Even the most ardent defender of Jim Bob Duggar (if such a thing exists) would likely concede that the best word to describe the reality star's involvement in his daughters' love lives is "creepy."
Don't get us wrong, JB exercises far too much control over his son's lives, as well (except, of course, in Josh's case, but that's a conversation for another time).
Talk of feuds between various factions of the extended Duggar family is not uncommon.
The rumors often have to do with discord between Jill and Jessa Duggar, who allegedly went from besties to rivals at some point in the past few years.
The strangest facets of life in the Duggar family have been well documented over the years:
They take fundamentalist Christianity to an extreme that would make Mike Pence squirm; they're not allowed to hug members of the opposite sex until they're married to one; and they believe uteruses should be pushed to their physical limits in the fashion of aging NFL lineman.
Sad news out of Arkansas today, as members of the Duggar family are mourning a tragic loss.
Jessa Duggar broke the news on Facebook this week.
It's no secret that the Duggars adhere to a very strict code of conduct.
In fact, next to the sheer size of Jim Bob and Michelle's brood, following rules is what they're most famous for.
Attention, good citizens of the Internets.
Jessa Duggar would like your attention.
Jessa Duggar may not be as rebellious as her younger sister Jinger, or as milquetoast as her older sister Jill, but for many fans, she hits a Goldilocks sweet spot right in the middle.
Jessa wears pants, and her husband might be the most liberal of all the Duggar in-laws, but her focus remains largely on her family's core values:
It should come as no surprise that the women of the Duggar family are a close-knit lot.
After all, it's not as though they can go outside their family for female companionship.
It's been three years since the world learned that Josh Duggar molested five young girls - four of whom were his sisters - while still living in his parents' home.
As a result of the timing of the assaults and the fact that Josh was able to avoid prosecution with the help of his parents, many felt that Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar should be held accountable along with Josh.
