Psychologist & Wife React to Sister Wives Season 18 e.13

[@medstudentmama1422]

Funny how when Mykelti is uncomfortable with Meri, she doesn't have contact with her, but she forced Christine to have that terribly awkward confrontation goodbye with Kody and Robyn.

[@Daoneandonlyt]

Right, but her siblings are supposed to bend the knee for The Bird and The Worm just to make them feel good.

[@bethabaldo8399]

Because that is her mother and a sister wife, whom Mykelti likes.

[@SharlaO]

I feel like she is being extremely hypocritical.

[@DonnasCupofTea]

I said the same thing

[@Melissa_Badhorse]

Good observation

[@krismcgarry7901]

Everything is either the kids fault or the wives fault but it is never ever Cody or Robyn’s fault

[@sherryryniak4506]

Ain’t that just THEE TRUTH, the SAD TRUTH but you nailed it 👍

[@Daoneandonlyt]

Right, they take no accountability.

[@lindabecconsall6317]

They will compromise or agree to disagree. It's sad.

[@AmyDubruiel]

​@@sherryryniak4506okj😊

[@AmyDubruiel]

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[@marciabell2903]

I’m always struck by how sad the Kody and Robin family is. Always. Sad sacks. No smiling. I love watching Christine’s group. They have energy. They are happy. Kodys group are under water. It’s weird.

[@Daoneandonlyt]

Right, they always look depressed.

[@terrisummerville2378]

I think looking at the kids overall, how different the individual families are. Christine & Janelle's kids seem the most confident and well adjusted

[@kimc555]

the fact Kody didnt measure to confirm the car would fit in the trailer tells the world everything they need to know about Kody.

[@LynnWahby-q8g]

I wonder if Brian was upset that he drove all that way dragging a trailer only to find out that kody didn't bother to measure car length. Kody was laughing when he acknowledged his error. Brian wasn't. Everything is a joke to kody and he has no qualms about inconveniencing others to benefit himself

[@kimc555]

@@LynnWahby-q8g He got paid to make content so he wouldnt have cared.

[@bethabaldo8399]

His friend is just as dumb. He bought the car, and brought up the trailer!!!

[@canadianalien370]

Yes, useless and selfish.

[@janetonorato4947]

Arora sounds like a prisoner of war. I feel like Robin is behind the camera threatening to kill her puppy.

[@Jennifer_150]

😂😂😂

[@shirleylilwall607]

The dynamic is super weird. These two aren't little children anymore. How do you navigate the world when you're not allowed to interact with it? It feels like Stockholm syndrome 😂 seriously they need some mental health counseling and to get the hell away from that house.

[@qhluvr77]

I felt like Aurora was reading from a script

[@msnawrecka9786]

I’d bet the rent when Aurora graduates she’s outa there.

[@Jkm7fh]

Kinda, right? She sounded like she was doing a cold reading of whatever drudge Robs wrote up.

[@tracybeehner5305]

This is so sad, Kody is so obsessed with Robin that he has chosen her over his children. They are both shameful. Kody see your children without Robin, your children don't have to like her or interact with her. Unbelievable.

[@moaraa2575]

Omgsh! Obsession. That is the best description. He chose her regardless of anything. Wives and children.

[@angiephillips279]

He sees Savanna without Robyn...oh, yeah...because Breanna doesn't want to be around Savanna. It's ok when they have boundaries.

[@Daoneandonlyt]

Crazy thing is they didn't say they didn't want to see Robyn. He made it that way. They long for that interaction so badly with their father that they'll accept her at a limited role if they have to. It's so sad.

[@trixietrx2346]

That's exactly it. Why can't he go grab a bite to eat with a few kids without Robyn being there? Did he bring Robyn to all his meetings with his other wives (well, OK, he did with Meri but that's just weird).

[@valeriesoles2758]

I’m with you Doc. It’s moving too slow. And you see just how much Robyn’s kids have been brainwashed and manipulated.

[@Never-mind1919]

Those girls seem like a joy to be around. Robyn has done permanent damage to those girls. And I think I can see it in Sol too. BinkyBaby Ariella… who knows what that one will be like in 15 years. Robyn and Kody have alienated, infantilized, and victimized those kids.

[@Kati_k_kuriosz]

Sooooooooooooo slooooooooow!

[@nancyyoung9785]

Aurora and Breanna look and act traumatized. This is not their fight.

[@kittenbrave1003]

​​@@Never-mind1919 Yes I see it in Sol...I think Kody's mean to Sol, but Robyn protects him... Kody let's Binky Baby do whatever she wants...She'll be on the pole😂💃😂

[@ginao6810]

I wish they would do 10 good episodes instead of 20 episodes of fluff

[@aleigha9141]

In their situation Robyn is nothing more than a step mother. One that came into their lives well after the core family was established. She didn’t try hard to become a “mom” to them. Other than to Mykelti bc she needed a nanny 😳. In steparent situations, the parent still needs to put their children that were ALREADY THERE first. Robyn sure did with her three she brought with her. Kody SHOULD’VE done the same but didn’t. He is truly baffled at why his kids don’t have anything to do with him and are salty. It’s bc you put your wife, their STEP mother, before all of them over and over again! What a block head! Ugh I can’t with him! 😖

[@Allikattoo]

Not only did he put Sobyn before his other children he put her kids before them. They aren’t stupid, they can see how differently he treats all of her children iver them.

[@aleigha9141]

@@Allikattoo I absolutely 100% agree. I feel so bad for the OG 13 kids 😕 I can certainly understand why they feel like they do towards their father. And Robyn too. She’s no saint

[@sherryryniak4506]

100% AGREE

[@monakaymcintyre]

@@Allikattoo That is also what happened to (Bruce) Caitlyn Jenner’s older 4 children from previous wives. Bruce put his new wife and kids above his existing children. So sad for the Brown children.

[@shhlip]

💯💯💯💯

[@Hermothersdaughter665]

The kids have never said Kody should leave Robyn. Second: He's telling the world how he and Robyn are going to be like this but, yet he wants Jenelle ? Third: Can we all say only Christine and Jenelle are the ones giving us content?

[@kismetcreativity8481]

I think Aurora's affect is due to trying to remember the talking points Robyn made her memorize.

[@kelammo]

And Brianna is staring off like she is worried she will upset her handler.

[@amandalynn0521]

I LOVED the Eeyore analogy 😂 I agree! I think she was much more bubbly and energetic at the beginning of the show.

[@Jkm7fh]

I’m surprised you didn’t address Mykelti’s speech about the whole family being reunited because they all need each other, yet she was happy to exclude Meri. I’m not saying she should have-I’m all for keeping away from people who you are not comfortable with-but it’s unfair for her to expect others to forget about their boundaries and resume relationships that are unhealthy just because they’re family.

[@LynnWahby-q8g]

Thank you for phrasing your statement properly by saying "people you are not comfortable with" instead of using the over-used word "safe .

[@sherryryniak4506]

Definitely feel the same 👍

[@Jkm7fh]

@@LynnWahby-q8gYou’re welcome! 👍🏻😃

[@beckyharris347]

What a huge surprise that a man can’t have 4 wives and love them and treat them all the same. What a surprise that 4 women married to the same man have trouble with severe jealousy. Who could possibly have known? Duh.

[@robertafetch6953]

The reason that Kody’s declaration that her and Robyn will “be like this 🙏” is because the kid’s problem isn’t with Robyn. The kid’s problem is with KODY and his FAVORITISM. Kody is passing off the blame again. Then he gets to create guilt and involve Robyn and also create additional separation between Robyn, her kids , and the rest of the family.

[@zenalewis3570]

Yep, he is unwilling to see the truth of it all.

[@nobodyreally8441]

Spot on!!

[@juliewhite7469]

I think Kody is playing up his public displays of devotion and affection for Robyn to make himself look good, possibly to a future (and younger ) wife. Didn't he call Meri "the love of his life"? And supposedly in this faith additional wives choose the married man because he appears to be a great husband. Kody has been playing up his image of romantic/sexy/ loving husband lately. The birthday date with Janelle, bragging about his body, suddenly despondent over his desire to be affectionate to Robyn and not being able to express his love for her out of his deep respect for Meri's feelings !?!?🤯🤮

[@Never-mind1919]

@@juliewhite7469I never looked at it that way before. I just always thought he was so full of himself and that he really believes his own bullshit.

[@barrydawn30]

I think Kody pushes Robyn out in front of him as a relationship shield because he knows he will never have to have anything to do with anybody. Janell converted to the AUB after her first divorce. You know how converts are, very devoted to their beliefs. Janell says she hasn't heard from Kody in 10 months. Why is he so confused about the status of their relationship?

[@Nurturing2]

3:34 His narcissism is on display. He is playing the victim. 6:56 He doesn’t care about meeting the needs of his children. All he cares about is his own needs. Robyn is his narcissistic supply. He NEEDS Robyn for survival because of his false sense of self. 9:45 Unimpressed: I would have measured the length and width of the car and I have ADD. 🤣😂 10:52 Me too, Janelle!!! LMAO!!!

[@melaniemagneson974]

My ex husband did the same thing with his new wife and now he has no relationship with his adult children. They wanted to spend time with their father to work on a relationship with their father post divorce but he insisted his new wife be included in everything. These men need to understand the family has unit has changed. Children need to develop a new relationship with their parents before you include the new spouses.

[@SherriB923]

My mom lives in a 55+ senior apartment building and all the single senior woman say that a man at this age is either looking for a nurse or a purse. They want someone to take care of them or financially help them out and the ladies don't want any part of marriage anymore. This reminds me of Janelle, been there done that and not interested in doing it again. While Christine spent so many years feeling unloved, Janelle had what she wanted out of her relationship with Kody until recently. So, like the women in my mom's social circle, they are enjoying being single and like being able to do what they want, when they want to and don't have to answer to anyone. It's a type of freedom that they have never had before.

[@LynnWahby-q8g]

Nurse or purse. I've never heard that before but it is absolutely true.

[@karenbridenthal3180]

Yes. Same for this 60 something woman!

[@ginao6810]

Yes! My mother and I were talking about this yesterday. There are still generations of women, 60, 70+, that have never had a life outside of men. They married young, never had a career, never had their own bank accounts. Now their husbands are passing, and the women have decades plus to live. They have spent their lives raising children, catering to their husbands, many basically being P.A.s once their husbands retire, and then nursing their husbands as they decline. Now they have a home and a comfortable retirement and are living on their own terms for the first time in their lives. My mother will turn 70 next year and is a strident feminist. Yet, she has never had a bank account without a man’s name attached. When she was young and started teaching, she needed her father’s signature to open an account. She kept that until she married my father, and then they opened a joint bank account they still use. It’s not something that effects her every day life, but it’s a reminder that such times aren’t that far behind us.

[@californiadreaming567]

Saddest part of the show was listening to Robin’s children talking about the loss of being with the other kids and how brainwashed they are. Don’t they watch the show.

[@CK-mw3pv]

They look like hostages. Those couch interviews feel like Robyn is standing just off camera so they are not free to talk openly, and must spout a rehearsed script. It’s so uncomfortable to watch. I really hope that when their siblings like Gwyn and Gabe see this footage (I know Gwyn is about to watch that episode with all the kids next on her Patreon rewatch) I really hope they reach out to them directly, outside of their parents. These kids need to realise how much they have been manipulated by their mother and that their siblings actually love them. 😢

[@californiadreaming567]

@@CK-mw3pv time for TLC to pull the plug

[@kelammo]

The only person in the way of them & their siblings is Sobbyn Robyn. She manipulates them & infantilizes her kids.

[@kelammo]

@@CK-mw3pvand Aurora’s BLOWN OUT PUPILS! I noticed it awhile back, then when she had her ears pierced, and now on the couch.

[@CK-mw3pv]

@@kelammo Really? Totally missed that but I’ll check it out…. Speaking of blown out pupils…. 👁️👁️ Have you seen that unhinged cameo of Kody’s that’s doing the rounds at the moment where he’s talking to a woman who’s writing a book? He legit looks like he’s coked up to his eyeballs, rocking back and forth, looking up at the sky, flailing his arms about, rambling nonsensically about why it’s ok to plagiarise as long as you mix the words around, and it basically feels like he’s going to jump through the screen at you… It’s actually terrifying! 😵‍💫😧 I feel for the person who received that as a gift… Yikes! 🤯

[@shayprendergast]

I'm baffled that Kody has no idea why Mykelti would cut Meri out. She literally did a whole video statement about how Meri was verbally abusive. Side note - Janelle was married to Meri's brother Adam who recently died.

[@lorimacdonald7977]

What?! I thought Janelle married Kody when she was very young. Was she married to Adam before that?

[@shayprendergast]

@@lorimacdonald7977 maybe you're thinking of Meri, who married Kody when she was 19? Janelle was married to Adam for 2 years and then married Kody when she was 23.

[@judypranke735]

Kody also hosted second Christmas, and Meri was not in attendance for that, and Mykelti was outspoken that she and her kids were not going to meet up with Meri at Kody and Robyn's for that.

[@mariahm9181]

Do you think Robin's daughters would be surprised to learn that it was their mother who stopped the family from getting together at Christmas?

[@kelammo]

They likely know, but are afraid to call her out.

[@EllenB703]

Agree 💯 I wonder if Robyn even lets her kids watch the show. They might learn something if they did!

[@laneneal3510]

They won’t believe it. They don’t watch the show. Not alliwed

[@suzannecoulter8402]

I am so glad you all explained what was going on. I thought Allison was drunk! I was worried!

[@pennyedmonds5713]

I really agree with you too.

[@GrannyDi276]

I've thought she has been really tired the last episodes.. she's a busy working wife & mother...it seems like too much❤❤❤

[@Cat-yn5jc]

I thought the same thing! I thought that about the last video she was in to!

[@kkaye76]

Nope, Alison always seems like she's on qualudes.. lolol. What a hilarious comment..

[@samantharees5559]

I’m a shift worker and I just thought she needs to get some sleep, why would you jump to drunk or on meds instead of just thinking she’s sleepy

[@corinamojica2521]

Do you guys not remember how robin's daughters were so mean and rude when they saw Savannah's bedroom in the trailer. They were showing their true colors then. They were making fun of it. They have seen robin doing her best work. It is all an act. They are just like their mother. Great liars.

[@simpliamber590]

Correct me if I'm wrong but....Aurora and Brianna's eyes are pretty dilated for having those bright lights on them. At different points Aurora's eyes are also not tracking together. I am concerned about them being overmedicated and told what to say.

[@Wanda12483]

I've noticed that the only home the cameras aren't in is Robyn and Cody's. I don't think they want to show the rest of the family and viewers what goes on.

[@swedeyu]

This show made me realize that Kody’s core is really his huge ego. All his decisions come from his ego.

[@kelammo]

Yes. Ego, vanity, greed. “The only thing that scares me is poverty” remember.

[@LHBartley]

Not me over here waiting for my fav part of every show when David tries SO adorably hard to not call Robyn dumb😅

[@just_a_smalltowngirl585]

I’m thinking Leon asked to not be mentioned on the show a long time ago and everyone is honoring that request. Meri doesn’t mention them either.

[@docon6290]

I agree. The same with Logan. While he was on the Zoom, he is never mentioned on the show and hasn't been for years.

[@mollysmith1226]

​@@docon6290it was nice seeing Logan

[@kelammo]

Well, Kody & Robyn have shunned him/them. All part of the maga/Qanon/polygamist bs. Neither Kody, Robyn or Meri attended Leon’s wedding. The reason Meri missed her only child’s wedding? She was at Disney World.. (and Kody didn’t want her to go, I’m sure)

[@kelammo]

@@docon6290Logan wants no part, Like Madison is now. They have made a couple of exceptions. But hell, Logan doesn’t even want kids.

[@docon6290]

@@kelammo Meri didn't go to Leon's wedding? I didn't think Leon was married yet.

[@conniegeorge7441]

I think Kody’s problem with Christine was she had charisma an he was jealous she was popular with the fans. Also if you look back Christine was the only one who talked over Kody.

[@LynnWahby-q8g]

She did stand up to him more than the others. I'm not shocked that she was the first to break free. She seems to have a stronger sense of self than the others.

[@kelammo]

She was also most popular with the kids.. and Janelle. Christine was the heart of the family, Janelle had been the accountant & workhorse.

[@hayhayemmie]

Kody has drawn a line saying no one gets to him unless they love Robyn but, Mykelti decides she wants to cut Meri out of her picture and that’s fine. Why can’t they all accept the fact that with that many people involved everyone can choose for themselves who they are close to. If my father made a rule I wouldn’t have a relationship with him unless I loved who he said I had to, I’d have to let that relationship go as all these kids have. So sad.

[@g.flesch9731]

Kody does not understand that Robyn is the stepmother & not all kids like their stepmother & that is fine. He could visit with his kids without Robyn. Robyn is a separate person & they already had 3 moms who were actually in their lives at one point. Robyn is a stand-alone. Kody's attention (will not say love) is conditional/transactional.

[@RS-xs7vl]

It’s “ok” to Kody that others cut Meri out because he did. Seriously, he hasn’t even *liked* her for awhile.

[@barbaradouglas2283]

Re:comment: I’ve read this comment & found it rather interesting. It’s really something else that Kody would put that type of boundary towards his kids that aren’t happy with him, gee I wonder why?! 🤷‍♀️Kody’s got some nerve demanding that if you wanna see me you must see Robyn as well! Kody’s probably been using all these women just to spread his (you know what around) so he’d have as many offspring as possible for his golden years. Seems like that’s not gonna be the case. He’s really ticked off his older boys to a degree that he might not see them again! Unfortunate for them all but that’s what resulted from Kody’s foolish decision(s)/behaviour/treatment towards them all. Yes sad.

[@MarisaAndChew]

Omg I'm dead in the best way! I wasn't expecting Eeyore, quaaludes, spruced, or the "I'm tired I got up so I could be here!" random mini breakdown 🤣 Let your lady sleep Dr! She needs it!

[@irisblue2332]

Kody has never heard the phrase "Measure twice, cut once." No sense of the concept whatsoever.

[@ReginaFernandes-tq7bs]

David you do not need to lighten up! This podcast is unique because of the way you approach it . I have heard other Podcasters reference your podcast during their podcasts!

[@ninalodeon]

The Eeyore Robyn impression killed me lol

[@MarieAntoinetteandherlittlesis]

I am actually laughing out loud when he mentions Janelle and the way she says “Kody.” I’ve thought before that it sounds like she’s saying “Kitty” and she says it really fast- it’s funny that you guys noticed it too.

[@hollyoberhansly2303]

I think Leon doesn’t want to be part of the show, but he was at Christine’s wedding. I think he is still part of the family.

[@Daoneandonlyt]

He is a part of the family. I think unlike Mykelti, he's actually neutral.

[@kelammo]

Aside from Robyn & Kody, they’ve shunned him.

[@landarogers9926]

I love your take on Sister Wives. Robyn has her kids snowed. Aurora sounds just like her mother, cadence and everything else. Kody is a BIG JERK. This is all his fault.

[@dminniswhite68]

Just an FYI, Leon's preferred pronouns are they/them. They aren't really interested in participating in the show, but were at Christine's wedding, so still actively a part of the family. Also, Kody and Robyn refuse to acknowledge Leon because of their transition, which is another reason you’ll never see Leon in the vicinity of those 2 again.

[@nwad3322]

I don’t think the kids ever said I don’t want to have anything to do with you because of Robyn.

[@barbaradouglas2283]

Re:comment: just recently I believe it was Garrison who said: during a meal they were having, meaning Christine, her daughter, Janelle, & the other boys name, plus I believe 1 other sibling sitting at the table eating dessert when they talked about their dad & how tired they are with Robyn also controlling everything & then Garrison said: you know what Robyn you can have him; we don’t need him anymore! (But in fact that’s quite incorrect because all boys & girls need their fathers all of their lives if at all possible! It’s just that simple Garrison is just super fed-up & deeply hurt by Kody’s actions/decisions. Kody seems to always be putting conditions on his older children & they’re completely fed-up with that! Make sense? Hope so.

[@CaNTjOURnEeY87]

The way you two look at eachother is adorable you can see the love and admiration

[@Secretagent71114]

I think the same thing every video! They're so cute.

[@heatheryfeathery1]

The look that Allison gives David when he tells her that is always tired made me cackle out loud in the dentist office.

[@kayemedina6995]

"I am spruced." Lolol

[@peachledesma4790]

Me too😂 favorite part of the video!

[@trumanshow371]

i love how they look at each other w so much love and admiration.

[@MrsBuda]

OMG I love you guys 😂 I am always laughing, I can honestly say I always look forward to your videos thanks ❤

[@amym5114]

SAME!!!

[@ReginaFernandes-tq7bs]

I think it’s a testament to your healthy relationship w Allison that despite her obvious fatigue she does her best to join you in the podcast. Many don’t realize you are both parents with careers & the podcasts! Some day Allison will be able to sleep as long as she wants!❤

[@Midwest_mama]

Two things...1...I'll never unhear how Janelle says Kody now 😂 and 2. WOW, have those girls been prepped or what?! Shame on Robyn for putting her feelings onto the kids smh

[@shannonlightle4931]

He screams loyalty but refuses to give it back.

[@Jkm7fh]

5:55 IF they are both parents of the children. However, I firmly believe that a parent who chooses a new spouse over his kids is detrimental and damaging to the kids. It doesn’t matter that he and Robyn are married. His relationship with his kids are severed, and he blames them and sides with Robyn, even though their complaints are really about him. He gives no validation or understanding that his relationship with the new wife has caused them harm because of his favoritism.

[@oneofthosewhowander]

The ad Segway was actually so smooth 😂 it didn’t hit me until after you said, “you know what you need?” 😂😅😅

[@deehente8530]

It's annoying that Kody is saying 'you aren't going to split him and Robin up' because he couldn't be bothered doing that with all his wives.

[@kelammo]

He doesn’t get that no one cares. No one else wants to be married to him or interact with him at this point. Even Robyn is over Kody- she just doesn’t want to have to work

[@Jkm7fh]

I think your frustration with the pacing is valid. I’ve watched since season 1 and the production used to be better. There was always some repetition but they were able to move the story along instead of reusing content over and over and over.

[@melissamendes9295]

I can only imagine how meri felt hearing Janelle speak about her feelings when first meeting kody. Jenelle was married to meri brother at that time. No wonder they struggled with trust and boundaries

[@sarahl.7277]

It sounded like Robyn´s daughter had to learn a speech and had to say it, but was not into it. Her behaviour and the way she spoke sounds like that.

[@elenaandronova5504]

Please do an interview with Meri! I think people often forget, when judging Meri, that she needed to watch her husband marrying and having children with other women, and now noone cares about her... That should be really devastating..

[@Notlost-lj9qt]

Not just marry, but her brother’s wife divorcing him and marrying Meri’s husband. There’s a lot to that relationship.

[@cdavis7255]

And don’t forget what she got to hear with paper thin walls in the trailer they all lived in together!!

[@mollysmith1226]

Agree

[@Secretagent71114]

Everyone acts like Kody married these women behind Meri's back. He didn't marry Meri then one day decide he liked her sister-in-law and force Meri into polygamy. She grew up in polygamy. She married Kody with the intent of living polygamy. It wasn't a shock when he married other women. Was it an adjustment? Absolutely. But he didn't betray her and force her into it against her will. The unexpected infertility I'll give you, that definitely wasn't something 19 year old Meri anticipated and obviously was hard to live through.

[@ginao6810]

@@Secretagent71114 you’re right, of course. But sometimes I think when someone grows up with polygamy, and marries young, they in some ways have less informed consent. Did Merri ever have the option of a monogamous marriage? Or was it just a given that any marriage of hers would be polygamous? Just because she knew a marriage with Kody would be polygamous, it doesn’t mean she chose it; she was just for-warned.

[@marycallahan7795]

ALL the wives financed & owned their Vegas houses Kody had no legal claim to their estates. The show was going to be cancelled after season 11. Kody renegotiated desperate contracts at 1/2 the pay$$ He knew Christine was serious about leaving him in Vegas. And he realized that if his wives left him he would be left with nothing from their estates. Kody convinced Christine to move & she agreed to stay on the show & invest in their future in Flagstaff. Following Janelle’s advice, She bought her own house & also paid for her Coyote Pass property in full. Kody made sure his name was attached 2 each wives Flagstaff properties & tried to create a 5th property to be in his name only. He had control of the wives property & the family funds $$ but he had no legal claim on Christine’s house $$. That’s why he’s so pissed off that she left.

[@CK-mw3pv]

The financial abuse that Kody has inflicted on these women is horrific. He spouted for years that they were free to leave and they all had assets but clearly, they didn’t. He would have held the show over their heads for sure, being that they were paid ‘as a family’, not as individual talent, that if they left they’d lose their income and be left with nothing. Christine took the leap and that has shown that they can indeed remain on the show, be paid individually, and probably negotiate their own fees (the OG 3 should be paid more, because frankly, they carry the show and the escaping polygamy storyline is the only reason they’re getting bumper ratings). Christine leaving has shown to Janelle and Meri that they don’t need to be under Kodys control anymore which is freaking wonderful! Janelle and Meri just need a very good lawyer to get their assets back from their despicable ex and his manipulative, gold digging wife.

[@alixaugustine9599]

I don’t think she paid for coyote pass in full, since all the properties have Kody’s name on it. I thought she sold her stake in the property to Kody & Robyn for $20. But absolutely agree about the house

[@rachelpitt3298]

I’ve carried on with this season basically because I find watching your reactions so funny 😂

[@acrisman8793]

I feel like there is something that happened with Maddie. When she came on Robyn's demeanor changed and she pointed her box out to Kody. He did the hair toss thing he does when he is nervous. I feel like they were worried she would say something on camera

[@LynnWahby-q8g]

Say something? Like what? What does Maddie have on those 2?

[@kelammo]

She cannot stand how her dad acts and has said her job is to protect her children. She was on a podcast about it.

[@kelammo]

@@LynnWahby-q8gtheir behavior, of course.

[@sherryryniak4506]

First of all, thanks to your beautiful wife contributing even tho she’d rather be catching up on her sleep 😂 love the input you two together bring us & I absolutely agree that I too am really, reeeally tired of just the old clips that tlc continues to call “a NEW episode,” not looking for the drama either but moving forward would surely be nice!! Good job to you both, see ya in the next one 😊

[@MsKlorenzo]

Leon doesn’t want to be involved in the show and Meri doesn’t post about Leon because any time she did there was an onslaught of trolls harassing Leon so it’s for the best.

[@CF1971]

I hope Meri says yes to an interview with you!

[@denisia1111]

Thank you for both for pointing out Aurora's blunted affect. I suspected something was off last season but now I really hope whoever is prescribing her meds reevaluates the dosage. This adds to my personal theory Robyn is over-medicating the family, from Kody's steroids to antidepressants for the girls and who knows what else is going on behind closed doors and stacked Amazon boxes.

[@Jkm7fh]

Anyone else notice that after Kody went to Janelle’s apartment and forced a hug on Savannah, that she was walking away from him but he wouldn’t let go? LOL, right?

[@suzannewc]

I’m glad you addressed how tired your wife is - I was a little worried about her! Love hearing y’all’s take on SW! ❤

[@pattiwhaley1067]

When Kody puts his hands together to show how tight him and crying Robyn are I want to slap him with those hands

[@paco7468]

Yes!

[@lynnieb]

Kody says he wants to still be married to Janelle but his actions say otherwise!

[@qhluvr77]

He wants to be married to Janelle’s bank account, he doesn’t care about Janelle as a person sadly.

[@kelammo]

He wants that boost to his ego & definitely her bank account.

[@rozg212]

He just wants Janelle's paycheck.

[@tracy_222]

Kody is to blame for all the problems. He should have left the exes a long time ago. It wasn’t fair to them to string them all along. So sad.

[@vkestrel3519]

Loved your segue to the sponsorship message!! Made me actually enjoy this part and listen 😂😂 well done 👍

[@SRayn2012]

Robyn is the equivalent of a step-parent. It would NOT be acceptable for a father to say “my new wife and I are a package. If the (adult) children from my first and second marriage don’t accept my 4th wife than screw them.” Yeah, no. His relationship with his children should be separate from Robyn. Just like his relationships with his 3 wives should be separate from Robyn and their feelings towards her. But, he doesn’t get that.

[@jillmiller3485]

Kodi got his pencil wet in the white car with Robyn 😂 BEFORE THEY WERE MARRIED 😢

[@karenbridenthal3180]

Yup.

[@Secretagent71114]

The most interesting part of this episode is the close up of Robyn and Meri's hands in the "next on" preview. Robyn is wearing a matching ring to the one Meri spotted on Kody replacing his wedding band. "Just a really cool ring." SUUUUUUUUURE Robyn 🙄

[@jodicarroll9084]

I really like your relationship with eachother. You’re displaying that it’s ok to not agree, but you you still love eachother.

[@gemmaburman7767]

Padon and Maddy have spoken out about Meri being "beyond verbally abusive" when they were children but they can't get into the details because of the TV show, once the TV show is over Padon has said he will tell all about the abuse. It's also meant to be one of the reasons her and Kody's relationship turned sour.

[@TLB7]

I feel it isn’t suppose to be about the drama but I enjoyed watching them do things as a family. I miss seeing all the kids, the adventures, skits, and parties.

[@Vwants2knowY]

YES! The way Jenelle says Kody 😂 I always hear Coodie, which makes me think of cooties which reminds me of Robyn's eyebrows. 😭💀

[@Buddy_boy_]

😂 thats how I hear it too

[@amym5114]

NOW I CANT NOT HEAR IT thanks guys 😂

[@EllenB703]

I love these videos with you two together! The two of you were made for each other & I love watching your interactions. Your wife is a gem! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@jillwatkins78]

I absolutely love each of you and all the videos you put Also I loved the scene with Christine having dinner with the kids. I’m fairly sure that was a part of her and Jenelles pilot!

[@melissamunos8735]

You two are great together! Thanks for making this train wreak humorous. Keep up the good work.

[@jade2246]

The 2 adult daughters of R&K seem like they’re in some sort of emotional distress. One of them is visibly shaking.

[@DaniTowns0227]

I was really looking forward to your evaluation of this episode because of the comments made by Kody and even Robyn. Kody's comment about, "nothing will separate me and Robyn" was aimed at the kids. As a product of divorce where both parents remarried while my sister and I was young, step parents were hard to manage. One the one hand I had a loving and caring step-mother who embraced us and treated us like a big sister. On the other hand, we had a terrible, verbally and physically abusive step-father. My mom really struggled to make us feel apart of the family and included my sister and I in everything but we always felt alone and uncomfortable around him. As adults now neither my sister nor I have any contact. That comment from Kody made me very sad. I really think he needs to stop and recognize the damage his treatment and neglect of his kids and wives will have long term. He has made his choice to defend Robyn but at the cost of working things out with his kids. I don't think it needs to be an either or but respect from all parties needs to be there and I just don't see that with Kody. As for Robyn's comment while on the Zoom about "smiling so everyone knows we are ok". She's just fake. How does she not realize her role in all of this. Robyn decided when she came into the family to position herself to be the easy wife for Kody. The "honeymoon" wife. This meant however that even then she was building her relationship with him on lies. Giving him only what she thought he wanted and needed and creating a "surface" relationship. This I can imagine infuriated the other wives which caused strife. Robyn figured it was a means to her end however never anticipating it would lead to the destruction of the family. Now she cannot keep this charade up and that is where the struggles for her lies. BTW, I love your wife's commentary. She cracks me up. And leave her alone, if she believes she is a super fan than she is lol.

[@rebeccataylor9511]

I love your videos! You are such a cute couple; you obviously adore your wife. And I love her comments; she/ both of you are intelligent, responsible , and have a great sense of humor! Thx, guys!

[@tammypauls1077]

They'll be together until the money runs out. Sobbin will be out of there in a split second.

[@hayhayemmie]

What Janelle failed to say is that she was married to Meri’s brother when this magical meeting with Kody happened. Ouch.

[@pnwflipper2089]

I don’t think we know that for sure. Janelle married Meri’s brother but she may have separated from him before she took up with Kody

[@sherrillsmootpoint]

she was already married and said when Meri brought Cody home to meet the family, she felt a connection. I like Janelle but she is a little shady 😅

[@Daoneandonlyt]

Yup, they explain it in the book

[@Daoneandonlyt]

@@sherrillsmootpoint It's shady. She wasn't divorced when she started thinking of Kody.

[@LoriFallows]

She was already separated from Adam when she met Kody. Janelle and Adam married in 1988 and separated within a year. Meri met Kody late 1989 and married him April 1990. Janelle and Kody married in 1993. In between K and M marrying, and K snd J marrying, Janelle had boyfriends she introduced to Meri and Kody and Kody and Meri courted a 17 year old and were going to announce the engagement when she turned 18 but the relationship fell through

[@proxgamer3351]

Yessss I agree how Janelle says "Kody" is soooo annoying!! 😂😂😂

[@eileennwachukwu7620]

That was a cute Segway to the sponsor. I thoroughly enjoyed that.😂

[@suzanneangers2219]

What a loving couple you are. You listen and respect each other’s opinions. Much more interesting to watch your exchanges than watching Sister wives. So much love between you two. You value each other, so nice. Thank you very much for sharing with us

[@marlenabryant5547]

Jenelle's first husband was Meri's brother Adam barber. He died recently.

[@The3Storms.]

3:28 Robyn looks like she’s wearing a neck brace but it’s just….her neck.

[@beemoji2280]

The reason Meri doesn't talk about Leon on the show is because Leon has completely disassociated themselves from the show. Meri does post about Leon on her Instagram. It's virtually the same with Logan, Janelle's son, so idk why the Meri-Leon relationship keeps getting singled out.

[@realisticpenguin7003]

David - "I'll edit it out"... didn't 😅 But seriously I love you guys and your chemistry ❤

[@Daoneandonlyt]

Auora is reading her mother's script, everything that child knows is based on "The Bird" who is a KNOWN liar. Kody equates love to loyalty. Janelle is staying because despite what she says, she loves him and she needs her property. The Bird continues to sit on her perch playing victim. Meri is so accustomed to emotional abuse she'll deal with it to still say she's with him. Christine is just happy to be away. I need her to keep an eye on Mykelti and Tony though because they are the ops.

[@bethjohnson5730]

Janelle and Meri should hire a lawyer and receive 1/3 each of all assests including Robyn’s house.

[@LynnWahby-q8g]

I wonder if they have a claim on Robin's property. It would help janelle out financially if she could legally recoup some of her money.

[@bethjohnson5730]

They have a claim on every asset held by the family.

[@trishabnot7125]

First time watching your videos 🤗…So glad you guys clarified that your wife is not on Qualudes (spelling???)…I feel for her 😂 …Enjoyed your commentary!

[@dianaelmore3159]

Great segue into your sponsored portion of the video, it was funny

[@valeriesoles2758]

Kody and Robyn didn’t even attempt to say hello to the other kids. They are terrible

[@Dawnsdelightsart]

I'm so disturbed that Tony keeps referring to Christine's sx life. Eww every episode

[@molly5262]

I agree! And I find Tony ewww!!

[@LIFE_is_G20OD]

You two are so cute! And while I agree that parents should be a united front, the kids should be comfortable to come to him and have alone time with him.

[@asda5910]

I believe they’re doing “confessionals” because these are things we have all wondered like “do they get jealous? Do they see his flaws? Etc. I also think this is setting us up for the new show the “Christine Brown” spinoff!

[@pnwflipper2089]

I have heard Christine and Janelle say many times that they are “Still Sister wives” so I am kind of hoping that will be the title of the spin-off. And if TLC doesn’t produce it, they could make a KZbin channel 🤷‍♀️

[@Jenny.m.74]

My heart hurts for the kids, all of them. I look at the Browns as a divorced family with adult children. His comment about "they want their dad but they don't want Robyn..." & saying that's not gonna happen (ever) bothers me. The children can have a relationship with their dad outside of their relationship with mom/stepmom/Robyn. Divorced families make this work every day. Why cant he visit his adult children & grandkids alone, simply as a parent/grandparent? He can work on mending fences & then maybe a time will come when they celebrate the holidays & special days with Robyn & the larger family.

[@chantallennox1201]

He is way too thin skinned to face his adult original children alone without Robyn to prop up his ego. Those kids are a mirror to all the mistakes he has made

[@shartierrawalson4652]

First off your wife sweater is super cute I like the off shoulder and the red! And this show is completely exhausting af lately and Robyn kids crying like her is uncomfortable and it reminds me of a video you made years ago called “learned helplessness”.

[@cathywithac]

Kody thinks that everything is good between Mykelti and Meri. He is unaware of any issues or friction between Meri and Mykelti. Kody has no memory of this 'catastrophic ab*se' that Mykelti says that Robyn saved her from. He does not remember his beloved Robyn as Mykelti’s 'rescuer'. My 2 cents: I find it interesting that Mykelti has the same delivery style and handles chat conflicts the same way as Meri. I can see them butting heads. Mykelti's complaints about Meri got out of hand. Instead of clearing the air, Mykelti has been doubling down, trying to recruit others to her story and throwing Meri under the bus. The harder Mykelti pushes the story, the less I believe her.

[@tracim3080]

Mykelti is not the only kid to accuse Meri. All of the oldest kids agree with it. Even the ones who don’t get along. Also we know she has issues and takes things out on others that’s why Meri and jennelle were trying to work on their relationship for years, season one we hear Meri has anger and control problems.

[@kimberry824]

@@tracim3080not all the older kids, just Mykelti and Paedon. Maddie made some comments but it stemmed from a dispute of when Maddie was working for Meri and didn't pull her weight. Meri has visited Logan and Hunter in Vegas and Gwen speaks fondly of her. it's the two massively out of control kids that didn't like the strict parent.

[@tracim3080]

@@kimberry824 Gwen is middle child she isn’t one of the oldest and Logan doesn’t do public talk but he was victimized in a different way as a kid, he was the parent of 5 little kids before 15 cooking breakfast every morning and getting them ready for school and helping with chores like the dad and mom should be doing but mom was busy working and dad was working and juggling 2 other families and a girl 3 hours away. Don’t tell me the kids weren’t abused even from watching the show we know it happened take a real look at how depressed they are the majority of the series.

[@lividsunshine8968]

@@tracim3080he was subjected to parentification by Janelle, but he is still in contact with Meri.

[@LoriFallows]

Kody said in one of the therapy sessions that Meri had been abusive to several family members and that she needed to fix her relationship with some of the older kids. Meri played innocent and said "I don't know who I'm supposed to have abused" but did acknowledge she had poor relationships with some of the older kids. Christine said in their book that Meri took out her frustrations on some of the kids and they were scared of her and Christine let it go for a long while because she hates confrontation but she eventually exploded at Meri and they were barely speaking when the show started filming. Janelle has said Meri was abusive to her and she didn't like the 'discipline' she used on the kids. Maddie said Meri was an abusive monster and has cut her out. Paedon said she was abusive and has cut her out. Mykelti said she was abusive and has cut her out. Gwen said she was mean and scary sometimes and she saw her 'get physical' with Mykelti but she loves her and thinks she deserves a second chance. Janelle and Christine want nothing to do with Meri. So Kody, Christine, Janelle, Madison, Paedon, Mykelti and Gwen have all said things about Meri being abusive. The abuse apologists just like to make excuses for Meri

[@anada303]

Okay, I also really hate when adults make big to-do's about birthdays, but if you were going to do one, 50 would be it. And she didn't rent a hall, she has basically her sister and her kids over to her apartment, homemade cake, 50's decorations, and she got a food truck. I don't think that's excessive.

[@shiguy5956]

I love how when ever you guys look at each other it looks like you wanna kiss. Also, Janelle is absolutely right about the women having more options.

[@melanieohlbrecht3980]

when ur wife said "she's had enough of the bullshit" it was LITERALLY EXACTLY mirrored by me. I laughed my ass off. JINX!!!