Sister Wives: How Kody's Lack Of Intimacy Affects His Wives
Kody Brown has revealed which of his four (now three) wives he is still intimate with on Sister Wives and many fans feel that the lack of intimacy has severely hurt his relationships. Fans have called Kody out for being manipulative towards his wives in the past and for disregarding their needs on the show. Some fans feel that Kody has been purposefully withholding intimacy from his wives, while others believe it was more of a mutual agreement. Check out how Kody's lack of intimacy with his wives impacted them in the long run.
Kody's relationships with his four wives were put to the test in Sister Wives season 16, as the family dealt with being separated from one another and limited visitation. His fourth wife, Robyn Brown, is undeniably Kody's favorite and this season he showed his preference more than ever, as they spent the most time together. She is also the only wife who still has an intimate relationship with Kody, likely sparking more jealousy amongst Meri, Janelle, and Christine Brown.
At the Sister Wives season 16 Tell-All, Meri revealed that she and Kody had not been intimate with each other in over a decade, essentially since the show started. Kody also said that he doubted the would ever have the kind of relationship with her again. Christine said that Kody was the one to end their intimate relationship as well, and she felt neglected enough that it became one of the reasons she decided to leave him. Janelle and Kody seem to have a mutual agreement to be in a committed, platonic relationship, which is likely why she continues to stay with him.
Sister Wives fans have seen how Kody pushed Meri, Janelle, and Christine away by ending their intimate relationship and keeping his with Robyn, setting up a natural hierarchy of the wives. Fans believe that Kody uses intimacy as a reward, and because Robyn agrees with everything he says, she is the one who gets to be close to him. Many fans have argued that if Kody is manipulating them like that, and since he is only legally married to Robyn, the other wives should not have to give him any of their money from personal businesses.
Sister Wives fans have sounded off against Kody, with r/smwriting saying, "I think when Kody said love should be multiplied not divided he meant his love of money." Other Reddit users showed their sympathy for the wives' tough situation, with r/Pearltherebel adding, "and they're not asking for much. An occasional kiss, hug, or holding hands is the least they're asking for." After leaving Kody, Christine seems happier than ever, even getting her own spin-off cooking show, and fans want the same for Meri and Janelle. As each of the wives has their own separate ventures, many Sister Wives viewers are hoping to see the bunch set off on their own and leave Kody in season 17.
Source: Reddit