Tietjens and Aisha Tyler’s marriage would fail.
Their friendship began in college when Tyler was still a young adult. They exchanged vows in 1994 and divorced in early 2015. They never had children together after their marriage broke down.
Nobody is exactly sure what caused their separation as of this writing. What transpired between them, then? Read on to learn more.
Who Is Jeff Tietjens?
His parents welcomed him into the world in Hanover, New Hampshire, in the year 1968. He grew to appreciate his father’s legal career during his formative years. He, therefore, had dreams of succeeding as a lawyer like his father.
In 1986, after finishing high school, Tyler Jeff Tietjens enrolled at Hanover, New Hampshire’s Dartmouth College of Arts. and graduated from the college in 1990 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in law and administration.
He was hired by one of the largest law firms as soon as he graduated. He had the opportunity to advance his career by working there.
He then registered at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, California to pursue his master’s degree. After wrapping up the program, he received a call to appear before the California State Bar. He was allowed to begin practicing law in the early 2000s as a result.
How He Began His Relationship With His Ex-Wife?
Aisha Tyler and Jeff Tietjens reportedly met for the first time in 1990 while they were both attending Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. It was claimed that the couple didn’t date for very long before deciding to move things forward.
The day before, May 21, 1994, they entered the church. Regrettably, the couple split up in January 2015. In April 2016, Tietjens filed for divorce from Tyler. Since the divorce, there have been many rumors about what caused the marriage to end.
Speculations Regarding Aisha Tyler and Jeff Tietjens’ Divorce
Different accounts of the couple’s divorce were reportedly given, particularly on social media. They are only speculative, though.
The divorce, according to Tyler’s ex-husband, was the result of irreconcilable differences. He continued by saying that his ex-wife lied for a very long time about not having any children during the marriage.
According to reports, he put all the blame for his problem with her inability to conceive on her. Although Tyler did not confirm or deny the claims, fans started to make assumptions.
After photos of her kissing actress Emily Bett surfaced, she was accused of being a lesbian.
He Received a $2 Million Settlement in his Divorce.
Although Jeff Tietjens prefers to keep to himself, his ex-success wives in television and acting helped him gain notoriety. Even more, people liked him after their divorce case.
According to reports, Tyler was ordered to give her former spouse $2 million, including $31,250 per month in spousal support for 48 months (4 years). and an additional $500,000 for his life insurance policy.
In 2017, the divorce was finally finalized.
Their Post-Divorce Lives
Divorce is not a pleasant experience, regardless of who requests or pushes for it. The people involved, it has both mental and psychological effects.
Currently, Tietjens is less well-liked than he was either when they were married or going through their divorce. To stop the media from taking advantage of him, he left the public area where his presence was limited after winning his case.
Even though he prefers to keep his social life private, he engages in a variety of sports and outdoor pursuits like skiing, hiking, and snowboarding. He enjoys reading, especially science fiction, in his free time.
On the other hand, Tyler persisted in pursuing her acting career and appeared in several series. She portrayed Dr. Wheeler in the popular television series Friends. She also appeared in other television shows like CSI and The Weakest Link.
There isn’t much that can be said about their relationship. However, the information that is currently available indicates that she shared what was regarded as an intimate photo of her with Canadian actress Emily Bett Rickards in 2018. She has also advocated strongly for LGBTQ rights.