Summary
- Garrick Merrifield, a controversial Seeking Sister Wife star, transitioned from a monogamous marriage to a plural marriage with Brazilian fiancée, Roberta.
- Garrick's religious beliefs inspired him to open his marriage to a second wife. This made his first wife Dannielle Merrifield feel jealous.
- Despite challenges, Garrick and Dannielle are still together in 2024. They welcomed a baby girl, Leia Merrifield, on May 17, 2023.
Garrick Merrifield is one of the most controversial his wife Dannielle Merrifield to a plural marriage with his Brazilian fiancée, Roberta. From his career to his complicated relationship status, there is plenty to learn about the Seeking Sister Wife star, Garrick.
Garrick was born on October 24, 1983 - he's currently 40 years old. He grew up in Colorado and ran track while at Buena Vista High School. According to Garrick's LinkedIn, he attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Garrick also studied at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisconsin. After college, Garrick worked as an owner-manager at Lyons contracting services. Currently, he's the president of his own company, Merrifield Custom Builders & Landscaping. Based in Buena Vista, Colorado, Garrick's company constructs foundations for homes that have artistic design elements. Garrick first appeared in Seeking Sister Wife season 3 in 2021.
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Garrick & Dannielle Merrifield Really Bring The Drama
Their Seeking Sister Wife Relationship Has Ups & Downs
Garrick and Dannielle are one of Seeking Sister Wife's most controversial couples. Before debuting on reality television, Garrick and Dannielle were married for about 13 years. Garrick and Dannielle have two children together, Geremiah and Solomon. The couple's decision to transition from a monogamous relationship to a plural marriage arose from Garrick's religion.
Although Garrick is not a Mormon, as fans of TLC's Sister Wives might presume, he was inspired by the Bible to open his marriage to a second wife.
Without being d with a specific religion, Garrick cited God's embrace of people in the Bible who had plural marriages as his inspiration for becoming a polygamist. Dannielle was hesitant to go along with Garrick's polygamist lifestyle, but eventually ed Garrick's plan for a plural marriage. Garrick and Dannielle met Roberta (a 33-year-old from Brazil) online and pursued her.
Roberta's Relationship With Garrick Merrifield Hurt Danielle Merrifield
Dannielle Merrifield Felt Jealous
Garrick and Roberta's relationship proved difficult for Dannielle to endure. As seen in the trailer shown above, the two are back for Seeking Sister Wife season 5. In the past, Garrick, Dannielle, and their children traveled to Mexico to meet Roberta for the first time. Dannielle was shocked to discover that Garrick and Roberta were intimate on their first night together.
Garrick's first wife was under the impression that the construction company owner would wait until marrying Roberta to consummate the relationship.
Dannielle's mixed feelings about Garrick and Roberta's relationship made him seem like a hypocrite. By not abstaining from sex until he could legally marry Roberta, Garrick didn't appear to be truly devout. Ultimately, Dannielle and Garrick filed for divorce, so Roberta could get a marriage visa and move to the United States with her partners.
In 2021, Garrick and Dannielle built a new home in Buena Vista, Colorado. It was easy to wonder if the couple had split after visiting Roberta, as they were scrubbed from each other's social media. Back then, Garrick was private on Instagram but did post some personal photos on his Facebook.
On March 27, 2021, Garrick shared a photo with Roberta and his two sons. Garrick explained that COVID-19 made it difficult to pursue his marriage with Roberta, but said they had plans to get married and have children. While his relationship with Dannielle was apparently on the rocks, Garrick and Roberta seemed to be doing well.
Garrick's complicated relationships with Dannielle and Roberta has made him one of Seeking Sister Wife's most popular villains. From running his construction company to fans labeling Garrick a hypocrite, he has lived his life in the spotlight. With his marriages to Dannielle and Roberta in limbo, fans are eager for more updates about Garrick. Luckily, in 2024, there are plenty of juicy facts to share.
Seeking Sister Wife's Garrick & Danielle Merrifield Welcomed A Baby On May 17, 2023
Garrick & Danielle Merrifield Called Their Third Child An "Amazing Blessing"
Garrick and Danielle are still together in 2024, and just revealed that they welcomed a third child - a baby girl. In the current season, Dannielle announced her pregnancy. Their new princess is named Leia, and the infant was born on May 17, 2024. As per Garrick's Instagram post, he and Dannielle are elated:
A baby surprise ❤️ Dannielle shocked everyone with her pregnancy announcement on #SeekingSisterWife—and baby is here! 😱 The Merrifields welcomed Baby Leia on May 17, 2023 and are thrilled to share photos from her first year. Keep following their journey on Seeking Sister Wife, Mondays at 9/8c.
Clearly, Garrick and Dannielle found ways to navigate their problems, and their daughter's a blessing in their lives. Leia is adorable, and she's bringing her parents so much joy. While she held her baby girl in the post above, Dannielle looked so content. Garrick looked very happy too. This couple's dealt with serious challenges related to Garrick's desire to be a polygamist, but the pandemic may actually have helped them to stay together.
Women who are contemplating becoming parts of plural marriage should proceed with caution. The emotional cost is often much too high. It can work but it's not easy.
However, Garrick hasn't forgotten about polygamy. During Seeking Sister Wife season 5, the duo's journey with Nathalia from Brazil is being explored. A lot of drama's erupting onscreen. Nonetheless, offscreen, in real time, it seems to be smooth sailing. Hanging out with their baby makes them happy. As per a People exclusive, the couple shared that:
Leia is such a personality. She is very particular with what she likes and doesn’t like. She makes us all laugh. She is super independent and has been since birth. I prayed she would have her daddy’s beautiful blue eyes and she does.
This doesn't sound like a duo in the throes of emotional turmoil, but the season brought serious challenges that they needed to overcome. Right now, they're in a good place with their "amazing blessing," as per People. Onscreen, Dannielle expressed concerns about Garrick spending a month with Nathalia in Brazil. She obviously has to push down a lot of unpleasant emotions in order to stay in her marriage. This is why it's so easy to feel for her. Maybe Dannielle would rather have her husband all to herself.
Is Garrick Merrifield Really What Dannielle Merrifield Needs?
His Desire For Polygamy Could Eventually Tear The Seeking Sister Wife Duo Apart
Men who practice polygamy frequently seem selfish (Sister Wives patriarch Kody Brown often gets ripped apart for putting himself first) and Garrick does seem narcissistic. He's into posing shirtless on Instagram, and he may not really understand what he's done to his wife, Dannielle. While he's sweet with his new daughter, it's possible that he has a dark side. Most married men don't flaunt their bodies on Instagram, especially while talking about religion and family values.
This guy's a dichotomy, thanks to an out-sized ego, a low sensitivity level, and "religious" beliefs.
In the post above, he talks about the perils of vanity while showing off his bare chest. His caption's long and philosophical. The sea of words is spiritual, but the picture tells a story. Now that Garrick's on the prowl again onscreen, he's likely to keep the villain label that he's earned fair and square.
Seeking Sister Wife season 5 is almost over. The finale will air on May 6, 2024 - that episode is called, "Seeking A Deeper Understanding." Sometimes, going under the surface like that can hurt. Over the course of the season, Nathalia wondered if Dannielle really wanted her in the family. Garrick, oblivious to the inner workings of Dannielle's mind, plowed forward, getting ready to propose. The season shows new cracks in the couple's relationship, but officially, as of late April 2024, Garrick and Dannielle are together.
Sources: Garrick Merrifield/Instagram, Garrick Merrifield/Instagram, Garrick Merrifield/Instagram, Garrick Marrifield/Instagram, People, Garrick Merrifield/Instagram
Seeking Sister Wife
- Release Date
- January 14, 2018
- Network
- TLC
Cast
Dimitri Snowden-
Ashley Snowden
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Jeff Alldredge
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Vanessa Alldredge
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