Meri Brown spent 32 years together with Kody Brown before their split in Sister Wives season 18. Meri was introduced to Kody by his sister in October 1989. They got married in April 1990, when Meri was 19 and Kody was 22. Meanwhile, Janelle and Kody had already met when Kody was courting Meri. She was attending family events, including Kody and Meri’s wedding. Janelle joined the Brown family as Kody’s second wife in 1993 after marrying him “spiritually.” Meri and Kody had one child together in 1995, but she couldn’t give him more kids because of fertility issues.
Kody and Meri were legally married for 14 years because she divorced him in 2014 so he could legally marry his fourth wife, Robyn Brown, to adopt her three kids. Meri remained spiritually married to Kody, but in 2015, she became the victim of a catfishing scandal. This is the biggest reason why Meri’s marriage to Kody became estranged. Kody claimed that he couldn’t get himself to trust Meri and his romantic feelings for Meri diminished. Meri had not been intimate with Kody for nearly a decade. He strung her along instead of letting Meri go until Meri finally decided to part ways in 2023
Meri Has Moved On From Her Relationship With Kody
Meri is a single woman after almost a year of her announcing her split from Kody in January 2023. However, she has also sparked rumors that she’s moved on to someone new and better. In August 2023, Meri posed with a mystery man on her Instagram. She said that the man identified as JD Crawford, according to InTouch, was “kind, genuine, and authentic, a true friend.” Meri said, “If you don’t have one of these humans in your life, one that has your back, one that no matter what time passes, it’s like no time passed at all, you should get yourself one!” in her caption sparking romance rumors.
Meri Is Focusing On Herself
Meri delaying her exit from the polygamous family could mean she was holding herself back and repressing her feelings. It could be why she’s not been wading into the dating pool again. However, Meri has been trying to change herself and show a different style and side to her personality. Meri has debuted her bright new hair color and is experimenting with the way she looks. Meri’s Instagram is a reflection of what she’s going through in her life. She’s been examining her self-worth and goals. She turned her attention towards her dreams and aspirations.
Meri spoke to People in November 2023, where she declared, “I’m pretty badass, just going to say it.” She added, “And I am very confident and I know what I’m worthy of and I am a very good business person and I know how to create safe boundaries around myself.” Meri knows what her value is and is well aware of her values. It’s what helped her save her marriage for so long. Meri has realized he’s a “pretty amazing person” and nothing’s going to change that.
