In the beginning it was so much about how hard it was for him to juggle all the kids and wives, over time we’ve seen him just stop juggling at all. He made it the shitshow it is today 😂
I have a hard time feeling sympathetic for Meri. While I can grasp that Kody treated her horribly I can't get out of my head the day that Kody went off on Christine and when he was trying to make her feel bad about wanting to leave he tried to get Meri to side with him and she was acting so desperately thristy for his attentionn and at the end of all of it she says,"I'm glad Kody did that." in reference to the way he lashed out and berated her. When she said that all I could think was,"Wow! You've spent the last x ammount of years being verbally obliterated and emotionally tortured by this man and you're glad he did it to someone else?!" No one should ever be glad when another human being decides to verbally abuse someone and it got me thinking. Was she glad that Kody did it because it's what she was feeling towards Christine or was she glad Kody did it because it took the focus of his anger off of her and put it on Christine? It's hard to feel sorry for someone who seems to think it was perfectly okay for her former husband to verbally abuse a woman who was struggling to be happy and didn't want to be there. (I also wonder if it had to do with her,"Look at the mountains" speech when Christine said"I can't do marriage with Kody anymore."
@@dawnclark4635 this is EXACTLY why I have mixed emotions about Meri. Like, I felt bad for her in the past, and I hope she is able to move on and be happy and become a better person for it. But that’s solely on a “she’s a human being and she’s obviously SPIRALED in to a bad place mentally” kind of way. But any and all respect I might have had lingering for her, when she said she was glad Kody had done that, instantly evaporated. I was SO mad! Between that and her dual personality online (empowerment posts on the one hand, and then being nasty to people on lives and not taking her own advice) I’ve been absolutely sick of her for awhile. I do hope she climbs out of this hole and starts to really inwardly evaluate what her values are as a person. I hope she comes out as a better version of this bitter Betty and can start embracing the good parts of herself. Also, it would be great if she apologized for being a you know what to Christine, but I won’t hold my breath.
@@dawnclark4635they got married when she was 19. Still practically a child. Maybe she was legally old enough to get married but I seriously doubt she was emotionally mature enough for that. Add in Kody’s controlling behavior and I think you can see a direct line between her getting married young and her behavior now. I feel sorry for her. I don’t think she has ever felt that she had any sort of control over her own life.
@@dawnclark4635 On Meri's behalf she did say in this 1st episode of season 18, that her angry comments came from being hurt and she had thought that both she and Christine were closer than that for her not to at least keep in touch, for a person that had been so emotionally neglected by her family, I can see that now, also communication, especially about real issues in the family were never really addressed because Kody didn't want to change his behavior or put the work in.
Kody is beyond creepy. He abandoned his first 3 "wives" to begin a new life with his 4th "wife." They were all in debt, but Kody always seemed to convince everyone to just pack up and move, buy several fancy houses side-by-side that none of them could realistically afford, and uproot all of the kids and put each of them into different schools. None of the kids ever seemed very happy, but Kody just ignored that. Everything was and always will forever be about Kody. No one else matters to him in his sick, twisted mind.
Deserve? She was so mean to the other women except Robin, who she handpicked for Kody and it backfired. She was jealous of the other twos friendship amd how Kody was with Christine. The shows before Robin shows what space he was in and how fickle he is. Meri was cruel to the women and children. What comes her way or not may be based on her past behavior. Or at least let her feel it not just from what Kody did but let her know how it feels to have secrets that brings her down. She brought the wolf into the herd. That's all I am saying.
The cat fishing doesn't seem like cheating on Kody. He was ignoring her and not giving her the attention and love wives need. Kodys has a grinch heart, several sizes to small.
He had recently legally divorced her so he could marry Robyn legally and adopt her kids. That had to hurt. On top of him being obsessed with only Robyn she probably felt ignored. She found someone online that was giving her the attention she craved and she fell for a catfish. If that person had been real she probably would have left Kody and went to them. I’m not a Meri fan but I can see why she fell for it.
The catfishing was the perfect excuse for Kody to put all the blame on her and play de victim card again. And the worse part is that she let him and defended him
Agreed. I think she was lonely and just looking for a friend and found someone that valued her time and companionship, even if it was online where he didn’t value her like that. I’m rooting for her all the way, and I think the best is to come for her and her daughter and all those kids of hers and theirs. ♥️
@@lisatulloch8745 I also think the same, Kody expects that the rest of his wives, just settle for whatever crumb of affection he may give them while he is having a real relantionship with Robyn. But I honestly I cant understand the way she acted with Christine, I thought she was the one who would understand her the most, the loneliness, the frustration, the sadness, but no, she supported Kody and his abusive behavior. Remember with coyote pass, he treated her like shit, basically saying she is the worst person in the world and humiliate her...I hope she finds happiness now
She hung on way to long and to say her religion wasn’t the reason. She was indoctrinated from birth in that type of commitment. Glad she is out. Wish her much happinesss
@@laneneal3510 I wonder then why did she stay for so long? Specially when him treated her like shit, he never gave her a chance, he wanted her money maybe...🙄
My first hope is that Meri learns to love and respect herself. Having been beaten down by Kody for so long, she desperately needs to put herself first and focus on building whatever life she wants, once she has worked that out. Love and luck to you Meri.
I’m soooo glad she FINALLY officially left! And is ready to date again, I hope she finds all the love, happiness, affection, attention, intimacy and JOY she deserves!!
@@stepcollazo8134 Funny how he didn't start doing that until after they moved to AZ, right? He needed wanted her money so he could buy the Mcmansion with Robyn, after he had gotten what he wanted, then the whole Meri can just go away bs started and remember Robyn was always in her ear telling her there was hope, you also have to remember these women, especially Meri and Christine were raised/brainwashed into this type of lifestyle, otherwise they would have never been in this place to begin with.
I'm very very happy for Meri!!! I extremely thrilled she is open again to dating and love ..real love ! Kody treated her like trash from day one of that show. She deserves the world now!! Lots of love and luck to you Meri!!
I hadn’t cared for Meri much in recent years, but seeing her here (in present time), I’m really liking her again. She seems lighter and more honest. Hopefully, she stays away from Robyn. Go Meri!!
I never thought that "catfish" is what broke her marriage. I always said she had to already be feeling neglected and hurt to even be vulnerable enough to try find something in someone else, that she wasn't getting from Kody. Kody should have asked himself, what am I doing or not doing to make her feel this way? How can I change so she and my other wives don't feel this way. He didn't try to fix how he treated them, and now they are gone. Honestly, I think that's how he wanted things to be.
Agree with you , she’s says most people see the catfish as the moment. I don’t think most people see that as the moment at all. I think Kody has told her that’s the moment and that’s what she’s believed for years because of it. Most things I see everyone sees it as you have stated. The fact she had to mention the catfish as the reason why shows she bought into that narrative for a while and has had to unlearn.
Reminds me of the fellow polygamist who said how if one of his wives felt jealous, it was because he wasn't giving her something she needs. He needed to step it up. Kody nodded at the time yet said in his interview such reactions had everything to do with the wife.
I honestly felt horrible for Meri. She got the short end of the stick when it comes to her marriage with Kody. I could tell she loved him and wanted to make the marriage work, but Kody put all of his attention to Robyn and her kids while expecting the other three wives (including Meri) to stick around without respect and intimacy from him. I’m so happy she finally realized her worth and remains hopeful for her future without Kody.
@@rhondamorrison5825 I very much doubt that. She couldn't know the truth of what was between Robyn and her ex. From what I understand, he was far from at fault.
@@rhondamorrison5825it wasn’t. Per their polygamy laws, a man can’t ask for a woman to divorce. He and Robyn put on a poor me poor kids to Meri about Kody adopting the kids. He was thrilled while she was in tears.
We never thought the catfish was the demise. We thought the catfish was due to lonliness and I wish you would admit that you wanted to leave Kody while retaining relationships with the family. All families have issues and levels of dysfunction so i wont say the family has been destroyed rather it looks differently now.
Meri was leaving and told them that u til she found out Sam was not real. She backpeddled fast when she should have just left. But, she made the major portion of monies...they used her.
I watched Sister Wives years ago when it first came on, and haven't seen it in the past several years. I have always hoped and prayed these ladies figured out they deserve more and a husband that shows them all the love and support they deserve. There is no sharing with multiple spouses - you are someone's "enough". I am so proud and happy for these women - go find your happy ending Meri, Christine, Janelle and Robyn! We will keep praying for you.
Robyn, who never worked and brought 3 children into the family and then had 2 more with Kody, plus had a $40k debt that the family paid off FOR HER, is the remaining wife. And she has somehow gotten herself a million dollar 6 bedroom house on 4 acres, while 2 others rent and 1 bought a house with at a fraction of that cost. Robyn has also managed to have her name as co-owner on 2 or more of the 4 family house lots bought for future building. Let’s just say that NO ONE is pulling for Robyn. Her n Kody deserve each other. The other 3 wives have all worked and are monetarily successful, and Robyn n Kody have somehow benefited the most.
I’ve never thought Cody was in love with Meri since that show started. He didn’t respect her and she pined away waiting. He didn’t have to work on that marriage because he had the others. She had such low self esteem from polygamy. I’m cheering for her to find herself and then a great relationship where she’s the sole focus. She deserves it.
I'm so happy to see Meri happy! She deserves it! I hope she does find love one day! Meri always seemed so kind, sweet, and caring! Live your best life, Meri! The life you deserve!
If their marriage was in a good place she never would have been able to be catfished. My heart breaks for everything she's been put through when all she wanted was her family. She's not perfect- none of us are- before people slam her they really need to live her life. Her husband was never really her husband, he was some guy that dropped in a couple times a week. The three women were okay with that because that's what they signed up for but then Sobbin' Robyn showed up and tore everything to hell. She knew what she was doing- she wanted him and now she's got him. Except now she doesn't want him anymore!😂 These three women actually do owe her a small debt of gratitude though, because of her they are now living their best lives and I hope they all find exactly what they're looking for.
She was going to leave her family for a fake relationship. That is not the most healthy behavior. To jump ship only when something better comes along. Yes, she was lonely but men ha e been using excuses for a long time on why they step out on a woman. What makes her any diff other than her gender?
@@jools7213 Meri was brainwashed/born into this lifestyle, she was also lied to and gaslit constantly, I saw Kody and Robyn love bomb her into divorcing him so he could adopt the kids from Robyn's previous marriage when it wasn't necessary, just an excuse, after which they both ghosted her for awhile until it was convenient to use her money and resources to move to AZ, she was always made to feel less than because she could only have the one child, so yeah she was prime material to be catfished because she did not have any love or support from family, she also never had sex or a real relationship with the person who did this to her, it was all a scam, she was blackmailed, think of how lonely and alone she had to have felt not only for this to happen to her but not feel she could turn to anyone for help until it was made public, I always try to have empathy for others since by the grace of God I am blessed with my family and husband.
@@mjc42701- WELL SAID. They did it all maliciously and took her whole family for her. Exploited how unworthy she felt because she could only give birth to one child. They made it so she never left her house or hung out with any of the kids. It wasn’t right.
I hope she finds what she needs to be happy. Years of miserable treatment by the "man" who was supposed to love you have to be devastating . Hope she finds her place.
After Christine left Kody, she had a very free look to her. She lost weight and just looked happier. And now Meri has left, and she just looks happier and more free. I'm happy for all three of them.
I always favored Meri. I love her sense of humor. I think the catfishing that Meri was involved in was because she was lonely. I wish her the best. 💙🌸🤗
When a person is lonely enough to try to find love elsewhere....they should separate first, right? I wonder what would've happened if she wasn't catfished? If she was talking to the man she thought she was talking to. She would've started the relationship while she was still in a relationship.
Kody stopped being intimate allegedly with Meri for 10 years . I think there other problems in the marriage . If you are legally divorced how can you cheat ? I think the spiritual marriage was over too . They were possibly putting on a “show “ for longevity of the show . Because after Robyn , they were living separate lives . Kody spent all of time with Robyn. So glad Meri has moved on .The power couple continued to use her for financial gain & for sake of appearances .
@stepcollazo8134 I always wondered about that. Did she really want her as a SW or did Cody pressure her into it, or was she just trying to make Cody happy to fix her relationship with him? Whatever, it was the beginning of the end for all of them because Cody has eyes only for Robyn. Maybe it was all for the best.
@@tracyl6698 it was more that she wasent getting along wth cristine and janelle so she needed a soldier to come in ….look at the some episodes from the beginning?.you’ll see
Imagine growing up in a polygamist household where you were TOLD THIS IS YOUR ONLY WAY TO HEAVEN. She is a victim. Her and Christine are the only ones who grew up with plural marriage. And Janelle held up her commitment to the family and still has. Robyn and Kody were the ones who abused the family.
Meri, I’m so proud of you. You are a beautiful person and you deserve happiness. I was married for 45 years to a wonderful man, he’s been gone 20 years so you know I am a woman of 86 years with great memories. You go for it girl. God bless you
Sooo happy for her. I am so happy for all of the ex-sister wives!! More power to ya!! I hope you find every happiness you deserve and that is a lot after all the heartache you have been through!
Mary has always been my favorite on sister wives. She seems to have a more realistic view on situations and not a drama starter. I a really rooting for her in her ventures moving forward! Love ❤️ to you, Mary
Good for you Mary. Wishing you many many wonderful happenings in your life you deserve it after all these years trying to make it with Kody. You are free of all the drama now and you can still see the kids when you want or need to. You are loved by soooo many people.
You deserve to be loved by a man for who you are the only person in the world. The cat fishing was an excuse for Kody and Robyn to keep you grovelling and feeling bad. It was not a good look for you.
Im genuinely happy for Meri. I wish she had never even engaged in plural marriage because she seems like somone who would thrive w that one on one connection. I can't imagine sharing my Husband, and I wouldn't, but that's not a knock against her. She is great and has a lot to offer. Someone should scoop her right up, and give her the love she deserves. 😊
I wish her a future full of love and happiness! Cody Brown has been degrading her for years. So happy for her. My granddaughter stayed at the inn and met Mary. She was so excited and said Mary was very nice and welcoming. ❤
People think meris so bad yet she gave up her legal marriage so robyn and kody could get married and he could adopt her kids. She sacrificed herself yet was mistreated by every single person in that family besides the youngest kids. She obviously was not perfect but she did love those kids.
What? Lol do you really think she decided that on her own? Who approached her? We don't know because it was not shown. Never in what I have read has a first wife done that so they can have health care? What about the accident and they had no Healthcare for Robin's sons accident? But that was what was presented I believe. So he could adopt them? They have a dad and they did it on purpose. They pushed those kids dad out and for what? Meri looked like she didn't want to but was humbled to do it with one agenda...Robin's. How many times how we have seen, plus the unseen, way she tried to manipulate everyone...too many!
Meri would never have been on the internet looking for someone if her and Kody were ok. I got that. He has been really terrible to her. Cruel and mean. You go girl.
I watched these gals for 17 seasons I’m so happy for MeriJanelle and Christine Meri thank goodness you had your b&b Hugs and enjoy your new free life Monogamy! Be picky
Meri is going to be fine. She's going to move on. She's going to find real love and real peace. That's when it's really going to hit her how badly Kody treated her and how much crap she put up with. Good luck to her. I hope shes finds some real happiness.
I would like to see Meri , Janelle and Christine would get together and apologize to each other for the hurt they each caused knowingly or unknowingly. To give closure and then move on. Maybe they could be friends years down the line.
I totally agree with them talking about the problem’s and relationships with each other but not on TLC or interviews posted on social media or magazines or constantly being disrespectful and rude and judgmental on anyone who keeps harassing and insulting towards Meri, you just keep that hateful attitude and negativity towards her instead of being positive and respectful towards her. All those hateful kids that are constantly bullying her and making accusations that Meri was abusing them are they really true or just not true and them wanting the attention. They all need to talk about this but privately with no cameras or anything posted to any social media platforms. I really think Mykelti Brown Padron and husband Antonio "Tony" Padron owe Meri an apology for all they’ve done and said towards her. She is the one who went behind her mom’s back when she told her so many times she didn’t want to get together with the family when she left and guess who disrespectful asked everyone to come over to say goodbye.
I think what they would discuss is difficult. They were all under 23 years old at times. Technology wasn’t around for pregnancy. Think of how Meri felt being unable to have a child first or many children. And how would 19-25 year olds deal with that in the 80s? They wouldn’t. It’s clear Meri went a bit crazy with that and the trust was gone. And old school Christine would BRAG about how she has all the kids and she is a great mom figure and the other ladies aren’t as great as her. It’s tough. I’ve never seen Christine EVER admit to being a bit cruel. I understand she was young and naive, but she was a bit cruel. And she only came to understand part of how Meri felt when Robyn came in a destroyed her time with Kody. And Kody through her away, pretty actively. Janelle was open to trying to have a discussion. Everyone is pretty hurt ag this point and I think they want apologies from Meri (which she owes them) without acknowledging what the weight of her depression must have been and acknowledging their faults.
The defining moment for the viewers was when this became televised and he chose Robin and divorced Meri so that he could legally marry Robin aka onion eyes she cried at everything. I wish Mer Christine and Janelle nothing but happiness ❤
Not just Meri, but Christine & Janelle are very happy as well. I heard that Christine has a new man now. Great for these 3 ex-wives of the man, who never loved and cared about them. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼✌🏼
I really want Mary to be happy and I know she is but she deserves to be loved unconditionally. I’m so happy she’s moved on from her ex. Good luck Mary for this new chapter in your life. I’ll be over here cheering you on! ❤
So glad the sister wives have grown kids and are ready to move on. The whole program never convinced me the benefits of plural marriage. Kody and Robyn are materialistic and used the others financially and emotionally. Meri we are proud of you for taking care of you after so much energy you put into this relationship.
I knew the catfishing scandal wasn't the main source of Meri and Kody's problems. Something had to have happen to make Meri seek out this person to begin with in the first place. I'm just glad she's in a happier place now and no longer have to deal with that toxic place.❤
I wish u all the best Meri as u deserve love and happiness and laughter in ur life so I hope u find that person that love's and respects you for the strong independent woman that you are good luck Meri I wish u all the best for ur future xx
I never thought the cat fishing moment was what caused Cody and Mary to separate, I figured it had to be something earlier, Otherwise she would not have been looking for a friendship elsewhere. Cody could make it sound like it was but we all watched everything unfold, and once he asked Mary to divorce him so he could marry Robin. was the defining moment, because I don’t believe that you have to be married to someone in order to adopt their children, but that’s just my opinion
Meri talks like she’s some old TV dinner he’s just throwing out. But that’s on her. She needs to discover her self-worth and move on from this narcissist. I wish her the best.
You deserve someone that’s going to treat you like the queen you so deserve because Cody didn’t deserve someone like you! I just feel so bad that you couldn’t see your worth before this but best wishes to you!
I hope Meri finds unconditional love. She's evolved where Kody hasn't and she deserves a healthy relationship. She'll find it now that she's free and happy.
This show has done a decent job of illustrating that plural marriages only benefit men.
Lol exactly
That's very true
Agree
Right? Which I mean, it’s a no-brainer. Sharing one person among many just sets it all up easily for jealousy and problems.
In the beginning it was so much about how hard it was for him to juggle all the kids and wives, over time we’ve seen him just stop juggling at all. He made it the shitshow it is today 😂
I feel horrible for Meri, I think Kody was incredibly cruel to her but I'm glad she's moved on
I have a hard time feeling sympathetic for Meri. While I can grasp that Kody treated her horribly I can't get out of my head the day that Kody went off on Christine and when he was trying to make her feel bad about wanting to leave he tried to get Meri to side with him and she was acting so desperately thristy for his attentionn and at the end of all of it she says,"I'm glad Kody did that." in reference to the way he lashed out and berated her. When she said that all I could think was,"Wow! You've spent the last x ammount of years being verbally obliterated and emotionally tortured by this man and you're glad he did it to someone else?!" No one should ever be glad when another human being decides to verbally abuse someone and it got me thinking. Was she glad that Kody did it because it's what she was feeling towards Christine or was she glad Kody did it because it took the focus of his anger off of her and put it on Christine? It's hard to feel sorry for someone who seems to think it was perfectly okay for her former husband to verbally abuse a woman who was struggling to be happy and didn't want to be there. (I also wonder if it had to do with her,"Look at the mountains" speech when Christine said"I can't do marriage with Kody anymore."
@@dawnclark4635 this is EXACTLY why I have mixed emotions about Meri. Like, I felt bad for her in the past, and I hope she is able to move on and be happy and become a better person for it. But that’s solely on a “she’s a human being and she’s obviously SPIRALED in to a bad place mentally” kind of way. But any and all respect I might have had lingering for her, when she said she was glad Kody had done that, instantly evaporated. I was SO mad! Between that and her dual personality online (empowerment posts on the one hand, and then being nasty to people on lives and not taking her own advice) I’ve been absolutely sick of her for awhile. I do hope she climbs out of this hole and starts to really inwardly evaluate what her values are as a person. I hope she comes out as a better version of this bitter Betty and can start embracing the good parts of herself. Also, it would be great if she apologized for being a you know what to Christine, but I won’t hold my breath.
@@dawnclark4635they got married when she was 19. Still practically a child. Maybe she was legally old enough to get married but I seriously doubt she was emotionally mature enough for that. Add in Kody’s controlling behavior and I think you can see a direct line between her getting married young and her behavior now. I feel sorry for her. I don’t think she has ever felt that she had any sort of control over her own life.
@@dawnclark4635Well said. Completely agree with all of it!
@@dawnclark4635 On Meri's behalf she did say in this 1st episode of season 18, that her angry comments came from being hurt and she had thought that both she and Christine were closer than that for her not to at least keep in touch, for a person that had been so emotionally neglected by her family, I can see that now, also communication, especially about real issues in the family were never really addressed because Kody didn't want to change his behavior or put the work in.
Kody is beyond creepy. He abandoned his first 3 "wives" to begin a new life with his 4th "wife." They were all in debt, but Kody always seemed to convince everyone to just pack up and move, buy several fancy houses side-by-side that none of them could realistically afford, and uproot all of the kids and put each of them into different schools. None of the kids ever seemed very happy, but Kody just ignored that. Everything was and always will forever be about Kody. No one else matters to him in his sick, twisted mind.
Classic narcissist
That's the Mormon Polygamist lifestyle where the men dictate. This is what they had signed up for.
Sad but true.
Yes Kodi has a very sick n twisted mind. He is a psychopath.
Man child
You can hear the freedom in her voice! I wish her much happiness on her new journey to the life she so richly deserves
Me, too😊 Meri, Janelle and Christine all look so much happier now that they are free to just be😊
Deserve? She was so mean to the other women except Robin, who she handpicked for Kody and it backfired. She was jealous of the other twos friendship amd how Kody was with Christine. The shows before Robin shows what space he was in and how fickle he is. Meri was cruel to the women and children. What comes her way or not may be based on her past behavior. Or at least let her feel it not just from what Kody did but let her know how it feels to have secrets that brings her down. She brought the wolf into the herd. That's all I am saying.
Meri is and always was the cruelest one. She, along with Janelle bought Robyn and Kody their house. Poetic Justice T@@jools7213
So glad she has moved on ,she is going to find a partner that will appreciate her kindness and exterior beauty.
The cat fishing doesn't seem like cheating on Kody. He was ignoring her and not giving her the attention and love wives need. Kodys has a grinch heart, several sizes to small.
It gave him an excuse to put her to the side without feeling guilty. That way he could look like the injured person.
@@Blessed-2-b-a-Hembreeyep!
He had recently legally divorced her so he could marry Robyn legally and adopt her kids. That had to hurt. On top of him being obsessed with only Robyn she probably felt ignored. She found someone online that was giving her the attention she craved and she fell for a catfish. If that person had been real she probably would have left Kody and went to them. I’m not a Meri fan but I can see why she fell for it.
Plus Sponge Robyn Squareface was associated with the catfisher, or so its been alleged.
@@americangirl8970Have not heard that. It’s so out there I don’t think it could possibly be true. Just an unconfirmed rumor by the Robyn hater’s.
Good for Meri. Kody is a jerk.
The catfishing was the perfect excuse for Kody to put all the blame on her and play de victim card again. And the worse part is that she let him and defended him
Agreed. I think she was lonely and just looking for a friend and found someone that valued her time and companionship, even if it was online where he didn’t value her like that. I’m rooting for her all the way, and I think the best is to come for her and her daughter and all those kids of hers and theirs. ♥️
@@lisatulloch8745 I also think the same, Kody expects that the rest of his wives, just settle for whatever crumb of affection he may give them while he is having a real relantionship with Robyn. But I honestly I cant understand the way she acted with Christine, I thought she was the one who would understand her the most, the loneliness, the frustration, the sadness, but no, she supported Kody and his abusive behavior. Remember with coyote pass, he treated her like shit, basically saying she is the worst person in the world and humiliate her...I hope she finds happiness now
Didn’t Robyn KNOW the catfisher personally? Odd, dontcha think?
She hung on way to long and to say her religion wasn’t the reason. She was indoctrinated from birth in that type of commitment. Glad she is out. Wish her much happinesss
@@laneneal3510 I wonder then why did she stay for so long? Specially when him treated her like shit, he never gave her a chance, he wanted her money maybe...🙄
Meri looks so much happier honestly. I wish her nothing but the best & hope she finds true love
My first hope is that Meri learns to love and respect herself. Having been beaten down by Kody for so long, she desperately needs to put herself first and focus on building whatever life she wants, once she has worked that out. Love and luck to you Meri.
I’m soooo glad she FINALLY officially left! And is ready to date again, I hope she finds all the love, happiness, affection, attention, intimacy and JOY she deserves!!
She didn't leave he told her he didn't want her over and over again.
I agree. Meri has a lot going for her! She looks so happy now!
@@stepcollazo8134 Funny how he didn't start doing that until after they moved to AZ, right? He needed wanted her money so he could buy the Mcmansion with Robyn, after he had gotten what he wanted, then the whole Meri can just go away bs started and remember Robyn was always in her ear telling her there was hope, you also have to remember these women, especially Meri and Christine were raised/brainwashed into this type of lifestyle, otherwise they would have never been in this place to begin with.
Neither Kody or Robyn wanted her around. Been plain for years. But,Meri somehow thought she was a saint but she was a pathetic gnat. TaTa Meri
@@LorrieLogan 💯 percent
I'm very very happy for Meri!!! I extremely thrilled she is open again to dating and love ..real love ! Kody treated her like trash from day one of that show. She deserves the world now!! Lots of love and luck to you Meri!!
I hadn’t cared for Meri much in recent years, but seeing her here (in present time), I’m really liking her again. She seems lighter and more honest. Hopefully, she stays away from Robyn. Go Meri!!
I understand she I friended their instagram
@@laneneal3510 you understand she (Meri) friended their (WHO’s?) instagram??
I never thought that "catfish" is what broke her marriage. I always said she had to already be feeling neglected and hurt to even be vulnerable enough to try find something in someone else, that she wasn't getting from Kody. Kody should have asked himself, what am I doing or not doing to make her feel this way? How can I change so she and my other wives don't feel this way. He didn't try to fix how he treated them, and now they are gone. Honestly, I think that's how he wanted things to be.
Agree with you , she’s says most people see the catfish as the moment. I don’t think most people see that as the moment at all. I think Kody has told her that’s the moment and that’s what she’s believed for years because of it. Most things I see everyone sees it as you have stated. The fact she had to mention the catfish as the reason why shows she bought into that narrative for a while and has had to unlearn.
Reminds me of the fellow polygamist who said how if one of his wives felt jealous, it was because he wasn't giving her something she needs. He needed to step it up. Kody nodded at the time yet said in his interview such reactions had everything to do with the wife.
She got hot since Kody stopped dragging her down. Wow, she looks amazing!!!
I honestly felt horrible for Meri. She got the short end of the stick when it comes to her marriage with Kody. I could tell she loved him and wanted to make the marriage work, but Kody put all of his attention to Robyn and her kids while expecting the other three wives (including Meri) to stick around without respect and intimacy from him. I’m so happy she finally realized her worth and remains hopeful for her future without Kody.
He wanted them to make money for him and Robyn. He wanted them to support her in the mansion she didn’t earn.
Meri was Cody's first casualty, when he convinced her to divorce him so that he can marry Robin.
I fully believe that was the beginning of the end.
That was her idea
💯 Exactly. And she was doing it from her heart and sympati for Robyn. Just to be treated like trash and a money cow.
@@rhondamorrison5825 I very much doubt that. She couldn't know the truth of what was between Robyn and her ex. From what I understand, he was far from at fault.
@@rhondamorrison5825it wasn’t. Per their polygamy laws, a man can’t ask for a woman to divorce. He and Robyn put on a poor me poor kids to Meri about Kody adopting the kids. He was thrilled while she was in tears.
You absolutely deserve all the love and happiness this new chapter has to offer.
This is the happiest and most put together I’ve seen Meri in decade. She deserves to feel as confident as she looks and hope good things come for her
I’m happy for Meri and I’m glad she’s not just bashing people it’s very mature ❤️
We never thought the catfish was the demise. We thought the catfish was due to lonliness and I wish you would admit that you wanted to leave Kody while retaining relationships with the family. All families have issues and levels of dysfunction so i wont say the family has been destroyed rather it looks differently now.
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Meri was leaving and told them that u til she found out Sam was not real. She backpeddled fast when she should have just left. But, she made the major portion of monies...they used her.
Good for Meri happy that she is moving on
I think it was very obvious at the time that the cat fishing incident was a symptom of a bad marriage, not the cause.
She deserves way more than Lil Cody could ever ❤
The most sincere that I’ve ever heard Meri speak.
Meri looks beautiful and seems in a happy place. I wish her the best.
I’m. Happy to hear Meri say she is moving on and wanting a permanent relationship with real meaning. She’ll find it, as will Janelle. ♥️
I watched Sister Wives years ago when it first came on, and haven't seen it in the past several years. I have always hoped and prayed these ladies figured out they deserve more and a husband that shows them all the love and support they deserve. There is no sharing with multiple spouses - you are someone's "enough". I am so proud and happy for these women - go find your happy ending Meri, Christine, Janelle and Robyn! We will keep praying for you.
Like you said you haven't watched it. That being said, trust me, and 676545456 other women when we say FUCK ROBYN. 😂 No, but for real.
Yeah I 2nd that Fu#@ sobin robyn
Robyn, who never worked and brought 3 children into the family and then had 2 more with Kody, plus had a $40k debt that the family paid off FOR HER, is the remaining wife. And she has somehow gotten herself a million dollar 6 bedroom house on 4 acres, while 2 others rent and 1 bought a house with at a fraction of that cost. Robyn has also managed to have her name as co-owner on 2 or more of the 4 family house lots bought for future building. Let’s just say that NO ONE is pulling for Robyn. Her n Kody deserve each other. The other 3 wives have all worked and are monetarily successful, and Robyn n Kody have somehow benefited the most.
I didn’t think she would leave. I’m so happy she did
Your life starts now Meri, the best is yet to come!
I’ve never thought Cody was in love with Meri since that show started. He didn’t respect her and she pined away waiting. He didn’t have to work on that marriage because he had the others. She had such low self esteem from polygamy. I’m cheering for her to find herself and then a great relationship where she’s the sole focus. She deserves it.
I'm so happy to see Meri happy! She deserves it! I hope she does find love one day! Meri always seemed so kind, sweet, and caring! Live your best life, Meri! The life you deserve!
Wishing Meri all the best. She deserves happiness and love
Grody checked out of his relationship with Meri when he got involved with Sobyn. I'm glad she has moved on.
Mary sounds liberated. I’m really hope she can find true love. She’s always been one of wives who I’ve cheered for.
Glad you are free!!! You are already looking radiant Meri! Stay positive
If their marriage was in a good place she never would have been able to be catfished. My heart breaks for everything she's been put through when all she wanted was her family. She's not perfect- none of us are- before people slam her they really need to live her life.
Her husband was never really her husband, he was some guy that dropped in a couple times a week. The three women were okay with that because that's what they signed up for but then Sobbin' Robyn showed up and tore everything to hell. She knew what she was doing- she wanted him and now she's got him. Except now she doesn't want him anymore!😂
These three women actually do owe her a small debt of gratitude though, because of her they are now living their best lives and I hope they all find exactly what they're looking for.
She was going to leave her family for a fake relationship. That is not the most healthy behavior. To jump ship only when something better comes along. Yes, she was lonely but men ha e been using excuses for a long time on why they step out on a woman. What makes her any diff other than her gender?
@@jools7213 Meri was brainwashed/born into this lifestyle, she was also lied to and gaslit constantly, I saw Kody and Robyn love bomb her into divorcing him so he could adopt the kids from Robyn's previous marriage when it wasn't necessary, just an excuse, after which they both ghosted her for awhile until it was convenient to use her money and resources to move to AZ, she was always made to feel less than because she could only have the one child, so yeah she was prime material to be catfished because she did not have any love or support from family, she also never had sex or a real relationship with the person who did this to her, it was all a scam, she was blackmailed, think of how lonely and alone she had to have felt not only for this to happen to her but not feel she could turn to anyone for help until it was made public, I always try to have empathy for others since by the grace of God I am blessed with my family and husband.
@@mjc42701- WELL SAID. They did it all maliciously and took her whole family for her. Exploited how unworthy she felt because she could only give birth to one child. They made it so she never left her house or hung out with any of the kids. It wasn’t right.
I'm so happy with this update. He finally sacked up and was honest with her. I hope we get to see that conversation on the show.
My best wishes to Meri, Jannelle and Christine!! I hope they all find love and joy on everything they decide to do.
Yay!! I hope Meri finally gets the fantastic man she deserves!!
You gotta be kidding.
She made such a huge sacrifice for him and he treated her like shit ..hope she finds real love wishing all the best
I hope she finds what she needs to be happy. Years of miserable treatment by the "man" who was supposed to love you have to be devastating .
Hope she finds her place.
Go , Meri !!! Be happy. You deserve it. Proud of you woman .
After Christine left Kody, she had a very free look to her. She lost weight and just looked happier. And now Meri has left, and she just looks happier and more free. I'm happy for all three of them.
Since when is losing weight a sign of happiness🙄😒
Had Meri been happy with the way Kody treated her, the catfishing would never have occurred.
So happy for Meri. She deserves the world. I wish her nothing but happiness.
this is the most authentic interview I've seen her do!
She looks happy and healthy. So happy for her.
Kody ended that relationship 15 years ago… Meri was keeping hope alive! Girlll, online date or find someone else! You deserve better!
Proud of you Meri! You so deserve much more. Cheers to your new journey!! All of you look happier
She seems so much happier, calmer!
I always favored Meri. I love her sense of humor. I think the catfishing that Meri was involved in was because she was lonely. I wish her the best. 💙🌸🤗
When a person is lonely enough to try to find love elsewhere....they should separate first, right? I wonder what would've happened if she wasn't catfished? If she was talking to the man she thought she was talking to. She would've started the relationship while she was still in a relationship.
I'm so excited to hear Meri is open to love. She deserves that and I hope the perfect guy comes along at the right time
Kody stopped being intimate allegedly with Meri for 10 years . I think there other problems in the marriage . If you are legally divorced how can you cheat ? I think the spiritual marriage was over too . They were possibly putting on a “show “ for longevity of the show . Because after Robyn , they were living separate lives . Kody spent all of time with Robyn. So glad Meri has moved on .The power couple continued to use her for financial gain & for sake of appearances .
She needed to leave years ago
Everything was over when Cody met Robin. That was the linchpin moment.
@@tracyl6698 well it was Mari who brought her to the family…
@stepcollazo8134 I always wondered about that. Did she really want her as a SW or did Cody pressure her into it, or was she just trying to make Cody happy to fix her relationship with him? Whatever, it was the beginning of the end for all of them because Cody has eyes only for Robyn. Maybe it was all for the best.
@@tracyl6698 it was more that she wasent getting along wth cristine and janelle so she needed a soldier to come in ….look at the some episodes from the beginning?.you’ll see
Imagine having to be willing to "share" your husband then wonder why your "marriage" failed.
Totally agree! While all of them were pretending that this lifestyle was what they wanted.
Imagine growing up in a polygamist household where you were TOLD THIS IS YOUR ONLY WAY TO HEAVEN.
She is a victim. Her and Christine are the only ones who grew up with plural marriage. And Janelle held up her commitment to the family and still has. Robyn and Kody were the ones who abused the family.
Watch cults to consciousness and you’ll see a bit more as to why these women acted like they wanted plural marriage.
@@Janarae18 Is that a show, documentary, etc...Do you have a link? Am interested in watching it. The title says it all.
Meri, I’m so proud of you. You are a beautiful person and you deserve happiness. I was married for 45 years to a wonderful man, he’s been gone 20 years so you know I am a woman of 86 years with great memories. You go for it girl. God bless you
Sooo happy for her. I am so happy for all of the ex-sister wives!! More power to ya!! I hope you find every happiness you deserve and that is a lot after all the heartache you have been through!
Mary has always been my favorite on sister wives. She seems to have a more realistic view on situations and not a drama starter.
I a really rooting for her in her ventures moving forward! Love ❤️ to you, Mary
I'm so happy for Meri she derseve better 🌹
The healthiest and prettiest Meri has ever looked, she’s positively shining.
She deserves so much better. I hope she finds a love that runs as deep as the ocean.
Good Luck Meri! So happy to hear you are starting this new chapter.
Good for you Mary. Wishing you many many wonderful happenings in your life you deserve it after all these years trying to make it with Kody. You are free of all the drama now and you can still see the kids when you want or need to. You are loved by soooo many people.
Starting over is hard, but being someone's pin cushion is Worse. U DO NOT/DID NOT Deserve to be treated like U didn't/don't matter!💯💯
You deserve to be loved by a man for who you are the only person in the world.
The cat fishing was an excuse for Kody and Robyn to keep you grovelling and feeling bad. It was not a good look for you.
Im genuinely happy for Meri. I wish she had never even engaged in plural marriage because she seems like somone who would thrive w that one on one connection. I can't imagine sharing my Husband, and I wouldn't, but that's not a knock against her. She is great and has a lot to offer. Someone should scoop her right up, and give her the love she deserves. 😊
More power to you Meri Hope you find what you deserve
I wish her a future full of love and happiness! Cody Brown has been degrading her for years. So happy for her. My granddaughter stayed at the inn and met Mary. She was so excited and said Mary was very nice and welcoming. ❤
People think meris so bad yet she gave up her legal marriage so robyn and kody could get married and he could adopt her kids. She sacrificed herself yet was mistreated by every single person in that family besides the youngest kids. She obviously was not perfect but she did love those kids.
Meri is my favorite ex-wife.
What? Lol do you really think she decided that on her own? Who approached her? We don't know because it was not shown. Never in what I have read has a first wife done that so they can have health care? What about the accident and they had no Healthcare for Robin's sons accident? But that was what was presented I believe. So he could adopt them? They have a dad and they did it on purpose. They pushed those kids dad out and for what? Meri looked like she didn't want to but was humbled to do it with one agenda...Robin's. How many times how we have seen, plus the unseen, way she tried to manipulate everyone...too many!
People were just upset that she stayed throughout all of the abuse. Everyone was frustrated because fans wanted more for her.
Meri would never have been on the internet looking for someone if her and Kody were ok. I got that. He has been really terrible to her. Cruel and mean. You go girl.
I watched these gals for 17 seasons
I’m so happy for MeriJanelle and Christine
Meri thank goodness you had your b&b
Hugs and enjoy your new free life
Monogamy!
Be picky
We were all wondering if we see a interview with Meri Whatever anyone thinks about her Meri does look amazing after she split with Kody
Please stay proud and strong .
Meri is going to be fine. She's going to move on. She's going to find real love and real peace. That's when it's really going to hit her how badly Kody treated her and how much crap she put up with. Good luck to her. I hope shes finds some real happiness.
Good to hear Meri's being open
I think she will do very well 2nd time around.
I would like to see Meri , Janelle and Christine would get together and apologize to each other for the hurt they each caused knowingly or unknowingly. To give closure and then move on. Maybe they could be friends years down the line.
Maybe they have, that’s not something they’d do on camera. Janelle and Christine are very good friends.
At Logan's wedding, those three sat together. Kody and Robyn were sat somewhere separate. I think that speaks volumes....
I totally agree with them talking about the problem’s and relationships with each other but not on TLC or interviews posted on social media or magazines or constantly being disrespectful and rude and judgmental on anyone who keeps harassing and insulting towards Meri, you just keep that hateful attitude and negativity towards her instead of being positive and respectful towards her.
All those hateful kids that are constantly bullying her and making accusations that Meri was abusing them are they really true or just not true and them wanting the attention.
They all need to talk about this but privately with no cameras or anything posted to any social media platforms. I really think Mykelti Brown Padron and husband Antonio "Tony" Padron owe Meri an apology for all they’ve done and said towards her. She is the one who went behind her mom’s back when she told her so many times she didn’t want to get together with the family when she left and guess who disrespectful asked everyone to come over to say goodbye.
I think what they would discuss is difficult. They were all under 23 years old at times. Technology wasn’t around for pregnancy. Think of how Meri felt being unable to have a child first or many children. And how would 19-25 year olds deal with that in the 80s? They wouldn’t. It’s clear Meri went a bit crazy with that and the trust was gone. And old school Christine would BRAG about how she has all the kids and she is a great mom figure and the other ladies aren’t as great as her. It’s tough.
I’ve never seen Christine EVER admit to being a bit cruel. I understand she was young and naive, but she was a bit cruel. And she only came to understand part of how Meri felt when Robyn came in a destroyed her time with Kody. And Kody through her away, pretty actively.
Janelle was open to trying to have a discussion. Everyone is pretty hurt ag this point and I think they want apologies from Meri (which she owes them) without acknowledging what the weight of her depression must have been and acknowledging their faults.
I wish her well and hope she finds her person that will be beside her.
The defining moment for the viewers was when this became televised and he chose Robin and divorced Meri so that he could legally marry Robin aka onion eyes she cried at everything. I wish Mer Christine and Janelle nothing but happiness ❤
Not just Meri, but Christine & Janelle are very happy as well. I heard that Christine has a new man now. Great for these 3 ex-wives of the man, who never loved and cared about them. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼✌🏼
I love her hairstyle.
I hope she now goes back studying like she wanted before Robyn talked her out of it.
I am so happy for you, Meri!
🎉🎉🎉🎉 Good Meri💯💯💯 LIVE YOUR LIFE TO THE FULLEST.. GOD BLESS
I really want Mary to be happy and I know she is but she deserves to be loved unconditionally. I’m so happy she’s moved on from her ex. Good luck Mary for this new chapter in your life. I’ll be over here cheering you on! ❤
Good for you Meri. I am so happy for you moving forward with your life.
Go Meri!!! Wishing you all the best and so happy you are free from that 'man'!!
You’re going to love your future! I’m so happy for you! The best is still to come!!! Hugs Meri from little ok me in Boise! 💛
So glad the sister wives have grown kids and are ready to move on. The whole program never convinced me the benefits of plural marriage. Kody and Robyn are materialistic and used the others financially and emotionally. Meri we are proud of you for taking care of you after so much energy you put into this relationship.
Meri’s mistake was signing divorce papers. She should have never given up her place in his life.
I knew the catfishing scandal wasn't the main source of Meri and Kody's problems. Something had to have happen to make Meri seek out this person to begin with in the first place. I'm just glad she's in a happier place now and no longer have to deal with that toxic place.❤
I wish u all the best Meri as u deserve love and happiness and laughter in ur life so I hope u find that person that love's and respects you for the strong independent woman that you are good luck Meri I wish u all the best for ur future xx
I never thought the cat fishing moment was what caused Cody and Mary to separate, I figured it had to be something earlier, Otherwise she would not have been looking for a friendship elsewhere. Cody could make it sound like it was but we all watched everything unfold, and once he asked Mary to divorce him so he could marry Robin. was the defining moment, because I don’t believe that you have to be married to someone in order to adopt their children, but that’s just my opinion
Meri talks like she’s some old TV dinner he’s just throwing out. But that’s on her. She needs to discover her self-worth and move on from this narcissist. I wish her the best.
I’m glad she left, I feel like she was mad Christine because she left first.
Glad she made decisions to move forward
You deserve someone that’s going to treat you like the queen you so deserve because Cody didn’t deserve someone like you! I just feel so bad that you couldn’t see your worth before this but best wishes to you!
I hope she finds love and happiness❤❤❤❤
I hope she finds happiness.
Congratulations Meri-best thing you could ever do for yourself!
Mari u go girl u deserve happiness...
Hope u fine your happiness....
Go Meri get the life you deserve happiness 😊
I hope Meri finds unconditional love. She's evolved where Kody hasn't and she deserves a healthy relationship. She'll find it now that she's free and happy.
YAY!!!! Merry looks beautiful and sounds happy. I wish you the very best...you endured the most pain on sister wives. ♥
Good for you Meri.. Move on from that man. He didnt deserve you! There is someone out there that will love you for everything that you are!