Sister Wives season 17 has shown fans new elements of Christine and Kody Brown’s dynamic, as they are fighting over their daughter, Truely Brown. The series first aired in 2010, and for years, fans have watched Kody Brown navigate his relationships with wives Meri, Janelle, Christine, and Robyn Brown. The plural family also includes 18 children. Christine, the third of the wives to join the family, entered a spiritual union with Kody in 1994, and they share six children. Throughout the many seasons, fans have watched as Kody and Christine’s marriage deteriorated. This installment featured her decision to leave the relationship, and take their youngest daughter Truely with her.
In the most recent episodes of Sister Wives, as per TLC, fans watched as Christine and Kody argued over Christine’s desire to move to Utah with Truely, so Christine could be closer to their older children, who have all moved away from their native Arizona. Christine alleged that Kody had never spent time with Truely, so it wouldn’t be difficult for her to get used to being away from him. Christine assumed that she would gain sole custody of their daughter, but Kody didn't agree with that. While Christine feels like she has been a single mother to their children for years, Kody has said he will not give Truely up without a fight, and this is making things even more difficult for the couple.
Sister Wives Christine and Kody Battle for 50/50 Custody
Although it is unclear whether Christine and Kody have settled their differences amicably, fans have noticed that Christine and Truely are now living in Utah, based on social media posts. As the drama unfolds on this Sister Wives season, fans will undoubtedly see things become more difficult for Christine, before they get easier. Some are hoping to see more of Christine in the future, and feel that watching her date after being in a polygamous relationship will be fascinating to watch. Fans feel very supportive of her, after watching Christine escape from a very unhappy marriage.
Was Sister Wives' Kody & Christine's Marriage Always Doomed?
Christine has commented throughout the seasons that her marriage with Kody was always destined to fail. After his fourth marriage to Robyn in 2010, Christine noticed that Kody didn’t spend as much time in her home, or with their children, as he did with the other wives, and their kids. She also said that he could treat his other spouses better. Kody has said he's not attracted to Christine, and encouraged her to find another husband to join their family. Fans have always been aware that Christine and Kody’s union was strained, and their current custody battle over Truely has only intensified their issues.
For years, the problems in Christine and Kody’s marriage has been an interesting storyline that fans have watched play out on Sister Wives. She tends to be a fan favorite on the show, thanks to her sensitivity with others, and overall emotional awareness. As the show has delved further into the polygamous lifestyle, and shown some of bigger cracks in the relationships, Christine has shown her strength during many difficult moments, without the support of her husband. Now, embarking on her new single life in Utah, fans are hopeful to see Christine and Truely thriving.
Sister Wives airs on TLC on Sunday at 10 p.m. ET.