Robyn Brown is considered to be the beginning of the end of Kody Brown's plural marriage in Sister Wives, but some fans claim that Robyn is one of the best things to ever happen to the polygamous clan. Regrettably, Robyn claimed all of Kody's affection when she joined the reality star's unconventional family in 2010, but viewers don't think Robyn is the cause of all of the Brown family's conflict throughout the past decade. From Kody's long-lasting apathy for his wives to the effect Robyn had on the other wives, here's why Sister Wives fans believe Robyn was a blessing in disguise for the Browns.
When Robyn joined Kody's plural marriage in Sister Wives season 1, the dynamic between the patriarch and his first three wives instantly changed. Kody made little effort to hide his preference for his fourth wife as was demonstrated when he was late to the hospital for the birth of his and Christine's daughter, Truely, because he was spending time with Robyn. Meri, Janelle, and Christine all endured intense years of loneliness thanks to Kody's preoccupation with Robyn, which culminated in the climactic Sister Wives season 16. In the latest season, Kody's wives were pushed to the limit, which made some Sister Wives fans think Robyn was a blessing in disguise for the Browns.
In Sister Wives season 16, Kody spent virtually all of his time with Robyn in an alleged effort to prevent COVID-19 from spreading. Kody Brown's critics theorized that the patriarch wanted to pretend he was leading a monogamous marriage with Robyn during season 16 as he failed to see his other wives and children regularly. Although Meri, Janelle, and Christine were all devastated that Kody has opted to spend all of his time with Robyn throughout the family's decade starring in Sister Wives, some viewers think Robyn has helped the Brown family members understand the reality of Kody's plural marriage. By winning all of his adoration, Robyn proved that Kody doesn't have it in him to keep multiple wives happy sooner rather than later. A Reddit user speculated, "The family would have crumbled eventually because of Kody... Robyn hit the gas pedal to make the inevitable breakup [happen] faster."
Some Sister Wives fans argue that, if not for Robyn, Christine wouldn't have been motivated to leave Kody Brown like she courageously decided to do in season 16. Viewers think Robyn helped Christine reach the inevitable conclusion that she would never have a fulfilling marriage with Kody. One fan explained, "Robyn gets to spend her life with [Kody] and Christine’s soulmate will be [so] much better." Additionally, Robyn was a blessing in disguise for the Browns because she provided the conflict necessary to produce Sister Wives. Without Robyn, fans don't think the Brown family would've received their own reality series, which might make all of the heartbreak her relationship with Kody put the wive through worth it. Another commenter noted, "[Robyn's] the reason they got the show and TLC money." Robyn allowed the Brown family to flourish as reality stars.
Despite all of the heartbreak that came with her induction into Kody's chaotic plural marriage, Sister Wives fans suspect all of the Brown family members benefitted from the unpopular sister wife. Based on Christine's determination to find a better relationship and the money she brought to the family, Sister Wives viewers think Robyn was a blessing in disguise for the Browns. Hopefully, Robyn continues to bless the Browns as they enter uncharted territory without Christine in upcoming Sister Wives seasons.
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