Sister Wives, anyone???

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

I felt very uncomfortable when the camera followed Mariah crying into the bathroom. I don't have a problem with them invading the adults' privacy- they obviously signed up for this. But when a teenage girl runs into the bathroom to hide, she clearly needs time to herself. I was surprised (but glad) that she even let her mom in.

However, I did watch it, didn't I? So I am totally a hyppocrite, I know. I can't turn away.
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I thought Robin coming right in was sad. I think Mariah needed time with her parents alone.

 

[NMAmy]

I had to go back and read several pages here because I'd missed several of the episodes and couldn't figure out how they'd ended up in Las Vegas with a different house for each wife. Still seems a little crazy.

Oh, and I see that Robin is STILL unable to get through an episode without sobbing. Seriously, woman, buck up.

 

[leight]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that watched....

I thought it was weird that the adults didn't hash out their concerns/questions about bringing the teens to another church's teen groups before sitting down with a pastor. Probably a tv moment...

I liked it that Mykelti (I think that was the one) told her dad that she didn't agree with filming their church services. I didn't like that Kody didn't ask for the camera's to be turned off when one of the older kids asked for it-why not just shoot a time with the adults conferencing about how the services happen and explain a bit more about their religion if it was so important to be on tv?

I really feel bad for Janelle. She gave up her identity when she gave up her job- and to be seeing how it is obviously hurting her son- she has to be second guessing their every move.

Will be interesting to see how it progresses- the sneak peak captions have Christine saying she doesn't feel special anymore. That'll be interesting.

 

[Sparx]

I remember reading somewhere that they make $79,000 per episode. So they should get over the, "we have to buckle down crud"

All four wives were wearing clothes that I've seen at walmart when they were in the couch segment. I'm not sure they're going to come out much ahead if they have debt, four mortgages, legal fees (from their "investigation"), relocation fees (times four!) and literally an army platoon of mouths to feed. I know if I made 1.5 million PER SEASON before taxes I wouldn't be wearing walmart clothes.

 

[momrek06]

As I said in an earlier post, I felt badly for Robyn when no one but a few acknowledged her pregnancy with happiness …. and although Meri knew already, I seriously think that had Meri jumped up as Christine did and congratulated Robyn and had been very happy for her … I highly doubt Mariah would have had the reaction she did.
No one knew that Meri knew … and I think just think that had Meri showed an UPBEAT EXCITING mood for Robyn, Mariah would have looked at her mom and felt differently than running upstairs and crying.
Kids look to us for our reactions esp when it maybe something that will make us upset.

 

[CJK]

I find myself liking all four of the wives, but Kody not so much. I really feel for all their struggles and how it impacts their lives, and especially their childrens' lives. I wish I understood more about their religious beliefs and why they believe so wholeheartedly in polygamy. It's the double standard that drives me nutty. I still remember the conversation Meri & Kody had where she mentioned the notion of her finding another husband (I think she was just making a point and not actually considering it), and Kody called that, "disgusting". I think his reaction continues to taint my image of him to this day.

 

[TheIncredibles!]

I find myself liking all four of the wives, but Kody not so much. I really feel for all their struggles and how it impacts their lives, and especially their childrens' lives. I wish I understood more about their religious beliefs and why they believe so wholeheartedly in polygamy. It's the double standard that drives me nutty. I still remember the conversation Meri & Kody had where she mentioned the notion of her finding another husband (I think she was just making a point and not actually considering it), and Kody called that, "disgusting". I think his reaction continues to taint my image of him to this day.

He's a moron. He's living high on the hog while the women do all the work. Raise kids, feed kids, clean house, laundry. Thank goodness they have each other because all he seems to do is bed hop.

 

[Family Fun Mom]

The scene that bothered me was right after Robin told Meri she was pregnant and Kody came into the room. That bond between husband and wife was there between both he and Robin, and he and Meri, and it was just... weird. He is proudly announcing a new addition to the family via his new wife while needing to comfort his other wife with them both standing there like "hug me!" Robin asking if she should turn away so they could kiss hello was awkward, wasn't it? That whole dynamic is so strange to me.

And I can't stand to see how the teens are being affected by it all. It breaks my heart.

 

[vek239]

I agree that the wives seem likeable enough but I sure don't see what they see in Cody.

 

[shirleyb]

Kody seems very, I don't know, immature, to me. It's like he's a little kid or something.

It's interesting that the wives are enjoying the peace and quiet of just having their own kids underfoot, but it must be hard on the kids - after all, other than Robyn's kids, they have all grown up together and they are brothers and sisters and now they aren't together any more.

 

[happygirl]

I'm really shocked that Robin allowed her to take the kids away. I think that Christine seems to be checking out

 

[MichelleVW]

GRRR....just realized that DH canceled the recording on Sunday night! Oh well...I just set it to record on Friday and I will watch it this weekend. Don't have enough time this week anyway.

 

[Disneyluvr]

Did you notice that it seemed to be Cody's idea to go talk to the Pastor about the youth group and he was pushing for it UNTIL Robyn didn't like the idea and then he was all against it!

 

[lovetoscrap]

I remember reading somewhere that they make $79,000 per episode. So they should get over the, "we have to buckle down crud"

Is that for each adult or for the whole family? Are they renting the houses or did they buy? I was thinking they were looking to rent and Christine said something about "we will be in this house for a year and a half" . Are they building a house?

My heart is breaking for Hunter and for Janelle who is so worried about him. I am happy to see that Mariah seems to be doing okay-- isn't she the one that was dead set on not going with the family to Las Vegas?

Would the mainstream LDS church turn them away from worship and fellowship because they are polygamists?

 

[bjgrazi]

I believe it was family per episode. I tried google and can't find the article I read, but I read it when they first came out, so it was awhile ago.

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Is that for each adult or for the whole family? Are they renting the houses or did they buy? I was thinking they were looking to rent and Christine said something about "we will be in this house for a year and a half" . Are they building a house?
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That's how Christine made it sound.
The show will get really interesting when all the women have to be under the same roof. Especially Robin who has never had to share a home with the other wives.

 

[ADisneyQueen]

I was just here thinking about Robyn and why she and her ex did not stay together. I would think divorce isn't very common in their church. I bet he didn't not want to stay mormon. Didn't she say at one time he did not want to take another wife? That is probably why the church accepted her divorce and let her marry Kody.
I tried finding info on it before but couldn't find anything on the internet,

 

[llildoe65]

I read somewhere on this board that one of you thought common-law marriage was sort of out dated. I think it is not in the states that wish it to be allowed. I'm from Louisiana and it is not a common law state. It is important for people to know this if they are living together and how long is it to be considered "marriage" in a common law state (2 years, 7 years) and what is the criteria (referring to someone as your wife say for instance in public at doctor's appointments, etc.). When 911 happened, there was a man killed in the blasts and his "wife" (she lived with him for 10 years and two children) was unable to get widows benefits or state aid as a wife. It is important for a mother and woman to protect herself. Now, I do wonder how much government aid she received before his death as a "single" parent. Who knows? I'm just saying. It is important for women to know these things and I think these laws are precisely in place to keep the government out of the bedroom so that independent decisions can be made and not based on marriage, a religious institution (though I believe in marriage for myself--to one man and one woman--not polyigomy). I believe all social aspects of society should belong to the vote of the people in that state who pay the taxes in that state, that includes abortion, gay marriage, common law marriage, gun laws---all of it.

 

[Magic Mom]

That's how Christine made it sound.
The show will get really interesting when all the women have to be under the same roof. Especially Robin who has never had to share a home with the other wives.

I agree, she's going to have a rude awakening. Right now she acts like she is the number 1 wife and the others are letting it slide (somewhat) but when they all live in one house, they won't be so laid back about it.

 

[DisneyLoverUSA]

I would love to have sister wives to help cook and clean and do laundry and help raise each other's kids but I couldn't share my husband in a sexual way with another woman, ever, for any reason. And NOW with the 4 wives all living in separate houses they really aren't even helping each other do all those things anymore. They are all on their own. Janelle use to work but even she doesn't work now. I would like to know exactly what does Kody do to be able to support for BIG houses, 4 wives and 18 kids.

I think the big plural house they had in Utah was perfect. They should have stuck around and waited to see if anything came out of the investigation in their town. If so, THEN move out of state. Once the family moved the state would have dropped the charges. That's all they wanted was for them to leave anyway.

But they really asked for that whole situation when they decided to go public. If they had just kept living their private quiet life none of this would have happened, they could have added onto the big house for Robin and stayed right where they were.

Some of the older kids aren't taking to the move very well. Some of them are really depressed.

I love the show though. I have always had a fascination with polygamy and polygamists. I have read several books about it in the last year or two.

I would be worried that my husband would take a new wife and she would become his favorite and he would like her better or love her more and fall out of love with me. I just don't see how it is possible for you to give your whole heart to 4 different people.