It doesn't take Amy Farrah Fowler's signature glasses to see the appeal of the woman who brought her to life...Mayim Bialik! Mayim has been a TV fixture for decades - she is known for playing characters who are quirky, yet so quintessential to their respective universes! Mayim's cool and calm characters seem to reflect her real-life demeanor, which she keeps a minimalist mystery. We miss Mayim on The Big Bang Theory.
Mayim generally guards her personal life pretty closely, but occasionally gives fans a glimpse inside, via her YouTube channel. In her videos, she shares some candid tidbits, such as stories about her marriage and divorce from Michael Stone. She was married to him for a decade!
Mayim and Michael have three children together, but not much else about their life together has been made public. Here, we'll dive in and uncover little-known facts about Mayim and Michael's marriage and subsequent split. In Hollywood, plenty of marriages end, but Mayim's marriage didn't end on bad terms.
14 Mayim And Michael Still Celebrate Holidays Together
Divorce can conjure up multiple scenarios in our heads, and many aren't so positive, but Mayim Bialik wants to challenge every notion you may have about divorce.
Don't count on awkward dinners between Mayim and her ex-husband, Michael Stone. Every member of the Bialik-Stone family is fond of celebrating important holidays. Michael and Mayim believe in keeping holidays a family affair, so they're celebrating holidays together, no matter what!
13 Compromise Is Cool
It's common to hear your married friends discuss the importance of compromise within marriage, but the practice of compromise doesn't end once divorce papers are signed.
Mayim and Michael have a strategy to keep the peace between them as exes and co-parents. Mayim believes compromising is a great ingredient for making a relationship work, despite the possibility of not getting everything you want.
12 In-Laws Stay 'Involved'
Families look different in every household. Mayim and Michael make sure to keep the full family intact. Mayim still makes a point of regularly interacting with her husband's parents, and Michael does the same for Mayim's parents. These co-parents know that it's incredibly important for their children to have full access to family.
11 Mayim And Michael Believe Kindness Is Key
Let's face it, divorce can stir up a lot of dirt between couples. Some ex-couples may have a more difficult time moving on from their strife, but others are eventually able to achieve a rhythm of living cordially as exes. One of Mayim and Michael's secrets to keeping the peace with each other is to always speak kindly of each other.
10 Mayim Doesn't Believe In The 'What Ifs'
Facing reality can be quite difficult when your reality is a sad one. The idea of divorce can feel very devastating for many reasons, and many times, the idea of divorce can bring up complex feelings concerning the collapse of a so-called "traditional" marriage. Society can have the power to make one question the concept of marriage, but Mayim chooses to ignore any doubts.
9 Marriage Is Still Meaningful For Mayim
Mayim Bialik still has some thoughts on marriage! She believes she belongs to a unique group of divorced women who tend to be overlooked - this is a group of divorced women who still believe in the idea of marriage and companionship. As a now-single lady, Mayim misses certain aspects like having someone to cook for every night.
8 Fears Still Creep Up For Mayim
Some ladies champion the idea of being single, (hello, Beyoncé!), and others take a more hesitant approach to the idea. For Mayim, the idea of living life on her own inspires a bit of fear. She candidly explained in a video on her YouTube channel that she is concerned that there isn't as much promise for single, older women as there is for younger women.
7 Don't Put Mayim In A Box
When a complex situation arises in life, having a group of well-meaning friends who try and guide you through the sticky situation may be extremely helpful, but helpful friends can unknowingly provide some awful advice sometimes. Mayim has encountered those friends who've encouraged her to do certain things in order to get back in the saddle, but she wants you to know they do not work!
6 Mayim Believes Divorce Is Complicated
For some, divorce papers can signal freedom after a difficult relationship. Although this view may be a bit clichê, it's important to avoid assumptions about how people feel when they get divorced.
Mayim finds it important to let her fans know that divorce conjures up complicated feelings. She struggled with the alone time she suddenly found herself having an abundance of.
5 Positivity Is Essential For Mayim
After divorce papers are signed, the reality of being single again can set in with a vengeance. After all, you're suddenly presented with the truth of you being the only person you have to account for.
Looking out for yourself post-divorce can be important for multiple reasons. Self-reflection can be a positive way to navigate through the hard times, as Mayim knows to be true!
