Seeking Sister Wifestar Garrick Merrifield has decided to take a big step in his relationship with fiancée Roberta — and no, it’s not marriage.
In PEOPLE’s exclusive sneak peek of the TLC show’s Monday episode, Garrick discusses how he’s adjusted his future plans with Roberta after she made a full recovery from COVID-19.
“COVID has shown us that we definitely have no guarantee of what’s going to happen tomorrow,” Garrick, 37, says in a confessional. “Our plan was always to get married in Mexico after her visa got approved. But with COVID shutdowns, it’s still going to take quite a while before, you know, her visa is approved.”
Garrick’s wife, Dannielle Merrifield, asks him about whether he’s trying to conceive. After he confirms his decision, Dannielle opens up in a confessional about how that makes her feel.
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“I do want to be supportive and I know the goal is for Garrick and Roberta to ultimately start a family together,” she continues. “But with the pandemic going on and also communication with Roberta being very spotty [as she remains in Brazil], yeah — I don’t know.”
Dannielle and Garrick Merrifield with Roberta.Courtesy TLC
Dannielle then tells Garrick that deciding to start his family with Roberta “is a lot to think about” because of how it could impact the pair’s existing family dynamic. “I think we should keep talking about it, make sure we make the best choice,” Dannielle says, to which Garrick responds, “Yeah, I mean, it’s part of moving forward in life. We can’t put a hold on everything.”
Garrick — who proposed to Roberta shortly after meeting her in Mexico — plans tolegally divorceDannielle in order to marry Roberta, ultimately creating aplural marriage.
Seeking Sister Wifeairs Mondays at 9 p.m. ET on TLC.
source: people.com
