Sister Wives fans are about to see a rare, heartfelt moment from Christine Brown’s husband, David Woolley, in the latest episode of the TLC series. The topic? Polygamy and how his past experiences have shaped his strong opinions about it. Christine has often spoken about her own struggles within a plural marriage. But this time, it’s David who opens up about what he’s witnessed firsthand.

His perspective doesn’t come from the outside but from his own family ties to the practice. As the conversation unfolds, his words seem to carry a mix of frustration, empathy, and conviction. But what exactly did David say about the men in polygamy? And how did Christine respond to his blunt honesty? Keep reading to find out.

Sister Wives: What Other Brown Members Think Of Polygamy

While David had his opinions on the matter, former sister wife Janelle offered a more balanced take on the topic. She initially admitted that there are many tragic stories in polygamy. However, it is also put forward that it’s not fair to judge the entire community based on a few bad examples. Janelle pointed out that pain and dysfunction can also exist in monogamous marriages.

Still, she later acknowledged that secrecy and a lack of empowerment for women have often made things worse in plural relationships. When Sister Wives first premiered in 2010, Kody Brown was married to Janelle, along with Meri and Christine. Kody ultimately courted Robyn, which was showcased in the show. Years later, Kody legally married Robyn after divorcing Meri. He’s monogamous with his only remaining wife.

Sister Wives: David Woolley Opens Up About His Family’s Past

One of the Sister Wives, Christine, separated from Kody and is in a relationship with David Woolley. David shared that his negative view of polygamy began long before he met Christine. In the new episode, he reveals that one of his sisters suffered lasting emotional trauma from being in a plural marriage. “My oldest sister was mentally damaged from it,” he tells Christine, explaining how the experience opened his eyes to the darker side of the lifestyle. He also stated that he “has always looked down upon it” because of this.

When Christine asked what he believed was the biggest flaw in polygamy, he answered, “The man.” David believes that many men use polygamy as a way to control women. He explained that in his experience, most men in these relationships “love the attention” and even enjoy watching their wives compete for affection. “They love the fighting,” he says, calling it a “major flaw” in how some men view marriage.

Christine agrees with his assessment, recalling her own frustrations with how power often shifted in her former family dynamic. David doesn’t mince words, saying that many men use polygamy as punishment, threatening to spend time with another wife when one doesn’t “obey.” Calling it “not a right thing to do,” David ends the conversation by saying the practice has far more to do with ego than faith.