Amanda De Santa, Michael's wife and the mother of their children, Jimmy and Tracey, endured a tumultuous relationship with her husband, borne from their early days when she worked as a stripper and possibly a prostitute. Their life together took a dark turn when Michael, a former bank robber, made a deal with a corrupt FIB agent to protect his family, leading to a strained existence in Los Santos where they barely tolerated each other. Amanda's faithfulness crumbled after discovering Michael's infidelity, leading to her own acts of revenge. Despite their constant financial strife and her affair with her Tennis Coach, their shared experiences prompted a reunion, and they both endeavored to rebuild a healthier and more stable relationship. She and Micheal are in an open relationship with the only rules being Amanda can't sleep with someone Micheal has to look in the eye or sleep with someone in her and Micheals bed.