“So much respect” for Christine Brown after Kody’s “Gaslighting” in season premiere showdown
Season 17 of TLC sister wives opens with a personal conversation between Kody and Christine Brown. During a discussion about the state of their marriage, Christine appeared calm, in stark contrast to Kody’s responses. Fans spoke out after the episode aired. They claimed to have “so much respect” for Christine after Kody appeared to be “gaslighting” during the season premiere showdown.
The 17th season of “Sister Wives” opened with a bang
At the end of Season 16, Christine brought Kodys belongings from her home in Flagstaff, Arizona. The couple then shared their feelings to better understand why their marriage fell apart. During their discussion, filmed in winter 2021 for season 17, Christine told her husband that unless he was physically attracted to her, there was no chance for their relationship.
“I just shrugged,” Kody said in response to Christine’s accusations. “I didn’t tell you it was over or use those words; I said, ‘We’ll see.’”
Kody claimed he didn’t want a physical relationship with his wife because of her behavior. He accused Christine of reportedly telling other family members about her desire to leave him. Christine fought back, saying her value in the family does not depend on whether or not she is a good sister to his “sweetheart” Robyn.
The tense conversation then lasted for more than half of the episode as Kody presented his case for why Christine shouldn’t leave her family. In return, she explained why she should do it.
Sister Wives fans claim they have “so much respect” for Christine Brown after Kody tried to do “Gaslighting.”
However, on a Reddit board where fans were discussing the episode, Christine appeared to be the clear winner in the couple’s conversation.
“So much respect for Christine for sticking it out this long. It’s hilarious that Kody compares relationships, not them. She was so calm and focused during the conversation. I don’t think Kody knew what to do. He expected hysteria, begging, promises to do better, etc., and he got none of it,” wrote one viewer.
“Kody wanted her to cry and get upset. He wanted her to blow up and roar; She almost did as they discussed how the children were treated differently. Kody said she was comparing relationships (she wasn’t) but it was clear he wanted to gas it up to get the upper hand,” concluded a second fan.
“I think that’s why he got so down, because he never loved her and said ‘I didn’t know any better,’ crap. Her calm shocked him. It made him angry. Kody wanted to hurt her feelings,” wrote a third Reddit user.
“I love that Christine told Kody she was done and wanted out and not be married to him. His ego couldn’t calculate the words he was hearing,” wrote a fourth viewer.
‘Sister Wives’ Season 17 Episode 2 Teaser
The moment is here. The season premiere of #sister wives starts now. pic.twitter.com/a3o2GmXkfR
— TLC Network (@TLC) 09/12/2022
The title of the second episode of the season piggybacks on Christine’s statements that Robyn Brown is the favorite of Kody’s wives ahead of herself, Meri and Janelle Brown.
Entitled “Is There a Favorite Wife?” the Browns face one of their greatest fears when one of the women tests positive for COVID-19 and Janelle’s household struggles with the virus.
Ysabel will share exciting news about her future, while Christine shares with the other wives her plans to move to Salt Lake City with Truely. Kody struggles to let go of his third wife.
sister wives airs Sundays at 10 p.m. EST on TLC.
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