Sister Wives Family Fractures Deepen Amid Kody, Robyn Conflicts

The disintegration of Kody Brown's polygamous family, documented in Season 19 of Sister Wives, centers on the fallout from his relationship with Robyn Brown, his current wife, which has been a major source of tension and led to the end of his marriages with Meri, Janelle, and Christine. Robyn, spiritually married to Kody since 2010 and legally since 2014, has been labeled a 'sacred cow' by co-wives and is often blamed for monopolizing Kody's time, although Kody defends their relationship as having a 'divine aspect' and expresses frustration over being judged. The ex-wives maintain distance from Robyn and each other, with Janelle admitting she does not want to deepen any relationships beyond superficial interactions and denying hostility but refusing friendship. Kody has acknowledged the challenges of managing multiple relationships in plural marriage, admitting faults and asserting that his relationship dynamics vary with each wife and child. The family's estrangement has extended to Kody's children, particularly following the deaths and divorces, highlighting the breakdown of the family unit. As a result, some suggest the future of the show might be better without Robyn, aiming to salvage Kody's reputation and the family’s legacy.