Kody and Robyn Brown, the last remaining couple in what was once a plural marriage on Sister Wives, are navigating tension in their monogamous relationship despite some recent positive strides with their children. Though their connection has been described as “divine love,” Kody’s past with Meri, Janelle, and Christine continues to cast a shadow over their current life together. All three former sister wives spiritually divorced Kody between 2021 and 2023, leaving Robyn as his only partner and shifting the family dynamic drastically.
In Sister Wives season 19, Kody has been focusing on repairing relationships with his children and healing old emotional wounds. However, a preview clip from the Tell All special revealed a major disagreement between Kody and Robyn about the future of their marriage—specifically, whether or not polygamy remains a possibility.
During the interview with host Suki Krishnan, Kody firmly rejected any chance of returning to plural marriage. “No. Hell no,” he said, emphasizing that “we already failed.” He added that polygamy is “off the table, because it was taken off the table.” Kody’s stance reflects the emotional toll the past few years have taken on him, and a shift in his once-strong beliefs in plural marriage.
Robyn, however, left the door slightly open. She admitted that if certain conditions were met and if Kody were willing, she would consider the idea again. Still, she voiced doubts, particularly because of Kody’s current mindset and the uncertainty surrounding whether a polygamous arrangement could ever truly succeed for them.
What This Disagreement Means for Kody & Robyn’s Marriage
Monogamy May Not Be as Stable as It Seems
Although Robyn and Kody are currently in a monogamous relationship, their differing views on polygamy suggest deeper cracks in their foundation. Robyn entered Kody’s life specifically because of her desire to be part of a large, plural family—a dream that’s no longer viable. While she appears to respect Kody’s position, the fact that she hasn’t fully let go of her own hopes could create further friction.
Meanwhile, Kody’s rejection of polygamy appears to be rooted more in pain than in conviction. He feels that polygamy was taken from him by his former wives, and instead of accepting accountability for how he may have contributed to the breakdown of those marriages, he sees himself as a victim of their departures. This mindset could hinder the healing process and prevent genuine growth in his current relationship with Robyn.
Our Take on Kody’s Blame Game
He’s Avoiding Responsibility
Kody’s narrative that his ex-wives “took polygamy off the table” shifts the blame entirely onto them. It suggests he hasn’t fully processed how his own choices and behaviors impacted the failure of those relationships. Sister Wives viewers have seen similar comments from Kody before and continue to criticize his inability—or unwillingness—to take responsibility. While Kody and Robyn may seem like a unified couple on the surface, their differences regarding polygamy and Kody’s view of the past indicate that their relationship still faces unresolved issues that could affect its long-term stability.
Sister Wives airs on TLC, with new episodes from season 19 exploring these evolving dynamics.
