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Sister Wives 9/25

Anybody watch? My main question is: Why the heck did they move to Las Vegas? I originally thought it had something to do with the show, or there was at least a real reason. But watching this show, the move seems to have made their already hectic and stressful life, even more so. Janelle, who used to work all the time, now doesn't have a job. Instead of one house, they now own/rent 4 houses. They left their church and community that accepted them. I dont' know. I don't get the move. What do you guys think?
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Re: Sister Wives 9/25

  • Utah has laws against polygamy, and they were under investigation.  They could've been prosecuted for polygamy for living together in the house they were in, even though they weren't all legally married.  In a new state, with four separate houses, they are escaping the investigation.
  • Long time lurker, occasionally post...

    I feel like their living situation is going to create so much tension for them as a family..

    I feel bad for Hunter who is definitely going through a hard time, and I hope they are able to help him before he pulls away further, you know?

    Thoughts on Janelle's response to Robyn's pregnancy? Do you think it was jealousy or do you believe it was really about Janelle feeling like she's going through a hard time with this move to Vegas?

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  • My gut reaction was that Janelle had that reaction because she knows they can barely afford to care for the kids they have at this point, and the last thing they need is to add another big expense.
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    My gut reaction was that Janelle had that reaction because she knows they can barely afford to care for the kids they have at this point, and the last thing they need is to add another big expense.

    yea, this.  I think it's a money issue.  Are any of the parents working right now? 

    I also think Janelle is really worried about her kids, especially Hunter.  I felt so bad for her when they were ganging up on her about offering another church for the youth group.  She seemed like she just really wants the kids to have an outlet, and all the others were shutting her down. 

    I also think she's depressed because she's not working.

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  • If they barely have any money, why are they always having parties?  
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    If they barely have any money, why are they always having parties?  

    This. Janelle was complaining about living on finite resources so their conclusion was to buy a pool? 

    I don't think the separate housing is how they're escaping the law because they originally wanted to all live in one house in Vegas. I think it's just that Utah is a lot more strict on their lifestyle than Nevada is. 

  • I think Hunter looks like Kyle from Teen Mom.

     I really liked that Mykelti stood up to Kody about not wanting their church service to be filmed and that she refused to attend.

    I also liked Madison (? Janelle's daugter) expressing her doubts about the faith. It looks like we'll get to see more of that conflict.

     

  • A friend and I were discussing this last night. I am right to assume that they are paying the rent with the money they're getting from the show? None of them work and there are what, 19 mouths to feed? Buying a pool was the last thing they needed to do.

    I'm not very familiar with their religion. Are they against birth control? Robyn mentioned that they'd been married 10 months so a baby was just a matter of time. She can't honestly think that was a good idea when they have no income?

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  • I missed the first 20 minutes so I didn't see Robyn's baby announcement, but I have it on DVR so I'll have to watch.

    Robyn just bugs me. She talks way too much.

    The whole youth group thing bothered me. They are OK sending them all to public school, but because it wasn't LDS religion it was such a problem?

    Looks like there will be some drama this season!

  • I think Janelle was stressed about money. She obviously misses her career, and I think the baby announcement was adding to the already stressful situation.

    It seems like Kody is just like "Cool! Let's all have babies! Let's move and get 4 houses! Let's have a party!" and Janelle is the one figuring out the financial aspects of his decisions.

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     I really liked that Mykelti stood up to Kody about not wanting their church service to be filmed and that she refused to attend.

     

    I'm pretty anti-Kody so chalk this up to a slanted view, but I didn't really like Kody's reaction to her. The way that he said, "I am glad that you think you can speak for God" seemed condescending to me.  

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  • Oh, I totally agree about Kody's reaction. I'm just happy that the girls are allowed and feel free to express themselves. I've read many books about women who escaped from polygamist compounds and I don't think they have the same freedom. Not that I am comparing the people of this show to Warren Jeffs, I'm just glad that it doesn't seem like Meri, Janelle and Christine are just paying lip service to the thought that their kids are free to choose.
  • My guess is that TLC is paying for things like the pool and yards so that way they have something exciting to film. I do feel bad for Janelle, she is really struggling and Hunter being so distant is sad too.
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