Sister Wives: Kody Brown’s Polygamist Empire Collapses – Why He Only Has Himself to Blame

Since Sister Wives started in 2010, Kody Brown’s family included his four wives: Meri, Janelle, Christine, and Robyn. However, Kody favored his youngest wife, Robyn Brown.

This favoritism was apparent as soon as Robyn joined the family. The other wives, especially Christine, felt the shift. Christine had just had her sixth child when Kody began dating Robyn.

Early seasons showed subtle favoritism, but it later caused big rifts. Kody’s 2014 decision to divorce Meri and marry Robyn was especially hurtful. This allowed him to adopt Robyn’s children.

Meri, once the legal wife, felt sidelined. Over time, Kody grew emotionally distant from her. By Season 16, Kody admitted he had no intimate relationship with Meri anymore, showing clear favoritism towards Robyn.

Sister Wives: Control Issues Lead to Christine Brown’s Departure

Kody Brown’s need for control grew over the years, prompting Christine Brown to leave after 26 years. A key moment was in Sister Wives Season 10 when Kody moved the family to Flagstaff, Arizona.

Their son, Padeon Brown, said the move was mainly to accommodate Robyn’s son, Dayton, who got into Northern Arizona University. This decision disrupted the family and sidelined the other wives’ wishes, especially Christine’s desire to return to Utah.

Christine’s unhappiness peaked when Kody ignored her feelings about the move, prioritizing Robyn’s happiness instead. “He didn’t care about what I wanted,” Christine said. She noted Kody’s focus on Robyn, which pushed her away. This pattern also affected Janelle Brown, who left in 2022, and Meri, who followed in 2023.

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Sister Wives: Kody Brown’s Pandemic Rules Exposed His True Motives

Kody Brown’s controlling behavior intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic. He set strict rules, surpassing government guidelines. For instance, he required cleaning mail with alcohol wipes.

Moreover, he threatened to avoid his children unless they fully isolated. These harsh measures deeply strained family relationships. Janelle’s sons, Gabriel and Garrison, were especially affected. Kody demanded they quit their jobs and stay home.

Kody’s strict COVID rules soon seemed like a cover to stay at Robyn’s. When Robyn got sick, Kody stayed with her, ignoring his other wives and kids. This favoritism showed his clear preference for Robyn and widened the gap with Christine and Janelle.

Sister Wives: Kody’s Selfishness Alienated His Wives and Children

Kody Brown’s selfishness was clear when he skipped his daughter Ysabel’s scoliosis surgery. Kody feared COVID. He also missed Robyn’s birthday.

So, he chose not to be with his daughter during a key moment in her life. Christine, fed up, had already taken their daughter Truley to the hospital for a kidney failure scare due to Kody’s negligence. The emotional toll on Christine led to her decision to leave the marriage in 2021.

Even after Christine’s departure, Kody continued to act like the victim. In a promo for Sister Wives Season 19, he lamented that his family was “the source of all joy and pain.” When asked about his current relationship, he made a pointed remark. He said his marriage with Robyn was now the source of all joy in his life. It was a not-so-subtle jab at his ex-wives.

Sister Wives: Kody and Robyn’s Relationship Faces Challenges

Although Kody may think his marriage with Robyn is solid, cracks are starting to show. In the Sister Wives Season 19 premiere, Robyn admitted that their relationship is “the worst it’s ever been.” With the other wives gone, Robyn now bears the full weight of Kody’s emotional abuse and controlling behavior.

Robyn, once a victim of the family’s dynamics, may now see that Kody’s selfishness and favoritism harm her as much as they did his other wives.

As Kody navigates a monogamous relationship for the first time, he may be forced to confront the very issues he has ignored for years. If Kody doesn’t take responsibility for his actions, he risks losing the only marriage he has left.

Sister Wives: Can Kody Brown Fix the Damage He’s Done?

Kody Brown’s favoritism, control over his wives, and neglect of his children have backfired. Now, three wives have left him. His big polygamist family is broken. Even his bond with Robyn is fragile. If Kody stays selfish and ignores his part in the marriage failures, he risks being completely alone.