Watching TLC's SisterWives is like watching a train wreck - I'm appealed at some of the behavior and thinking of this show, and yet I'm intrigued by it all. The way of thinking - that a marriage isn't just about the man and wife, but also about other wives - is interesting. That the ladies feel bad for having feelings of jealousy, or that they wish their husband was around more. I don't think those are feelings that 'multiply love' seems like they would 'divide love' more. I wonder how having a lifestyle of sharing ones husband doesn't breed competition, jealousy, and bitterness? I'm not sure I couldn't have those feelings. Kody said once that he would be appalled at the thought of Mari taking another husband - isn't this a double standard? How can they expect to not be jealous and have no problem with another women coming into their lives? Isn't this a natural feeling?
The sister wives talk about how this life style is great for families, that they have help and support from their sister wives - but where does your husband come into play, isn't that what he's for? I believe that the marriage relationship is a friendship, support, and you do life together. I don't think that my husband needs to have another wife in order for me to have a close girl friend, or someone I would trust to watch and care for my girls if something were to happen to me. Thats what friendship is for - I don't think my husband needs to be married to it in order for me to have that in my own life.
Yes, they live and believe in another religion than I do. They have another faith than I do. But why do they use pieces of my faith - they read the bible, and live by some principles - they have twisted and added to it. In so many ways I pity them, my heart goes out to them, because they believe in a lie, and created something that isn't real. . . .
Your thoughts? Have you seen the show? I'd love to hear - hope I'm not rocking the boat to much on this one, I'm confused and yet mesmerized by them - interesting.
Rebecca -
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