Meri Brown is pulling no punches as she voices her concerns about former fellow wife Robyn Brown amid the ongoing struggle for the family to find common ground.
Following the disintegration of the polygamous family, with Christine, Jenelle, and Meri leaving Kody, tensions have escalated. This new dynamic even led to the patriarch admitting his preference for monogamy.
Meri Brown Sparks Drama With Robyn Brown In Explosive ‘Sister Wives’ Talk Back Special
The drama in the polygamous world of TLC’s “Sister Wives” reached a boiling point in Friday’s final installment of the “Talk Back” special for Season 18. In the revealing clip from the season finale, Meri expressed her frustrations with former “sister wife” Robyn, leading to a candid discussion with her best friend, Jenn Sullivan.
Jenn expressed confusion over Robyn’s emotional reaction to Meri’s refusal to renew her Arizona lease and conclude marriage to Kody, stating, “You’ve been trying to build the relationship [with Robyn] and every time you try, you’re constantly disappointed.”
The 52-year-old, visibly upset, concurred with her friend’s sentiments. Jenn went on to describe Robyn’s desire for the plural family to reunite as “kind of selfish.” She pointed out that despite her yearning for reconciliation, there seemed to be nothing in it for Meri. In her words:
“Even though she wanted it, there was nothing for you. So, I’m really struggling with that. She’s entitled to her feelings but I just struggle with she’s upset that you’re doing something good for you.”
Meri chimed in, acknowledging the complexity of Robyn’s emotions by noting that she was most likely experiencing “a lot of mixed emotions.” The mother-of-one pointed out that the younger wife desired her happiness but also wanted it to be within the family.
The explosive revelations added a new layer of tension for the family as personal relationships and desires collided. In a preview for the “Sister Wives: One-on-One special,” the often controversial wife of Kody hinted at the need for a hiatus from the cameras to navigate the complex dynamics with her former “Sister Wives.”
Robyn felt it was essential to secure permission from her “Sister Wives” for the advancement of her marriage in the polygamous family. Despite assurances from host Sukanya Krishnan, she maintained that these affirmations had not been conveyed to her in private discussions.
The exclusive sneak peek revealed a tearful Robyn expressing her feelings of being “disrespectful” as the only remaining spouse experiencing happiness with Kody.
In the emotional clip, she stated, “I need an off-camera, to my face, because I don’t know how. It feels like it’s disrespectful to his kids. It feels disrespectful to the commitments that I made.”
The 45-year-old also emphasized her enduring commitment to her “Sister Wives” and Kody: “My commitment to them, to their kids, to Kody about this family, it’s not broken, and I don’t know how to break it. I don’t know how to be done with it.”
Kody Brown’s Shift To Monogamy Introduces A New Chapter In The ‘Sister Wives’ Saga
A previous “Sister Wives: One on One” episode delved into the family’s patriarch’s profound reflection on his tumultuous journey through multiple marriages and the impactful lessons learned.
The episode explored the aftermath of failed marriages with his former wives, Meri, Janelle, and Christine. Trading the complexities of juggling multiple wives for a more exclusive approach, Kody admitted to having found solace in his current relationship with his fourth and only remaining wife.
When asked about the potential of bringing another wife into the mix, the 54-year-old firmly noted his newfound dedication to prioritizing depth and exclusivity with Robyn. He openly shared, “I wouldn’t be interested. I would have to tell that woman I will never love you as much as I love her. Now I know better.”
Janelle shed light on his evolving perspective in another part of the clip. “He’s now talking more and more about, ‘As we move forward into monogamy.’ So, I think that’s where he’s headed,” she revealed.
The mother-of-six also dismissed the idea of Robyn introducing another potential “sister wife” into the family. In a bold assertion, Janelle confidently wagered $1,000 on her conviction before stating, “They have found something together at this stage of their life that seems to be very deep, and I think it works. And that’s OK.”