Meri Brown's relationship with Kody has been strained on Sister Wives, and the reality star's recent Instagram posts show she's taking time off from her polygamist partner to enjoy a Disney getaway with a mystery man. On Instagram, Meri has impressed fans with her adventurous and free-spirited posts, but she's never gone so far as to post another man on her page. From why Meri might have shared these pictures to who the enigmatic Disney-loving man is, here's everything to know about Meri's latest Instagram posts.
It's no secret to Sister Wives fans that Meri and Kody's marriage hasn't been thriving throughout the reality show's run. Despite Meri being Kody's first wife of four, and the polygamist pair having spent over three decades as a married couple, Meri and Kody don't have an affectionate relationship. During the past 10 years of Sister Wives, Kody and Meri have endured some significant low points like Kody admitting he regrets marrying his first wife and Meri turning to a catfish for love in the absence of her husband's attention. Although the reality stars have gone to counseling to work out their marital issues, Meri and Kody appear to be in an unending loop of resentment.
Even though Meri and Kody's relationship hasn't been ideal, fans were still shocked to see the reality star posting pictures with another man. From Meri's Mexico vacations to advertisements for her LuLaRoe partnership, Meri has posted plenty of surprising photos on her Instagram. What makes this collage of pictures unique, however, is it features another man. Meri hasn't even shared a picture with Kody since December. By featuring a new man on her Instagram, Meri evoked a myriad of reactions from her followers. One reason why Meri might've posted pictures with her Disney-loving friend is to get back at her husband. Kody has given his latest wife Robyn more attention than Meri for years, leaving Meri lonely. In the Sister Wives season 16 trailer, Meri is frustrated by how little she sees her husband. Meri might've posted a picture with another man to make Kody jealous.
Another reason why Meri might've made these controversial posts is to draw more attention to Sister Wives ahead of the season 16 premiere on November 21. Fans have theorized that Kody's less satisfied sister wives have teased finally leaving the polygamist in an attempt to create more buzz around the impending season. Upon further investigation, however, it's clear that Meri's Disneyland partner is just a friend. Meri explained, "It's been great to spend the day with a good friend," establishing that there's no romantic element to their relationship. According to his Instagram, Meri's mystifying theme park pal is Blair Struble, a self-proclaimed "cat dad" with a husband of his own. Suffice to say, Blair isn't any competition for Kody. Nonetheless, Meri created quite the stir by posting another man on her Instagram after the Sister Wives season 16 trailer suggested a rift between her and Kody.
Meri and Kody might not be on the best of terms heading into the newest Sister Wives season, but the reality star's trip to Disneyland doesn't indicate anything as drastic as fans might hope. Meri might've posted the pictures with Blair to make Kody jealous or to create a conversation ahead of season 16, but there's nothing romantic going on between the theme park enthusiasts. Hopefully, Meri will post more pictures that demonstrate the current state of her marriage with Kody throughout Sister Wives season 16.
Sources: Meri Brown 1, 2, Blair Struble 1, 2