Christine Brown reflects on her past relationship with ex-husband Kody Brown and compares it to her current marriage with David Woolley, emphasizing the difference in dynamics. In a recent episode of Sister Wives, Christine expresses that she feels stronger and more independent in her relationship with David, where they both give 100 percent without keeping score. She acknowledges that in her previous polygamous marriage with Kody, keeping score was common and led to feelings of inadequacy compared to his other wives, particularly Robyn.
During a confessional, Christine opens up about feeling like she always had the short end of the stick in her relationship with Kody, noticing that his attention and resources were often divided unequally among the wives. She also recalls instances where Kody would prioritize appearances and makeup, causing her to feel insecure and constantly compared to the other wives. Robyn questions why Christine kept a tally with the other wives, suggesting that it caused unnecessary animosity between them.
While on a road trip with her new husband David to help her sister wife Janelle move, Christine further elaborates on the challenges of polygamy in her past marriage. She mentions incidents where Kody would praise the other wives for their appearance while she and Janelle were left doing the majority of the work. Janelle admits to feeling irritated by the makeup emphasis but chose to focus on having fun during outings. Robyn remembers a camping trip differently, mentioning a time when she was sick and struggling while Christine and Janelle took care of breakfast.
Meri Brown, Kody’s first wife who split from him in January 2023, shares her perspective on Kody’s expectations regarding appearance. While she acknowledges his preference for people around him looking good, Meri states that she never felt pressured by him to always be done up. Christine reveals that Kody’s fixation on makeup contributed to her insecurity and constant comparison with the other wives. She also believes that Robyn was placed on a pedestal in their relationship, causing her to feel inadequate.
Kody weighs in on the issue of comparison between his wives, suggesting that there was often tension and a lack of trust among them. He mentions that with his first three wives, there was constant conflict that made him feel like he was always in trouble, whereas with Robyn, the dynamic was different. Robyn echoes the sentiment, revealing that the family often engaged in unfair fights, name-calling, and lacked trust, which contributed to the breakdown of their relationship. She attributes the family’s struggles to a lack of trust and communication.
The episode ends on a note of reflection on the challenges faced by the Sister Wives family, with Robyn emphasizing the importance of trust and communication in maintaining relationships. The show airs on TLC on Sundays, showcasing the ongoing dynamics and struggles within the polygamous family. Overall, the episode delves into the complexities of polygamous relationships and the impact of comparison, insecurity, and lack of trust on the dynamics between the Sister Wives.
