Robyn was younger, had three children of her own, and needed legal protection.
He evendivorced his first wife,Meri,so he could legally marry Robyn and adopt her kids.
you’re free to’t convince fans that Kodys infatuation with Robyn was obvious.
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They already had an established working dynamic.
But I can’t be the only person who noticed this was completely thwarted upon Robyns arrival.
Chaos reigns in the Brown family.
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Anotherwarning signcame inSister WivesSeason 6 whentheBrowns attended a marriage therapy retreatinSedona, Arizona.
She literally called in sick to avoid the sessions.
Robyn clearly has a need for control.She didnt want to just join the family she wanted influence over her.
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Robyns Jealousy Became Undermining
Robyn wasnt passive with her jealousy.
There are plenty of onscreen moments where it seemed like she wastrying to undermine Christines standingin the family.
It’s possible she was criticizing her sister wives privately to Kody, fueling the familys strained dynamic.
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.
In any case, its clear thatKodys behavior towards his other wives shifted.
He became more critical of Christine, questioned her loyalty, and withheld affection.
Kodys emotional energy was focused almost entirely on Robyn, something Christine called him out for in later seasons.
Fans like myself rejoiced when she finally decided toleave the polygamous family in 2021.
This had a domino effect.
It shattered the illusion of a united family that the Browns tried to maintain for years.
Janelle, whod been close to Christine, soon followed in her footsteps.
Now, only ashell of the former family remainswith Kody and Robyn in amonogamous dynamic thats clearly not working.
But make no mistake the family didnt fail because plural marriage is inherently flawed.
It failed because jealousy, when left unchecked, makes a successful partnership impossible.
But at least it makes for good television.
