Is Dannielle Merrifield the True Villain of ‘Seeking Sister Wife’?

Is Dannielle Merrifield the True Villain of ‘Seeking Sister Wife’?

Ever since their debut on Seeking Sister Wife season 3, fans have been invested in the tumultuous relationship of Dannielle Merrifield and her husband, Garrick Merrifield.

While Garrick claims his decision to pursue polygamy is guided by divine intervention, their marital discord suggests otherwise. The Colorado couple has visibly struggled to find common ground since embracing a plural marriage, often leaving Dannielle feeling neglected and disregarded.

Despite being aware of Dannielle’s jealousy issues, Garrick continues to downplay her concerns, expecting her to overcome them. Throughout seasons 3 and 4 of Seeking Sister Wife, the Merrifields courted Roberta Pache, with Garrick’s displays of affection towards her exacerbating Dannielle’s insecurities.

Even in the latest season, Garrick’s behavior remains unchanged, further exacerbating tensions within the relationship. Recently, cracks have begun to surface in Dannielle’s facade, revealing her true sentiments towards the situation. While she outwardly appears supportive of her husband’s pursuit of a sister wife, her actions hint at an underlying agenda.

After 11 years as a monogamous couple, Danielle and Garrick embarked on the polygamous lifestyle, a decision seemingly driven by Garrick’s assertion that divine intervention mandated it. Despite Danielle’s initial agreement, it became increasingly clear that polygamy wasn’t the life she envisioned. In a surprising turn of events, Danielle even facilitated Garrick’s marriage to Roberta, a Brazilian woman he met online, by divorcing him. However, Danielle’s conflicting emotions, characterized by a mix of connection and jealousy towards Roberta, ultimately led to the dissolution of their relationship. Their polygamous experiment further unraveled with the introduction of another potential partner, Lea Newton, before Roberta’s arrival in the U.S.

In the latest season of Seeking Sister Wife, the Merrifields are exploring a potential relationship with Nathalia, introducing a new dynamic to their polygamous journey. Observant Reddit fans, however, have speculated that Dannielle may be more strategic than she lets on. According to one Redditor, Dannielle’s actions suggest a calculated approach and a level of intelligence beyond her facade. Speculation arose that Dannielle’s apparent compliance with the idea of a sister wife may be a guise, allowing Garrick to believe he’s making the decisions while she subtly steers the course of their relationship.

“After watching their entire storyline from the beginning to the end until now, all at once like that, I have a totally different perspective of Dannielle now. I think she is a lot more cunning, calculated and plain smarter than what she seems.”

While often presenting a composed front, Dannielle has also revealed moments of vulnerability, shedding light on the complexities of her relationship with Garrick. In a revealing episode of Seeking Sister Wife season 5, Dannielle voiced apprehensions about adding another partner to their dynamic. Expressing mistrust towards Nathalia, she candidly addressed lingering concerns stemming from Roberta’s abrupt departure, which left emotional scars on their marriage. These glimpses into Dannielle’s inner turmoil provide insight into the challenges faced within polygamous relationships.

“When you trust somebody with all your heart and then they trample it it’s just I’ve never had that feeling before, ever and that is devastating. I just like it was so hard for me to divorce Garrick, but I did it because I trusted that she loved me and that she cared about me and that she wouldn’t hurt me, and she did.”

Dannielle’s evolution from victim to enabler is evident as she aligns with her manipulative husband’s agenda. Despite grappling with feelings of jealousy, she often feigns enthusiasm for Garrick’s pursuit of a sister wife, concealing her true sentiments. However, tensions surface when Nathalia confronts Garrick about his continued presence on dating apps, contradicting his assurances. Dannielle interjects, revealing her prior requests for Garrick to delete the apps, highlighting their discord on the matter. This interaction underscores the complexities of their relationship dynamics within the polygamous framework.

Following their split from Roberta, the Merrifields are now pursuing a relationship with another South American woman, Nathalia. However, Garrick and Dannielle appear to have divergent views on the pace of their courtship, with Dannielle expressing concerns about Garrick’s haste in proposing to Nathalia. Despite this, Garrick proceeded to propose to Nathalia, delivering some clumsily memorized lines in Portuguese and relying on a translator while presenting the ring.

 

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