I agree completely Sarah! Truely is extremely comfortable around David...it shows in her whole face and body whereas with Kody she was always extremely guarded. Very refreshing to see
Truly is a teenager, teenagers don’t think anyone over the age of 30 should kiss and NEVER have sex . Doesn’t matter if it’s a boyfriend or a husband teenagers think people over 50 are disgusting
Yes! Truely is probably more close to David in this scene (a few months in) than she probably has ever been with Kody. The same way Christine can't hope back her expressions with David because she can be herself and is comfortable, Truely probably feels just as comfortable and can be fun and playful. To use the Brown words , David is "safe".
Is truly on the spectrum? I know qwendelyn said she was on the spectrum but I wonder if they ever said truly was or not. Being on the spectrum can sometimes be considered when forming relationships with people.
Agreed! She would have ~never~ grabbed Kody's arm and slung it off her mother (she probably knew she'd get smacked). She's also a quirky little oddball, not unlike big sis Gwyn, so she is just being herself and it's nice to see she's comfortable to do so.
@@rosejr2614 There's nothing wrong with Gwen? Nor did I indicate there's anything wrong with Gwen. She's quirky and proudly neurodivergent and Truely reminds me of her? Merely an observation, not a criticism.
@@LizRealGirlBeauty I don't think Truly is all that physically affectionate. I never got the impression that she showed off specifically for the cameras. I think it was honest affection from her.
I have never seen Truely so outspoken, comfortable and looking so confident. David being a real daddy to her, has done wonders in this little girls life😊😊😊😊
definitely agree!!! i give christine a lot of grace for this honeymoon period. can you imagine you ENTIRE adult life feeling as if you're disgusting, then finding out someone THINKS YOURE HOT?!?! i'd be acting out too!! and for truely, i definitely think it's a sign that she feels comfortable with david!!
I had a single mom and when she remarried, I was 13. My stepdad was horrible and I stopped speaking around them, hid in my room, and would never have dreamed of funny banter with him. I believe Truely is definitely comfortable around David!
@@heathermorton1450me too, I found out it was sexual frustration he had for me when I was a little girl, he admitted it while drinking. Absolutely horrible finding this out and makes me look back at my childhood in a very darker way then I had originally thought. He’s very repentant now but his honesty could have better been left a secret, if I’m being honest.
@munchie-l5s my aunt did this to one of my cousins. She didn't get along with her step dad, and we do not know the extent of what happened. She essentially told my aunt that it was her or this then-boyfriend. My aunt said "you don't make demands like that to me" and kicked her out of the apartment. My cousin started sleeping on her friend's couches and on their floors so she could keep going up high school. My dad found out, drove over there and brought her home to live with us. My aunt called my dad and demanded he kick her out, saying that "if she's miserable she'll accept the situation and come home," and that if he didn't kick my cousin out she would no longer have anything to do with us. He chose my cousin. I was about 3 at the time, so I grew up with her living with us like a sibling. My parents helped her move into her college dorm, and she came back to us for holidays and vacations. She didn't reconcile with her mother until she was married and having kids of her own. I was very close with her oldest son, I loved him so much. He died 2 years ago of a heart attack at the age of 29. My youngest is named after him. Myself and my siblings are still super close with her. And I learned from my dad how important it is to do the right thing for your nieces and nephews, even if it costs you your sibling, because children need safety, support and love. (Their older brother had become homeless by this point and didn't live very long after being on the street, and i think my dad couldn't stand the idea of that happening to his niece when he could prevent it.)
Truley was confident enough to be able to break them up and joke around. She is far more comfortable with David than she ever was with Kody. She's not weird, she's an awkward teenager
I agree with you! I felt like she was so comfortable with David that she could tease him. She’s always quiet and awkward around Kody but is playful with David! I think she’s more open and talkative. I’m so glade you said these things cause I felt the same way and thought others were looking for trouble where there is none. Kody never gave Truly any attention, David does!
I agree Sarah. As a therapist who works with children, she feels safe and comfortable around David. Compare to how uncomfortable Truely looks around Kody.
Right on Sarah!!! I agree 100%. If Christine’s kids had to be sad to see her in a Loveless marriage, it’s okay for them to see a healthy relationship too. I’m not a big PDA person myself, but that doesn’t mean I should be angry or mad at everyone that does. It’s normal for kids to not want to see this from their parents, who hasn’t shivered at the thoughts of something like this from their parents, but it doesn’t mean their parents are doing anything wrong!!!
I agree 100% I have never seen Truely so comfortable with another male figure. Truely seems completely comfortable teasing and getting physically goofy with David. This is a joy to watch Truely opening up.
My dad died after 40 years of marriage to my mom. Seeing her date when I was in my late 20’s gave me the same feelings as Christine’s kids. It’s normal. And Truley acts the same to them as all of my friend’s kids her age act when their parents show PDA. 😂
Thank you! Shes 12 shes a little weird in a good way shes smarter than most think she is but shes FINE she was kidding around like 12 year olds do! Truly is my spirit animal
Truly is actually 14 now. You have to remember that the footage we're seeing is almost 2 years old. She was born in April of 2010, but I agree with you I, I think she's doing great with her mom and David. I wish people would stop saying that she's weird, or that something else is wrong with her. Really? You're going to talk that way about a kid? Some of the PDA made me a little uncomfortable as well. I didn't mind the pecks, but the open mouth kissing was too much. Thank you, Sarah for doing this video. I'm hoping it will shut some of them up. You'd be surprised how many people just want to armchair diagnose her with whatever mental condition pops into their heads. I think Truely is fine. I think she has adjusted to everything quite well.
@killsa Yeah, and I guess some of these people have forgotten what they possibly acted like at 12. I mean it's like they expector to act like a mature adult when she's not even a teenager yet at this point. The constant attempts to do armchair diagnostics really get on my nerves.
Really great points and excellent editing to back them all up. The worst cringe moments for me were when Kody asked Truely point blank for a hug during the moving-the-snowblower scene and she gave him a shoulders-only hug and he said, "come on, a real hug" even though she was uncomfortable. And second, when he blew right past her boundaries in the visitation scene. She said she hadn't brought PJs because Christine told her it was her choice whether to spend the night, and Kody ignored her, saying, "we can find you a T-shirt to sleep in". Both those scenes majorly gave me the ick.
OHMYGOD YES!!! I wanted to say the same thing. Truely is getting enough love and attention that she’s actually comfortable demanding it. She’s being playful and she’s comfortable to be. What a different side of Truely than from the little girl that Kody was trying to teach to ride a bike. Thank you for saying this!
I've seen comments where people think that she is autistic or something, because of her behavior. They are hell-bent on diagnosing and labeling this young girl. If you defend her, you get attacked for it. It's disgusting I had to change my Facebook profile pic, because I had made a comment about Cody looking for more wives because so many of them are defending Robin and attacking Christine and truly. I have a large mole on my lip, and one of the commoners blew up my profile picture and said that with my looks, I didn't have a right to say anything about anyone. I didn't say anything about anyone's appearance. All I said was that if they wanted to talk about bad behavior, they needed to look at Robyn's girls. They said that it was wrong of me to say anything about Robyn's daughters, yet they were perfectly fine bashing Truely and Christine. I've had to change my profile picture because of it. They got on to me about bullying when that wasn't even what I was doing, and then they proceeded to bully me.
@@amyprince600 even if she is autistic she is able to express herself and nothing is wrong with her period! Each child should be able to express their individual experiences and I believe David will only be an asset in that relationship
I agree re Truely. She's a special soul and I think her mom has has allowed her to confidently feel comfortable in her skin. And it is sad that she has almost no emotional connection to Kody. But that's his fault. She probably doesn't miss what she never had. I'm hopeful David will be a good "surrogate father" for her.
Agreed. I think she was more comfortable with David after spending an hour with him than she’s ever been with Kody. I have a feeling that David accepts kids as they are and doesn’t judge them or expect them to serve his ego.
I don’t understand why people think Truly is suffering. Sorry, but I know kids like her. Introverted, nose stuck in a book, but always listening. This is a new experience for all these kids. David’s kids have never seen their dad like this since the death of their mother and Christine’s kids have never seen their dad show affection like David does. I also agree, Truly is being playful with her mom and David and they’re going along with it. (Pay attention to David’s reaction when they’re walking down the hill, he’s not angry, he’s playful back).
I'm living for Truely's energy this season. I love every time they cut to her, she's just chilling out reading her book, or being a goof. As an outsider, it does seem like Christine and David have created a really safe and encouraging environment for her.
I agree 100%! To me it was fun and playful not aggressive. My kids have done that to my husband and I, they try to get between us. Truly doesn't seem like one to like touch too much so for her to be ok with touching David is a great sign.
A few years ago, my mom came home one day with a weird look on her face and my sister and I asked her what was wrong and she said she just came back from her parents house and walked in on them kissing and she was disgusted. My mom's in her 50s, had 3 kids but still feels a certain type of way about seeing her own parents kiss. I think for Truely, separating Christine and David is less to do with thinking it's gross but more to do with having her own way of bonding with them in a playful manner. She's playing the parent separating the kids and I find it quite adorable and amusing.
Kody was an abusive husband. Christine was starved for affection. Unless you have been in that horrible situation, you can't understand her giddiness at being treated like a queen.
Exactly what I’ve been saying! Even my husband (ASD/ADHD) commented that she must be comfortable with him and his son to be that open and interactive around them. Otherwise she would be masking and shut down. It also says a lot about David that he is so accepting of her ❤
I've noticed in all the other Clips were truly is interacting with Cody she seems very withdrawn and very uncomfortable. There is no way that she would feel comfortable enough to speak out let alone physically put herself between Cody and Christine i think that speaks volumes that she is comfortable with the situation. They said that kids act out their worst with the parents that they are most comfortable with and I think even though she wasn't acting out of turn I think this can be true as well she feels comfortable to voice her opinion on something. Plus I do think since she had Christine basically to herself for a few years she may be a little bit protective and that's totally okay
Sometimes helping and pushing a kid sensitively through discomfort allows for growth. Christine no doubt did hug and talk to our child. Truly is very much loved. She is clearly comfortable with Christine to push at her mother etc
When you watch back that “sad goodbye” he’s not reading truly at all. Between her body language and what she’s saying she really is fine with moving. He’s really nobody to her. So he keeps asking and when she’s kind of like whatever. Kody starts narrating what maybe in his mind he’s hoping… You know that she’s sad to leave and that she’s not smiling because she’s sad about moving away and that she is going to miss him… Meanwhile, she’s not smiling because the whole situation is a bit awkward and I’m sure she’s just ready to go. After all where was Kody for most of her childhood? Not there.
Except when she had kidney failure. Oh, wait, he wasn't really there then either. What kind of parent ignores their toddler to the point that they don't even notice that she hasn't been drinking fluids? If it weren't tor Aspyn's concern, Truely might have died.
💯! He was too busy on his 11 day honeymoon or not paying attention when she got dehydrated and almost died or shacked up with Robyn and her kids during Covid. The list is endless with his abandonment of his OG family!
Christine has been locked up in a sexless marriage for decades. She has finally started living! She deserves to live now. I'm sorry for the younger kids if they feel the ick. It is a bit ick. But she deserves it. It will mellow out eventually. The kids will come around once they see the glow Christine's face. It isnt always going to be that hot n heavy.
I agree with your take on Truely. Being a teenager is awkward to begin with, so goofing around is an indication she is at ease with David…she’s never been goofy in any of her scenes around Kody…and that is also telling.
I had thoughts very similar to yours when i first heard the concerns about Truely's behavior. To me, she's acting like a typical teenager reacting to parental PDA.
No smile for Kody was translated by K to no smiles for leaving. After T was asked and agreed she was excited at leaving, Truely was told how she felt… yuck. That is toxic.
It is production telling Truely to break them up! Nothing more, nothing less! I have the closed captioning on. And it shows Ysabel saying, "It's for cameras." So, there you go!
To be fair, that could have been meant as Truely is playing it up because she has an audience, both the crew there in person, and the watchers of the show. It's pretty normal for children to exaggerate a game and be more dramatic because people are watching. And let's be real, she comes by some attention seeking tendencies honestly😅 (not a judgment) It is believable production has demanded or encouraged 'conflict' like separating David and Christine however.
@ScribblerILM I used to do that to my uncle & his girlfriend. But that was when I was 3 & 4 years old. Now I'm not saying anything against Truely at all! I think she's 14 years old and having fun. I think it's way better than ANY interaction I've ever observed between Truely and Kody! Which is sad, but true!
Truly is fine!!! I'm happy seeing Christine find love after all that she's been through. To have your ex-husband tell you that you are not attractive and that he never loved you is a horrible thing, and it does something terrible to a woman's emotional state. So for her to have David now, who is basically filling in the hole that Kody left, I think it is wonderful. As parents you want your children to see a healthy loving relationship and not people tolerating each other or your father choosing to spend hos time at someone else's house.
I married the love of my life, second marriage, at the age of 38. My kids had never seen me so happy and affectionate. That is what threw them, not the PDA. If you had no idea that your mom was this joyful person it, has to be unnerving. Twenty two years later, still in love, and transferring so much of that joy to share with my grandchild. ❤
I’m a “same sider” in the booth with my husband. We don’t kiss or do anything inappropriate. We just like to sit together because we have 4 kids at home and rarely get date nights. When we do we like to just sit and relax next to each other. We also tend to share food so it easier that way too.
Christine and David's PDA around her children is healthy for them to see a healthy, happy, and loving relationship. They never experienced this when Christine was with Kody. Truly is completely comfortable to be herself around David and that is why she is being silly pushing them apart. Kody is Truly's dad but he never behaved like one. Kody almost let Truly die when Christine was out of town. He didn't make sure his child ate or drank, that is his responsibility to take care of his children.
I don’t think she would be acting like that if she was uncomfortable. I think her actions prove that she’s comfortable with David enough to joke with him. When did she ever do that with Kody?
I was about Truely’s age when I moved with my mom and she married my stepdad. They met in September and got married in January. That was 33 years ago and my stepdad is awesome. And he’s been an amazing grandfather to my daughter. My parents (as in mom and bio dad) were all about PDA and had explosive fights then later made out living room. I understand not liking the PDA, but my mom was 40 when she married my stepdad. Honestly, I wish I’d had my family around me like Truely does.
I have never heard anyone except Kody say anything negative about Christine's parenting. All 13 of "her" kids and Janelle followed her after the divorce because she's the glue that makes them all still a family. They all love and respect her as a devoted mother. I think if we are going to judge her parenting choices, we should be looking in that direction. And if Truely is a little jealous that's perfectly normal. To me, she walks and talks like a free spirit who feels cared for and heard.
Thank you for your input and it does make sense that truly is comfortable enough to sort of tease David and Christine with this form of contact and connection.
I'm with you 100%! This footage was proof of how comfortable Truely is with David. She was always so guarded and uncomfortable with Kody. Also, it always bugged me that the first thing Kody brought up to do when Truely came to visit was to do some work. Like wtf?! You never see the Mansion kids doing any labor. But that's his go to with the OG3s kids!
I was mortified by the way Truely acted. Her continually pushing her mother into doors, hitting her and David's arms, and shoving them from behind is how an ill-behaved five-year-old acts out. For a teenager to act this way in public is embarrassing. Could be a cry for attention or she is functioning at a very low emotional age. And seeing her wipe her shoes off on the venue's clean floor is rude/disrespectful behavior that stems from bad parenting. I feel really bad for Truely. I think these behaviors are a cry for attention.
Totally agree!! I don’t get all the people freaking out over it. And in the latest episode did you notice when they were sitting at the table with Christine’s kids …Truely tries to knock David (jokingly) off his stool and then she grabs another stool & pulls it next to David’s. I think she really looks up to him as a father figure and I love their relationship. So I think this trying to “separate” David & Christine is just Truly trying to have fun! She’s thriving for sure!!
I have to say I agree with you. As someone who has always had a strained relationship with my dad I have always known it was conditional. I couldn't be myself and I really never enjoy my time around him. My mom though. My mom was my safe space and I acted like an absolute maniac and she was by my side being a weirdo too. Seeing Truely be silly around her mom and David makes me think she finally has the father figure she deserved all along!
I agree, 100% with your video, thank you for being the same one who sees the beauty in a young teenagers live who has finally found acceptance! David has become truly greatest blessing
I agree 100%. I think Truely is very comfortable with David. It certainly looks like she feels safe and seen and accepted by David. It is the complete opposite of how she is with Kody.
Hubby and I have been married for 30 years and together for 38. We are not same siders if we can help it. I am not into elbow fights while trying to eat. 🙂 But do not look under the table because our feet are entwined.
Thanks for this take and video- I made tuis point right after it aired… she feels comfortable to voice her opinions and speak up/speak out… this is such a HUGE improvement over her interactions with Kody in recent years! This is all normal and a big step for truely. Love it
I grew up with 4 brothers. They were always horsing around, kidding, playing pranks. If Truely is that comfortable around David to be herself and horse around, I’d say it’s safe to say she’s accepted him and is treating him like one of the family.
When I saw that scene with Truly and Kody I got the icks. It reminded me of how I felt as a young girl when I was around the one grandfather that was an alcoholic and you never knew what to expect with his behavior. I was always on guard.
Nailed it! This is exactly how I see it and have paid no attention to the nonsense comments trying to make something out of nothing. As a mom of 3 girls her behavior is quite normal!
No, literally. So sick of this misogynistic narrative w that Christine is some how abusing Truley by choosing herself. Um, sorry but no. Christine is setting an example first of all of finally choosing joy; and I guarantee she is home with Truley, she is there for her emotionally; and she is meeting g every need of this child like she has for all 18 kids their entire lives. My mom straight up abandoned us when she had her divorce and we never saw her as she was dating; I had to become the parent for my sibling. Truley is FINE.
Lol well I’m a woman, and I don’t think it’s misogynistic to say that Christine’s behavior is abusive. All Christine would have to do is have a shred of respect for truly and do the tonsil hockey on private. Not to mention showing her pain to the world without truly ability to consent.
@@erikaschaltenbrand7850If my kid is "uncomfortable" eating their vegetables or doing their homework, am I "abusive" for parenting them? 😂 The shit some people come up with...
Great perspective. Makes me look at what I saw differently. I think you’re right that a teenager wouldn’t be this obvious unless she felt “safe” with the adults. It’s pretty clear that she doesn’t feel that sense of “safety” with Kody. He’s so pushy and David allows people to have their space. And I agree about the PDA. 😂
I remember being a kid and my parents acting similar (not quite as intense) to Christine and David and we would go EWWWW and cover our eyes and then when older "get a room!" It usually was in the kitchen while they made breakfast and not so much in public but they did hold hands and I'm going to assume they still do when together publically and they're in their 60s so not much older than Christine (sorry Christine). We weren't "traumatized" by witnessing a healthy loving relationship! Of COURSE when we were really little and they would be hugging we would push our way into the center! We wanted hugged too! I was really shocked to see Pop psych say this was a display of Truely being very uncomfortable because had we not already seen the wedding special this would've been our first time seeing Truely not standing awkwardly like she's bored/scared/unsure. This is Truely blossoming into the freakin Rockstar we saw at the wedding with the fun hair and the awesome outfit who was confident in herself, with her siblings and wasnt avoiding the cameras! I've heard many times that it's good and healthy for kids to see their parental figures show ALL the emotions in a safe way. Like kisses, hugs, arguments, working through the argument etc IMO the Truely we saw in the breakup season didn't want to be there. She had no level of comfort. She was displaying awkwardness. She didn't even feel comfortable in what should've felt like her own home (Kody and Robyn's). She certainly wasn't outgoing and if she had pushed Robyn out of the way she likely would've been lumped in with the "kids against Robyn" even if she was teasing. That said, Truely seems the type to make it really well known that she has 0 interest in you or if your actions have made her feel a certain way. Christine very likely discussed the pushing them apart with her and asked her if she really wasnt ok with it or of she was just goofing off. Christine has been shown listening to the kids and even other wives and taking their feelings to heart since the very beginning!
I feel the same Sarah!!! Truley seems very comfortable and very much a young teen breaking up her Mom and David. She’s all stiff and awkward around her Dad. Affection is tough to express to a stranger ( Cody). .
I agree Sarah 100%. I think Truely is being thar typical kid, but people need to notice that Truely has no issues interacting with David. Unfortunately Truely didn't mesh with her dad, David is not only filling all Christine voids, he's also filling Truely's void = she has someone new in her life that she gets along with.
I agree completely Sarah! Truely is extremely comfortable around David...it shows in her whole face and body whereas with Kody she was always extremely guarded. Very refreshing to see
I couldn't have said it better so I won't! I agree with everything you said @sueillidge!
Exactly my take.
Truly is a teenager, teenagers don’t think anyone over the age of 30 should kiss and NEVER have sex . Doesn’t matter if it’s a boyfriend or a husband teenagers think people over 50 are disgusting
@hazelcoggane6419 Totally true!!!
Yes! Truely is probably more close to David in this scene (a few months in) than she probably has ever been with Kody. The same way Christine can't hope back her expressions with David because she can be herself and is comfortable, Truely probably feels just as comfortable and can be fun and playful. To use the Brown words , David is "safe".
If Truely was really devastated about her mom dating, she would be off to the side, quiet, head down. She’s super fine.
100% this!
I have a daughter the same age as Truely. She is fine. She is obviously more comfortable around David and his son than she is Kody.
Is truly on the spectrum? I know qwendelyn said she was on the spectrum but I wonder if they ever said truly was or not. Being on the spectrum can sometimes be considered when forming relationships with people.
@@rosejr2614I believe so as well.
@@rosejr2614I’ve never heard that she is but possibly.
Agreed! She would have ~never~ grabbed Kody's arm and slung it off her mother (she probably knew she'd get smacked). She's also a quirky little oddball, not unlike big sis Gwyn, so she is just being herself and it's nice to see she's comfortable to do so.
Not like she ever saw Grody hugging Christine
What’s wrong with Gwen? Can we not talk shit about the kids?
@@rosejr2614 There's nothing wrong with Gwen? Nor did I indicate there's anything wrong with Gwen. She's quirky and proudly neurodivergent and Truely reminds me of her? Merely an observation, not a criticism.
Plus we see how this ends, with her giving David a hug at the alter at their wedding.
@@LizRealGirlBeauty I don't think Truly is all that physically affectionate. I never got the impression that she showed off specifically for the cameras. I think it was honest affection from her.
I have never seen Truely so outspoken, comfortable and looking so confident. David being a real daddy to her, has done wonders in this little girls life😊😊😊😊
definitely agree!!! i give christine a lot of grace for this honeymoon period. can you imagine you ENTIRE adult life feeling as if you're disgusting, then finding out someone THINKS YOURE HOT?!?! i'd be acting out too!! and for truely, i definitely think it's a sign that she feels comfortable with david!!
Right!? She had no idea how happy she could be, every single day.
I had a single mom and when she remarried, I was 13. My stepdad was horrible and I stopped speaking around them, hid in my room, and would never have dreamed of funny banter with him. I believe Truely is definitely comfortable around David!
Girl you just described my teenage life. Walked on egg shells.
@@heathermorton1450me too, I found out it was sexual frustration he had for me when I was a little girl, he admitted it while drinking. Absolutely horrible finding this out and makes me look back at my childhood in a very darker way then I had originally thought. He’s very repentant now but his honesty could have better been left a secret, if I’m being honest.
I will never understand getting married to someone your child doesn’t like.
Your child is your #1!
@rosejr2614 that is so disgusting. I am so sorry you had to deal with that.
@munchie-l5s my aunt did this to one of my cousins. She didn't get along with her step dad, and we do not know the extent of what happened. She essentially told my aunt that it was her or this then-boyfriend. My aunt said "you don't make demands like that to me" and kicked her out of the apartment. My cousin started sleeping on her friend's couches and on their floors so she could keep going up high school. My dad found out, drove over there and brought her home to live with us. My aunt called my dad and demanded he kick her out, saying that "if she's miserable she'll accept the situation and come home," and that if he didn't kick my cousin out she would no longer have anything to do with us. He chose my cousin. I was about 3 at the time, so I grew up with her living with us like a sibling. My parents helped her move into her college dorm, and she came back to us for holidays and vacations. She didn't reconcile with her mother until she was married and having kids of her own. I was very close with her oldest son, I loved him so much. He died 2 years ago of a heart attack at the age of 29. My youngest is named after him. Myself and my siblings are still super close with her. And I learned from my dad how important it is to do the right thing for your nieces and nephews, even if it costs you your sibling, because children need safety, support and love.
(Their older brother had become homeless by this point and didn't live very long after being on the street, and i think my dad couldn't stand the idea of that happening to his niece when he could prevent it.)
Truley was confident enough to be able to break them up and joke around. She is far more comfortable with David than she ever was with Kody.
She's not weird, she's an awkward teenager
I agree with you! I felt like she was so comfortable with David that she could tease him. She’s always quiet and awkward around Kody but is playful with David! I think she’s more open and talkative. I’m so glade you said these things cause I felt the same way and thought others were looking for trouble where there is none. Kody never gave Truly any attention, David does!
❤ Thanks ❤
I agree Truely is happy and safe and comfortable with David.
He's a Great Dad❤
I totally agree with you. When I first saw it I just thought she was acting like any other kid that saw their parents making out.
I agree Sarah. As a therapist who works with children, she feels safe and comfortable around David. Compare to how uncomfortable Truely looks around Kody.
Right? Like she's so uncomfortable with Kody
Right on Sarah!!! I agree 100%. If Christine’s kids had to be sad to see her in a Loveless marriage, it’s okay for them to see a healthy relationship too. I’m not a big PDA person myself, but that doesn’t mean I should be angry or mad at everyone that does. It’s normal for kids to not want to see this from their parents, who hasn’t shivered at the thoughts of something like this from their parents, but it doesn’t mean their parents are doing anything wrong!!!
Very well said. Completely agree. 👍
I actually saw Truley’s playfulness and being herself as a good thing, it seems like she never would have done that with Kody and Christine.
I agree 💯. I could never imagine Truely interacting with Kooter like that. She feels safe and comfortable to be herself, a teenage girl.
I agree 100% I have never seen Truely so comfortable with another male figure. Truely seems completely comfortable teasing and getting physically goofy with David. This is a joy to watch Truely opening up.
My dad died after 40 years of marriage to my mom. Seeing her date when I was in my late 20’s gave me the same feelings as Christine’s kids. It’s normal. And Truley acts the same to them as all of my friend’s kids her age act when their parents show PDA. 😂
Thank you! Shes 12 shes a little weird in a good way shes smarter than most think she is but shes FINE she was kidding around like 12 year olds do! Truly is my spirit animal
Agreed!
Truly is actually 14 now. You have to remember that the footage we're seeing is almost 2 years old. She was born in April of 2010, but I agree with you I, I think she's doing great with her mom and David. I wish people would stop saying that she's weird, or that something else is wrong with her. Really? You're going to talk that way about a kid? Some of the PDA made me a little uncomfortable as well. I didn't mind the pecks, but the open mouth kissing was too much. Thank you, Sarah for doing this video. I'm hoping it will shut some of them up. You'd be surprised how many people just want to armchair diagnose her with whatever mental condition pops into their heads. I think Truely is fine. I think she has adjusted to everything quite well.
@@amyprince600 yes that's why I said she was 12
@killsa Yeah, and I guess some of these people have forgotten what they possibly acted like at 12. I mean it's like they expector to act like a mature adult when she's not even a teenager yet at this point. The constant attempts to do armchair diagnostics really get on my nerves.
I think you're100% right about Truely and it's wonderful that she can add David and his family to her life. Great video! 💜
Really great points and excellent editing to back them all up. The worst cringe moments for me were when Kody asked Truely point blank for a hug during the moving-the-snowblower scene and she gave him a shoulders-only hug and he said, "come on, a real hug" even though she was uncomfortable. And second, when he blew right past her boundaries in the visitation scene. She said she hadn't brought PJs because Christine told her it was her choice whether to spend the night, and Kody ignored her, saying, "we can find you a T-shirt to sleep in". Both those scenes majorly gave me the ick.
OHMYGOD YES!!! I wanted to say the same thing. Truely is getting enough love and attention that she’s actually comfortable demanding it. She’s being playful and she’s comfortable to be. What a different side of Truely than from the little girl that Kody was trying to teach to ride a bike. Thank you for saying this!
Christine has done a great job with Truely 😊 David is great with her also, what a wonderful family they are.
I am in complete agreement with you. Especially when you see Truely at Christine’s wedding!
Yes she hugged David all on her own
And she talked about how comfortable she was, since they were already living together and she didn't see anything changing on her.
What a refreshing take honestly. I'm so sick and tired of the rhetoric some 'commentators' and you always keep it classy. Ty
Thank you for the levity during these tense last few days ❤ my fav sw commentary channel!
She is a 14 year old child being a 14 year old child! She seems happier than we've ever seen her
Agreed! Truly even moved to sit beside David
I've seen comments where people think that she is autistic or something, because of her behavior. They are hell-bent on diagnosing and labeling this young girl. If you defend her, you get attacked for it. It's disgusting I had to change my Facebook profile pic, because I had made a comment about Cody looking for more wives because so many of them are defending Robin and attacking Christine and truly. I have a large mole on my lip, and one of the commoners blew up my profile picture and said that with my looks, I didn't have a right to say anything about anyone. I didn't say anything about anyone's appearance. All I said was that if they wanted to talk about bad behavior, they needed to look at Robyn's girls. They said that it was wrong of me to say anything about Robyn's daughters, yet they were perfectly fine bashing Truely and Christine. I've had to change my profile picture because of it. They got on to me about bullying when that wasn't even what I was doing, and then they proceeded to bully me.
Shes diagnosed. Her mom said so on the show and on Instagram
So is Gwen who also stated she was diagnosed on UA-cam. Im sorry you got bullied
Bullys suck
@@amyprince600 even if she is autistic she is able to express herself and nothing is wrong with her period! Each child should be able to express their individual experiences and I believe David will only be an asset in that relationship
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I agree re Truely. She's a special soul and I think her mom has has allowed her to confidently feel comfortable in her skin. And it is sad that she has almost no emotional connection to Kody. But that's his fault. She probably doesn't miss what she never had. I'm hopeful David will be a good "surrogate father" for her.
I cracked up when Truly gave Kody a hug in the "Moving away scene". She gave him a side hug . Aka A Duggar Hug! 😂😂😂
I agree. Awkward, yes, but Truely obviously comfortable with David, much more so than she ever was with Kody.
Agreed. I think she was more comfortable with David after spending an hour with him than she’s ever been with Kody. I have a feeling that David accepts kids as they are and doesn’t judge them or expect them to serve his ego.
I don’t understand why people think Truly is suffering. Sorry, but I know kids like her. Introverted, nose stuck in a book, but always listening. This is a new experience for all these kids. David’s kids have never seen their dad like this since the death of their mother and Christine’s kids have never seen their dad show affection like David does. I also agree, Truly is being playful with her mom and David and they’re going along with it. (Pay attention to David’s reaction when they’re walking down the hill, he’s not angry, he’s playful back).
She feels comfortable enough around him to behave in a slightly obnoxious way ( very typical of early teens) I think that is fantastic
I'm living for Truely's energy this season. I love every time they cut to her, she's just chilling out reading her book, or being a goof. As an outsider, it does seem like Christine and David have created a really safe and encouraging environment for her.
I agree 100%! To me it was fun and playful not aggressive. My kids have done that to my husband and I, they try to get between us. Truly doesn't seem like one to like touch too much so for her to be ok with touching David is a great sign.
A few years ago, my mom came home one day with a weird look on her face and my sister and I asked her what was wrong and she said she just came back from her parents house and walked in on them kissing and she was disgusted. My mom's in her 50s, had 3 kids but still feels a certain type of way about seeing her own parents kiss. I think for Truely, separating Christine and David is less to do with thinking it's gross but more to do with having her own way of bonding with them in a playful manner. She's playing the parent separating the kids and I find it quite adorable and amusing.
Kody was an abusive husband. Christine was starved for affection.
Unless you have been in that horrible situation, you can't understand her giddiness at being treated like a queen.
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Kody is also an abusive father to most of his children. Who can blame Maddie for protecting her children from him?
I am *SO* proud of Truly for being so firm with her boundaries!
Exactly what I’ve been saying! Even my husband (ASD/ADHD) commented that she must be comfortable with him and his son to be that open and interactive around them. Otherwise she would be masking and shut down. It also says a lot about David that he is so accepting of her ❤
I've noticed in all the other Clips were truly is interacting with Cody she seems very withdrawn and very uncomfortable. There is no way that she would feel comfortable enough to speak out let alone physically put herself between Cody and Christine i think that speaks volumes that she is comfortable with the situation. They said that kids act out their worst with the parents that they are most comfortable with and I think even though she wasn't acting out of turn I think this can be true as well she feels comfortable to voice her opinion on something. Plus I do think since she had Christine basically to herself for a few years she may be a little bit protective and that's totally okay
Sometimes helping and pushing a kid sensitively through discomfort allows for growth. Christine no doubt did hug and talk to our child. Truly is very much loved. She is clearly comfortable with Christine to push at her mother etc
When you watch back that “sad goodbye” he’s not reading truly at all. Between her body language and what she’s saying she really is fine with moving. He’s really nobody to her. So he keeps asking and when she’s kind of like whatever. Kody starts narrating what maybe in his mind he’s hoping… You know that she’s sad to leave and that she’s not smiling because she’s sad about moving away and that she is going to miss him… Meanwhile, she’s not smiling because the whole situation is a bit awkward and I’m sure she’s just ready to go. After all where was Kody for most of her childhood? Not there.
Except when she had kidney failure. Oh, wait, he wasn't really there then either. What kind of parent ignores their toddler to the point that they don't even notice that she hasn't been drinking fluids? If it weren't tor Aspyn's concern, Truely might have died.
She wasn’t smiling because she had to deal with Kody, again!!!😉😉😉😉
@@dockaren He was busy.
💯! He was too busy on his 11 day honeymoon or not paying attention when she got dehydrated and almost died or shacked up with Robyn and her kids during Covid. The list is endless with his abandonment of his OG family!
Christine has been locked up in a sexless marriage for decades. She has finally started living! She deserves to live now. I'm sorry for the younger kids if they feel the ick. It is a bit ick. But she deserves it.
It will mellow out eventually. The kids will come around once they see the glow Christine's face. It isnt always going to be that hot n heavy.
Yes, I was a little surprised by all negative narrative others saw in Truly’s behavior separating her mom’s hand from David’s.
Truly would never smile in earlier episodes with her dad around or not ,she started smiling when christine left it took a while
I agree with your take on Truely. Being a teenager is awkward to begin with, so goofing around is an indication she is at ease with David…she’s never been goofy in any of her scenes around Kody…and that is also telling.
I agree with you Sarah. Truly seems so comfortable with both of them. And that is so beautiful.
When Solomon was born he kicked truely to the curb.. he always had Solomon on his shoulders
You're absolutely right. She's now smiling and talking much more than ever before.
I had thoughts very similar to yours when i first heard the concerns about Truely's behavior. To me, she's acting like a typical teenager reacting to parental PDA.
No smile for Kody was translated by K to no smiles for leaving. After T was asked and agreed she was excited at leaving, Truely was told how she felt… yuck. That is toxic.
It is production telling Truely to break them up! Nothing more, nothing less!
I have the closed captioning on. And it shows Ysabel saying, "It's for cameras."
So, there you go!
To be fair, that could have been meant as Truely is playing it up because she has an audience, both the crew there in person, and the watchers of the show. It's pretty normal for children to exaggerate a game and be more dramatic because people are watching. And let's be real, she comes by some attention seeking tendencies honestly😅 (not a judgment)
It is believable production has demanded or encouraged 'conflict' like separating David and Christine however.
@ScribblerILM I used to do that to my uncle & his girlfriend. But that was when I was 3 & 4 years old.
Now I'm not saying anything against Truely at all! I think she's 14 years old and having fun. I think it's way better than ANY interaction I've ever observed between Truely and Kody! Which is sad, but true!
I totally agree with you!!!! Thank you for recognizing this!!! 😁
I totally agree with you Sarah! And at this point, she's probably spent more time with David than she ever has with Kody!!
Totally agree with you. Truely seems very happy!
Truly is fine!!! I'm happy seeing Christine find love after all that she's been through. To have your ex-husband tell you that you are not attractive and that he never loved you is a horrible thing, and it does something terrible to a woman's emotional state. So for her to have David now, who is basically filling in the hole that Kody left, I think it is wonderful. As parents you want your children to see a healthy loving relationship and not people tolerating each other or your father choosing to spend hos time at someone else's house.
I married the love of my life, second marriage, at the age of 38. My kids had never seen me so happy and affectionate. That is what threw them, not the PDA. If you had no idea that your mom was this joyful person it, has to be unnerving. Twenty two years later, still in love, and transferring so much of that joy to share with my grandchild. ❤
I’m a “same sider” in the booth with my husband. We don’t kiss or do anything inappropriate. We just like to sit together because we have 4 kids at home and rarely get date nights. When we do we like to just sit and relax next to each other. We also tend to share food so it easier that way too.
Christine and David's PDA around her children is healthy for them to see a healthy, happy, and loving relationship. They never experienced this when Christine was with Kody. Truly is completely comfortable to be herself around David and that is why she is being silly pushing them apart. Kody is Truly's dad but he never behaved like one. Kody almost let Truly die when Christine was out of town. He didn't make sure his child ate or drank, that is his responsibility to take care of his children.
I don’t think she would be acting like that if she was uncomfortable. I think her actions prove that she’s comfortable with David enough to joke with him. When did she ever do that with Kody?
I agree - I’ve never seen her interact so much with her dad 👀
I was about Truely’s age when I moved with my mom and she married my stepdad. They met in September and got married in January. That was 33 years ago and my stepdad is awesome. And he’s been an amazing grandfather to my daughter. My parents (as in mom and bio dad) were all about PDA and had explosive fights then later made out living room. I understand not liking the PDA, but my mom was 40 when she married my stepdad. Honestly, I wish I’d had my family around me like Truely does.
Finally someone appreciating Christine’s happiness and Truly’s comfort 😊❤❤❤
Remember how quiet she was in her last conversation with Kody 🙄
I have never heard anyone except Kody say anything negative about Christine's parenting. All 13 of "her" kids and Janelle followed her after the divorce because she's the glue that makes them all still a family. They all love and respect her as a devoted mother. I think if we are going to judge her parenting choices, we should be looking in that direction. And if Truely is a little jealous that's perfectly normal. To me, she walks and talks like a free spirit who feels cared for and heard.
Thank you for your input and it does make sense that truly is comfortable enough to sort of tease David and Christine with this form of contact and connection.
Don’t forget the scene where he tries to teach her how to ride a bike, that was heart breaking
I'm with you 100%! This footage was proof of how comfortable Truely is with David. She was always so guarded and uncomfortable with Kody. Also, it always bugged me that the first thing Kody brought up to do when Truely came to visit was to do some work. Like wtf?! You never see the Mansion kids doing any labor. But that's his go to with the OG3s kids!
Yeah! Ha ha ha. Wanna go help me do some work? NO, Kody!! I’m here to have fun?!
So glad you said this!!!
I felt like if I said it I would get jumped!!
I agree 💯 Sarah Truely is thriving! Just another awkward teenager that doesn’t enjoy being around her parents because they’re so embarrassing 🤣🫶
I was mortified by the way Truely acted. Her continually pushing her mother into doors, hitting her and David's arms, and shoving them from behind is how an ill-behaved five-year-old acts out. For a teenager to act this way in public is embarrassing. Could be a cry for attention or she is functioning at a very low emotional age. And seeing her wipe her shoes off on the venue's clean floor is rude/disrespectful behavior that stems from bad parenting. I feel really bad for Truely. I think these behaviors are a cry for attention.
Thanks for another perspective! I’m pretty confident Turely is thriving. You can see how good David is with her. ❤
I’ve stated before….TRULY is FINE. She understands….shes not 4 years old! Plus Christine has gotten her therapy as well
Totally agree!! I don’t get all the people freaking out over it. And in the latest episode did you notice when they were sitting at the table with Christine’s kids …Truely tries to knock David (jokingly) off his stool and then she grabs another stool & pulls it next to David’s. I think she really looks up to him as a father figure and I love their relationship. So I think this trying to “separate” David & Christine is just Truly trying to have fun! She’s thriving for sure!!
I have to say I agree with you. As someone who has always had a strained relationship with my dad I have always known it was conditional. I couldn't be myself and I really never enjoy my time around him. My mom though. My mom was my safe space and I acted like an absolute maniac and she was by my side being a weirdo too. Seeing Truely be silly around her mom and David makes me think she finally has the father figure she deserved all along!
I agree, 100% with your video, thank you for being the same one who sees the beauty in a young teenagers live who has finally found acceptance! David has become truly greatest blessing
absolutely agree!
At Christine and David's wedding Truly told Christine that she deserved the best. So, I think she thinks David is the best for her mom.
I agree 100%. I think Truely is very comfortable with David. It certainly looks like she feels safe and seen and accepted by David. It is the complete opposite of how she is with Kody.
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I love this take. Thank you❤
I agree moving forward 2024 they all love David . Especially Truly
Truely has never had a problem voicing her opinion (think the bike riding situation). If she had a problem, she would let her mom know.
I agree 100% and it makes me so happy!
Truly is a peculiar child
Hubby and I have been married for 30 years and together for 38. We are not same siders if we can help it. I am not into elbow fights while trying to eat. 🙂 But do not look under the table because our feet are entwined.
That’s so sweet ❤
Thanks for this take and video- I made tuis point right after it aired… she feels comfortable to voice her opinions and speak up/speak out… this is such a HUGE improvement over her interactions with Kody in recent years! This is all normal and a big step for truely. Love it
I grew up with 4 brothers. They were always horsing around, kidding, playing pranks. If Truely is that comfortable around David to be herself and horse around, I’d say it’s safe to say she’s accepted him and is treating him like one of the family.
When I saw that scene with Truly and Kody I got the icks.
It reminded me of how I felt as a young girl when I was around the one grandfather that was an alcoholic and you never knew what to expect with his behavior. I was always on guard.
Nailed it! This is exactly how I see it and have paid no attention to the nonsense comments trying to make something out of nothing. As a mom of 3 girls her behavior is quite normal!
Two thoughts about the same subject can easily coexist in your brain. Wonderful video,Sarah. Like always
I agree with you. I can’t see her acting like that with Kody. I think she likes to mess with Christine and David a lot.
I 100% agree with this. I grew up in a rowdy family, and i didn't get traumatized at all by her behavior.
No, literally. So sick of this misogynistic narrative w that Christine is some how abusing Truley by choosing herself. Um, sorry but no. Christine is setting an example first of all of finally choosing joy; and I guarantee she is home with Truley, she is there for her emotionally; and she is meeting g every need of this child like she has for all 18 kids their entire lives. My mom straight up abandoned us when she had her divorce and we never saw her as she was dating; I had to become the parent for my sibling. Truley is FINE.
Lol well I’m a woman, and I don’t think it’s misogynistic to say that Christine’s behavior is abusive. All Christine would have to do is have a shred of respect for truly and do the tonsil hockey on private. Not to mention showing her pain to the world without truly ability to consent.
@erikaschaltenbrand785you've literally seen probably 4 hours of content spliced into 10 minutes and call her abusive based off of this?? Lighten up!
I don’t think it’s misogyny but something seem odd that the same people who cheered her on the leave Kody are now criticizing her for being happy
@@erikaschaltenbrand7850If my kid is "uncomfortable" eating their vegetables or doing their homework, am I "abusive" for parenting them? 😂 The shit some people come up with...
Also I’m really sorry your mom acted like that. You deserved the childhood you needed.
Totally agree, Sarah!!
100% agree!
Great perspective. Makes me look at what I saw differently. I think you’re right that a teenager wouldn’t be this obvious unless she felt “safe” with the adults. It’s pretty clear that she doesn’t feel that sense of “safety” with Kody. He’s so pushy and David allows people to have their space. And I agree about the PDA. 😂
I’m so happy for Christine, and I agree that Truely’s behavior shows how extremely comfortable she is. Just a typical kid
I remember being a kid and my parents acting similar (not quite as intense) to Christine and David and we would go EWWWW and cover our eyes and then when older "get a room!" It usually was in the kitchen while they made breakfast and not so much in public but they did hold hands and I'm going to assume they still do when together publically and they're in their 60s so not much older than Christine (sorry Christine). We weren't "traumatized" by witnessing a healthy loving relationship! Of COURSE when we were really little and they would be hugging we would push our way into the center! We wanted hugged too!
I was really shocked to see Pop psych say this was a display of Truely being very uncomfortable because had we not already seen the wedding special this would've been our first time seeing Truely not standing awkwardly like she's bored/scared/unsure. This is Truely blossoming into the freakin Rockstar we saw at the wedding with the fun hair and the awesome outfit who was confident in herself, with her siblings and wasnt avoiding the cameras!
I've heard many times that it's good and healthy for kids to see their parental figures show ALL the emotions in a safe way. Like kisses, hugs, arguments, working through the argument etc
IMO the Truely we saw in the breakup season didn't want to be there. She had no level of comfort. She was displaying awkwardness. She didn't even feel comfortable in what should've felt like her own home (Kody and Robyn's). She certainly wasn't outgoing and if she had pushed Robyn out of the way she likely would've been lumped in with the "kids against Robyn" even if she was teasing.
That said, Truely seems the type to make it really well known that she has 0 interest in you or if your actions have made her feel a certain way. Christine very likely discussed the pushing them apart with her and asked her if she really wasnt ok with it or of she was just goofing off. Christine has been shown listening to the kids and even other wives and taking their feelings to heart since the very beginning!
I feel the same Sarah!!! Truley seems very comfortable and very much a young teen breaking up her Mom and David. She’s all stiff and awkward around her Dad. Affection is tough to express to a stranger ( Cody). .
I agree! She's literally bouncing thru life! Good for her. She likes David because he treats her like a daughter. And kids do stuff like that.
I agree Sarah 100%. I think Truely is being thar typical kid, but people need to notice that Truely has no issues interacting with David. Unfortunately Truely didn't mesh with her dad, David is not only filling all Christine voids, he's also filling Truely's void = she has someone new in her life that she gets along with.
Thank you Sarah!!! This is EXACTLY what I thought when I saw this scene.
Truely has not seen this side of Christine before. Of course it will be surreal.
Also, to have a father figure in your life 100% must be also surreal