Patriarch of a failed plural marriage arrangement, and star ofSister Wives,Kody Brownhas been heavily criticized for his treatment of his wives since the show’s debut. The husband of then-four partners and a staggering 18 children is regarded as the show’s villain for his preference for his fourth wife, Robyn Brown. With Robyn and her children’s arrival, the household dynamic started to shift as her fellow wives feltRobyn was treated differently than the others.
Christine was the first to divorce Kody, with Janelle and Meri Brown following suit in the years to follow. The arrangement, held together by religious ideologies, fell apart, leaving only Robyn in Kody’s corner. Despite being perceived as the “favorite” wife and receiving the most attention inSister Wivesseason 19, Robyn wasn’t satisfied with the state of their relationship and expressedher discontentment with the rather awkward dynamics following the numerous divorces.While Robyn played a large part in the family’s tears, Kody is undeniably the driving force in the drama.
Robyn Thinks Kody’s Sabotaging Their Marriage
The Last Sister Wives' Marriage Is Falling Apart
Robyn, the last remaining wife, isn’t convinced Kody is focused on their marriage.Kody dwells on the past, taking any opportunities to tear down the women who left him.This lingering tension and resentment have stood in the way of Robyn and Kody’s happiness.The toxicity starts to cross boundaries when bitterness towards his ex-wives stands in the way of relationships with the couple and his children.
Tensions and animosity can be expected following a divorce, but allowing that to sever ties in the family is unacceptable.
Kody heavily considered skipping his oldest child, Logan Brown’s wedding.His rationale was his ex-wives would make the environment uncomfortable. In a confessional, Kody offered, “The reason I suggested I shouldn’t go is just all the hate that I’m getting from family members.” Kody was quick to drop names of said family members while deflecting blame, following this statement with,“Mostly just all the talk from Christine and Janelle.” Tensions and animosity can be expected following a divorce but allowing that to sever ties in the family is unacceptable.
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Robyn candidly expressed her struggles with the relationship early on in season 19. She admittedthe relationship was in the worst state it’s ever been in,due to the absence of the other wives. Juggling the preservation of their marriage, Kody’s feelings of inadequacy, and Kody’s mentorship through the divorces, Robyn is exhausted. With so much pressure falling on her shoulders, it seems like another divorce is inevitable. Tired of the drama, Robyn mentioned, “He doesn’t know who to blame: himself or one of the other wives.”
Kody Blames Everyone For Everything
Sister Wives' Patriarch Won’t Admit Any Fault
Kody has had a hard time taking accountability for his actions. During a visit with the youngest daughter, Ariella Brown, Kody snapped as she clung to his leg. The little girl, begging her father not to leave her, threw a tantrum. Kody screamed for Robyn to drag the girl off of her. Viewers wereoutraged by his actions and lack of apology.Unfortunately, this is one of several moments in which Kody blames the wives rather than his emotional intelligence.
Certain that the only reason his children may resent him would be lies spread by his exes, Kody has cut them off and refused to share family information with them.
As mentioned, Kody does not shy away from pointing the finger when tensions rise. With a victim mindset and raging paranoia, Kody admits that he no longer trusts Christine and Janelle Brown. He is convinced that the women are “trash-talking”him to his children. Certain that the only reason his children may resent him would be lies spread by his exes,Kody has cut them off and refused to share family information with them.
Christine Brown has been outspoken about this shift, claiming thathis lack of accountability is a manifestation of his insecurity.Kody refuses to admit fault. Upset by the status of his family and feeling cornered, Kody is focused on self-preservation. Christine reiterates,“I think he’s trying to find fault because he’s not liking things happening in his life.”Blaming those around him is much easier than admitting that his wives and children have left him due to his insufficiencies.
Kody Won’t Mend His Rifts With His Kids
Sister Wives' Kody And His Kids Don’t Talk Much
With Kody’s relationship with his wives deteriorating,he has made little effort to maintain bonds with his children.Robyn, burdened with the pressure of mediation and devastated by the loss of the old family dynamic, has been urging the patriarch to visit his children. As the time between visits grows longer, the kids have lost hope in a present and engaged father figure. Robyn wants to see her husband smile again, saying,“It’s not normal to see Kody smiling because of everything that’s been going on with the family.”
Robyn seems to be paying the price for the gradual rift with the household growing more somber by the day. Begging Kody to mend his relationship with his children, Robyn says,“I think Kody should be camping out on their doorsteps.”Meanwhile, Christine and Janelle have shared thattheir children feel abandoned.Kody would need to address his mistakes and work incredibly hard to repair the damage done by his absence. This doesn’t seem likely.
Kody Has Forgotten About Romance
Sister Wives' Robyn Is Feeling Neglected
Amid the emotional turmoil, drama, and feelings of betrayal,Robyn and her needs are ignored.Robyn, having beenadmittedly Kody’s favorite wifefor the duration of the plural marriage, would have never mentioned anything derogatory regarding her husband. Her expression of misery and condemnation of her husband speaks volumes.
It seems as though she is reaching her breaking point. The only way for the couple, and the remainder of the family, to move forward and find their independence is throughopen communication and the admission of fault on everyone’s ends.If he wants Robyn to remain a dedicated partner, he needs to change his ways. Whether he would be willing to make this sacrifice has yet to be seen.
Kody ofSister Wivesis feeling the pressure. While nationwide criticism impedes his ability to admit any faults in the collapse of his familial relationships, Kody’s current wife is suffering the consequences. If Kody wants to keep Robyn around he needs to change his ways. The fate of their relationship is on the line.
Sister Wivesseason 19 airs on Sunday nights at 10 p.m. on TLC.
Sister Wives
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Sister Wives is a TV series created for TLC that follows Kody Brown and his four wives as they raise their eighteen children and tackle the challenges associated with their massive family dynamic and the stigma that comes with their way of life.
