Kody Brown’s favoritism toward Robyn Brown wasn’t a secret. From the moment she entered the family in 2010, Kody’s attention shifted dramatically.
Although he maintained that he loved all his wives equally, viewers saw a different story play out. Kody spent more time at Robyn’s house. His other wives – Meri, Janelle, and Christine – were left to fend for themselves.
Christine and Janelle voiced their concerns over the years, but Kody brushed it off, claiming he didn’t have favorites. Still, his actions told a different story. Eventually, Robyn became his only legal wife after he divorced Meri in 2014 to marry Robyn so he could adopt her children from a previous marriage.
As Sister Wives Season 19 winds down, Kody is no longer a polygamist. His spiritual unions with Meri, Janelle, and Christine have ended, leaving Robyn as his sole wife. But as fans watch Kody and Robyn reflect on the family they lost, viewers are asking – do they have any regrets?
Kody declares to Robyn he's DONE with his past marriages. Don't miss it on #SisterWives, tonight at 10/9c. pic.twitter.com/ShIHxU4pZ7
— TLC Network (@TLC) January 5, 2025
Sister Wives: Kody and Robyn Talk About ‘Missing the Family’ – But Do They Mean It?
Kody and Robyn Brown often talk about missing the “family experience.” However, fans have noticed that they rarely mention missing specific people.
In the Jan. 5 episode, Kody Brown lamented feeling uncomfortable at family events, like Gwendolyn’s bridal shower and Logan’s wedding. However, despite these complaints, he and Robyn kept isolating from the larger family, even after their strict COVID-19 protocols relaxed.
Fans believe Kody and Robyn aren’t upset about losing relationships — they’re mourning the loss of their family brand.
“They’re mourning the idea of a big family, not the actual people,” one viewer posted on Reddit. “They miss the image they used to sell to TLC.”
Instead of taking accountability, Kody and Robyn Brown blamed everyone else for the family’s breakdown. They demanded “respect” and “loyalty” from the family, but refused to reciprocate those same values.
Kody's done with his past marriages on #SisterWives. Tune in tonight at 10/9c. pic.twitter.com/Cq7eamfKBC
— TLC Network (@TLC) January 5, 2025
Sister Wives: Do Kody and Robyn Regret Breaking Up the Family? Fans Say It’s About Money, Not Love
Fans discussing Kody and Robyn Brown’s relationship have mixed views. Many believe Kody does not regret ending his plural marriage for Robyn. But, he may regret the financial fallout.
One Reddit user wrote, “So do we think Kody is finally starting to regret his decision to burn down his entire family for one woman? He can’t understand why Robyn is still sobbing over him working it out with the family when he thought just the two of them was what she wanted all along.”
Others believe Robyn never truly wanted a plural marriage in the first place.
“I’ve always believed Robyn’s priorities when marrying Kody were to acquire financial security, tolerate him, and tolerate the family,” another fan wrote. “She’s never seemed as crazy about him as he is about her.”
Another viewer pointed out a key reason their relationship works. “Kody was used to the women competing for his love and attention. Robyn flipped the tables. Now he’s constantly competing for her love and approval.”
Sister Wives: Kody’s Attempts to Reconnect Are Falling Flat
In Season 19 of Sister Wives, Kody Brown tried to reconcile with his ex-wives. But, none wanted to rekindle those relationships.
Janelle, in particular, has made it clear that she’s moving on. During the latest episode, she said, “It would be a shame if Kody let Robyn have that much control over his decisions. If he stayed in relationships just because Robyn said to, that’s on him.”
Fans believe Kody’s regret isn’t genuine. Instead, it seems more like he’s upset about losing control over his narrative – and his TLC paycheck.
Sister Wives: Robyn’s Tears and Kody’s Excuses Aren’t Fooling Fans
Fans have called out Robyn for her frequent tears on the show, accusing her of playing the victim.
“Kody saying Robyn pressured him to stay in his other marriages is laughable. He just wants to blame someone else,” one viewer posted.
Others believe Kody is starting to realize that isolating himself with Robyn wasn’t the happily-ever-after he imagined.
“He thought he’d have this perfect monogamous marriage with Robyn, but now he’s seeing the cracks. And he doesn’t like it,” another fan shared.
“Kody thought he’d be happier with just Robyn,” one viewer noted. “But now that he has her all to himself, he’s realizing he gave up way more than he bargained for.”
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Kody wants money. Robyn married him and used the others to pay off her debts and contributed nothing and she is lazy. She hires a nanny, and the other so-called wives paid for it. I feel sorry for Robyn’s two oldest girls. They have the same hair style and wear the same type of clothes. Mini Robyn’s. Now Robyn has them looking for a church to look for husbands so they can lay around while being supported. They are both indoctrinated by Kody and Robyn. They should be deprogramed and get away from the two sick ones that control them.