Robyn Brown, known from ‘Sister Wives,’ has had her views on plural marriage tested. Despite the challenges, she’s open to the idea, given the right circumstances. In a recent episode of the reality show, Robyn expressed her willingness to say “I do” to plural marriage once more, with husband Kody Brown, if it promises to be positive and beneficial.
Robyn has been adapting to a monogamous lifestyle following Kody Brown’s separation from his three other wives—Meri, Janelle, and Christine. Yet, she admits she would consider plural marriage again if she was assured it would result in a positive experience for everyone involved. The breakup of their family was traumatic not just for her and Kody but also for all their children.
A key factor for Robyn in embracing plural marriage again would be active participation in their church. She believes the connection between their religious beliefs and the lifestyle of plural marriage is essential. However, she remains doubtful whether Kody would be open to it again, as he expressed strong reservations about returning to polygamy, citing its drawbacks on emotional intimacy.
Robyn’s journey through these changes has been difficult. She finds herself reconsidering her identity as a plural wife, a role she valued deeply. Feeling somewhat lost without this identity, she is navigating her way through life with only Kody, despite considering him her soulmate.
Meanwhile, Kody is content with monogamy, emphasizing his desire for a relationship that allows for emotional vulnerability, which he feels is unachievable in a plural marriage. The dissolution of his previous marriages has distanced him from several of his children, creating a complex family dynamic that Robyn is also trying to manage.
Janelle, another of Kody’s former wives, has expressed that Kody’s failure to maintain his relationship with their children was pivotal in her decision to leave. She stands firm in choosing her children over reconciling with Kody. Her experience differs from Robyn’s, as she appreciated the sense of community in plural marriage when it worked well.
Robyn, feeling the strain of being the last remaining spouse, struggles to maintain her original belief in the lifestyle. While other sister wives have moved on, she is faced with the challenge of sustaining her marriage with Kody amidst the turbulence of their family’s history.
The financial implications of Kody’s lifestyle changes have also been a source of tension. Janelle has questioned the handling of family finances, a sentiment echoed by other family members. These financial strains have further complicated relationships within the family.
Relationships between Kody and his children have been fractured, with some children choosing to distance themselves as they navigate their ties with him. Janelle’s children, for instance, have largely stopped communicating with Kody, highlighting the family’s ongoing struggles.
In an attempt to mend these rifts, Robyn encourages Kody to reach out to the children. However, she insists that they must also make an effort to reconcile. Robyn herself understands the pain of familial estrangement, relating it to her own childhood experiences.
While Robyn Brown remains hopeful about the potential for plural marriage to work again, her journey reflects the deep complexities of maintaining such relationships. With shifting family dynamics and individual desires, it’s clear that any move toward reviving plural marriage would require significant changes and commitments from all involved. Her story is a testament to the challenges and resilience involved in navigating both personal and shared identities within a changing family structure.
Source: Eonline
