If you are a fan of reality television, then you have undoubtedly heard of TLC's Sister Wives. This show follows the journey of Kody Brown and his four wives and children as they live out their polygamist ways on television for the world to see. Kody Brown indeed now has four wives, but it wasn't always that way. He started out only being wed to Meri Brown before the pair of them sought out a different way of living.
The couple has certainly been through the wringer, and much of their rollercoaster relationship has played out on our television screens. They have been nothing if not candid about their ups and downs as a married couple living unconventionally. This duo has some major baggage. Here are twelve things that Kody and Meri have come clean about.
12 Meri's B & B Was Not A Joint Venture
The Browns usually do a good job convincing fans that they work as a complete and cohesive unit, all doing their part and remaining in sync with each other at all times. When Meri decided to venture out and purchase a Bed and Breakfast that ran in her family, she pretty much did it on her own, not with Kody and her sister wives.
11 Meri Wanted Another Baby With Kody And Almost Went To Extreme Measures To Achieve That
Kody has several children with his wives Janelle, Christine, and Robyn, but he only has one grown daughter with Meri. This wasn't by design; both Kody and Meri wanted many children together. Unfortunately, it wasn't in the cards for them. Meri and Kody almost took up a sister wife's offer to help them in their pregnancy quest.
10 Meri And Kody Endured A Pregnancy Loss In 2008
Meri and Kody Brown's daughter Mariah was born in 1995. She was a true gift to the couple who was desperate to start conceiving. After Mariah arrived, no more babies came their way. Meri had one pregnancy back in 2008, but she sadly lost it, and to date, the couple still only has Mariah.
9 Meri Had An Emotional Connection With Someone Else
It was the catfishing case heard round the world. We had thought Meri was a devoted wife to Kody, but then we heard she was making an internet connection with someone else. What was worse was Meri had been catfished and blackmailed by the internet imposter.
8 The Browns Sometimes Face-Off In Marital Counseling
Kody and Meri attend counseling in hopes of patching up some rough spots in their relationship. It can get pretty uncomfortable to watch them face-off, but we commend their honesty and vulnerability. We know we wouldn't want our most personal therapy sessions to be filmed and shared.
7 Many Question If Divorce Has Been Discussed Between The Couple
After the catfishing fiasco, it seemed that Kody and Meri might end up dissolving their union and going their separate ways. Both Browns were candid and open about their marital struggles and questioning if staying together was truly in anyone's best interest.
6 Kody Has Admitted To Being In A Different Place Than Meri In The Marriage
When something profound happens in a relationship, not everyone heals at the same speed. This seems to be the case with Kody and Meri. Recently Meri has hinted at wanting more from the marriage, but Kody isn't in the same place. His wounds might just be too deep to heal.
5 Meri Gave Up Her Coveted Position As Head Wife
In polygamy, the first wife is often referred to as the "head wife." In the Brown family, Meri was the first or head wife for several years before a drastic family change took place. Meri divorced Kody so that fourth wife Robyn could legally wed him. This was the only way Kody could adopt Robyn's children.
4 Wife Number Four Was Brought Into The Family Thanks To None Other Than Meri
If Meri has a problem with the 4th Brown wife Robyn, she has no one to blame but herself. Robyn met Kody and Meri in 2009, and the women forged a strong bond. That friendship and bond helped to propel a relationship between Robyn and Kody. That pair married in 2010.
3 They Had Differing Views On Their Daughter's Alternative Lifestyle
A few years ago, Kody and Meri's only child Mariah came to her parents and revealed to them that she indeed preferred to live an alternative lifestyle. Kody and the other mothers were welcoming and encouraging. Meri had a much more difficult time coming around to the news.
2 Empty Nest Syndrome Has Been A Challenge For The Pair
Adjusting to marriage once the kids are up and gone is going to be difficult for any couple, even the most adjusted ones. Kody and Meri only had a single kid and went through very rough patches once Mariah moved away for school. Both have opened up about how hard empty nest syndrome was on them.
1 Despite Their Marital Issues, Both Seem Committed To Making Things Work
This couple has weathered so many storms. They have welcomed in three wives, numerous kids, faced financial hardships & successes, and found themselves in real relationship pickles. Through it all, they are still together, committed to the family that they chose to create.