Meri Brown has opened up about her decision to stay spiritually married to Kody Brown despite their estrangement. She shared her confusion over the past decade of their marriage, which officially ended in 2022. Meri explained that she stayed with Kody for so long because of the things he said and did that were confusing to her. Even recent conversations made her hopeful for a reconciliation.
Their marriage took a turn when they legally divorced in 2014 so Kody could marry his fourth wife, Robyn Brown. However, cracks in their new arrangement began to show, especially after Meri was involved in a catfishing scandal the following year. Both Kody and Meri admitted that their marriage was struggling even before the incident.
After the family relocated to Flagstaff, Arizona in 2018, Meri found the status of her relationship with Kody to be confusing. Despite some hopeful moments, Kody revealed that they were like a completely estranged couple on the brink of divorce for eight years. This led to a lack of communication and understanding between them.
Kody’s relationships with his other wives also faced challenges, with Janelle leaving due to Kody’s lapses as a parent to some of their children. He felt excommunicated from his own family and struggled with the dynamics of his multiple marriages. Robyn also expressed concerns about their marriage being on shaky ground, with Kody feeling rejected and unsure about the future.
The family’s dynamics further deteriorated as Kody’s relationships with his adult children became strained. His children, especially Maddie, expressed their grievances and frustrations with their father’s absence and lack of communication. Kody, on the other hand, felt misunderstood and accused by his children, leading to further rifts in their relationships.
Overall, the Brown family’s journey through plural marriage has been filled with challenges, misunderstandings, and estrangements. The complexities of their relationships and the dynamics within the family have led to conflicts and emotional turmoil for all involved. As they navigate their individual paths and seek reconciliation, the Browns continue to face the consequences of their choices and actions within their unique family structure.