Is Seeking Sister Wife star Garrick Merrifield using baptism as a means to control his partners? It appears that he utilizes religious ceremonies to assert his power and justify adding more wives to his family. So, what has he done recently to reinforce this? Read on to find out.
After facing setbacks with Nathalia Lima in Brazil, Dannielle and Garrick Merrifield continued their search for sister wives. They met Mariam, a Muslim woman from Michigan who was familiar with polygamous culture. Being from America was an added advantage. However, when asked about converting to their faith, Mariam stood firm in her beliefs and expressed her unwillingness to leave her religion. She also mentioned that she couldn’t envision herself living in Colorado.
In the season 5 finale of Seeking Sister Wife, Nathalia sent a message expressing her discomfort with Garrick’s demand for complete submission. She was also upset to learn that the Merrifields had another woman staying at their home in her absence, leading her to end the relationship. The couple then parted ways with Mariam, welcomed their daughter, Leia, and met another woman named Lorrana. Hailing from Brazil, Garrick was shown baptizing her in the ocean on their first meeting. He also proposed to her during the same time period. Currently, the Merrifields are working on getting Lorrana’s visa approved so she can join them in America.
This turn of events surprised viewers. While finding another partner was not the issue, the fact that Lorrana was from Brazil raised eyebrows. What truly shocked fans was Garrick Merrifield’s decision to baptize her. Was this done hastily, driven by his disappointment with Mariam’s refusal to convert? Or was it an attempt to exert control over Lorrana, as Nathalia claimed he desired complete submission from his partners?
Following the season 5 conclusion featuring Lorrana and Garrick Merrifield, viewers immediately shared their thoughts on what they witnessed. One of the major concerns raised was Lorrana’s attire and her choice of a revealing swimsuit during the baptism:
“It’s diabolical to get baptized in a thong.”
“Hopefully, the embassy sees this and denies her visa.”
“I hate watching them; it’s sad. She doesn’t find it alarming that he sleeps with all of them before marriage. He’s using religion as an excuse to engage in multiple relationships, and she is oblivious to it.”
“This will likely fizzle out, just like Roberta and Nathalie. Garrick is merely a sex tourist, and Danielle seems to be fine with that.”
It remains to be seen whether Lorrana will remain a part of their lives or if her visa will be approved. However, it is evident that fans are not supportive of Garrick’s actions and behavior.