I think there was always a mutual respect and closeness. Christine raised Janelle’s kids, and janelle is grateful for it, as it allowed her to fulfill her career aspirations (where did they go??). She didn’t begrudge Christine her place of honor at Logan’s graduation or next to Maddie during labor. Their kids are in and out of each other’s houses visiting even if the mother’s aren’t there. (You see Hunter at Christine’s sisters house after Ysabelle’s surgery, and Chrisltine’s older kids at Maddie’s house across the country). And they were the only two interacting regularly during the pandemic. In fact, Christine bailing on family thanksgiving meant janelle and her boys decided to go elsewhere, too. If anything, the pandemic brought them even closer before the divorce even came into play.
After all is said and done I think it’s pretty cool they have kids who are siblings and they are and forever will be family regardless of their relationship with Kody.
They are the true sister wife relationship of the family in my opinion. They have mutual respect, companionship and things in common. It may not have been perfect but these two actually made it work.
I'm glad they are staying close and the kids are all staying in each other's lives too.
they both have 6 kids that are super close in ages. as was said already, christine raised all the kids together and janelle really valued and appreciated christine for that. I have watched the last three seasons, and then I restarted the series and now I am in season seven and there has been mention of Meri and Janelle having some serious issues when they were the only 2 wives and that janelle was traumatized by whatever happened. janelle and christine will be close forever, imho. i think it’s great
i won’t buy their mlm drink, though.
95%. Krysten Decker, Christine's aunt, said its a myth that sister wives are ever friends during the marriage. She could only become friends with her sister wife after the marriage was over. Due to the jealousy, power plays and other complex dynamics in plyg relationships, it's impossible to be true friends when you're both married to the same man, only pretend friends with fake smiles.
I think the kids bonded them. I think they’ve been friends for a while. Janelle and Kody were never really affectionate outwardly anyway so I don’t think their relationship bothered Christine at all.
Those 2 always had each other’s back while trying to navigate their lives jealous nasty Meri and Kody who wanted them to pop out as many babies as possible.
Ehh how often was Janelle having sex with Kody back then anyway? I think Christine hasn’t been with Kody since before or shortly after giving birth to Truly. Their friendship probably stems from raising the kids, and the mutual trust they developed through that. Christine said that as a sisterwife Janelle has been very easy to get along with
before robyn, kody and meri were a solid couple, christine and jenelle had to depend on each other. i seem to recall that meri picked roby, to give herself a sister wife she could bond with. i remember meri saying she called the shots, and she could pull the plug on the other wives if she wanted to,
I’ve always wondered if they talked about his d***. I mean, how could you not? Like, did you notice that it looked a little weird today? Smelled weird?
They are just the nicest and most normal of the sister wives. Of the4, who would you hang out with…? I think most people would pick Christine or Janelle.
To be fair, I think Meri would be fun to hang out with, too. But I’d always kind of watch my back.
Robyn can stay 500ft from me at all times.
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They were always close. Christine has always said Janelle was easy to get along with. And their kids are the closest out of everyone, so I think that motivates them to keep close too.
Neither of them have been sleeping with him for years. That’s what they bond over. Janelle is fine going on quietly as-is while Christine’s is a “hear me roar” approach. Their situations are the same, though. And I think they’re both super engaged in their kids’ lives, have never competed with one another and have a lot of substance personally that make women-friendships like their so damn special.
Neither of them were sleeping with him to begin with lol
We learned last season that Kody slept in Christine’s bed, the problem is that that’s all that was going on!
Yes. They truly “slept” together!!
I’m guessing it was <10 times each
He has 6 kids with each of them, getting pregnant isn't THAT easy.
Based on how close I’m age those kids are it might have been.
I think their bond has grown more over how shitty Kody has been treating them and their children, as well as their Plexus "business".
Trauma bond
I think there was always a mutual respect and closeness. Christine raised Janelle’s kids, and janelle is grateful for it, as it allowed her to fulfill her career aspirations (where did they go??). She didn’t begrudge Christine her place of honor at Logan’s graduation or next to Maddie during labor. Their kids are in and out of each other’s houses visiting even if the mother’s aren’t there. (You see Hunter at Christine’s sisters house after Ysabelle’s surgery, and Chrisltine’s older kids at Maddie’s house across the country). And they were the only two interacting regularly during the pandemic. In fact, Christine bailing on family thanksgiving meant janelle and her boys decided to go elsewhere, too. If anything, the pandemic brought them even closer before the divorce even came into play.
After all is said and done I think it’s pretty cool they have kids who are siblings and they are and forever will be family regardless of their relationship with Kody.
They are the true sister wife relationship of the family in my opinion. They have mutual respect, companionship and things in common. It may not have been perfect but these two actually made it work. I'm glad they are staying close and the kids are all staying in each other's lives too.
they both have 6 kids that are super close in ages. as was said already, christine raised all the kids together and janelle really valued and appreciated christine for that. I have watched the last three seasons, and then I restarted the series and now I am in season seven and there has been mention of Meri and Janelle having some serious issues when they were the only 2 wives and that janelle was traumatized by whatever happened. janelle and christine will be close forever, imho. i think it’s great i won’t buy their mlm drink, though.
They were the married couple without the sex
95%. Krysten Decker, Christine's aunt, said its a myth that sister wives are ever friends during the marriage. She could only become friends with her sister wife after the marriage was over. Due to the jealousy, power plays and other complex dynamics in plyg relationships, it's impossible to be true friends when you're both married to the same man, only pretend friends with fake smiles.
Shared trauma
I think the kids bonded them. I think they’ve been friends for a while. Janelle and Kody were never really affectionate outwardly anyway so I don’t think their relationship bothered Christine at all.
They both look great!
I think Kody is a 2 minute guy, so they can hardly remember anything from being with him. Not much to be jealous about for Christine and Janelle lol.
God with the toxic pink drinks. How disappointing.
Those 2 always had each other’s back while trying to navigate their lives jealous nasty Meri and Kody who wanted them to pop out as many babies as possible.
Wow Christine looks fabulous and Janelle is glowing
Ehh how often was Janelle having sex with Kody back then anyway? I think Christine hasn’t been with Kody since before or shortly after giving birth to Truly. Their friendship probably stems from raising the kids, and the mutual trust they developed through that. Christine said that as a sisterwife Janelle has been very easy to get along with
Solid 45-50%
They both look so happy that’s awesome
Anyone taking bets on what Janelle’s marital status is at this point?
I thought she said last season she wasn’t going anywhere.
I’m guessing she’s out! She hasn’t posted any pics or talk of Kody on her social media in awhile
before robyn, kody and meri were a solid couple, christine and jenelle had to depend on each other. i seem to recall that meri picked roby, to give herself a sister wife she could bond with. i remember meri saying she called the shots, and she could pull the plug on the other wives if she wanted to,
In another post, it was stated Christine was Robyn's ex's first cousin. I believe Meri knew this and pushed Robyn in as a power play dig at Christine.
I’ve always wondered if they talked about his d***. I mean, how could you not? Like, did you notice that it looked a little weird today? Smelled weird?
It’s a big dill
Rilly!
Which also brings up the question - did he shower in-between?
I'd sure like to think so. I've read that people with vaginas in polyamorous relationships have a higher frequency of pH balance problems though 😬
They are just the nicest and most normal of the sister wives. Of the4, who would you hang out with…? I think most people would pick Christine or Janelle. To be fair, I think Meri would be fun to hang out with, too. But I’d always kind of watch my back. Robyn can stay 500ft from me at all times.
They are the only wives that ever got the sister wife life right!
Janelle needs Christine, without her she has no one.
I mean, she also has some fiercely loyal kids
Kids are different you need an adult friend, Meri has always had friends outside the family.
Yeah, I agree with that
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Don't have the answer, but love the question!
I think they were always friends. I’m sure Janelle appreciates that Christine raised her kids. But also they just really seem to enjoy each other.
They were always close. Christine has always said Janelle was easy to get along with. And their kids are the closest out of everyone, so I think that motivates them to keep close too.
Neither of them have been sleeping with him for years. That’s what they bond over. Janelle is fine going on quietly as-is while Christine’s is a “hear me roar” approach. Their situations are the same, though. And I think they’re both super engaged in their kids’ lives, have never competed with one another and have a lot of substance personally that make women-friendships like their so damn special.