Kody and Robyn Brown, stars of *Sister Wives*, have recently confessed to facing difficulties in their marriage. This revelation follows the separation from Kody’s former wives—Christine, Meri, and Janelle Brown—leaving him in a monogamous relationship after years of plural marriage. The trio left due to growing discontent, largely because Kody appeared to favor Robyn over them. Although it seemed Kody had achieved the relationship he wanted with Robyn, issues have begun to surface.
In a preview shared by ET for the upcoming 19th season of *Sister Wives*, Kody and Robyn candidly discuss their marital struggles post the departure of Christine, Meri, and Janelle. The new season, set to premiere in less than a week, will explore their transition to monogamy.
In confessionals featured in the clip, both Kody and Robyn express their difficulties. Kody remarks, “Robyn and I are kind of really in a struggling place,” while Robyn admits that they are “probably doing the worst we’ve ever done in our marriage.” His comments follow an observation that Christine, seen distancing herself from Kody at a family event, is thriving in her new marriage to David Woolley, drawing a stark contrast to his relationship with Robyn.
Further into the preview, Robyn shares insights into Kody’s mindset. He is searching for someone to blame for his current situation, uncertain if he should fault himself or his former wives, according to Robyn. She notes that Kody is grappling with feelings of rejection, stemming from Christine, Meri, and Janelle’s decisions to leave, which prompts him to fear that Robyn might also desert him. Robyn states, “He’s looking at me kind of going, ‘Are you going to reject me too?'”
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Due to Kody’s evident frustration from the repeated rejections, Robyn feels compelled to remain vigilant, ensuring that Kody doesn’t sabotage their relationship. It’s intriguing that both acknowledge their relationship’s precarious state. For years, Kody’s preference for Robyn over his other wives was evident, yet now, even with the chance to be solely with her, dissatisfaction persists.
While their acknowledgment of marital challenges is a step forward, the preview highlights Kody and Robyn’s tendency to portray themselves as victims. Robyn mentions Kody’s uncertainty over whom to blame, despite it being clear that his actions were the catalyst for the issues with Christine, Meri, and Janelle. For Kody to address his current unhappiness, introspection is necessary.
*Sister Wives* season 19 debuts on September 15 at 10 p.m. EDT on TLC.
Sources: ET/YouTube, TLC/Instagram
Sister Wives
- Reality TV
- Drama
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.