Sister Wives star Meri Brown has had a difficult six years. After her legal divorce from Kody Brown and later catfishing scandal, the mother of one wasn't sure where she fit in. Of course, she moved with her family to Flagstaff, Arizona, but it seemed like she had no desire to be there. Now, after a couple of months in Utah, the seemingly single mother looks like she's doing great. At least, that's what fans of the series believe to notice based on Meri's Instagram.
In this article, we will be taking a look at the full relationship timeline of Meri and Kody Brown. Also, we will be discussing where their relationship went wrong and whether or not she has officially left the Sister Wives family.
15 Wedding Bells
The couple tied the knot in April 1990, less than six months after Kody proposed. In the family's 2012 memoir, Becoming Sister Wives: The Story of an Unconventional Marriage, Kody wrote that "Meri was so cute and sweet when I met her that I had a hard time suppressing my hopelessly romantic nature". Also, he added that he was convinced that Meri was his soulmate.
14 Janelle Comes In The Picture
Meri introduced Kody to Janelle Brown (formerly Janelle Schriever) before the twosome got "spiritually married" in January 1993. Kody and his second wife, Janelle have six kids: daughters Madison and Savanah and sons Logan, Hunter, Garrison, and Gabriel.
13 Here Comes Christine
Four years within his legal marriage with Meri, Kody got into one more "spiritual marriage" with his third wife, Christine. They later welcomed six children: son Paedon, and daughters Aspyn, Mykelti, Gwendlyn, Ysabel, and Truely.
12 Baby On The Brain
Meri and Kody welcome their first kid with each other, daughter Mariah, in July 1995 after struggling to conceive for a few years.
11 Meri's Miscarriage
After Mariah's birth, the pair tried for baby number 2 however Meri ultimately had a miscarriage at 10 weeks. She reflected on the upsetting loss during a 2012 episode of the TLC reality show. "I completely assumed that after I had Mariah, it would be very easy for me to conceive again," Meri stated at the time. "And that just didn't happen. So, after years of a rollercoaster, we had finally backed off... I was so frustrated and so angry. I didn't understand why, after another 12 years of trying, and then, it was just taken away from us. I didn't understand that. It was really hard."
10 The World Of 'Sister Wives'
In September 2010, the Brown family took over the TLC limelight with the debut of their reality show. The first season introduced Kody's fourth wife, Robyn, who was the first new wife to come into the family in more than 15 years.
9 Switching It Up
Kody and Meri got a divorce in September 2014, permitting him to legally marry Robyn to adopt her three children from her previous relationship: David, Aurora, and Breanna. "We have chosen to legally restructure our family," the Browns stated in an announcement at the time. "We made this decision together as a family. We are grateful to our family, friends, and fans for all their love and support."
8 Moving On?
Two years after her divorce shook up the family dynamic, Meri pursued an online relationship- however, things weren't as they appeared. "At the very beginning, this person was fun, funny, just good conversation," Meri later described during a June 2016 episode of the TLC show after she got catfished by her crush. "At first, it was kind of cool just to have that companionship, I guess. I cared about who I thought she was portraying him to be because I have a trusting heart and a loving heart... The feelings that I had were very confusing." At the time, Kody stated that he felt "lost" in the circumstances. He recalled that "Meri and I were struggling enough. It was very hard to communicate."
7 Mariah's Coming Out
During a January 2017 episode of Sister Wives, Meri and Kody struggled to accept their daughter's sexual orientation after she came out as gay. "I'm still in a state of processing this," Kody said to the cameras, telling them that the moment felt like a bomb being dropped. In a confessional, Meri confessed, "This is a little unexpected. I did not see this coming... Kind of surprises me that she's known for so long and hasn't said anything to us."
6 Bed & Breakfast With A Side Of Drama
Meri's hope of starting her own inn caused turmoil during season 13 of Sister Wives when Kody argued that the endeavor was "self-indulgent." At the time, Meri stated that her venture wasn't out of a wish "to be alone and independent in the business world or anything like that. It was just something that I needed to get done." Although the rest of the Browns were doubtful that the bed & breakfast would be successful, Meri was hopeful that they would change their minds. "I know they support it, and I think that if I needed help with the inn they would be right there," she stated.
5 Couples Therapy
During a 2020 episode of the unscripted show, Kody and Meri determined that it was "time for us to actually take the temperature of our relationship" with the help of a professional.
4 Never Truly Over
Six years after her divorce- and in the midst of an especially tough time in her relationship- Meri put the minds of her fans at ease saying that she and Kody are determined to keep working on their marriage. "Let's just clarify something here. I love this man. 💙 ," she wrote on Instagram in December 2020.
3 You Could Cut The Tension With A Knife
In February 2021, Kody confessed that balancing four wives isn't always simple. "Meri and I have been in a very dark place for a very long time," he made clear. "It's been more about trying to get ourselves out of this hole that we dug ourselves into... I feel like my wives need to understand that- that they can leave. If it's not working for them, they can leave. Nobody's going to be a prisoner here."
2 Peace At Last
After Kody expressed during a February 2021 episode that his relationship with Meri lacked "value", she confessed that she didn't feel that way. She expressed at the time that "I did not agree with that statement then, nor do I now because I think there is value to it." It's always hard looking back over, you know, some of the not-so-good and not so graceful moments on the show... There is always improvement to be made, but I am at peace where I am. I'm happy in my life."
1 When The Problems Started
During a March 2021 episode of Sister Wives, Kody confessed that his marriage to Meri began to "dissolve" in 2015 after her catfishing scandal, and it never got better. While he acknowledged that, "I feel more friendly with Meri than I have felt in six or more years," he also mentioned that "It doesn't mean I've got any romantic inclinations within our marriage."
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