LoneWolf

Oi! I'm going to need a lot of brain bleach to get that picture out of my head!

Did she really, though? I don't believe for a second that the show is representative of all the facts. They even had a fake courtroom thing to try to legitimise the adoption story.... There is nothing simple about human behaviour and emotion. What is 'simply com[ ing] clean' to an emotionally mature and secure person is impossible for one lacking those skills, or one with trauma history, etc. Yes. What choice did she have, if Kody said the divorce was going to happen? Technically, she didn't even have to agree; Kody could've filed on his own. The whole 'Meri's idea' was a spin to try to make Kody & Robyn's actions palatable for the viewing public...as was written in the script. ^^^This. Oh my, she is a stealth bitch. If real people weren't involved and hurt, I'd have to admire her having the balls to play her scheming chess game....or Kody's balls... Again, the stealth on this master manipulator. She's playing the long game.... Unless one is a legitimate psychopath and/or sociopath, I personally do not think even the most despicable and unlikable people are irredeemable. Meri is definitely not a sociopath (Robyn might be) and I empathised greatly with her devastation. She was broken. And all it would've taken to help her through it would've been for Kody to show her some kindness, gratitude, and reassurance of his love. Instead, the ink isn't even dry and he's turns his back and to hell with Meri. It was really heartbreaking--seeing someone in that much pain--in this supposed 'all one big family' yet no one helps her navigate her hurt. This is what angers me about this show and their situation--it's a lie and the relationships are unhealthy at best and abusive at worst. Kody's friendliness with his wife-beating friend speaks an awful lot to his low opinion of and lack of respect for women; women in general, and his wives specifically. And with that, I'm out for a while. I'm giving up all forums for Lent (pray for me, lolz) so I'll catch you all on the flippity flip. Happy early Easter and I'm certain after Easter I'll be devouring all that I miss in the coming weeks. Please know that your snark and intelligence has brought me great joy during some rough times. I appreciate everyone's perspectives, even when we disagree, and I think you all are wonderful.

To be fair, Kody is holding Meri's emotions hostage whilst he continues to punish her by withholding affection and any modicum of concern for her at all. Yeah, I know the 'she needs to take accountability and own up to cheating' arguments, but it was years ago, she was humiliated on a world stage, wrong or right she was desperately vulnerable for love after Kody insisted on divorce to marry Robyn, and....hasn't anyone else doubled down on a version of a story, even knowing deep down it wasn't the truth, in a lame attempt to save a little face? Even if it doesn't save face, it puts an emotional barrier between Meri's utter humiliation and her ability to engage others concerning that humiliation--intimates and strangers alike. I remember doubling down on a lie, knowing my dad knew it was a lie, and just not being able to admit my humiliated weakness. Granted, I was like twelve, but I do not take for granted than Meri or anyone else in this family has ever had emotional or interpersonal intelligence and growth beyond their stunted youth. Everything about this lifestyle is disgusting. Meri had (what she thought was) an emotional affair with an intention to meet this man, largely to fill the void Kody nurtured, especially after his giddy romance with Robyn. But he gets to sleep with four women, and even worse, take no responsibility for their emotional, personal, and relational wellbeing. Yet, Meri is the cheater?! I'm not saying what she did was okay. But I am saying it's understandable. Saying 'they knew what they were getting into' regarding polygamy is no argument--we go into things with hope and good intentions, and then we start to see things as they really are. And these women (the first three, anyway) simply do not have the emotional and relational skills to improve their lot quickly. I think it's encouraging that Christine is defending her preference to have her own house, and Meri seems to be trolling them this season a bit, but this was a long time coming. One last bit on the stupid catfish issue: I get why Mariah was angry and hurt by Meri, especially when she warned her. But, especially Miss Woke who wants a career in social work, needs to have a bit of empathy just on a human level. Was she ever or is she now angry at Kody's distain for her mother? Did she not see how hurt her mother was--devastated, actually-- when her father divorced her? Does she understand that her mother is surrounded by many children but only one is her own? How long is too long to punish someone? I say this as a person who has a very fraught and distant relationship with my own mother. There is hurt and damage that cannot be undone, and whilst I keep my emotional distance, I can have empathy for my mother's situations. I don't let her in, but I don't punish her for what's passed. ///rant. Mea culpa....I've held that in for awhile 😂

I went to 'like' this comment with an anger emoticon and realised for the millionth time there isn't one. I need an 'I am furious' and a 'puke/disgusting' option to express my emotions regarding this clusterfuck. Not that I'm surprised that the asshole Kody would be a character witness for another asshole. That woman's injuries were horrific. I don't care if someone is a horrible person (not saying she is, just for argument's sake), you DO NOT BEAT THE EVERLIVING SHIT OUT OF ANYONE EVER. And you don't continue a friendship with such a person. Kody has zero moral high ground upon which to judge anyone, including his wives.

What?! You aren't buying the super special, rare long pants only available at Victoria's Secret?

Nice Office reference! 👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻

It is the nectar of the gods.... best enjoyed black, in my opinion. One of my favourite quotes: "What do you want?" "Just coffee. Black - like my soul." ---Cassandra Clare

Oh, I don't know, I think it's a kind of self deprecating humour. https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.giphy.com%2Fmedia%2F6xWQt3NF9VqBW%2Fgiphy.gif&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fgiphy.com%2Fexplore%2Fjim-kerr&tbnid=n1ZFVS7oZZyQdM&vet=12ahUKEwjQuMnpzcfnAhWGJ80KHRNbDeEQMygsegUIARCtAg..i&docid=Jwdai3NN3CPT4M&w=245&h=217&q=jim halpert smirk gif&hl=en-gb&client=safari&ved=2ahUKEwjQuMnpzcfnAhWGJ80KHRNbDeEQMygsegUIARCtAg

Every day is special for Janelle, apparently.

You can't go wrong anywhere, but a few of our favourite places: Ouray; Eldorado Canyon (not far from Denver and some excellent fly fishing); the aquarium downtown is fun. Keystone itself is beautiful. And look into State and Federal Parks. I hope you have fun.

Why yes, it is! I'm so pale I glow in the dark. Seriously--I'm so pale I have to buy the 'snow' and 'porcelain' makeup shades that very few brands carry, and in contrast to my very dark hair, I always joke about being a vampire! But I want to state for the record that I never take grinning, squinty-eyed, woke, sweaty, dirty-haired, pidgin-toed pictures and post them. 😂 😂 😂

Ladies, there's no need for this; Robyn has his balls locked away in her purse.

Dear Meri,

I'm wondering if they wear what LLR sends, because don't they just send whatever? I cannot imagine plunking down hundreds or thousands of dollars for a company to send me boxes full of horrendous clothes that I try to pass off as fashion. Do other LLR folks wear too small items--are they made to be that way? I loathe MLMs. The Browns at least have a built in client base to sell to, but every MLM "businesswoman" I've met--and I've known A LOT--basically begs all her friends and relatives to "support her business" and ends up losing a shit ton of money and alienating everyone she knows. It's really sad.

Yeah, I don't care enough to research Dr Nancy's credentials, but based on some of the episodes with her I saw a land mine of ethical issues. I think most of what she "offers" borders on malpractice and she harmed more than helped any of those women. But a real therapist would point out the abusive and toxic nature of their relationships and then TLC wouldn't have its show, so.... we have Nancy.