Sister Wives’ Meri Says Relationship With Christine Is “Nonexistent”

As a seasoned observer of human relationships, I cannot help but feel a profound sense of empathy for the Browns and their ongoing struggles. It is heart-wrenching to witness the disintegration of a family that once seemed so united.

Meri Brown is shedding light on where she stands with her former sister wives.

The “Sister Wives” cast member, who officially parted ways with ex-husband Kody Brown in 2014 but didn’t spiritually divorce him until 2022, has recently disclosed the non-existent bond she currently maintains with her fellow former spouse Christine Brown.

In her interview with Us Weekly on December 10th, Meri expressed that she hopes everything goes well for [her former partner]. They’ve shared many chapters of their lives, had lots of enjoyable experiences, but at the moment, their journeys seem to be taking different directions.

Certainly, this celebrity from TLC made it clear that they’re no longer as close as they once were. They explained that their lives have taken different paths, meaning they might meet occasionally in the future but they are no longer leading similar lives.

Meri openly expressed her thoughts regarding not being invited to Christine’s wedding, which took place in 2023 after she divorced Kody in 2021 and married David Woolley instead.

She expressed that everything was perfectly alright. She believes that a wedding should only involve those one feels most at ease with, and it wasn’t like that for her, but she’s absolutely okay with that. It seems that we’ve both come to terms with our current situations and wish each other the best. I am confident that she wishes me the same.

Besides Christine, there’s also Janelle Brown, another ex-wife of Kody’s plural marriage, who Meri has grown distant from. Meri mentioned that they occasionally communicate and maintain a cordial and respectful relationship. She seems content with the current state of their interaction.

Regarding her current relationship with Kody, who is currently married only to Robyn Brown, she described it as being “friendly and respectful.

The 53-year-old clarified that they don’t have frequent interactions. They are polite towards each other, but neither initiates phone calls or texts. He expresses hope for friendship, but it’s not a deep bond or close relationship as one might label ‘best friends.’ I’m content with the current situation.

Keep reading to see other recent revelations from the Sister Wives cast. 

Kody Brown expressed his readiness to part ways with his first wife, Meri Brown, soon after their 1990 marriage. However, as he stated, “Meri, when we move to Flagstaff, this will be a good opportunity for us to start anew,” indicating their 2018 relocation. “He often led me to believe such things. This has been his pattern for many years,” Meri explained in the September 15 premiere.

In my perspective as a lifestyle coach, one area I often find myself addressing is the importance of open communication. What I mean by this is, understanding one another’s feelings, desires, and boundaries, and ensuring our narratives align with reality. Over the years, it’s crucial that we consistently update and clarify our stories to foster a strong bond and mutual understanding.

As I delved into reevaluating certain aspects of my life, I found myself questioning the reasoning behind some actions: “What made me think this was a good idea?” I pondered. To clarify, if I were in a similar situation today, I wouldn’t pursue or engage romantically with her.

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

She admitted, “They’re essentially saying, ‘We’re with you now, aiding you. And it’s high time this happened,'” she revealed. Removing her blinders, she now believes that for years he had been attempting to persuade her to depart by claiming he didn’t love her, “Since if I can be forced out and I leave, he isn’t the villain because he didn’t walk away himself.

Years following our family’s acquisition of the 14-acre property intended for construction in Flagstaff, Ariz., I, Kody, admitted during the season opener that my dream was on the verge of fading. Struggling to construct without settling the entire $820,000 bill (a debt reportedly paid off in 2023), I expressed to my remaining spouse, Robyn Brown, “I’d almost prefer to abandon or sell it and then simply restart somewhere new.

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

Previously, Janelle Brown shared with TopMob News that the relationship gradually frayed, but it was ultimately Kody’s shortcomings as a parent to some of their children that led her to part ways.

In simpler terms, she told Logan Brown, Madison Brown Brush, Hunter Brown, Garrison Brown, Gabriel Brown, and Savanah Brown, “The pivotal moment for me was when his relationship with my kids deteriorated so badly that he didn’t seem willing to go the extra mile to mend it. That’s what made me realize that was the main reason I had stayed here.

In the November 3rd episode, any suggestion of reconciliation from Kody was met with firm resistance by Janelle.

She stated, “I can’t imagine finding a way to reconnect with him without him being excluded from our children’s lives, and that’s the path I’ll take – prioritizing my kids always.

The reason Kody didn’t put more effort into fixing the conflicts with several of his grown children was what he shared as an explanation.

In the episode on September 15, he expressed his feelings of not belonging in the family anymore. Despite being legally married to Robyn and raising their five children together – Dayton Brown, Aurora Brown, Breanna Brown, Solomon Brown, and Ariella Brown – he mentioned that he has limited relationships with some other kids. He then questioned, “What am I supposed to do with all of this? It doesn’t feel like a family.

In their 14-year marriage, Robyn admitted during the season 19 premiere that despite being genuinely monogamous for the first time, they are facing the toughest times. She explained that communication has been strained between them, and Kody is uncertain whether to blame himself or one of his other wives. Kody seems to be experiencing a lot of rejection, leading him to question if Robyn might reject him too.

Consequently, she disclosed, “I’m constantly vigilant. I have to keep checking that he isn’t undermining our relationship.” In her own words, she highlighted the biggest challenge: “There’s no support system for dealing with the fact that I’m still married to a man who is going through multiple divorces.

Meanwhile, Kody found himself grappling with a wave of self-doubt, expressing, “I just can’t bring myself to tell my reflection, ‘Hi there, pal. I adore you.’

In the October 27th episode, Robyn reflected that her sister wives were advancing into a new phase of life, and it seemed as though she was the one who had been left behind.

Add Madison, the eldest daughter of Janelle, to the list of children who are currently not in a relationship with Kody. As stated during the premiere, “Maddie hasn’t spoken to her father,” according to Janelle. There has been no contact between them, neither has she called him nor has he contacted her. Consequently, she has effectively ended any relationships with both Kody and his wife Robin.

Janelle pointed out that Kody is not fully committed to his relationship with Maddie’s children, Axel, Evangalynn, and Josephine. She stated that she only wants him to have contact with them if he can make a firm commitment towards it.

In the September 22 broadcast, it was mentioned that Kody had essentially stopped communicating with Maddie and her spouse Caleb Brush when their family unit began to significantly break apart.

Without Kody being around or reaching out, Maddie has taken on the role of a very protective mother, as Janelle put it. She feels that until he becomes more reliable, consistent, and less dramatic, it might be best for everyone if they keep his presence uncertain.

Meanwhile, Robyn mentioned that she’s been motivating Kody to reconnect and fix things, she added, “I believe it’s also important for the children to take similar steps.

Currently, it appears Kody isn’t prepared to mend the conflict, expressing frustration that each conversation with his daughter turned into gossip-mongering, which he grew weary of.

During their 32nd anniversary celebration, Meri confided in her friend Brandi that Kody had hinted he never truly loved her and felt compelled to marry her. Meri responded by telling him, “‘Kody,’ I said, ‘I know you did love me.’

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

She pondered, “Why would a bachelor select a bachelorette and vow lifelong love if he didn’t already feel it? Isn’t that heartless? To single me out among many and say, ‘I choose you, and I’ll try to make myself fall in love over the next 32 years’?

In his private thoughts, Kody stated: “Well, Meri is making some allegations. She can say anything she likes. I won’t be responding to them.

Though, he would share that they never enjoyed a honeymoon period. 

He emphatically stated during the October 20th episode that their marriage was in serious trouble from the very beginning. He explained that he had developed stronger relationships with Janelle, Christine, and Robyn, which gave him insight into the state of their union.

He acknowledged that he “should have ended the relationship twenty-five years back,” but he chose to stay due to apprehension, mentioning that “authority figures would not permit remarriage if you keep disposing of spouses.

Despite being unsure whether to develop Coyote Pass or sell it, Janelle realized that paying off the Arizona property was her first priority. With Kody refusing to discuss the matter, she admitted to ex-sister wife Christine Brown in the Sept. 22 episode that “I think I’m going to have to seek legal advice.” This seems like the only way I might be able to get any kind of decision out of him.

In simpler terms, Janelle admitted that since she isn’t legally married to Kody, she doesn’t possess any legal grounds to assert any claim on his property. To explain further, she said it’s not as simple as calling a lawyer and requesting a divorce because there is no legal marriage in the first place, making the situation quite complex.

Kody’s reason for avoiding discussions about the Arizona property with Janelle is due to his lack of trust in her now.

He made it clear during the September 22 episode that he would settle the property when necessary, and he was adamant about keeping his strategies secret. He’s had enough of sharing details that get twisted in the rumor mill of our fractured 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, and I felt uncomfortable when he disclosed details about his past relationships and multiple wives, thinking it wasn’t appropriate for me to know.

In the days when our bond was growing stronger instead of weakening, we would combine our resources into a shared fund, working together toward our common goals.

In simpler terms, Janelle said during the September 22nd episode that we’d pool all our resources to aid one individual, and then collectively back the other. This has been the norm for quite some time, except for the past decade or so. Now, it seems like everyone is focusing on building their own estates instead.

When Robyn required a house in Arizona, everyone contributed to purchase a luxurious five-bedroom property valued at approximately $1.65 million, which had been put up for sale in August.

Robyn had stated that the goal was for it to benefit the entire family. However, when Janelle proposed that they all be co-signers on the mortgage, she encountered resistance. Kody responded, “No, no, we need to safeguard, you understand, protect Robyn’s assets,” as Janelle remembers. Now that she’s leaving the family, Janelle expressed her desire to receive her share of the Coyote Pass earnings and also recover some of the money she invested in Robyn’s home.

But that could be a tough sell. 

Robyn remarked, “After all this time collaborating, it’s perplexing to me.” And with Janelle claiming she was due money from them, Robyn expressed her bewilderment by saying, “I mean, how does one even compute that? How do you figure it out? It’s just so puzzling.

Regarding their ongoing financial struggles with Coyote Pass, Janelle pointed out that Kody often mentioned having numerous other debts. However, she’s observed him purchasing additional assets such as trailers and home decorations. She noted the artwork adorning Robyn and Kody’s walls, along with various possessions they own. “I see all these things,” she said, acknowledging that she too has made similar financial decisions. In response, Kody explained that a significant portion of his funds were allocated towards purchasing cars (he claimed to have amassed quite a fleet) and insurance for their children.

Janelle admitted she wasn’t certain about Kody and Robyn’s financial management, but she often found herself taken aback by the elegance of Robyn’s backyard. It was flawlessly completed, and there were always various items at her home. This left Janelle exclaiming, “Wow. Huh.

Essentially, she expressed that he didn’t give importance to her needs or desires, which over time became evident even to her children, who grew increasingly frustrated, expressing sentiments like, “What on earth, Mom?

In her perspective, Robyn became extremely mindful about managing her finances following the breakdown of her initial marriage.

She confided in the Sept. 22 episode that she wasn’t very good with managing money when she was younger. Her financial struggles were exacerbated by difficult experiences early on in life. However, during her divorce, she honed her budgeting skills incredibly effectively. In regards to her fellow sister wives, she suggested that perhaps they prioritized their spending differently than she did.

Currently, as shown in the September 22 episode, Janelle admitted that she and Meri, Robyn, and Kody (parents of Aspyn Brown, Mykelti Brown Padron, Paedon Brown, Gwendlyn Brown, Ysabel Brown, and Truely Brown) rarely interact with their families. She doesn’t anticipate this situation changing significantly in the near future.

Kody reminisced about a particularly joyful period in Las Vegas when he referred to a neighborhood with four houses on the same cul-de-sac as “the best time of my life.” He explained, “Things were running smoothly and it was wonderful having Maddie and Caleb around. I truly adored Caleb; he felt like family to me.

In Arizona, disagreements arose concerning coronavirus safety measures, which ultimately led to a disintegration of order. Similarly, when his personal marriages deteriorated, he found that his connections with the children also suffered, causing the once sweet bonds to turn bitter.

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

On the September 22 episode, she stated that the kids who seemed upset had been feeling that way long before she departed. She explained that her departure did not impact the dynamic between their father and the children. Essentially, Kody still has an opportunity to mend his relationships with his own kids.

Though it’ll definitely take some work. 

Kody expressed his frustration over how he’s been perceived, stating, “I’m still grappling with the way I’ve been wronged, and it’s holding me back.” He added, “I refuse to shoulder the blame for incidents that my wife or ex-wife is accusing me of. I long for the day when our resentment fades, so we can rediscover forgiveness and affection once more.

At their wedding, which took place when Kody was 21 and Meri was 19, both had admitted that they weren’t particularly well-acquainted with each other, spiritually or legally speaking. Later on, in 2014, they chose to file for divorce so that Kody could legally adopt Robyn’s three eldest children from her previous marriage.

In our wedding, she seemed quite distinct, and I now believe there were certain issues she carried from her past, which I wasn’t aware of. At first, I thought I could tolerate it. However, he admitted that everything turned into a confrontation, stating, “I can’t coexist in a realm where she is persistently upset with me.

Despite his desire for change, he found himself unable to depart from the relationship. Kody explained that in a plural marriage, divorce is not an option if one wishes to remain faithful and devoted to their faith. Consequently, he was trapped within this relationship, yearning to understand if there was a chance for salvation and repair rather than escape.

Consequently, he admitted that Meri was under the impression they would resolve their issues. However, each time they interacted, Kody explained, “She wasn’t pleasant, she wasn’t amusing, she wasn’t considerate, she wasn’t engaging. I’m trying to be interested in her, but I’m 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.”

Despite not technically needing a divorce due to their unofficial marital status, Meri requested a formal separation, or “release,” from their shared spiritual community at the end of 2022, with both Janelle and Christine abstaining.

In the September 22 episode, she clarified that all four of us wives had entered into a covenant with Kody through our church when we married him. Since it’s impossible for all of us to be legally married, we referred to this as a covenant. However, since none of us are proceeding with marriage anymore and I don’t wish to remain bound to him for eternity if he doesn’t want me, I believe it’s best for us to completely dissolve that bond. In other words, I want to separate ourselves from this situation entirely.

Kody was hesitant about the concept, she noted, as she wasn’t keen on recognizing the power or position of the religious leaders.

Kody made clear that the harm was so extensive it’s impossible for reconciliation. He added, “If there’s any accountability before God, I don’t wish to answer to this church and its unnecessary complications. Therefore, I’ll let Meri act independently as keeping things tense with her just leads to conflict. Frankly, I want her to move on because it feels like the situation has been settled for years.

2021’s holiday gift exchange conversation among the 18 Brown children deteriorated significantly. As Christine recounted, “Things took a turn for the worse, things fell apart.” It seemed that Kody and Robyn, along with their offspring, were on one side, completely distancing themselves from Janelle, Christine, and their kids. This text exchange ultimately led to a division among the group.

Robyn expressed that her older children felt the interaction was uncomfortable and felt a need for some distance in their relationship. However, she clarified it wasn’t a matter of never wanting to see or interact with her again; they simply wanted to address and resolve an unpleasant situation, as she put it, “It’s more like, ‘Oops, this got messy.’

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

He admitted during the October 13 episode that what he desires most is rekindling a bond with Robyn’s children. In middle school, Aurora was his preferred companion, and in high school, he often attempted to connect with Dayton. However, he isn’t optimistic about forming a relationship with their father and Robyn.

Aurora asserted that she had been informed repeatedly, from various situations and by different individuals, that she was not welcomed as a part of the family when her mother married Kody in 2010. They didn’t regard her as their sister, and they didn’t perceive or accept her in that role.

Her sister, Breanna, expressed that she believed the parents might have made more efforts to foster a stronger familial bond among us, but unfortunately, such connections never truly materialized.

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

Robyn’s children and Robyn are always welcome to join any event,” she emphasized. “I simply mean they can drop by our home whenever it suits them.

At the same time, she noted, her daughter Ysabel Brown had a strong bond with Robyn’s children. In fact, Mykelti Brown Padron resided with them for a while. She expressed, “There were challenging periods and my children felt aggravated, but they viewed Robyn’s kids as their siblings just as dearly.

Speaking enthusiastically about plural marriage, Janelle expressed, “When it works well, you’re part of this incredible family system where you’re connected to a community. You have a husband and enjoy a strong bond with him, yet you still maintain your independence. To me, plural marriage is a wonderful setup that offers the best of both worlds.

Kody, however, wouldn’t say “I do” to polygamy again.

He expressed his viewpoint during the December 1st broadcast: “Polygamy tends to suppress emotional intimacy because it creates defensiveness. What I yearn for is a deeply emotional, intimate bond with a woman, but such a connection is difficult to achieve within polygamous relationships.

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 mentioned that when Kody moved to Flagstaff, he found it simpler to stay away. Occasionally, she felt compelled to remind him to visit her place. He often made excuses about being tired, to which she responded by saying, “I understand you’re exhausted. But you can rest just as easily at my house as you can at Robyn’s.

According to Janelle, her kids were often reprimanded for going into Robyn’s refrigerator. On the other hand, Christine’s children felt distant because they recognized that Robyn was their father’s partner but she wasn’t living with them at home.

And Robyn said her crew definitely felt the divide. 

In the episode that aired on September 29th, I expressed that Meri, in general, welcomed my children and me wholeheartedly. However, I confided that the rest of the family found it challenging to embrace us, which I shared. What we yearned for was simply to be included within this family circle.

However, Gabriel might contend that he and his fellow siblings made significant efforts to welcome them into their group.

In the October 13th episode, he expressed his belief that Robyn might be suffering from a victim mentality. To clarify, this is my interpretation. I’m not holding her responsible for it. Instead, I think everyone finds their own ways to cope, and in this case, she seems to have developed a strategy to navigate life.

Yet, he went on to say, “If she genuinely thinks we were mistreating her or her children while she was receiving special attention from Dad and we were making efforts to bond with them, if she truly believes this, then it’s impossible for me to maintain a relationship with Robyn in the future.

During a recent broadcast on September 29th, Kody admitted that the frequent moves between four households had an impact on him and his eighteen children. He shared a poignant example of this when, one day, his youngest child with Robyn, Ariella (born in January 2016), held onto his leg as he was about to depart.

Kody stated, “‘I told her that another wife and children require my attention, and she reacted by clinging to me and crying, ‘Please don’t go, Daddy, don’t go.’ It’s tough on me, I must say.’

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

Right from the start,” she clarified, her children “understood that their father wouldn’t always be around. I’ve often felt that Kody and Robyn mishandled the situation with their children. He couldn’t stay away for more than three or four days because Ari gets so upset. To me, it seemed like poor parenting. Throughout the family’s history, the other kids managed just fine, and they’ve grown up to be well-adjusted adults.

As one of the few Brown family members who remained connected with Robyn, Kody, Christine, and Janelle, I found myself often serving as a mediator during the difficult times of Kody’s divorces, with my daughter Mykelti by my side.

From the instant Robyn joined the Brown clan, Mykelti extended an invitation for her to attend the delivery of her twins in November 2022 – specifically Archer and Ace.

During the September 29th episode, Mykelti expressed that when Robyn initially became part of our family, I was still trying to understand myself. She made me feel unique and understood. When I required someone, she was there. In my moments of need, she was present, ready to listen, to care for me.

Christine’s face lit up with joy when Robyn joined their family, and she couldn’t help but express her delight. As it became clear that Robyn and Mykelti shared a strong bond, Christine said, “It was exactly what I had hoped for.” She further added, “Ever since I dreamed of having a multi-mother household, I prayed my children would forge wonderful relationships with other mothers. And I am beyond happy to see this happening.” (Oct. 6 episode)

Kody believes it’s not just his wives who are choosing to exclude him from their lives; he thinks they’re deliberately doing so as retribution for a crime he didn’t commit, as expressed during the October 6 episodes. In his own words, this estrangement from some of his older children is due to the fact that he didn’t fall deeply in love with their mothers.

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

“This disparity in relationship with my children is specifically in my mind because of s–t talk,” he said. “There’s this whirlwind of disappointment from the family breaking up or whatever, and it’s like, ‘Well, blame Dad. Dad screwed up.'”

However, although he accepts some responsibility, he strongly objects to the insults. In fact, he admitted that he had difficulties bonding with Hunter, Maddie, and Gabriel. Kody confessed that one of his children retorted angrily to a text message saying, “You are worthless. I wouldn’t talk to you again, even if I tried.

In another event, he expressed to the cameras, “One of my children recently said, ‘You are a jerk. I will never speak to you again. You’ve deceived me and indoctrinated me.’

He’s unwilling to continue dealing with the venomous situation, as he stated, “I won’t keep reaching out indefinitely.” He believes that his elders should take more responsibility in resolving the issues. However, he is willing to put forth the effort, but he expects others to reciprocate and contribute their share too.

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

In her Oct. 6 discussion, she shared that her parents separated when she was very young. At that time, her father lived with another woman in a different city, while her mother lived on her own. She recounted an instance where she confronted her biological father, asking him about the reasons behind their separation and his absence during her childhood years. Instead of providing satisfactory answers, he merely offered unconvincing explanations, which left her feeling disappointed.

She wasn’t going to let Kody’s hurt feelings hinder his attempts, instead she expressed, “I find it difficult not to feel somewhat disrespected towards you a bit” during their heated discussion that unfolded on camera in the last quarter of 2022.

Kody admitted that he could work harder to repair his relationship with his children, but he feels the need to heal his own heart before making progress in this area.

He expressed that some of his children seem to be conspiring against him, and he admitted, “I’m so furious about the situation that when I interact with my kids, I fear they might provoke me with an accusation. At the moment, I’m too emotionally charged. I might only cause more harm instead.

Although most of the family attended Janelle and Kody’s eldest son Logan’s wedding to Michelle Petty in October 2022, their affection seemed lacking.

In the October 6th episode, Kody expressed frustration to Robyn, saying he had noticed Madison hurriedly removing her children from his presence. He mentioned that his daughter hadn’t informed him about her third pregnancy, which resulted in the birth of their daughter Josephine in February 2023. Essentially, he was upset because she didn’t tell him she was expecting.

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

Janelle clarified that Maddie avoids Kody because of their family dynamics. Maddie prioritizes her children’s safety and comfort, so she prefers to keep Kody at a distance since he hasn’t been present in their lives for quite some time, especially since Evie was born over three years ago. She doesn’t want an unexpected encounter where Kody might claim to be their grandfather, causing confusion among the children who may not recognize him.

Kody expressed that it’s unrealistic for grandparents to be constantly present in their grandchildren’s lives, using Maddie’s situation in North Carolina as an example. He added that this becomes even more challenging when you relocate your children to the opposite coast, as he has commitments in Flagstaff.

It appears that Kody and his grown-up kids hold contrasting perspectives on the ongoing rift between them, with a significant issue being Kody’s insistence on receiving an apology or acknowledgment of wrongdoing from his side.

After the COVID pandemic had passed and we returned to our regular routines, there was still a rift within our family that hadn’t been resolved. Kody expressed that his sons specifically needed to apologize to him and especially to Robyn. As time went on, it turned into something more significant, so he felt they simply needed to sit down with him for a conversation. (Janelle shared this during the Oct. 13 episode)

In Janelle’s words, Kody’s problem was that he felt his children hadn’t stood by him, “and the dearest member of our family who has shown unwavering love and devotion has been disregarded or treated unfairly,” she explained. “And I said something along the lines of ‘Well, Kody, you’re right, whatever you say.’

As a die-hard admirer putting it in my own words, Gabriel echoed a similar sentiment, narrating a heartfelt exchange with his father. “He repeatedly suggested that I owed him an apology,” he confided in Janelle. “Finally, I bluntly said, ‘Unless you’re genuinely prepared to rebuild our relationship and make amends, we won’t be having this conversation anymore.’ Lo and behold, a few days later, he reached out via text. He admitted, ‘I’ve been mulling over your words. I forgive you, please forgive me.’ My response was, ‘Forgive me for what?’

Out of his six children with Janelle, Kody primarily interacts with only the youngest one, Savanah. Although it’s not often, he contacts her every couple of months and they spend time together. The rest of their children do not seem to have a significant relationship with him.

Concerning Savannah – who completed high school in the year 2023 – she believes her four elder brothers have assumed a paternal role, with the young woman herself admitting to Janelle that she might ask her siblings to escort her during her future wedding ceremony.

According to Janelle, she had a conversation with Savanah about the topic, and Savanah expressed, “Here’s the thing: I’ve come to understand that this is his nature.” She further explained, “He’ll be more like a dad who spends time with us, we’ll have a great time together, but then he’ll leave. I can accept him as he is. It’s alright.

Janelle, however, is less forgiving. 

She expressed her frustration with Kody, saying, “I’m really fed up with him.” She’s been through similar situations before. Many women she has worked with in the past have divorced, only to find that the children’s father disappeared from their lives afterwards.

Initially, Gabriel found his father-son estrangement particularly tough as Kody often invited Gabriel along on his work trips. As Janelle put it, Kody had been an extremely involved father until just recently.

Despite being puzzled about what might have upset his father, Gabriel declared during the October 13 episode, “If Dad refuses to alter and cannot accept responsibility, I simply won’t visit him anymore. And I’m completely content with that decision.

According to Janelle, he feels content knowing his father isn’t part of his life. Ideally, I wish the same for all my children, and I believe they are starting to understand this too.

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

He expressed his regret that Gabriel seems upset, adding, “Despite making numerous attempts to reach out to him, I’ve been turned down. However, let me assure you, this wasn’t due to any lack of effort on my side.

In late 2022, it was Meri who formally ended her relationship with Kody, following the teachings of their religion, by obtaining what they refer to as a “release,” citing abandonment as the reason.

She pointed out during the October 13 broadcast that he dislikes that particular word because it gives him the impression that he didn’t leave her behind. Instead, she feels that he did.

To put it simply, she believes he paid little attention to her until the point when she chose to depart, which allowed him to claim, “I have no involvement in this.

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

In a private moment, I shared that I had left my past behind quite some time ago. However, the truth is, I hesitated to confront a difficult situation due to my apprehensions about her reactions. The reality is, Meri’s loyalty was never something I could rely on throughout our relationship. That uncertainty has been weighing heavily on me. It’s not just about our personal history, but also the stigma that comes with divorce – people tend to judge harshly when a marriage ends.

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

She expressed her disappointment by saying, “It’s truly unfortunate how Kody is speaking about our marriage now, as if the story has shifted for him. Yet, the things he’s telling others about me and the belief they seem to have in them aren’t accurate.

Prior to Christina’s departure from Kody, it became apparent that they were not well-suited for each other, as revealed through an assignment suggested by their marriage counselor in Las Vegas.

In my ardent pursuit of finding the ideal partner, I penned down a list detailing the qualities I yearned for in a husband – a man who could communicate effectively, someone who would be an active and involved presence in both mine and our children’s lives, and someone who was genuinely drawn to me. Alas, Kody fell short on every count, as he confessed during the Oct. 20 episode: “He wasn’t any of those things I had on my list.” I shared the list with him, only for him to respond, “I’m not any of those things for you.” My response was simple and unequivocal: “No, you aren’t.

The letter played a significant role in her swift realization that David Woolley was indeed her match.

She enthusiastically praised the widowed father of eight, saying that family is his highest priority. He runs his own drywall company and is known for his integrity and authenticity in dealings with others. Furthermore, she emphasized his excellent communication skills.

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