Sister Wives: Understanding Meri Brown’s Remarks on “Tension” with Robyn Brown (Are They Still in Touch?)

Sister Wives star Meri Brown, from the current season 19, has recently opened up about her strained relationship with Robyn Brown. The two women, who were once close, seem to be drifting apart. Meri, 53, was Kody Brown’s first wife, marrying him in 1990 and having one child. Robyn, 45, joined the family as Kody’s fourth wife in 2010 and brought five children into the marriage, three of whom were from a prior relationship.

Interestingly, it was Meri who initially encouraged Kody to pursue Robyn, effectively introducing the future wives. For many years, the bond between Meri and Robyn was solid, with Robyn acting as a supportive ally for Meri. In fact, many believe it was Robyn’s influence that kept Meri from leaving the multi-partner arrangement sooner. However, following Meri’s decision to divorce Kody during this season’s events, the friendship between her and Robyn has deteriorated significantly. Meri acknowledges that tensions had been brewing even before her separation.

Shifting from Friends to Strangers

“A Clear Divergence in Relationship”

In a recent episode, during a candid conversation with her close friend Jenn Sullivan, Meri shared her feelings about Robyn. “There’s a lot of people accusing her of being a fraud and a manipulator,”Meri reflected on the public’s perceptions of Robyn. She admitted that their once-close relationship has been fractured. “We were very close, but then something changed, there was a divide,” she explained. Jenn chimed in, pointing out that Robyn would sometimes act as if she were Meri’s best friend, only to later ignore her, causing emotional hurt. Meri even claimed that Robyn had ghosted her for extended periods.

Robyn’s Viewpoint

“I Always Supported Meri”

Robyn’s desire for a thriving polygamous family life sparked her marriage to Kody. After the departures of Christine Brown and Janelle Brown in 2021 and 2022, respectively, Robyn became increasingly anxious for Meri to remain part of the family structure. Reflecting on their past, Robyn remarked, “I always had Meri’s back.” She has maintained that she never perceived any division in their friendship, despite Meri’s prior advocacy on her behalf. The emotional landscape of their relationship has clearly shifted since those earlier days.

The Current State of Their Relationship

Acknowledging the Existing Tension

In a recent interview with the Tamron Hall Show, Meri was candid when asked about the ongoing tension with Robyn. Instead of the usual defense, she openly acknowledged their relationship struggles. As she moves on from her complicated marriage with Kody, it appears that reconciling with Robyn may be unlikely.