David Woolley may soon regret his decision to join his wife, Christine Brown, in Sister Wives
. Christine ended her polygamous marriage to Kody Brown in 2021 after 25 years together. She left behind her three sister wives, Meri Brown, Janelle Brown and Robyn Brown, and the children she helped raise. Christine was ready to enjoy the single life she never had, but her plans changed when she met David.
Christine met David on a dating app shortly after her divorce. David, a single father of eight children, also had links to polygamy. The new couple accelerated their romance and started dating, moved in together and got married in less than a year. David's relationship with Christine also landed him a role in Sister Wives season 19, shifting the show's focus away from Kody and toward Christine's fresh start.
David admitted he doesn't know what to do on camera
Did Christine pressure him into appearing on Sister Wives?
David's addition to Sister Wives It wasn't always peaceful. He has never appeared on television, while Christine has 14 years of experience. David admitted People he “I never wanted to be in front of the camera.” He joked that Christine pressured him to get on the show and stated that she “threw me to the wolves”Without preparing him. While her comments were light-hearted, it's easy to imagine how Christine's courtship came with the expectation of joining her in Sister Wives.
David got to meet Kody and Robyn on camera.
David's discomfort can also be attributed to the hostile environment he was thrust into. Christine's six children were rightfully skeptical about meeting their mother's new boyfriend so soon after the divorce. David got to meet Kody and Robyn on camera. He also had to prove himself to viewers, who became protective of Christine after witnessing her terrible marriage to Kody. As David adjusted to the strangeness of appearing on TV, he dealt with many situations that were uncomfortable in their own right.
Christine and Kody broke up while the show was still on
Her marriage to David could suffer the same fate
Christine and Kody agree that their marriage never had a solid foundation to begin with, and starring on a show didn't help. The former couple needed to hear their spouse's thoughts, good or bad, for the world to hear. Old wounds were reopened when discussions were aired months or years later. The stress of filming made things worse. Putting on a front for the public left little time for Christine and Kody to resolve their issues.
They are still getting to know each other and millions of viewers are following the learning curve of their relationship. Christine is forced to relive her marriage to Kody and interact with her old family. Appearing together in Sister Wives could take Christine's remarriage to David down the same path she took with Kody.
Reality TV has ruined relationships before
Christine experienced the pitfalls of filming firsthand
Reality shows are notorious for destroying marriages. This has been proven in everything from countless Real Housewives programs for programs on the same network as Sister Wivesas Small people, big world and Doubling down with the Derricos. The marriage's problems come under the microscope, and the constant scrutiny inflames existing tension.
If David isn't completely comfortable filming, his marriage to Christine is already starting on shaky ground. They may fall into a routine of showing off for the cameras, which can prevent their relationship from progressing organically. Although Christine and David seem very happy together, she has seen firsthand the devastating effect reality television can have on a marriage. Sister Wives documented the devastating collapse of Christine and Kody's relationship, and if she's pressuring David to film, their marriage could also crumble under the pressure.
Source: People