Sister Wives’ Kody Brown Blames Exes for Making Him Fall in Love

Sister Wives' Kody Brown Blames Exes for Making Him Fall in Love

As a seasoned observer of human relationships and dynamics, it is deeply saddening to see the breakdown of family bonds, especially when children are involved. The story of Kody, Janelle, Meri, and their offspring serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities and fragility of familial ties.


Sister Wives Sunday means it’s time for more Kody Brown-isms.

In the October 20th episode of our TLC series, I found myself quite vocal about the matters at hand, and surprisingly, I shifted the responsibility onto my past spouses and current wives. This approach was certainly unconventional.

In a private moment, he admitted, “I can’t be blamed for not returning your affection. I was fulfilling my responsibilities.” Essentially, he was suggesting, “If you don’t feel loved by me, then perhaps the issue lies with you.

And that’s not the only way in which Kody wants to point the finger at his exes.

He went on saying, “If I find myself deeply attracted to a woman, it’s because she has won my heart. But if I don’t feel the same way towards another woman, is that entirely my own doing? If I get angry at a woman, crave to make her happy, desire to pamper her with small gestures like massaging her feet or helping with chores, if I wish to buy her gifts, treat her uniquely special, then shouldn’t the credit for such feelings go to her as well?

During that particular incident, the atmosphere became increasingly strained as Kody paid a visit to his first spouse, Meri Brown, to discuss her move towards officially ending their union within their church after 32 years of spiritual bonding. The two had previously been legally married in 1990 before divorcing in 2014 for the purpose of allowing Kody to marry Robyn Brown legally and adopt her children from a previous relationship.

Sister Wives' Kody Brown Blames Exes for Making Him Fall in Love

After a long period of being apart, Kody and Meri decided to officially end their relationship towards the end of 2022. This came after Christine Brown and Janelle Brown had already parted ways with Kody in their marriages. However, Kody found issue with the church’s description of his split with Meri as “abandonment”.

As he put it, “I did say I could fake through it.”

But Meri laughed off this idea, noting, “Yeah, I’m not interested in faking a relationship.”

Sister Wives airs Sundays at 10 p.m. ET on TLC.

For more of this season’s bombshells, read on.

Sister Wives' Kody Brown Blames Exes for Making Him Fall in Love

Kody Brown expressed his intention to separate from his first wife, Meri Brown, not long after they exchanged vows in 1990. However, as he had often done in the past, he gave Meri hope by stating, “Meri, when we move to Flagstaff, this will be a fresh start for us.” This was during their relocation in 2018, as mentioned in the September 15 premiere. Meri explained that Kody had led her to believe these things for many years, only to find that this was yet another instance of his actions not aligning with his words.

She expressed her primary concern as being “his poor communication, including his feelings, desires, and dislikes, along with the narrative he’s maintained throughout the years.

Kody conceded that there might have been some ambiguous signals, but as he began working on various tasks, he found himself questioning the reasons for his actions. In essence, he stated that he wouldn’t pursue a romantic relationship or courtship with her at this point.

Either way, Meri’s friends were thrilled when she finally pulled the plug in early 2023. 

She admitted, “They said something like, ‘We’re here for you, we’re on your side. It’s high time,'” she confessed. Now, with newfound clarity, she believes that for years he had been subtly encouraging her to leave by claiming he didn’t love her. “If he can make me depart and I do, he won’t be the villain because he didn’t walk away.

Sister Wives' Kody Brown Blames Exes for Making Him Fall in Love

Several years had passed since the family bought a 14-acre plot of land in Flagstaff, Ariz., with the intention of constructing a home. In the season premiere, Kody admitted that he was ready to let go of this dream because they hadn’t been able to complete the construction without paying off the full $820,000 cost (which reports suggest they settled in 2023). He expressed his feelings to Robyn Brown, saying, “I’d almost prefer to abandon it or sell it and then start fresh somewhere else.

As for Robyn, “I can’t talk about that,” she responded. “That is so not where I’m at.”

Sister Wives' Kody Brown Blames Exes for Making Him Fall in Love

Initially, Janelle Brown had shared with TopMob News that they were gradually drifting apart. However, it was the inconsistencies in Kody’s parenting roles towards some of their children that eventually led her to decide to depart.

What truly ignited things for me was when his bond with my kids deteriorated to the point where it seemed like he wasn’t making a significant effort to mend it,” the mom shared with Logan Brown, Madison Brown Brush, Hunter Brown, Garrison Brown, Gabriel Brown, and Savanah Brown. “And I realized, that was what had been keeping me rooted here all along.

Sister Wives' Kody Brown Blames Exes for Making Him Fall in Love

The reason Kody didn’t put more effort into repairing the strained relationships with some of his grown-up kids, was what he shared as an explanation.

In the September 15th episode, he expressed his discomfort by saying, “I don’t seem to belong in our family anymore.” Despite being legally married to Robyn and jointly raising their five children – Dayton Brown, Aurora Brown, Breanna Brown, Solomon Brown, and Ariella Brown – he felt that his connection with some of the other children was sporadic. Consequently, he questioned, “How do I navigate this complex situation? It doesn’t feel like a family to me.

Sister Wives' Kody Brown Blames Exes for Making Him Fall in Love

In their 14-year long marriage, Robyn admitted during season 19’s premiere that they are experiencing the most strain yet. “We seem to be struggling more than ever,” she said. “Kody feels a lot of rejection because he’s unsure if it’s his fault or one of the other wives causing the issues. I believe he’s worried I might reject him too.

As a result, she disclosed, “I’m constantly vigilant. I’m always checking to make sure he isn’t undermining our relationship.” The most challenging aspect, in her words: “There are no resources available for the concept that I’m still married to a man who’s going through multiple divorces.

As for me, I found myself grappling with a wave of self-doubt, expressing, “I struggle to confront my reflection and tell myself sincerely, ‘I admire you, friend.’

Sister Wives' Kody Brown Blames Exes for Making Him Fall in Love

Add Madison, the eldest daughter of Janelle, to the list of children Kody does not currently maintain a connection with. As explained during the premiere, “I know that Maddie hasn’t had any communication with her father,” said Janelle. “He hasn’t called, she hasn’t reached out to him, and there is no relationship between them at the moment. In essence, she has distanced herself from both of them.

Janelle pointed out that Kody seems to be maintaining a lukewarm relationship with Maddie’s children Axel, Evangalynn, and Josephine. She expressed her sentiment that he should only interact with them if he is willing to fully commit to it.

In the Sept. 22 episode, it was revealed that Kody’s communication with Maddie and her husband Caleb Brush (who is connected to Kody through marriage – his sister was married to Kody’s brother) had significantly reduced, as the family began to disintegrate. This means that they stopped talking or interacting much, presumably due to the family crisis.

Without Kody being around or reaching out, Maddie has taken on a very protective role, as described by Janelle. She feels that until he can reliably appear without causing a fuss, it might be best for everyone if they remain unaware of his presence.

As a devoted supporter, I’ve observed that Robyn has been urging Kody to take steps towards reconciliation. However, I believe it’s equally important for our children to follow suit and make efforts to mend their relationships as well.

Currently, it appears Kody is not inclined to mend the rift. He expresses frustration, stating that whenever he communicates with his daughter, their conversations seem more like spreading rumors than meaningful interaction, which has grown tiresome for him.

Sister Wives' Kody Brown Blames Exes for Making Him Fall in Love

During their 32nd anniversary celebration, Meri confided in her friend Brandi that Kody had hinted he never truly loved her and felt pressured to marry her. In response, she told him, “‘Kody,’ I said, ‘I know you cared for me.’

And if he didn’t, the mom to Leon Brown said in a confessional, why did he ever choose to propose? 

She pondered, “When a solitary young man encounters a solitary young woman, what makes him decide to marry her and merely pretend and compel affection towards her when he doesn’t truly feel it? Isn’t that harsh? To select me from the crowd and then say, ‘I choose you, hoping to try and force myself to love for the next 32 years’?

In my perspective, there are some allegations being thrown around by Meri lately. Regardless of what she may be saying, I choose not to engage in a public dialogue about them at this time.

Sister Wives' Kody Brown Blames Exes for Making Him Fall in Love

Janelle was unsure whether to develop Coyote Pass or sell it, but she knew the first step was settling the Arizona property debt. With Kody refusing to discuss the matter, she admitted to Christine Brown in the September 22 episode that she felt she might need legal representation. “I think I’ll have to seek a lawyer,” she said, “since I believe that’s the only way I’ll ever get any kind of resolution from him.

Janelle admitted that since she and Kody aren’t legally married, she doesn’t possess any legal grounds to assert any kind of claim on his property. In her own words, “It isn’t as simple as calling a lawyer and requesting a divorce. The situation is complex because there’s no legal marriage involved.

Sister Wives' Kody Brown Blames Exes for Making Him Fall in Love

Kody chose not to discuss the Arizona property with Janelle as he had lost trust in her.

“We will pay off the property when the time comes,” he insisted in a confessional during the Sept. 22 episode, “and I’m not giving you any details about what I’m doing or whatever because I’m tired of disclosing information that goes through the gossip mill of our broken family.”

A bit of a pot calling the kettle black, Janelle said in her own interview. 

She mentioned, “He spills secrets as if he were a colander,” referring to the fact that he confided in her details about his past relationships and multiple wives which she felt were private matters.

Sister Wives' Kody Brown Blames Exes for Making Him Fall in Love

In times past, when the family’s love was growing stronger instead of weakening, they would combine their savings in a single fund.

In simpler terms, as Janelle explained in the September 22 episode, we would pool all our resources to help one person at a time. After that, we’d unite to support another individual. This was how things were done for many years, until around the last decade or so. Now, it seems like it’s more about personal estates, and everyone wants their own instead of working together.

When Robyn required a house in Arizona, everyone combined their resources to purchase a luxurious five-bedroom property worth approximately $1.65 million – this property was put up for sale during August.

Initially, Robyn mentioned that acquiring the property would benefit the entire family. However, when Janelle proposed that everyone should be listed on the mortgage, she encountered resistance. Kody responded saying, “No, no, we need to safeguard, you understand, protect Robyn’s estate,” as Janelle remembers. Now that she’s leaving the family, Janelle expressed her desire to receive a share of the Coyote Pass earnings and also recover some of the money she invested in Robyn’s house.

But that could be a tough sell. 

In Robyn’s words, she expressed, “We’ve been working side by side for quite some time,” and upon hearing Janelle claim she was due money from them, Robyn questioned, “I just can’t wrap my head around it. How do you compute that? How do you even begin to figure it out? It’s all so bewildering.

Sister Wives' Kody Brown Blames Exes for Making Him Fall in Love

Janelle expressed her frustration that the family couldn’t settle Coyote Pass debt as Kody mentioned having numerous other outstanding bills. However, she has observed him acquiring additional possessions such as trailers and home decorations. She commented on Robyn and Kody’s house, noting the artwork adorning their walls and various items they own. “I see all these things,” she said, adding that she herself has spent money on similar purchases. In response, Kody explained that most of his funds were spent on purchasing cars and insuring the children.

Even though Janelle admitted she wasn’t aware of the financial management by Kody and Robyn, she often found herself astonished by the beauty of Robyn’s backyard, which was flawlessly completed. It always seemed well-stocked, and on occasions like this, Janelle would exclaim, ‘Wow! Really?’

In essence, she expressed that he neglected her needs and desires, which became increasingly frustrating over time. Eventually, even her grown children started expressing their disapproval, asking something along the lines of, “Mom, what on earth is going on?

Instead, let me rephrase it for you: Robyn became more mindful about managing her finances following the end of her first marriage.

In the past, I wasn’t the best when it came to managing my finances. My youth was filled with challenging times, and it was during my divorce that I truly learned the importance of budgeting effectively. As for my fellow sister wives, it seems our priorities for spending money were simply different from each other.

Sister Wives' Kody Brown Blames Exes for Making Him Fall in Love

Currently, as revealed in the September 22 episode, Janelle admitted that she and Meri, Robyn, or Kody – parents of Aspyn Brown, Mykelti Brown Padron, Paedon Brown, Gwendlyn Brown, Ysabel Brown, and Truely Brown respectively – seldom interact with their families. She expressed little expectation that this situation will significantly improve in the near future.

Sister Wives' Kody Brown Blames Exes for Making Him Fall in Love

Speaking fondly about the period when they lived in four homes on a single cul-de-sac during their Las Vegas stay, Kody reminisced, “It was an unforgettable time for me. Everything just seemed to fall into place and it was wonderful having Maddie and Caleb around. I had a strong bond with Caleb; he felt like family.

However, discord arose in Arizona regarding coronavirus safety measures, and things began to deteriorate. Subsequently, as his marriages disintegrated, he found that his connections with the children also weakened: “This situation merely soured all our relationships.

But Christine insisted their were issues well before she announced she was leaving in late 2021. 

She stated during the September 22nd show that the children who seemed frustrated were feeling that way long before she departed. It appears her departure did not affect the dynamic between the father and his kids. Kody still has the ability to mend his relationships with his children.

Though it’ll definitely take some work. 

Kody expressed his frustration, saying, “I’m still seething over how I’ve been wronged, and it hasn’t let up yet.” He added, “I can’t accept responsibility for actions my wife or ex-wife claims I took part in. I pray that one day the resentment will fade, and we might find a way back to forgiveness and love.

Sister Wives' Kody Brown Blames Exes for Making Him Fall in Love

At the time they got married, Kody admitted that he and Meri weren’t particularly well-acquainted with each other. This was true both spiritually and legally, as they exchanged vows at the ages of 21 and 19 respectively. Later on, in 2014, they decided to file for divorce, allowing Kody to legally adopt Robyn’s three oldest children from her previous marriage.

Upon our marriage, I found her to be quite distinct, and I suspect there were certain issues from her past that I wasn’t aware of. Initially, I thought I could adapt, but now I find myself unable to endure a life filled with her consistent anger towards me. Everything seems to escalate into arguments.

Despite his desire to depart, he found himself unable to do so. Kody, who is in a plural marriage, explained that if one wishes to remain faithful and adhere to their faith, they cannot seek a divorce. It’s forbidden, making escape from the relationship impossible for him. However, he didn’t necessarily yearn to end the relationship. Instead, he sought understanding as to whether it could be salvaged and mended.

Therefore, due to the conflicting signals, he admitted that Meri thought they could resolve their issues. However, whenever they were in each other’s company, Kody clarified, “She wasn’t pleasant, she wasn’t amusing, she wasn’t considerate, she wasn’t engaging. I’m trying to find her intriguing, but I find myself growing tired.

To be fair, he added, he could see why Meri felt abandoned, “But I didn’t kick me out. Christine, Janelle and Meri all chose to have me leave the home.”

Sister Wives' Kody Brown Blames Exes for Making Him Fall in Love

Despite not having a legal marriage with Kody, both Janelle and Christine initially felt no necessity for a divorce. However, it was Meri who sought the church’s intervention by asking for an official separation – known as a ‘release’ – in the closing months of 2022.

She clarified in the Sept. 22 episode that all four of us women were united with Kody through our church in a sacred agreement, which we referred to as a covenant. Since it’s clear that we can’t legally marry him, it seems best for us to end this bond because we’re not pursuing any further matrimony. I don’t want to be bound to him eternally if he doesn’t wish for me, and at this point, I think it’s better for us to separate everything completely.

Kody showed reluctance towards the concept, she noted, as she wasn’t keen on accepting the leadership of the church elders.

Kody made it clear that the harm was so severe that reconciliation is no longer an option. He continued, “If there is accountability to God, I don’t wish to answer to this church and its nonsense. Therefore, I will let Meri act as she wishes because if I’m angry with her, it leads to conflict. Frankly, I just want her to move on because it has taken her a long time to acknowledge that things are over for years.

Sister Wives' Kody Brown Blames Exes for Making Him Fall in Love

The 2021 holiday gift exchange conversation between the Brown family members took an unpleasant turn for the eighteen descendants. As Christine explained, “Things fell apart, things went wrong.” Kody and Robyn, along with their children, found themselves on one side, while Janelle, me, and our kids were completely excluded from theirs. The split between them transpired following this text conversation.

Robyn explained that her older children felt the interaction was “not emotionally secure,” and stated they required some distance from the relationship. However, she clarified it wasn’t about cutting ties completely or showing disinterest. Instead, they simply expressed that things had become uncomfortable, similar to saying, “Hey, this has turned sour.

For his part, Gabriel is hoping that they could find their way back to each other. 

“The thing I want most is to just have a relationship with Robyn’s children again,” he confessed in the Oct. 13 episode. “In middle school, Aurora was my favorite person to hang out with. And in high school, I would always try to hit Dayton up. But I’m, I’m not hopeful for a relationship with Dad And Robyn.”

Sister Wives' Kody Brown Blames Exes for Making Him Fall in Love

Aurora asserted that she was repeatedly informed, in various situations and by different individuals, that she wasn’t welcomed as part of the family when her mother married Kody in 2010. They never acknowledged or recognized her as their sister, she claimed.

Her sister, Breanna, expressed that their parents might have made more efforts to bring us closer as a family, but that opportunity seemed to pass without much connection being established.

But Christine isn’t sure how they could have opened their arms any wider.

Robyn’s children and Robyn are always welcome to any event,” she emphasized. “In essence, feel free to drop by our home whenever it suits you.

Simultaneously, she mentioned, her daughter Ysabel Brown shared a strong bond with Robyn’s children, to the extent that Mykelti Brown Padron lived with them for a while. She explained, “There were difficult periods and my children felt exasperated at times, but they viewed Robyn’s kids as their siblings just as warmly.

Sister Wives' Kody Brown Blames Exes for Making Him Fall in Love

Speaking enthusiastically about plural marriages, Janelle expressed, “When it’s at its best, it creates this extraordinary family structure where you belong, a community that supports and nurtures you. You have a husband with whom you share a beautiful bond, but you also maintain your independence. To me, having multiple spouses is not only possible, but it can be an exceptional way of life.

Sister Wives' Kody Brown Blames Exes for Making Him Fall in Love

According to Janelle, Kody found it more challenging to distribute his affection when the family moved from Las Vegas to Arizona in 2018.

In the September 29th episode, it was noted that Kody found living in Flagstaff more manageable, implying a distance from others. On occasion, she mentioned having to remind him to visit her home. When he’d make excuses about being tired, she disclosed that she would respond by saying, “You can rest just as much at my house as you can at Robyn’s.” In simpler terms, she had to persuade Kody to come over because he often used fatigue as an excuse and could rest equally well at her place or Robyn’s.

Sister Wives' Kody Brown Blames Exes for Making Him Fall in Love

In simpler terms, Janelle asserted that her kids were reprimanded if they dared to open Robyn’s refrigerator. For Christine’s children, the problem stemmed from the fact that they recognized that Robyn was their father’s partner and he wasn’t living with them.

And Robyn said her crew definitely felt the divide. 

In her discussion during the September 29th broadcast, she expressed that Meri, in general, welcomed my children and me warmly, but the rest of the family found it challenging to accept us and our kids. Essentially, our main aspiration was to become an integral part of this extended family.

Instead, Gabriel might say they took significant efforts to welcome their kin into their group.

In the October 13th episode, he expressed his belief that Robyn might exhibit a pattern of feeling like a victim. To put it simply, this is his perspective. He doesn’t attribute blame to her for this, rather, he thinks that individuals often develop unique strategies to navigate their lives.

In other words, if she genuinely thinks that we were mistreating her or her children while she was being favored by Dad and we were trying to build a rapport with her kids, and if she truly believes this, then I won’t be able to have any kind of relationship with Robyn in the future.

Sister Wives' Kody Brown Blames Exes for Making Him Fall in Love

During a recent episode on September 29th, Kody described how the constant moving between four households impacted his eighteen children, particularly when Ariella, their youngest (born in January 2016), held onto him tightly as he attempted to depart.

Kody stated, “‘I had to tell her, ‘There’s another woman who needs me, another mother. I have other children who need me,'” describing the situation. She was clinging to him, crying, “Don’t abandon me, Daddy, don’t leave me.” It’s tough for me, he added.

Unfortunately, that’s just a reality of plural marriage, insisted Janelle. 

She shared from the start, her children were aware that their father wouldn’t be a constant presence. It seemed to her that Kody and Robyn mishandled the situation with their kids. He couldn’t stay away for longer than three or four days due to Ari’s sadness. She felt it was inadequate parenting. Throughout family history, the other children had done this and they turned out to be well-adjusted adults.

Sister Wives' Kody Brown Blames Exes for Making Him Fall in Love

Among the limited number of individuals from the Brown family, Mykelti was the one who maintained relationships with Robyn, Kody, and also Christine and Janelle, her mother of three. During Kody’s divorce proceedings, Mykelti stepped into the role of mediator to help keep peace within the family.

From the very first instance when Robyn joined the Brown family, Mykelti extended an invitation to her, welcoming her to attend the birth of her twins in November 2022 – named Archer and Ace.

During the September 29th episode, Mykelti expressed that when Robyn became a part of our family, I was still trying to discover myself. She made me feel unique and understood, she was present when I needed someone. She was there for me when I required someone to listen to me, to love me.

Christine was overjoyed beyond words when she saw the bond between Robyn and her daughter Mykelti. “Ever since Robyn joined our family,” Christine said on the Oct. 6 episode, “I’ve been eagerly hoping for a strong relationship like this, and it’s just as wonderful as I’d imagined.” In fact, she had always dreamed of her children developing close ties with other mothers in their plural family.

Sister Wives' Kody Brown Blames Exes for Making Him Fall in Love

Kody expressed that it’s not just his wives who have distanced themselves from him; he believes they are intentionally excluding him as a form of retribution for a crime he did not perpetrate. During the October 6 episode, he offered this perspective on his estrangement from some of his older children. Essentially, he stated that he is only culpable for not having fallen deeply in love with their mothers.

What’s more, he continued, he think his former spouses are a bit to blame. 

He stated that the strain in his relationships with his children is largely due to negative comments about him. He expressed that the emotional turmoil caused by the family breakup has led to a cycle of disappointment, where it seems as if he’s being unfairly blamed for the problems.

However, though he bears some responsibility, he strongly objects to the derogatory remarks. In fact, Kody confessed that his relationship with Hunter, Maddie, and Gabriel was strained, as one of his children replied to a text by saying, “You are worthless. I wouldn’t speak to you again even if I tried.

In another occurrence, he expressed to the cameras, “One of my children recently said, ‘You’re a jerk. I’ll never speak to you again. You’ve manipulated me and indoctrinated me.’

He doesn’t want to continue dealing with the problems at hand, and he expressed this by saying, “I won’t keep reaching out.” Furthermore, he believes that the adults involved should take more responsibility for resolving the issues. However, he is prepared to put in the effort, but he expects others to contribute as well.

Sister Wives' Kody Brown Blames Exes for Making Him Fall in Love

For Robyn, watching Kody’s estrangement from his adult children hit far too close to home. 

In my younger years, my parents parted ways, as I shared on the October 6th episode. At that time, my father resided with another spouse in a different city, while my mother lived independently. I vividly recall questioning him about our separation, asking, “What occurred? Why weren’t you around when I was young?” His responses were merely feeble explanations that seemed to shirk responsibility for his absence during my formative years, and it was truly disappointing.

Instead of letting Kody’s wounded emotions hinder his actions, she firmly decided to continue making an effort. During their heated argument recorded in late 2022, she candidly expressed her feelings, saying, “I find it difficult not to feel a bit disappointed in you.

Despite acknowledging that he could exert more effort to repair his relationship with his children, Kody emphasized that healing his own heart is a priority first.

He expressed his frustration by stating, “Some of my children seem to be ganging up on me, and it’s left me so enraged that I fear discussing things with them might cause them to accuse me further. In this state of mind, I worry I might only make the situation worse.

Sister Wives' Kody Brown Blames Exes for Making Him Fall in Love

Despite many members of their family attending when Logan married Michelle Petty in October 2022, there seemed to be a lack of affection or warmth among them.

In the October 6th episode, Kody voiced his frustration to Robyn, stating that he had noticed Madison hastily removing her children from him, which he found troubling. Notably, he mentioned that Madison hadn’t informed him about her third pregnancy, their daughter Josephine, who was born in February 2023. In simpler terms, Kody expressed his disappointment because Madison didn’t tell him she was pregnant with their child Josephine.

Frankly, Maddie doesn’t tell her dad much of anything with the two rarely speaking.

To clarify, Maddie doesn’t interact with him, that’s why she avoided Kody at the wedding. She’s incredibly vigilant about her kids, and Kody hasn’t been around since Evie was born nearly four years ago. Maddie didn’t want an unexpected visit from him where he might claim to be her grandpa, leaving them puzzled and wondering who this man is.

Kody believes it’s impractical for grandparents to be constantly involved in their grandchildren’s lives, considering the distance and personal commitments, as exemplified by Maddie’s location in North Carolina versus his life in Flagstaff.

Sister Wives' Kody Brown Blames Exes for Making Him Fall in Love

It’s evident that Kody and his grown-up kids hold contrasting perspectives regarding their ongoing rift, with a significant issue being his insistence on receiving an apology of some kind.

Following the end of the COVID-related concerns, we returned to our regular routines, but there remained a rift within our family. Kody expressed that his sons, in particular Robyn, needed an apology from them because of something that had happened. He further explained that this issue eventually led to a situation where he just wanted them to talk things over with him directly. This is what Janelle spoke about in the October 13 episode.

Janelle explained that Kody felt deeply hurt because he believed his children hadn’t remained faithful to him, saying, “The one who gives the most love and care in our family has been disregarded or treated unfairly, something like that.” She responded with a dismissive tone, “‘Well, Kody, whatever you say.’

Gabriel expressed a similar sentiment when he talked to Janelle about his conversation with his father. He said, “He always seemed to imply that I owed him an apology.” Later on, he told him bluntly, “Unless you’re truly ready to mend our relationship and make amends, we won’t be talking anymore.” A few days later, his father texted him, saying, “I’ve been thinking about what you’ve said. I forgive you. Please forgive me.” To which Gabriel responded, “What is there to forgive?

Sister Wives' Kody Brown Blames Exes for Making Him Fall in Love

Among the six children Kody has with Janelle, it’s just Savanah that he spends time with occasionally. He contacts her about every two months and they go out together, as stated in the October 13 episode. The other kids don’t seem to have a significant relationship with him.

Regarding Savannah, who completed high school in 2023, she perceives her four elder brothers as assuming a paternal role. Already, she has shared with Janelle her intention of involving her siblings in walking her down the aisle at some point in the future.

In conversation with Savannah, she expressed, “It’s become clear to me that this is the kind of father he will be – he’ll show up, we’ll have a great time together, and then he’ll leave. I understand where he stands, and it’s alright for me.” (Janelle)

Janelle, however, is less forgiving. 

She expressed her exasperation about Kody, saying, “I’ve had enough of this! You see, I’ve witnessed similar situations in my professional life. Many women I’ve collaborated with have gone through divorce, only to find that the father disappears, leaving the children behind.

Sister Wives' Kody Brown Blames Exes for Making Him Fall in Love

Initially, when the father-son discord arose, “Gabriel found it particularly difficult as Kody often invited Gabriel along during his business trips,” according to Janelle. She further explained that Kody had been an extremely involved father until recent times.

Despite being puzzled about what might have upset his father, Gabriel declared during the Oct. 13 episode, “I told Dad that if he doesn’t change and can’t admit fault, then I simply won’t visit him anymore. And I’m completely content with that decision.

Just like Janelle expressed, I yearn for the same tranquility he feels about his father being absent from his life. I fervently pray this peace is what my children find too, and judging by their progress, it seems they are inching towards that very place.

For his part, Kody also seems resigned to the situation. 

He expressed his apologies for how Gabriel seems, adding that he has made several attempts to reach out to him, but unfortunately, those efforts were met with rejection. However, he wants to make clear that his unwillingness to connect wasn’t due to a lack of effort on his side.

Sister Wives' Kody Brown Blames Exes for Making Him Fall in Love

In late 2022, Meri was the one who formally ended her relationship with Kody, by asking for and receiving what their church refers to as a “release,” citing abandonment as the reason.

She observed during the October 13 episode that he dislikes that particular word because it seems to him that he didn’t leave her, whereas she feels that he did.

To put it simply, she believes he paid little attention to her until the moment she decided to depart, allowing him to claim, “‘I have no involvement in this situation.’

And Kody didn’t totally deny that he had a bit of a strategy. 

He admitted he had moved on a while back, but he was hesitant to confront her due to fear of her reaction. You see, Meri wasn’t faithful to him, and that’s what made him apprehensive. It’s more about his reputation since divorce often damages one’s standing.

Instead, alleged Meri, it was hers that was being tarnished. 

She expressed that it’s truly disappointing how Kody is discussing our marriage, as it seems. The way he’s portraying our relationship appears to have shifted, yet the remarks he’s making about me to others, which people seem to be accepting, are untrue.

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