“I wouldn’t change anything” 1000-lb. Sisters’ Chris Combs and Brittany Combs’ age gap and relationship explored 

TLC's 1000-Lb. Sisters continues to spotlight one of reality TV’s rare enduring love stories with Chris and Brittany Combs, whose bond remains strong despite the pressures of fame and an eight-year age gap.

Chris, who joined the series in 2020 alongside his Slaton sisters, celebrated seven years of marriage in October 2023 with a touching Instagram post featuring a throwback wedding photo, captioned:

"Seven year day I say do and wouldn't change anything about this life journey we are on together."

Their story reveals how love flourishes even amid health struggles and life-changing weight loss journeys in the popular reality series that follows the lives of the Slaton family.

1000-Lb. Sisters’ Chris and Brittany Combs’ relationship detailed

Chris and Brittany's love story started in one of the most unexpected places, a McDonald’s kitchen. Back in 2012, Chris, then 31, had just taken on a manager role when he met 24-year-old Brittany, who was also managing at the time. What began as a work partnership quickly grew into a friendship, and soon after, a romance.

The eight-year age gap never fazed them. Four years later, Chris popped the question, and Brittany said yes with no hesitation. They got married on October 15, 2016, about four years before 1000-lb. Sisters first hit TV screens.

Though they don’t have kids together, their home is full of love. Chris, now 44, came into the relationship with children and is already a grandfather. Brittany, 36, has embraced her role as both stepmom and step-grandma wholeheartedly.

One especially sweet moment came in January 2022, when Chris posted a photo of himself, Brittany, and his grandson all in matching birthday shirts. Brittany’s read “Grandma,” a quiet but powerful reminder of how fully she’s stepped into the family.

Now, Season 7 of 1000-lb. Sisters opens a new chapter in their journey. Brittany shares her hopes of having a baby and reveals that her weight has been a barrier to pregnancy. Inspired by her husband's transformation and fresh from his own skin removal surgery, Chris reflected,

“This is the best journey that I've ever decided to take and stick with.”

It’s clear this couple is committed not just to each other, but to building a healthier future together.

His weight loss success story has been inspiring, even culminating in him running a 5K race.

For Chris, starting a new family at 44 presents unique challenges, particularly since, as he pointed out, his potential baby would be younger than his grandchildren. Nevertheless, his devotion to Brittany shines through on 1000-Lb. Sisters as he supports her dreams of motherhood.

What does the future hold for this pair?

Chris's weight loss journey continues to evolve as he considers additional procedures.

"I've still got some areas of opportunity," he told Brittany when discussing further skin removal surgery, particularly around his chest area.

When concerns about affording multiple surgeries arose, Chris reassured Brittany he would "figure it out," demonstrating the problem-solving approach that has helped sustain their eight-year marriage.

As 1000-Lb. Sisters viewers follow their story in season seven, Chris and Brittany's relationship stands as a testament to partnership through life's challenges. Whether navigating weight loss, blending families, or potentially expanding their family, the couple faces each step together—just as they have since their McDonald's days.

Their journey reminds 1000-Lb. Sisters fans that successful relationships aren't about perfect circumstances or conventional timelines, but rather finding someone who makes you feel, as Chris so simply put it, that you "wouldn't change anything" about the life you're building together.

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1000-Lb. Sisters Season 7 airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on TLC, with episodes available for streaming the same day on Max and Discovery+.