WATCH WITH US| moment by moment reaction to Sister Wives Season 17 e.12 (updated)

[@suzannehribal4117]

I prefer your previous analysis videos on segments of what your perception is professionally. I do enjoy watching you and your wife interact. Clips work.

[@allycatspreparedlife5313]

I don’t like this

[@PopPsych]

I am still doing the previous style as well. Go to my channel. This week’s will be posted in a couple hours.

[@LabMama3]

I prefer the other version as well, but it is fun to see this sometimes as well.

[@suzannehribal4117]

@@PopPsych Great! I don’t think many of us realized. Now we can have both formats.

[@kaylabryson1932]

I don’t like this style of review. Gets watered down. When you’re alone you aren’t trying to protect Kody (or yourself) as a normal male. He’s not normal.

[@21finess]

If you all didn't catch ...kody wanted HER snowblower, hence why he wanted it loaded last because he wanted the boxes to fill it up and then he would say well I will just take this to Robyn's...she was too smart for him ...

[@thisismyinferno]

Lol! You're absolutely right! I was so appalled I missed it.

[@juliecazabon2861]

21finess, I haden't thought of that. So possible eh!

[@chanelamo]

He wanted it real bad😂 gotta be quicker than that, Kody!

[@lindatemple5058]

I thought the same thing, she fooled him.

[@loripotter7310]

I thought the exact same think and was thrilled with Christine's enthusiastic response.

[@caffeinatedangel]

I can never forget when Robyn first came in, she commissioned a piece of art - she took a photo that Christine had of Christine, Kody and three of their kids when they were young, and had an artist REPLACE Christine and her kids with Robyn and HER three kids (about the same age at the time of that photo with Christine) and gave it as a gift to Kody - essentially, overwriting Christine and her children with Kody, as well as, overwriting the kids' real father.

[@granddeeg7515]

OMG I don't remember that, but that is awful. That would definitely set a tone of dislike for her, if I were Christine!!! WOW just WOW!!!

[@abeal49]

I forgot about that insult to Christine!

[@lucylynnsmiles3247]

Oh man!

[@sannydee]

Ewwww. That’s very lifetime movie crazy

[@judithlalande2773]

Holy crap

[@taramama6658]

Gotta add one more thing. The women didn’t start getting more independent or really use their voices til the show. Christine always did what Kody wanted and when Robyn came in and used her voice and Kody didn’t judge her for it, it created a huge problem for Christine because she could never use her voice without Kody using it against her.

[@oliviaj_speaks]

Yesssssss. Plus Kody let Robyn use her voice cuz he knows that she wasn’t afraid to use hers in the past hence her already being divorced. So he lets here be her and actually doesn’t mind it unlike the other wives who never got the chance from the beginning or else it’s the utmost disrespect in his eyes… he is so backwards smh!

[@FRAME5RS]

Robyn cries every 5 min, about literally everything. Janelle rarely let's her tears fly, so when she does, you KNOW it's authentic. We are over Robyn crying about 6 seasons ago.

[@alongfellow4147]

Yet she never has a tear. I can't stand sobyn or her snotty daughters

[@FRAME5RS]

@alongfellow4147 Robin has turned her older children into anxiety riddled adults who can't cope with anything. They're adults in case she didn't notice. Kody wants to toss his bio sons with Janelle OUT, but allows Robyn's older kids to live at home like toddlers. Weird

[@maggar56]

Christine took care of all the children “and” had a part time night job. I appreciate your professional commentary, as well as with your wife.

[@BBelle64]

I am thrilled for Christine. I feel so sad for Janelle. Her only ally is leaving. Now she is completely alone in the wolf den. I think this may be a pivotal moment in her life.

[@suesheridan1265]

I agree! This was heartbreaking to watch Janelle put her own emotions on the back burner to be excited for Christine despite knowing she will be lonely with her gone - and I think Janelle knows she will be a target for Kody’s ire

[@jmj5388]

Janelle has had enough of Kody’s B.S., too. Doubt she’ll be around much longer.

[@crystalship9900]

Janelle is already gone. She left the Kody Kult some months ago. She’s outta there.

[@bluhevenlyII]

Exactly what I am thinking. She had to be devastated, knowing she's essentially alone to deal with the other 3 by herself.

[@lovahgurl]

If you need to have an ally in your marriage then maybe it's time to leave in fact maybe it was time to leave I don't know maybe like let's say 15 years ago randomly before having another three kids six in total 18 and total total maybe that was the time to leave way before that happened. I guess they just didn't realize that sharing your husband with three other women meant that you're not going to get to see him a lot and meant that you children will not get to grow up with a real father in the home I guess they had no idea about that huh? Give me a break no one here is a victim except the children

[@L2Williams]

My gut feeling is that Cody will really end up missing Christine. Out of all his wives, she alone was the impulsive fun one. He doesn’t have much of any relationship with Meri, and for several years, it has seemed Janelle is mostly about business but not spontaneity and ‘let’s go have fun!’ I think Robyn has a very moralistic, rules-oriented side. If he had been married only to Robyn I think they’d fight a lot and he’d be miserable.

[@moniquevangaalen3110]

She was /is so funny, I think Cody is gonna miss Jannel because she brings in the money?

[@moniquevangaalen3110]

Love Christine, always humor.

[@karihouke974]

I think Robyn is already there having K underfoot 24/7.

[@cherlh1]

@@karihouke974 I think so too. I think one reason Robyn was so upset with Christine leaving, may be because now Kody will be underfoot even more. Any partner would feel DRAINED living with someone who makes it all about himself, and I’m sure he is constantly using Robyn as a sounding board.

[@alicetoyou448]

Robyn and Kody are codependent in their alliance against everyone else, but it’s obvious they are making each other miserable. They both seem like totally different people from who they were the first few seasons. Robyn at least had energy and life in her eyes back then.

[@KH-wm8hu]

I feel like Kody needs Meri's and Janelle's money to complete his dreams of Coyote Pass. I heard between the lines over and over again, "if you love me, give me your money, otherwise you don't respect me." Awesome how Christine flipped the control button on loading the trailer. Kody had a man tantrum loading that snow blower.

[@laurenmurphy4019]

I wish you guys commented more and shared more opinions as it was going. And when you start talking amongst yourselves pause the video, we want to hear what you’re saying!

[@sannydee]

Yep. That’s a review tho. But this is a watch companion. I’m thinking it’s an add in or on.

[@kaycarle8361]

Yes, and make sure there is no overlap of sound. I found that a bit frustrating but I am hopeful it will work better next time.

[@ExtraordinaryMachine333]

@@kaycarle8361 That was my one complaint! I couldn't hear their comments when the show was playing

[@alliacovington1368]

Meri’s mom sold her house to pay for the bed and breakfast. It wasn’t just Meri’s dream it was her moms. Bonnie is the one that made it happen and put her own money into it.

[@mandarinfox1813]

Meri took out a huge loan. She’s still paying on it.

[@nicolahollis9722]

Meri couldn't get any help from the sister wives.

[@katherinechase3674]

@@nicolahollis9722 Go figure- it clearly went to all the knick knacks (stuff) in Robyn and Kody's newest monstrous McMansion. I'm very glad Meri got it back! It's just what she has needed to have as Kody has rejected her- fool that he is-

[@marybushek]

"She's gonna get it done by herself and then she'll respect him less" best comment of the night.

[@abeal49]

you notice Truely is spending the night at Janelle's RV but not with Kody

[@willowashe]

I think it’s because of Kody and Robyn’s COVID rules. They wouldn’t even let her siblings hug her goodbye (but they let Sol and Ari hug Mykelti and Tony). Remember at the uncomfortable get together when Kody said “only me! Only me!” When he was hugging Truely bye?

[@jeliz9717]

Not with the dad who wants 50/50 custody with Truly. Kody, when will you act like a loving father?

[@laneneal3510]

I don’t believe he spent but maybe one night. He just visits and does stuff.

[@britt19XX]

That never made sense to me. If Kody was allowed to hug Truly goodbye, then it made no sense for her to not be able to hug sol and ari. Kody lives with sol and ari. If he caught covid, the kids would have gotten it too. I think him saying "just me" was to cover robyns ass. I think Robyn didn't want her or her children involved with christine or her children so Kody said only me. ​@@willowashe

[@anada303]

@@willowashe Right, but Kody got to hug her at the goodbye and then go home carrying Ari, but he wouldn't let Ari hug Truely when she begged to the same night so...yeah, Kody's a genuis.

[@BTmomma]

Robyn came into the relationship with over $30,000 in debt which the family had to pay off with their already limited resources. They then had the big wedding and she insisted on a 10 day honeymoon which the other wives did not get. This all happened on the heels of Christine giving birth to Truely.

[@alongfellow4147]

Sobyn is hands down the most selfish out of all these people. It's only about sobyn and her snotty brats and how it will affect her. I can't stand sobyn she's a snake!!

[@katherinechase3674]

I know, they really do deserves each other! I hope Meri and Janelle do not continue to contribute to the -family- resources!

[@rotem1437]

Wow 🤯

[@gwenthompson8347]

Kody and Robyn could always sell their million dollar house & buy Christine's house. JMO

[@rozg212]

Great idea since Kody loved that house.

[@viciadkins2472]

That would not work because Robin demand her children have their own room

[@gwenthompson8347]

@@viciadkins2472 oh right. I forgot when i I was being practical. 😏

[@jeliz9717]

What about turning Robyn's home into Kody's dream- all wives in one house? the house is large enough. Then Robyn would be showing she wants sister wives.

[@gwenthompson8347]

@@jeliz9717 Oh great idea! But then all of robyn's kids wouldn't have their own private room.

[@juli6497]

You should watch the first couple episodes. Robyn came in because she was a struggling single mother who was eager for someone else to co-mother her kids and she could go out with her husband. I think she did the classic "now that I'm divorced I want to turn back the clock to being single before kids". Robyn totally used these women just as badly as Kody does.

[@sueallen7750]

And they needed to pay off her debt (as a family) before she could get credit for construction & building Las Vegas home. So basically they (as a family) have been paying Robyn to live with them in Luxury and Kody enjoys this perk.

[@Wandafully_Wanda]

Thank you. Season 1 and 2 are very important for context.

[@makhop]

It's probably been said, but Christine offered to help with Robyn's children and babies, but Robyn refused her help. She did allow Mykelti, but not Christine. Perhaps because Mykelti was less intimidating for Robyn. Christine is a pretty hard act to follow - she raised all the kids, kept the house up, planned all the get togethers, hosted all the dinners, etc.

[@ashcraft555]

And worked nights for a lot of those years as well.

[@kellycampbell6826]

And that's why Cody thanked her for coming into the family & why he's so devastated she left. The real joy and sunshine left the family. U get what u deserve Cody. Shame on him !

[@anada303]

She was afraid Sol & Ari would love Christine.

[@TTDahl]

Someone said earlier, Why can't Janelle rent that apartment for 6months and Why don't Robyn with kids and Meri move into Christine's house and they sell Robyn's, then they could pay-off Coyote Pass with that money?

[@valeriesoles2758]

Robyn insisted on having her kids all having their own bedroom. They absolutely can not share.

[@kimkimsan]

But then Kody would have to see Meri all the time, and we know he can't have that. 😂🤣😂

[@karinjudge7277]

Here is what I think. He wants all that land himself. But wants the woman to pay for it. That’s why he’s keeping them around. Janelle has worked for years to basically support Robin. But since she isn’t legally married she has very little rights.

[@laneneal3510]

Exactly! But Christine was the only one that didn’t want to live together. BS

[@silverchickadee4130]

Just because you aren’t the one to walk away doesn’t mean you didn’t quit.

[@anada303]

Yup. Classic "good guy breakup" just make her miserable until she leaves you.

[@alexandrapepsi2302]

I love that Janelle made it a fun experience for Truely

[@ExtraordinaryMachine333]

Yes! And we got to see more Savanah and her relationship with Truely. That was sweet

[@wendylevine4797]

I'm sorry that TLC won't allow you to show the video while commenting but I really enjoy and appreciate your real time reaction to what most of us have already seen.

[@lizaarnason]

i think there is another way around the copyright

[@sharonbradshaw4589]

Christine did work she admitted it on on earlier season. She would school all the little ones when they stayed in Utah consisting of three apartments. Christine was in the basement and if Janelle wanted to see her or the kids wanted to get to Christine Meri refused for them to go through her lounge so it would force Janelle and her kids to go outside in rain and snow to get to Christine. In the episode Christine advised that she worked at night after tutoring young kids all day, looking after them plus cooking for them. She confirmed that as she was away at work she asked Kody to tuck THEIR little kids (Kody and hers) when they were ready for bed and he refused saying he had too many other obligations - gosh she asked for their dad to tuck them in as she was working he just refused. Her eldest daughter Aspen tucked the little ones in for her. Kody is seriously hideous. Just wanted to make sure everyone knows that Christine after a full day went to a night job. Cannot believe how Kody treated her - the marriage starting on a downhill slide from then and I do not blame her at all I would have left before she did. Kody uses his wives to support his unworking lazy Robyn with the income from the other 3. Meri and Janelle used their profits from Las Vagas for Robyns house it is madness. A court of law would seriously rule that the money Robyn has used would have to be paid back to the rightful owners. Hopefully they do.

[@robinperini5226]

Kody not only didn't help Christine make the money for the surgery. When Christine saved enough Kody didn't want her to spend the money on it even though Isabelle was in extreme pain daily

[@lunarbluep]

But he paid for Dayton’s cosmetic surgery without blinking.

[@britt19XX]

That is horrible. My little sister has scoliosis also and hers is not as bad as Ysabelle's, but she is absolutely in a lot of pain every single day so i cant imagine the pain Ysabelle dealt with.

[@kirsty8]

Meri paid for the b&b herself, she asked the family for money and Kody told her no

[@sharipetkovsek5502]

We have to remember that Christine offered to care for Robyn's children and Robyn turned her down in favor of a nanny. I think that was the first thing that injured Christine and Robyn's relationship....You're not good enough to care for my children, i would rather have a stranger come in feeling

[@caffeinatedangel]

I'm glad you mention this, I think that's something that's been missing from a lot of coverage and the comments regarding it.

[@mell682]

it's about money, money, money and extreme anxiety....Robyn doesn't want to lose her spoiled lifestyle. Janelle is genuinely grieving, nothing fake there and it's hard to watch.

[@valerieross7545]

He confuses respect with control. If a wife doesn’t follow his rules, he thinks she’s being disrespectful.

[@alexandrabrill4060]

Exactly! Nailed it!

[@pamelabennetch5000]

Patriarchy 101

[@RH-mz8xm]

Only "his" truth will ever Really matter to him ... And That Alone Is A Very Sad Truth Indeed !! No one Elses Feelings will ever be Valid to him except for Robyn & his. It's Absolutely Heartbreaking To See It ALLLways Happening & See him Break Heart after Heart !!! 🥺💔💔💔

[@judeiz2203]

No one ever told Robyn to be careful what you ask for... you just might get it !!! The joke is now on her she's the only one sleeping with that lover Kody 🤣😂🤣

[@kadeedoyle]

Since you and your wife has started the watch alongs, it's the first "recap" I search for to watch, followed immediately by your analysis video. I love both forms of content.

[@jcwittig]

I would love to know exactly how many days Cody has stayed out at the trailer. Considering he didn't even spend the night at Janelle's house for over 9 months I'm thinking that I need his clarification on what Cody means when he says I can't keep living out there.

[@girlsrule877]

What Meri has failed to realize is that Janelle, Christine, and their children are “The Family”.

[@judeiz2203]

The adoption of Robyn's 3 kids involved medical insurance, it was a big discussion back then. However when Isabel needed back surgery Christine was forced to pay the whole thing herself. 😡

[@kathybishop6623]

She had a go fund me and beg because the father is a piece of sh.....

[@shelleya7169]

Adopting Robyn’s kids was to allow them to stay in the family if something happens to Robyn

[@lacretiahefley196]

That's a BS reason. People include their stepchildren on their insurance all the time! I doubt that Kody even had a job that provided insurance benefits for a family. They were probably just getting it from the "marketplace".

[@susanabyad4396]

And, I believe she had to pay off Truely's hospital debt.

[@kathybishop6623]

Who paid for the adoptions ???

[@shaelynluketich4401]

Robyn makes it all about her and her kids. Janelle makes it about the relationship/friendship with Christine. They will miss seeing each other all the time. Robyn doesn't work. She came into the family with a lot of debt but doesn't work. The family is paying for her nanny and everything else. Meri figured out how to get the B&B on her own because the family said no. Christine did work in Lehi. And she raised the kids. Robyn says she wants Sister Wives but she wouldn't allow the other moms to mother her kids.

[@jeliz9717]

Don't believe what Robyn says... believe what she does.

[@judithlalande2773]

Exactly Robin is the stay at home wife supported financially the group. The group has left the building. Unless Meri wants to support Cody's ligit wife from her B&B This I gotta see. After Janelle leaves. Omg

[@chanelamo]

Exactly!! Back in Lehi, Christine was watching ALLLL the kids during the day, at some point homeschooling some, then working nights while she was pregnant with Truly! She prob had to get a job bc Kody was overspending going to Robyn’s house every weekend (which was like 4 hours away). And when she asked him to make sure the kids got to bed while she was at work, he said no! Just a sad sack of poop

[@diannarhoades]

Have you ever noticed that we never see Robin with any female friends? Only her niece who "helped" with the kids? I think she wanted sister wives as forced friends, and it had nothing to do with being part of a big family. She really has nothing to do with anyone else's kids... just Mykelti, and she keeps her kids cloistered away from the rest of the family.

[@francesbacon7825]

I actually did a little vomit in my mouth when Kody asked “ why did she betray me “, etc. what garbage. He really has the idea that from day one he was to control these women and then Robyn. He had them on strings and he manipulated them. Things went wrong for him when Robyn came along and he was spending a lot of time with her. When the children started to get older they all stated no sister wives or more than one wife. This has to show these women how this toxic arrangement has hurt all of them.

[@francesbacon7825]

@@ViolAM3 so true.

[@willowashe]

What even was the Great Betrayal he is going on and on about? Leaving isn’t betrayal. Leaving is being proactive and preventing betrayal from happening. Simply not loving someone anymore isn’t really betrayal, it’s just how emotions work sometimes.

[@katfitzgerald1842]

Robyn's dream of having sister wives?? She treated all the wives like they were under her, wtf...she is the biggest liar, sneak, cheat...just a horrible human being as disingenuous as they come. BTW...kody betrayed her and all the other wives...what a jerk!! Stop acting!! You are not good at it!

[@stacylynnmingo7965]

Yes!! Thank you!! I was thinking HOW DARE KODY say that Christine betrayed him!

[@graelincameron7148]

@@willowashe I wondered if he was referring to either “his work” (since nobody else has human value compared to him 😏) trying to create income stream thru the show *or* whether he was referring to the original goal of Celestial Paradise thru 4 wives & 18 kids. These days it’s hard for me to tease apart the old motivators from his narcissistic wound noise 🙄 I sometimes wonder if he tries to slip the melodramatic knashing of teeth in close enough to Christine’s name so that we’ll assume he’s wailing about losing her when he’s actually pissed bc his $$$ and image are now out of control.

[@Greatdanewrangler]

I *think* Meri bought that B&B on her own. I remember her saying she was going to buy it and it was going to be *hers* since none of them wanted to do it. Once it started making money, Kody wanted to be the inn owner but I don't *think* she ever caved on that.

[@karennotAkaren1]

She asked the family for help coming up with the down payment and kody said. If we put in money it’s our business too we get say and she said nope I will Find the money myself she did not want them (kody) involved. She prob knew he would take all the money and use it for robyn

[@graciehargraves7651]

I absolutely love listening to the both of you discuss this series. I love this on so many levels! I have a doctorate in Counseling and Counselor Education and have been involved in the field for almost 35 years. My husband was a Psychologist both in the military, and outside of the military. When the two of you discuss this together, it brings many layers with regard to what is going on with the show and the lives of these people. I have watched this from the beginning. You two are spot on with so much of what you say! I listen to other channels and wanted to scream because I felt that they just weren’t getting it! Keep up the good work! 😃

[@MsAry7]

He hates that he’s in awe of her. She’s a force to be reckoned with. Wild hearts can’t be broken and she got away!

[@L0C0vision]

Oh yay! It’s back. I was worried the video got a copyright strike. Great fix, no worries about showing us the video, some creators use still photos from the scenes. I love these collaborations with Alison. She brings the “fan of the show” history and perspective while leaving lots of space for expert insight and analysis. My only request/suggestion, pause and talk more!!! Definitely pause when you are chatting. Thank you!

[@viksando5713]

No Doc Sobyn is not oblivious to her behavior and expectations. She knows very well what she is doing. All of them have bent over backwards to accommodate her and she has KNOWINGLY taken advantage of that. She never reciprocated on anything even when Christine subtly told her she was hurt. Love watching you guys and enjoy the commentary. Thanks.

[@TexasbyStorm]

Solomon and Truly are less than 2 years apart in age. Kody knew Truly was in town. Robyn even drove by with the kids to wave, as if to say "we'd love to have you over Truly, but Covid, except for weddings with a bunch of strangers, and Nannies that actually bring Covid home) It went from our children to my children or her children is when Robyn came into the family and started causing issues with how she felt "her children" were not being included by the other kids. That began the divide. There is an episode in the first or second season when the older boys get in trouble for bullying Dayton. That is also around the time Robyn tells us that Dayton was diagnosed with autism by a doctor, but she looked at all the symptoms and diagnosed him herself. Anyways, the way that situation was treated, with Kody siding 100% with Robyn and not listening to his other children set up this yours and mine attitude that never existed in the family before, except by Meri who always set Mariah apart from all the other kids. In the cult de sac Christine brought up how Kody responds to Robyn when she disagree with him v how Kody responds to all the other wives. He listens to Robyn but treats the other wives like they aren't allowed an opinion, unless it agrees with him.

[@pnwnewyorker9088]

Exactly so what happened to 50/50. This same man just went on about custody of a kid he doesn’t even see when she did come back in town. He definitely could have used this time to start their coparenting. But no, Christine & Janelle end up coparenting as usual.

[@holly7937]

The difference between Robyn & Janelle crying is Robyn cries all the time, most of the time without tears, & is seen as insincere. Janelle never cries & when she does it's very apprent she is sincere.

[@katherinenelson5905]

This is fun but I do miss your professional recaps, honestly, I would watch both.

[@PopPsych]

I am doing both. Check my channel. I did not stop doing the normal recaps. This weeks will be posted in a couple hours.

[@jackiebrennan8051]

I think the problem with the show historically is that it tends to drag and they do a lot of recaps and flashbacks. It's fun to get your wife's fan perspective and to see the two of you bounce ideas off of each other but you could probably do it with clips. So somewhere inbetween your other videos and this format. I would also love for you guys to rewatch earlier seasons to watch the evolution of Robyn's role in the family. As far as Robyn, I think we have to remember that she had lived monogamy for like 10 years before Kody whereas the OG wives have almost always had to share his time and were expected to handle most things on their own. He had also been married to the other wives almost 15-20 years ( year which had included conflicts, money issues including 3 bankruptcies and the stresses that come with struggling to raise a large family). Robyn was a clean slate, was appreciative of being taken in with her kids and 30k in debt plus they were in the honeymoon phase. As you stated, I don't think Robyn is malicious but she is very self centered. A lot of what she and Kody did early on stepped on a lot of toes. They courted when Christine was heavily pregnant with Truely and Robyn lived several hours away so he would go have overnight visits and we see them kissing even though both of those things are big no nos in their culture. He was actually on camera kissing Robyn when Christine called to say she was in labor. When they did get married, she made a big show of going dress shopping with the sister wives even though it later came out that she had already gone with Kody and he picked out her dress. Then she and Kody went on an 11 day Hawaiian honeymoon while all of the other wives were home with younger kids (Christine with a newborn). So if youwanted to set the stage for alienation and resentment, you really couldn't do a more thorough job.

[@TheMcKenzieHaus]

I agree. Robin isn’t malicious but she is very self -centered and she does things that make it so she benefits the most

[@judeiz2203]

Question: now that Christine has come to her senses and left why isn't Kody harping on his famous one humongous house for ALL his wives idea? Christine was the only one who voted against it. Remember that, Kody???

[@MarieAntoinetteandherlittlesis]

Because even though Robyn never says it, Robyn is against the one house idea. And I think Meri is too. Both of them held their opinions and let Christine take down the idea because then she would be the bad guy, but they don’t have to stick their necks out.

[@denaisaacthiswasgreat.thum7598]

Now he just wants to put Meri in a Barnuminium.

[@Baseball4lifer]

I love when the two of you discuss together. There are so many forums for discussion on sister wives but one has to wade through so much teenage nonsense and emotionally driven opinions. You do a wonderful job of getting right to the heart of the matter. Great analysis ❤

[@cqbarnieify]

Thank you for figuring out a way to post this. I enjoy the analysis from both of you. You make these episodes much more interesting.

[@robinperini5226]

When Kody legally married Robin. Janelle said her worse fears were that Robin and Kody were going to run off together and leave the rest of the family. She was right he did leave them

[@shelleydomingue2052]

yes, in plain sight

[@keshiajabbar4000]

I think that Meri was trying to say that her value was being assessed through the lens of her relationship with Kody. It seems like she would like to be viewed as just Meri, not the Meri who has selected to remain with a man that doesn’t love her. I don’t know, that’s just how I received it.

[@pippinbloom]

Just want to tell you that I love that you just jump into the content of the video without a bunch of preamble ☺️

[@fledge1234]

I know Meri has gotten a ton of "why do you stay?" from the audience over the years, but she's ignoring the blowback she's currently receiving after these recent episodes aired where she was sitting and scowling while Kody & Robyn angrily attacked Christine. Of ALL people Meri should have empathy for Christine. And Christine isn't the one who had an emotional affair. She made the difficult and brave decision to leave the abuse & neglect and get herself and Truely to a healthier environment. The lack of self-awareness and hypocrisy is astounding with Meri, and that's what she's been hearing from viewers.

[@BamaGirl_75]

Yes!! And anytime she tells the catfish story she always says she was tricked by a woman pretending to be a man. She never says she was woo'ed in by a man who said all the things she needed to hear & who she wanted to leave Kody for, but he turned out to be a woman. It's like she's convinced herself that she did nothing wrong bc it turned out to be a woman instead of a man.

[@fledge1234]

@@BamaGirl_75 And she insists that it never crossed her mind to leave the family. She was never going to do that, even though we know that's not true, and she even says "oh sure, I was considering all my options." Of course she was. She just can't be real about it now, for some reason. And her revisionist history allows her to have the audacity to coldly judge Christine for doing something she was once very close to doing herself.

[@MarieAntoinetteandherlittlesis]

Her AND Robyn! Of all the people, Meri should be able to understand because she’s been in a horrible relationship with the same man, and she’s also the target of his vitriol. Robyn should be able to understand because she was also in a bad marriage once before, and reportedly went through a bad divorce. She could have empathy for Christine’s position if she really tried. She tries to act like she’s always been perfect and cannot understand why Christine would want to leave a bad, loveless marriage. Meri and Robyn could’ve been a huge support system for Christine, but it ends up being only Janelle because Janelle is the only “good” sisterwife.

[@allycatspreparedlife5313]

Meri would have split if the catfish deal acutely was a real man. She’s paying her penance for going outside the” marriage “

[@sandragill9916]

She is scared now

[@michellefusco5291]

This is so simple. If Christine was smiling bravely through regretful tears, if she was acting like this was some thing she HAS to do, to set him free from a terrible marriage, so sad and brave, he would be fine. But she's not. She's GLEEFUL. GIDDY. FREE! Oh it's glorious to watch.

[@SMiles.21]

Thank goodness you re uploaded! I was in the middle of watching it when it was taken down.

[@karennotAkaren1]

ME TOO!! I was watching and had to stop and then when I couldn’t find the video I start to question if I was really watching hahaha

[@karennotAkaren1]

Christine never pushed back until she saw that robyn could push back and still be loved and heard. She said she saw Robyn’s voice could be heard so why not mine

[@anada303]

100!

[@21finess]

In my opinion Kody used covid rules as a way of trying to get rid of his wives ..the reason he is NOT wanting Jenelle to build is because he wants the property given to him by each wife that leaves...and then the FIVE lots will be Robyn's kids to build on...5 kids 5 lots...keeping Robyn in her million dollar home...he and Robyn has started an LLC dabark which is initials of her kids and Robyn and kody...plus Robyn and kody names are on every lot at coyote pass...

[@rozg212]

I agree with you.

[@gailruby9664]

They forgot to include Solomon

[@anngray-trufant4362]

Love having you both watching the episodes!!

[@judeiz2203]

For Kody to experience heartbreak he would have to have a heart! Besides according to him he NEVER LOVED Christine but he forced himself to hold her hand, poor Kody, so many sacrifices.

[@stacylynnmingo7965]

I’m watching this video SCREAMING at my television! I PRAY that Janelle LEAVES this manipulative control freak! How DARE Kody and Robyn attempt to play the VICTIMS. I’m SO frustrated!

[@pamelabennetch5000]

Meri was mean to C and J. She brought in Robyn to be her apprentice/friend to control. It didn’t work. Meri became depressed. Entertained Sam and considered leaving. Well THAT backfired. Now she’s living her penance. Stays for the show $ and celebrity status as this fuels her business. Probably has boyfriend(s). Secretly despises Robyn. Expert at passive aggressiveness.

[@lynntolleson6688]

Thank you both for making this. I now wait for your video to watch! LOVE YOU GUYS!!

[@chickenhead33]

Me too!! I love it

[@juliecazabon2861]

Me too! 😁

[@misstweetypie1]

I think Meri feels like people are judging her based on her refusal to leave Kody. She may feel like that is the only thing we see her as, is Kody's "whipping boy". She is trying to say, "I am more than Kody's pathetic ex-wife who can't move on", probably more to herself than to us.

[@runninggreywolf8313]

We love your Pop Psych channel, especially reactions with your beautiful wife!!!

[@AVB512]

Yeah I don't always love it when creators add a person but I really like her

[@jmariew9966]

I love watching you guys and listening to you 2 discuss this. Christine has morned the loss of her marriage for about 3 years she has had the highs and lows, felt the saddness and he never once did he sence this. She needed more from him than he could give her. Once she found the courage to say I can do this on my own - well just look at her - she looks happy content, and at peace with her life. Someone needs to remind Kody you get out of life what you put into it.

[@stephaniemomma]

Time Stamps for Amazon Prime: When it says start at 1:23 it means 2:18. 7:07 is actually 7:58. When it says 21:17 it’s actually 19:45. 26:09 is actually 24:37. When it says 34:20 It’s really 32:18. When it says 40:08 it is actually 37:45. -I think I got them all, or most of them. Feel free to add more or make corrections in the comments. I hope it helps!

[@jacquelinestephenson7002]

I love these watch alongs with your wife! She gives the background info needed for the analysis!!

[@lighttheway5088]

Robin and Cody like to always put it out there that they helped Christine get her house, yet they leave out the fact that Janelle and Mary financed them getting into their house. If Cody loves Christine’s house so much, then he and Robin should buy that house and sell the one they are in. Maybe the money they would save could pay off coyote pass. They won’t do that though because they don’t seem to want to sacrifice anything, just take.

[@jessicatucker4885]

I was so confused when I was watching this yesterday then it just cut off! Thank you for reposting with your edits. I usually just listen while cleaning so not having the visuals is fine with me.

[@jenniferflanagan9558]

Everyone talks about how Christine raised all the kids, but they forget…. Not only was she the day care provider but she HOMESCHOOLED 13 children ALL of whom went to college. Robin instead chose a nanny an public schools. Mary refused to let the kids walk through her house to get to Christine’s house. As a result they had to put coats & shoes on. Weren’t they supposed be Moms to all the kids?? Janelle & Christine put in the work of being a sister wife. Mary & Robin just took

[@IdahoBorn72]

Janelle needs to talk to a lawyer. There are three elements that form a legally binding contract (written or verbal). Offer, acceptance and consideration ($$$). All those family discussions about selling homes in Las Vegas, buying Coyote Pass properties, etc. contained offers and acceptance. Once Janelle and Meri turned over money, the third element was there creating a binding contract between them and the others. Kody is contractually obligated to whatever carrot he dangled in front of Janelle to get his grubby hands on her money. As I remember, it was a home on her lot out at Coyote pass. All of the wives and Kody that were present at those meetings are party to the contract(s) that were made with Janelle. That means Meri, Robin and Kody are all legally on the hook for Janelle's house. She could probably force the contract and possibly even win damages for breach of contract. Since they're all so broke and the only assets they have are the lots at Coyote Pass, Janelle could end up with everything. Wouldn't that be sweet Karma justice!!

[@anada303]

You're forgetting an important piece of contract law which is the statute of frauds doctrine, codified in most states, including Arizona, which requires certain contracts, most notably those involving REAL ESTATE need to be IN WRITING!!! (law school > google)

[@louise3959]

I just came across your KZbin about a month ago really like it. This is the second one I've watched with your wife. Have to say I love to watch you two together.

[@Katie-qg7xz]

I don't think he wants her to own anything.

[@kkaye76]

I want to say this.. I appreciate that you stick up for Kodys emotional reactions & vulnerability. That says a lot about you personally, that you truly aren't being negatively biased regarding Kody. I find it quite refreshing. It's also a learning moment for many folks who think if a guy is the bad guy, you have to bash him 100%. I appreciate your channel and enjoy listening to your thoughts. I'm with you , Kody is a jerk & he's brought his own house down.

[@shanti5816]

I love the watch alongs!

[@abeal49]

I would love to see Suze Orman commenting on the financial decisions made by Meri and Janelle, that they were both suckered into giving all their money to Kody & Robyn

[@pamelabennetch5000]

This! 😂

[@AllisonNoel1975]

As an Allison your wife has the best name ever! As a therapist, I like your clinical commentary but watching it as a married couple and commenting is refreshing. I counseled a lot of married couples but it wasn’t for me. I hated it. I work in addiction medicine now and it’s so much easier. 😂😂😂

[@debbierowe5891]

You need to binge watch all seasons to be able to correctly critique this season. In the opening Christine always said, It's not only about the man it's about the family.

[@karennotAkaren1]

I agree. Go back and watch them all. Because then he would see all the shady stuff robyn has done from the start.

[@suesheridan1265]

Agree! Appreciate the effort to speak to Robyn’s position but binge-watching prior episodes are hugely important to understand Kody was courting Robyn while Christine was pregnant with Turkey. Kody was NOT sensitive to Christine as a pregnant woman and post/partum mom who watched her husband drooling over younger prettier Robyn while she was left with an infant for 11 days while Kody and Robyn went on their honeymoon I think that was the basis of Christine’s jealousy and insecurity in her relationship with Kody. Kody resented her feelings and punished her for having feelings that ANY woman could related to

[@suesheridan1265]

Sorry Truley-darn autocorrect

[@karennotAkaren1]

@@suesheridan1265 my phone changed truly to Turkey earlier too hahah

[@pamelabennetch5000]

Christine had ever only known polygamy. She tried living what she grew up with. Got a little independence. Decided there was a better life than what polygamy offered. Took guts to change her life…. But she did it.

[@robinperini5226]

When Christine told Kody Truly would need her own room,he said I will find a room in ONE of the houses then he said Oh yeah there is only 1 house

[@ABC-gh2sv]

Going back and rewatching some of your videos and noticed how Truly was comfortable enough to stay in the Rv with Jenelle a but not comfortable enough to stay in the mansion with Kody and Robyn.

[@sandragill9916]

Yep audio is great , love the commentry 😁 you did good 👏👏 you can stop it more and comment . As most people have watched it. Like you two together

[@polarpegs]

35:00 Solomon is only a year or so younger than Truely. Christine and Robyn could have raised those three younger kids together and ther older kids were similar ages too. However Robyn actively disagreed how the other children were being raised. She kept herself distant from them and then insisted on Kody being there for her children and her more than he was there for the other children. If you go back and watch previous episodes you can see it woven through the entire 17 seasons.

[@Lisa-o7f3t]

love these reaction videos! on the topic of Robyn wanting more than the other wives (more time, more money) etc. I think this is what is most frustrating to watch. her and Kody both use the fact that Robyn has "little kids" as a reason why Kody has to spend so much time over there and it's completely unfair when you consider that Truely is 12 and Solomon is 11. if Sol is a "little kid" then so is Truely. I think Ariella is almost 7 (5 almost 6 when these episodes were filmed) but he doesn't need to ignore 13 other kids just to focus on his very youngest. I don't think Robyn came into the family with malicious intent but I also don't think she has done anything to make sure things are fair. she uses her position as Kody's obvious favorite to secure whatever she wants. at the end of the day though Kody is the one that didn't balance his time equally and treat his partner as an equal. I'm happy Christine left and I hope Janelle follows

[@lili-lady]

I was looking for this post yesterday and did not find. I went ahead and watched. You popped up in my feed today...I re-watched with your commentary. So much fun. So the respect/love thing is Biblical. Men are to love their wives regardless and wives are to respect their husbands regardless. There are not stipulations like, "Wives, you are to only respect your husbands when they deserve it." Thank you again for the fun. I am enjoying the husband/wife team.

[@care233]

suggstions for future shows 1) watch the full episode while rcording your reactions... edit out the material you dont want to highlight before posting it on KZbin. 2) Do a video that highlights only the key points you want to discuss (showing brief clips of show) discussing on camera 3) do your usual professional analysis of key points (showing brief clips)

[@PopPsych]

Yes - next week I will condense this down and remove everything but short clips and our discussion.

[@tltique]

I love the watch alongs. I love the play by play reactions and also the recaps! Keep both👌🏾

[@suesheridan1265]

The issue with the lots having to all be paid off before building is based on the seller’s requirements for the property. I also believe they have to pay off the parcel by 2023 or the land is forfeited back to the seller

[@NikkiSoFar]

Thank you for both sharing your thoughts - love this format ❤😊

[@jenniferkellerbarnett2950]

I see Robyn’s behavior as passive aggressive and straight out of Kody’s playbook. It’s like she going to act like she’s giving Christine what she asked for and respecting her feelings but it’s complete BS and totally manipulative. She’s punishing Christine and acting like “I’m just respecting her wishes”. She’s a classic manipulator and a toxic personality.

[@vanessawright5569]

Hi! I'm really glad you are doing the SW videos. It helps to see you react to them so Kody can't gaslight us all. I'm thrilled about the addition of your lovely wife to the watch companion videos. I feel like she's been a long time watcher? Anywho, would you pease put the SW audio on background/secondary hearing, and keep you and your wife comments in the auditive foreground in the future? Thank you very much for reading this comment.

[@alexandrapepsi2302]

He is trying to steam roll Janelle into doing what he wants.

[@lbarmstrong1]

What did Janelle mean at 31:25 when she talks about "the real sister wives, the ones who are married to Kody..." Are there more we don't know about? That was weird.

[@raebeyers4809]

C only really started pushing back after saw R stand up to K and he was OK with it

[@Skipcandy]

Thank you for reposting! I was halfway through seeing your recap on Monday (then it was removed). I was thinking maybe you can replicate what you did the previous week… The picture on screen was side by side and showed a half screen episode, but both you and your wife was in full view. Also, the audio portion (when you 2 would commentate) seemed better to understand. I’m not sure if it was the headset audio or what… i really enjoy the recap episodes and Dr. David’s weekly subject as well…

[@ChrisAStoner]

At least you have your own coffee this time, instead of stealing from your wife. 😛

[@kimbers1238]

I was waiting for that strike. Lol. But was riding the wave while I could.

[@sandragill9916]

I love how your getting into the show 😆😆

[@lacylobdell7455]

Kody actually believes he hasn’t done anything to ruin his relationship with Christine. His narcissistic traits are so obvious to everyone but him and Robin. And why does NO ONE call him on it? This is almost too sad to watch

[@karennotAkaren1]

Gwen said that every now and then one of the kids will ask why he favors robyn and her kids and has basically turned his back kn the rest and he denies it

[@lacylobdell7455]

🤦🏻‍♀️

[@juliefisk8066]

It would take years of therapy on kody's part to recognize that he's a narcissist. He's got a partner in Robyn that feeds his narcissism and why would he ever give that up? She's also a narcissist, so right now they are just manipulating each other which is fascinating to watch. Kody thinks he is own man and he's not. He has zero clue that he's being manipulated by Robyn! She's just sitting there manipulating the hell out of him and convincing him that he's large and in charge. However, the day will come when he figures out that he's been her puppet and it's not going to be pretty

[@BamaGirl_75]

Not sure how much you know about narcissists, but it wouldn't matter if someone called him on it. They literally don't have the capacity to see anything wrong with their actions. One of my favorite memes says "Trying to understand the behavior of some people is like trying to smell the color nine." That's the only way to cope with dealing with a narcissist... You just have to accept that their logic is illogical & move on.

[@Platinum907]

Kody: “Hopefully it will be a good log.” This guy & his logs.

[@denaisaacthiswasgreat.thum7598]

Yes. What does that mean?

[@baileylooper2908]

Just found you guys, completely love watching you and your wife reacting to these! 🤣 she is the real real 🤣

[@becky9103]

Kody is trying to stall Janelle from building on Coyote Pass. This would buy him an extra three years to "Christine" Janelle until she throws up her hands and leaves too. Then he and Robyn own even more of Coyote Pass.

[@fran4636]

I'm happy with this format! I like to do things while I listen to these reactions anyway