'Sister Wives' Kody Brown Declares The END To Plural Marriage!

After multiple failed reconciliation attempts with his estranged wives, Kody Brown seems to be throwing in the towel.

The patriarch of the "Sister Wives" family is navigating his way out of the polygamous maze, declaring an end to his plural marriage escapades. After over two decades with his quartet of wives, especially in the wake of three of them making a graceful exit within a few short years, the 54-year-old has decided to redefine his relationship status.

In a captivating sneak peek at the upcoming episode of the popular TLC series, the OG Brown family couple, Kody and Meri, who have been at a crossroads, made a major life-altering decision.

The tension was palpable as Meri appeared visibly upset, her head bowed, while the 54-year-old addressed the sensitive topic of their future together with Robyn in attendance with the hope of mending bridges.

In the candid moment, Kody asserted to Robyn, "You want something that we can't have together," hinting at the challenges that plagued the family's relationship. "Sister Wives" fans and viewers were left hanging on the edge of their seats at the bombshell that came when Kody declared:

"This appears to be the end of our plural marriage."

The impact of the TV personality's declaration did not stop there. His fourth wife, Robyn was visibly distraught, breaking down in tears as she grappled with the weight of the decision. 

Acknowledging Robyn's deep connection to plural marriage, Kody shared his understanding with the cameras, revealing that she joined the family with the explicit intention of living a plural marriage. The 45-year-old highlighted the emotional toll it had taken on her by tearfully expressing with a shaky voice, "I wanted to sit on a porch with my sister wives." 

Although Robyn was determined to advocate for Meri's marriage, the former first wife of the family remained resolute in her decision, stating in a confessional, "I'm not going to apologize for what I need to do." The final scene also painted a poignant image of Meri and Robyn holding hands, a symbolic gesture of solidarity in the face of an uncertain future.

In a previous episode of "Sister Wives," the mother-of-one revisited the haunting memories of her disastrous anniversary celebration with her ex-husband. Meri, reflecting on her vows to stand by Kody for better or worse, revealed that breaking that promise was not a decision she took lightly. 

The entrepreneur emphasized ending their union clashed with her values, stating, "I didn't marry Kody and make this eternal covenant just to be like, 'Mmm, it's not working for us. I think I'll peace out.'"

Even though their future together seemed uncertain, she insisted on transparency between them. The 52-year-old also rejected her former partner's plea for privacy, asserting her right to share her truth. In her words:

"I'm not gonna go the rest of my life hiding the fact that this is the way that our relationship is and hiding the fact that you said to me you don't want to ever have a relationship with me. This is my story, too, and I have the right to tell my story."

The reality TV star then presented two paths forward with the father of her child. The first was to continue as a thriving businesswoman, independent of a romantic connection. While the second hinted at termination, possibly fulfilling Kody's desire for a complete dissolution. 

Before her deliberations, viewers were given an inside look into the former couple's failed wedding anniversary celebrations. According to Meri, the milestone initially went unnoticed, prompting her to call his attention to it. 

During his confessional, Kody revealed his reluctance, stating he needed a reason to decline her invitation. But, despite his reservations, he eventually agreed to dinner, picking her up at her house. 

However, he made it clear that this event was a one-time occurrence. His distraught ex-wife recounted his words, saying, "'I have no desire, Meri, to have a relationship with you.' He said, 'Don't you understand, Meri? This is never going to happen. Your life is not one that I want to insert myself into.'"