Meri also formed a strong friendship with Robyn, as she didn't have the best relationship with Kody's other two wives, Christine and Janelle.

Robyn and Meri started as good friends and confidants to each other. They shared many personal details, especially those related to their marriages to Kody. They relied on each other for nearly ten years, sharing some of their sweetest moments on TV. In 2020, Kody became more distant than ever from his other wives. He chose to stay with Robyn during the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to his other wives divorcing him. Kody's divorces also had an impact on Robyn, as she lost touch with Meri. She felt distraught as Meri moved away from her and Kody.

Meri Said There's A "Divide" Between Her & Robyn

Meri Can See Right Through Robyn's Friendship

Over the months, Robyn and Meri have shared details about their current relationship status. In a recent confessional, Meri shared her perspective in front of the cameras, stating that she no longer has the same bond with Robyn as before. Meri explained, "We were very close. And then it started, there was a divide." Meri's close friend, Jenn Sullivan, provided further context and accused Robyn of being a fake friend to Meri, claiming Robyn acted as if she were Meri's best friend, only to ignore her and hurt her feelings.

Robyn Didn't Keep Her Promises

Robyn Failed To Honor Her Commitments

It was understandable that Meri thought there was a rift between her and Robyn, considering that Robyn hadn't kept her promises.

Throughout the years, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, the TLC star made promises about visiting Meri more frequently. She provided Meri with enough hope to remain by her side. Meri also believed in Robyn's assurances, possibly thinking that being close to Kody's favorite wife would somehow improve her relationship with him. While both Sister Wives had compelling reasons to stick together, Meri frequently found herself at a disadvantage.

Robyn Probably Always Wanted Monogamy

Robyn's Selfish Actions Drove Meri Further From Her

Robyn's past behavior suggests that she may not have prioritized her friendship with Meri as much as she pretended. The mother of five didn't put in enough effort to address Kody's issues with Meri or encourage them to spend time together. Instead, Robyn always seemed determined to be Kody's favorite wife, unintentionally pushing other wives out of his life.

If she had truly valued her friendship with Meri, she would have taken a stand against Kody's disrespectful actions throughout their relationship, like melting her ring or suggesting she live in his barn. It is possible that the Sister Wives cast member desired a monogamous relationship with Kody, which could explain why she neglected her friendship with Meri.

Sister Wives airs Sunday nights at 10 p.m. EDT on TLC.

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