Meri Brown, the first wife of Kody Brown from the reality TV show “Sister Wives,” has recently been candid about the reasons behind the end of her thirty-year marriage. While Kody had previously stated that he and Meri were only friends and had not been intimate for over a decade, Meri held onto their plural marriage due to her beliefs and love for Kody. However, she eventually realized that her hopes for the relationship would never be fulfilled and made the difficult decision to end it. Now, Meri is sharing more about what caused the demise of her marriage, shedding light on the role jealousy played in their separation.
Meri Brown recently opened up about the role jealousy played in the breakdown of her three-decade marriage to Kody Brown. She acknowledged that expanding a family through plural marriage brings about logistical and emotional shifts. As a human being, she experienced feelings of jealousy, and Kody, too, struggled with how to handle it. Meri reflected on their younger years and admitted that they may not have been mature enough to navigate polygamy successfully. She explained that while they may have believed they were capable of handling plural marriage in their late teens and early twenties, they lacked the necessary emotional growth and tools to make it work.
The struggles between Kody and Meri were evident to fans of “Sister Wives.” Meri sought solace on the internet and became involved in a catfishing incident. Around the same time, she expressed the need for space, which led to Kody leaving. While Kody claimed that Meri no longer pursued him romantically, footage from the show showed her actively attempting to be romantic. Fans perceived Meri as desperate and were relieved when she finally realized the marriage was over. Fortunately, Meri has found success in her businesses and is embracing her new life.
Meri Brown’s openness about the reasons behind the demise of her marriage on “Sister Wives” provides insight into the complexities of their relationship. She identified jealousy as a significant factor in the breakdown, acknowledging that both she and Kody grappled with how to navigate the emotional challenges of plural marriage. While fans witnessed their struggles on the show, there were additional layers to their separation. Ultimately, Meri has found happiness and fulfillment in her post-marriage life, building successful businesses and focusing on herself.