Sister Wives..the reality TV show
By stary1
@stary1 (6611)
United States
    November 25, 2012 2:19am CST
                         
            I am all set up to watch the reality show Sister Wives again. I find it fascinating yet can't for the life of me understand why anyone would go along with this. Seems to me it would create more problems than benefits..
I have never met a Polygamist but I would like to know them personally out of curiosity..I don't condemn their lifestyle, though I don't agree with it. Perhaps we have some polygamists who would share with us..that would be awesome..
6 responses
         @scorpiobabes (7225)
 • United States
                    25 Nov 12
                    I wanted to watch it once I saw the promo recently where Kody complained about how his family dynamic has broken down now that they've moved to Las Vegas. I started setting the Tivo to catch the episodes, and I do find it fascinating. I think that these women are able to accept it is because it's the lifestyle they were raised in.
In my last relationship, I loved the man I was involved with. Unfortunately, we met too late in his life for us to be together. I'll explain-Ed was living with someone that he termed a "friend" to me, nothing more. Through some detective work of my own, as well as other information I surmised, he was legally married through common-law. At first I was upset, but then I started to think about it-we could live together part time. I seriously considered it too-I enjoyed having the freedom of my own household, but I missed having someone in bed with me at night. I suggested something of the sorts to him-I guess he thought I was crazy or something, but he did stick it out about 3 or 4 years more.
I've never met a practicing polygamist, but I think I'd like to. I've not considered the lifestyle before I was involved with Ed, or since we've broken up. I think it was just a unique time period in my life, in an unusual relationship. 
                    
@choybel (5042)
 • Philippines
                            26 Nov 12
                                    
                            It's really rare for me to read such views coming from women, most probably because of the cultural and maybe traditional views our society here has always been, although I can now notice changes, and I find your opinion and experience in this very surprising. I admire the way you choose to see things and although I know I could never have the opportunity of trying, I think I would be open to it if I am in a different situation as now.
                            @stary1 (6611)
 • United States
                            26 Nov 12
                                    
                            scorpiobabes
I have no problem with my partner having just friends who are women ...lol as long as I know about it..I draw the line when it comes to physical intimacy though..
I find it very generous of you to be able to share...I don't think I could..
                            
 @ShyBear88 (59342)
 • Sterling, Virginia
                    26 Nov 12
                    I have seen the show but I have never meet someone that was a polygamist. I don't get it either but if it works for them that is all good then . Me I couldn't like that way at all. I couldn't share my husband with another women at all nor would I want my husband having kids with another women. 
It's part of there belife and they are happy with what they have so that is okay with me. I would never live that life at all it's not for me. One person only unless something happened to the man I'm with. 
                    @stary1 (6611)
 • United States
                            26 Nov 12
                                    
                            ShyBear88 
Good to hear..I just meant the babysitters would almost be 'built in' if youy were part of a huge family.
I always had to be very selestive with sitters....lol my hubby didn't trust teens with our kids and unless we could have a grandparent or VERY trusted sitter, like a neighbor, we couldn't go out. It wasn't really a problem though since grandparents were almost always available...
                            @ShyBear88 (59342)
 • Sterling, Virginia
                            26 Nov 12
                                    
                            I have plenty of babysitters with out having lots of kids. I got two and have three different families to watch them.
                            
@stary1 (6611)
 • United States
                            25 Nov 12
                                    
                            ctryhnny
What I found especially interesting is they were willing to do a reality show and go public. Most of the time peole stay quiet due to the prejudices against them.
The Browns had to flee Utah to avoid being arrested...I guess Nevada is more lenient..
                            @stary1 (6611)
 • United States
                            25 Nov 12
                                    
                            choybel 
Personally I find it vey interesting..it's on Sunday nights on TLC. The man is Koty Brown and he has 4 wives and i think 13 grandchildren. The eenagers are sometime share their views and they vary from wanting the polygamist life to not wanting to continue it personally...
                            @stary1 (6611)
 • United States
                            26 Nov 12
                                    
                            choybel
I don't think it's commom here (US) either but then I also don't think they make themselves known to the public.....that is why I was surprized there was a reality show and they put themselves out for the entire public.
BTW..I watched last night and I think there are more than 13 children..lol but I am not sure how many there are...
                            

 @bunnybon7 (50970)
 • Holiday, Florida
                    25 Nov 12
                    
i love it. i think it takes a very special loving wife to be like that with her husband. sometimes i cry when things arent going right for them. guess im just a big old sentimentle fool
 btw, i watch it a;; the time @bestboy19 (5478)
 • United States
                    27 Nov 12
                    Speaking for myself, I don't know why anyone would want to share his or her spouse with anyone else, even a sister or brother. I wonder if polygamist believe it's wrong to cheat on their spouse(s).
                    
                            
                        
                    





..and marvel at the ability to share. I know they have their moments of jealousy but they all seem to cope and remember the advantages...and work for the good of all...