A moment of awareness fromSister WivesstarKody Browntook fans aback in the most recent episode of the reality series, withBrown admitting to having been in toxic marriages in the pastand that his current relationship withfourth wife Robyn Brownhas given him a sense of perspective. In the episode, Kody said in reference to ex-wivesMeri,Janelle, andChristine, “I was in terrible relationships but wasn’t willing to discard them, didn’t want to discard them. [I] didn’t even know I was in terrible relationships.” The controversial character then added, “You don’t know you’re in a bad relationship. You just think you’re in a normal relationship because all your friends have the same problem until you’re in a normal relationship that has deep emotional intimacy instead of the [butting heads].”
Looking back on these relationships, Kody discussed thetoxic reality of the toing-and-froing between sexual chemistry and bitter anger,saying, “Some people call it F&F. And the second word is fight. Or F&F and the first word is fight,” before jokingly adding, “That doesn’t create intimacy, that just creates orgasms.” Kody sure is never far from a controversial comment, often coming under fire from the many viewers of Sister Wives. However, this moment of self-reflection does at least showcase his ability to hopefully learn from previous errors.
Meri Was Kody’s Most Toxic Relationship
It’s no secret that the world of marriage has proven unsuccessful for Kody on the whole, but it is hismarriage in 1990 to Merithat is the worst of them all according to the man himself. “This marriage was on the rocks the entire marriage,” Kody said, “And how would I know that? Because I had such a better relationship with Janelle, with Christine, with Robyn and Janelle and Christine didn’t survive.” The pair married after only six months of dating between late 1989 and early 1990, with therelationship lasting for more than 30 years until they finally parted ways in 2023, although they had legally divorced almost a decade prior. However, 30 years was clearly too long, as far as Kody is concerned, with the Wyoming native saying he “should have gotten out of the relationship 25 years ago”.
Kody doesn’t want anything to end on the sour noteit has maintained for some time, with his relationship with Meri now transferred to a friendship that canhopefully blossom without the complications that come with toxic love.Speaking in the most recent episode, Kody said, “I don’t want any more enemies, and I don’t want another loss. I just hope that in the future, Meri will call me when she’s got something fun to share,” before adding, “I’m embarrassed that my other divorces have created contempt and contemptuous enemies.”
Kody Brown has confessed to three toxic marriages onSister Wives. You can catch all available episodes right now on Discovery+.
Sister Wives
A reality TV series explores the life of a polygamous family as they navigate the challenges and complexities of living in a society that largely disapproves of their lifestyle. The family’s dynamic, including the relationships between the husband, his four wives, and their 18 children, offers a unique insight into this unconventional family structure.
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