Adam and Danielle Busby have been having marriage problems since OutDaughtered season 10 premiered, and the couple’s relationship continues to strain as more episodes drop. There has been growing tension between the spouses, leaving many OutDaughtered viewers wondering if the duo will weather the storm. The pair married in 2006 before welcoming their first child Blayke Louise, in 2011. Later, in 2015, Danielle gave birth to the quintuplets Ava Lane, Olivia Marie, Hazel Grace, Riley Paige, and Parker Kate. As a result, the couple landed the OutDaughered show, which debuted on May 10, 2016.
Since OutDaughtered season 10 debuted, being parents to six young children has taken a toll on Danielle and Adam. That prompted Danielle to demand more help from Adam, thus leading to lots of friction in the house. Due to their contrasting views and conflicting schedules, the OutDaughtered reality stars have become more distant. The Busby’s matriarch noted that she had been feeling the brunt of handling all the house chores solo. Despite voicing her opinion for a couple of years, Adam has taken little to no action to resolve their issues, thus straining their marriage.
The Busbys’ Marriage Troubles Explained
Adam & Danielle Are Struggling To Keep Their Relationship Afloat
Adam and Danielle have been at each other’s throats over parenting styles. Danielle constantly has harsh outbursts when addressing Adam, and he hardly listens to her concerns. Over time, the mom of six has expressed that doing all the house chores alone is a lot of work and needs extra help. Adam isn’t comfortable with the idea, which made Danielle ask him to step up and help a little more in the house. However, Adam has been taking a lot of photography deals away from home, making it hard for him to be at home throughout.
Desperate, Danielle asked for help from her sister Crystal Mills, AKA Aunt Kiki. Aunt Kiki’s babysitting role didn’t go as expected, with the quints demanding that she get fired after forgetting to pick them up from the bus stop. Crystal found managing the Busby household difficult. While discussing the possibility of getting a nanny, an option Adam is still hesitant about, he noted that finding someone willing to take up the task would be tough.
Danielle has been juggling motherhood and being a wife while caring for their daughters, which hasn’t been easy. The OutDaughtered star runs a family-owned clothing store, Graeson Bee Boutique, in League City, Texas. On the other hand, Adam operates a photography company. With their busy schedules, it has become difficult for the OutDaughtered couple to find common ground on parenting and house chore activities, thus causing chaos at home.
Adam Feels Unappreciated
He Plays The Good Cop To Get Love From The Girls
Adam and Danielle have many stressors in their lives, and their marriage seems to be suffering in the aftermath. Danielle has been handling business at home, leaving her with endless responsibilities. Exhausted, it has been spilling over to how the quint’s mom talks to Adam. She is obviously overwhelmed but unable to express herself well, which has made the OutDaughtered reality star come off as nagging.
One of their worst arguments was when debating whether they needed some extra pair of hands. Danielle started yelling at Adam in the kitchen and didn’t seem worried that their oldest daughter, Blyake, was there playing on the phone. Adam was dismayed when she lost it, and it looked as if the OutDaughtered duo had hit an all-time low. Adam, who hardly complains or expresses his feelings made a shocking confession that left Danielle heartbroken. The father of sixadmitted to feeling undervalued by his wife, which led him to seek solace in his girls.
“Realizing how different we are as far as how we want to feel, like loved. Talking about like how I play like a good cop. It’s just because I want that love and affection from the kids because I don’t necessarily get it from you. And so like I’m the good cop with them because I want them to be drawn to me and like love me.”
Adam has been close with his kids throughout the years and prioritizes spending ample time with them. He went on a daddy-daughter date for the Houston Texan jersey release party accompanied by Uncle Dale Mills and his daughter Kenzie Mills. Adam also recently shared a video where Hazel performed a little music set, stating that even though her videos were funny, he loved them. Therefore, it is easy to see how much time the father of six spends with his girls and how much quality time with them means to himsince that’s where he feels loved and appreciated.
Danielle Was Hurt By Adam’s Confession
She Was Heartbroken
Often Danielle has openly criticized and emasculated Adam. She is overbearing and, at times, comes across as a control freak. Even when she has something positive to say about him, it is always followed by some inadequacies that she sees. As a result, it is easy to see where the conflict comes from and why Adam feels unappreciated.
Still, Danielle was surprised by her husband’s confession, noting that it was hard hearing Adam voice his concerns.
Throughout OutDaughtered season 10, Adam hasn’t been the one to talk about his problems with Danielle, as he lets most things pass.
Despite stating his feelings, Danielle said it felt like he had “stabbed” her in the heart, but was also sad as she didn’t want Adam to feel unloved.
The twosome have limited communication skills and are constantly bickering. Even though Danielle has often expressed to Adam how she wants the kids’ things handled, he doesn’t seem to follow. For example, the OutDaughtered dad forgot the kids’ first school day. In another incident, Adam went to get school supplies shopping without a list, thus coming back home with the wrong items (via TLC). Lack of proper communication seems to be the key issue with the OutDaughtered duo. Hence, both parties have things they need to work on to make their relationship a smooth ride.
Will Danielle And Adam Overcome Their Marriage Problems?
They Are Still Together
Danielle and Adam have been coping well despite the marriage issues showcased in OutDaughtered season 10. The Busbys are still together and seem to be faring pretty well, as they regularly share appreciation posts on their respective social media platforms. Adam posted a photo carousel of Danielle and their girls on Mother’s Day, writing, “Every day counting our blessings for this beautiful mom of six!”
Danielle recently shared cute pictures of them on a date during Justin Timberlake’s concert in Austin, Texas. Notably, the lovebirds were also together during Graeson Bee’s second anniversary. Even though the OutDaughtered pair don’t always see eye to eye, there is no love lost in the family. Adam and Danielle still live in Texas with their daughters and seem to be working towards their parental and marital problems as a unit, as they are desperately try to salvage their marriage.
OutDaughtered season 10 airs on Tuesdays on TLC at 9 p.m. ET.
