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Meri Brown from Sister Wives spent the holidays with a mystery man after officially separating from Kody Brown in January 2023 ending their 20 year marriage and Meri tagged a new person on social media . Meri Brown revealed the news through an Instagram post on Saturday December 28 sharing a photo of herself with a man named Brandon Stone which prompted widespread curiosity from online followers. Meri Brown and Brandon Stone pose for the holiday themed picture in a warmly lit indoor setting during the Christmas holiday time.
Meri's social media post was a shock to many fans however she mentioned it had come a few days after revealing her status as "dating non-exclusively" following her split from Amos her most recent romantic interest from October 2023. Meri revealed she ended the relationship with Amos because of personality differences after they dated exclusively during a few month period. The timeline indicated that the split with Amos occurred in February of 2024. Meri's Instagram post made big news in social media spaces as fans reacted to both Meri’s breakup with her previous partner and the unveiling of a new man named Brandon Stone .
Meri Brown indicated non-exclusive dating helps navigate relationships until an individual seems compatible after her public breakup from Kody. Meri further explained how important it was to make the relationships work if she does decide to be exclusive and make sure that the fit seems very natural. After realizing it would not work with Amos she broke off her connection and returned to the dating scene where she is now casually dating several people at once. Meri Brown moved to Utah after separating with Kody which complicated her dating life as it is smaller town with fewer prospects. Meri added that dating sites are popular , however she also enjoys more in-person meetings and connections which made it complicated to get back into dating for Meri.
Dating was not Meri's sole focus as she explained she also uses her current status as a moment for personal growth focusing on self awareness. Meri stated she has begun to recognize when to end relationships when someone did not resonate or there was some underlying personal disagreement for the pairing. She prioritizes learning more about herself and building trust by paying attention to intuitive feelings in regards to interactions. Meri also explained in detail she values learning from other people on relationship management strategies. TLC network has featured Sister Wives documenting life decisions within Kody Browns family life since its first episode.
Viewers from TLC network had followed Meri's and Kody's relationship on Sister Wives showcasing their complicated personal dynamics. Their marital relationship on screen seemed distant and without hope of revival over time as Cody showed no interest in nurturing his connection. Meri and Kody formally divorced in 2014 to allow Kody to legally marry his fourth wife Robyn Brown to adopt children. Meri also finally ended their spiritual marriage which had caused emotional anguish for both individuals.
Meri Brown a central cast member in Sister Wives married Kody Brown April of 1990 and displayed open-minded attitudes towards polygamy at time of marriage. Meri shared Kody with two wives Janelle and Christine Brown before bringing Robyn Brown in 2010 to their polygamous family. Robyn's entry brought with it a unique change for Kody as it altered focus onto the relationship with her neglecting Meri with emotional distance being the key symptom. Meri began having issues with Kody’s devotion to Robyn which showed a drastic shift from prior times. Meri ultimately followed in footsteps of Christine in ending the relationship which was causing her pain. Meri Brown focused on self transformation over two years after leaving her marriage with her single life and multiple business ventures offering immense satisfaction.
Meri Brown publicly reflected on a recent personal milestone sharing an experience from when she had first met Kody Brown that made her very reflective. In October 2024 Meri wrote an Instagram post where she described the last 35 years that showed her feelings of being “weirded out” but ultimately also stated no regrets. Meri admitted the 35 year cycle has led her to appreciate present growth after past experiences adding that it also instilled new hope of upcoming life chapters and new connections. Reality tv viewership of programs such as Sister Wives remain very popular due to the emotional connections shown with all central casts.
Meri openly spoke about her relationship status in December 2024 where she explained that she is seeing multiple individuals in non-exclusive arrangements awaiting for right connection. In Extra TV interview in December 2024 Meri expressed desire for her ideal partner to be secure self-assured and a strong leader. She added an important characteristic includes having someone who is "confident in supporting me and what I'm doing." Matching her levels of personal energy to someone else became equally important in a companion.
The Sister Wives is set to return on Sundays at 10 PM EST showing relationship timelines over a long period as viewers tune into the TV program .
Sister Wives is a TV series by TLC that features Kody Brown with his wives as they raise eighteen children while navigating complicated dynamics within plural marriage life. The program showcases the family dealing with unique personal struggles while dealing with larger stigmas on their alternative way of life. The wives include Meri, Janelle, Christine and Robyn whose lives interweave during day-to-day schedules. This show Sister Wives has created long term viewership that has caused discussion about polygamy and social issues.