Sister Wives

[Alicefan]

And, speaking of her kids, please do away with Ari's mullet!

I know a ton of people who deeply love each other and no longer are intimate. They have zero desire to look for it elsewhere though. So it's sad for Christine to want that intimacy and Kody to just push her aside. I hope Christine writes a book after this. Or who knows maybe they'll do a spin off with just her and how she's navigating her new life. She was early 20's when she got married so this is basically all that she has known her adult life. It'll be interesting to see how she navigates dating and if she'd want plural marriage again. Maybe no plural for her as she said in one of the flashback clips how she was so jealous and she didn't think she'd be. I'd watch her spin off.

It almost feels like Kody is trying to run off his excess wives by alienating them so that he's not held responsible. The only reason HE isn't asking them to leave is because he thinks that if the marriage stays in tact, HE will reap more rewards in heaven. He doesn't seem to care about any of these women, nor their children. Only the parts that have to do with the Celestial Kingdom to come.

As far as a Christine spin-off, I'd watch that too! She was my favorite wife for a long time in the beginning and then I shifted to the level headed Janelle. I always thought that Kody would be MOST attracted to Christine because she seemed the most like him in personality. I think another show took the best name...."The New Adventures of Old Christine"

I found it interesting that he was such a good looking kid and he chose such homely looking brides. Seems like he could've had his pick of the litter in his church...or maybe he DID? I've always thought poor Meri was just pitiful (looking and acting) Okay, enough meanness from me for today.

 

[Alicefan]

I could have sworn Janelle said that...I've deleted it now so I can't go back and check. You could be right though.

Nope it was Robyn. She was crying as usual.

 

[Alicefan]

Oh, yes. I meant to comment on that part too. That was bad, but the next statement was even worse. It was something along the lines of his focus is on the kids that are obedient to him. Kody. That’s not how parenting works. You don’t get to abandon your kids because they are disobedient! It wasn’t clear if he meant his kids over 18, or all his kids. But still. No. Just…. No. I mean it’s one thing if your 19 or 20 year old is beating you up and abusing you as a parent. Okay. Kick them out. But that is a far, far cry from anything we see from these kids. “I’d rather spend time with my girlfriend and mom than my absent dad” is not disobedience, and certainly not abuse or a reason to abandon them.

It's like he's completely clueless as to how he will be perceived when he makes these ignorant comments! You can TELL that he THINKS that the world would obviously be on his side when he makes these statements. He has zero clue that he is so far off base with what it takes to be a husband or a father. I'm in a constant state of shock when I watch these days because back in the beginning, he wasn't anything like he is now. He really did seem to be a decent guy with compassion for his family back then. It's like we are watching him lose touch with reality right before our eyes. We're witnessing a Warren Jeffs type syndrome or something, where the power and control along with a little bit of fame and money are doing what they do to people. It's been an interesting ride for sure.

 

[Alicefan]

? I certainly realize that some people seek counseling from pastors but Submission to authority sounds like a cult.

Ding ding ding! lol

 

[cvjw]

I saw on instagram yesterday that she seems to have moved on to another sales scam. Some sort of health shake. When does she stop being the epitome of a marketing sucker?

Maybe this health shake has helped her to lose weight. If people see her drinking it and see that she looks healthier, it would likely sell itself!

 

[mom2rtk]

Nope it was Robyn. She was crying as usual.

I have this vision of Robyn needing the nanny because she lays in bed crying all day.

 

[ronandannette]

Maybe this health shake has helped her to lose weight. If people see her drinking it and see that she looks healthier, it would likely sell itself!

MLM’s are about recruiting downlines, not selling product.

 

[mom2rtk]

"The New Adventures of Old Christine"

 

[mom2rtk]

It's like he's completely clueless as to how he will be perceived when he makes these ignorant comments! You can TELL that he THINKS that the world would obviously be on his side when he makes these statements. He has zero clue that he is so far off base with what it takes to be a husband or a father. I'm in a constant state of shock when I watch these days because back in the beginning, he wasn't anything like he is now. He really did seem to be a decent guy with compassion for his family back then. It's like we are watching him lose touch with reality right before our eyes. We're witnessing a Warren Jeffs type syndrome or something, where the power and control along with a little bit of fame and money are doing what they do to people. It's been an interesting ride for sure.

I keep thinking about that. Either he just doesn't care any more and is going scorched earth, or what you said. He just assumes everyone will agree with him. I think it's the second and he assumes everyone will of course agree with him. Which would be a disturbing glimpse into his brain.

The most fascinating thing to me is that I think they did the show to prove to the outside world what a great way of life polygamy was. How viable it is as a chosen lifestyle. And he's allowed it to devolve into what it is now. I'm sure he gives himself a pass because it's Covid's fault and not his. But in reality all he has done is give a master course in why polygamy really just doesn't work. I'm sure they've had many good days, days where polygamy felt and functioned great. But if it won't survive in times of stress, then it really isn't a viable lifestyle.

 

[ronandannette]

...The most fascinating thing to me is that I think they did the show to prove to the outside world what a great way of life polygamy was. How viable it is as a chosen lifestyle. And he's allowed it to devolve into what it is now. I'm sure he gives himself a pass because it's Covid's fault and not his. But in reality all he has done is give a master course in why polygamy really just doesn't work. I'm sure they've had many good days, days where polygamy felt and functioned great. But if it won't survive in times of stress, then it really isn't a viable lifestyle.

To 99.9% of us the idea is absurd bordering on offensive. But if it is a tenant of their religion and tied to some celestial pay-off, them having happy lives isn’t really the goal. Over the years the wives have mentioned the idea that the trial of polygamy avails them some sort of spiritual growth.

To be clear - I absolutely don’t believe any of what they believe. But if you take their stated beliefs at face value and draw them out to the logical conclusions, by letting things devolve into this mess they have failed themselves and their kids for eternity.

 

[mom2rtk]

To 99.9% of us the idea is absurd bordering on offensive. But if it is a tenant of their religion and tied to some celestial pay-off, them having happy lives isn’t really the goal. Over the years the wives have mentioned the idea that the trial of polygamy avails them some sort of spiritual growth.

To be clear - I absolutely don’t believe any of what they believe. But if you take their stated beliefs at face value and draw them out to the logical conclusions, by letting things devolve into this mess they have failed themselves and their kids for eternity.

And I personally think those beliefs were put into place to justify men being able to get away with the lifestyle. And anyone continuing to believe that is just a schmuck.

 

[happily single]

It's like he's completely clueless as to how he will be perceived when he makes these ignorant comments! You can TELL that he THINKS that the world would obviously be on his side when he makes these statements. He has zero clue that he is so far off base with what it takes to be a husband or a father. I'm in a constant state of shock when I watch these days because back in the beginning, he wasn't anything like he is now. He really did seem to be a decent guy with compassion for his family back then. It's like we are watching him lose touch with reality right before our eyes. We're witnessing a Warren Jeffs type syndrome or something, where the power and control along with a little bit of fame and money are doing what they do to people. It's been an interesting ride for sure.

I'm wondering if h is really this clueless and self-absorbed or if he is just trying to keep drama to keep the show rolling and the cash coming in

 

[mom2rtk]

I'm wondering if h is really this clueless and self-absorbed or if he is just trying to keep drama to keep the show rolling and the cash coming in

If he's doing it for the show, he's made a terrible miscalculation since it's breaking his family apart.

 

[CdnCarrie]

I've not heard a peep about either one of them for several seasons. I think Gwendolyn was around Aspen's Thanksgiving table? Someone upthread mentioned Paedon was in New Jersey when Ysabel had the surgery but I don't particularly remember that. And although not one of Christine's children, Hunter completely dropped off the radar quite a few seasons back.

Hunter is doing a master’s in nursing.
Paedon, Aspen and Mitch along with Hunter did visit their sister after her surgery in New Jersey.
I do believe Aspyn and Paedon are in Utah along with Mykekti. Makes sense that Christine would want to live there.

 

[sk!mom]

I've not heard a peep about either one of them for several seasons. I think Gwendolyn was around Aspen's Thanksgiving table? Someone upthread mentioned Paedon was in New Jersey when Ysabel had the surgery but I don't particularly remember that. And although not one of Christine's children, Hunter completely dropped off the radar quite a few seasons back.

Paedon has an active TiKTok. He says there that he doesn’t watch and will not comment on the show. Some of the Sister Wife TikTokers try to ask him things often.

As they’ve become adults, it seems that many of the kids want no part of the train wreck. Very mature of them in my view.

 

[lovin'fl]

Did you all hear Kody and the Dark Queen say they hadn't done a test before when they were in the car with some kids doing the drive thru spit tests? Hmmm????

 

[Worfiedoodles]

I'd really like to see the reaction to Gabe and Garrison catching Covid, and see how much more dramatic it was than Robyn's nanny putting the family in peril with her case.

The answer Robyn, is yes, it is your fault the family was exposed because you can't haul your a** out of bed every day and care for your own 2 kids.

I think the reason Robyn needs the nanny is so she can be "joyfully available," anytime Kody appears.

 

[lisaviolet]

I am sure through the years he’s accumulated “stuff“ that only stays with each home he is in and since he’s responsible for literally nothing in his family other than yapping....

 

[lisaviolet]

. I'm in a constant state of shock when I watch these days because back in the beginning, he wasn't anything like he is now.

Although he has always been somewhat self- absorbed, I too have thought about the changes in Kody.

I believe that since Robyn is so submissive and in line with him, he has slowly built up resentment towards the other wives of what could have been and/or should have been - in his head. A la geez I could have been king all these years!!?

I'm wondering if h is really this clueless and self-absorbed or if he is just trying to keep drama to keep the show rolling and the cash coming in

Oh do not waste time wondering.

 

[tink2424]

To 99.9% of us the idea is absurd bordering on offensive. But if it is a tenant of their religion and tied to some celestial pay-off, them having happy lives isn’t really the goal. Over the years the wives have mentioned the idea that the trial of polygamy avails them some sort of spiritual growth.

To be clear - I absolutely don’t believe any of what they believe. But if you take their stated beliefs at face value and draw them out to the logical conclusions, by letting things devolve into this mess they have failed themselves and their kids for eternity.

I don't find anything that consenting ADULTS decide to do. If it make them happy then they should be free to pursue whatever lifestyle they want. But they should not be allowed to take state resources (welfare), abuse children (as child brides or just regular child abuse) or any other illegal activity.

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As for this episode it really shows how much Cody has become a miserable individual. For years now he has had wives that are not happy and he continues to take no responsibility for any of the problems in their marriage. I don't even think they are going to counseling anymore and as a result he has just dug his heels in further. The fact that 2 wives have chosen their children over him I think has really harmed his ego.

At the end of the day he needs to look internally to realize what culpability he has in the breakdown of his marriage with Christine and also with Meri. He has no desire to put in any work to change himself. It's sad.