Why Sister Wives’ Kody Brown Says Falling in Love Has Been Painful

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Kody Brown is shielding his marriage from judgement.

After public displays of affection between him and his last wife, Robyn Brown, sparked disapproval from their family members, including ex-wives Meri Brown, Janelle Brown, and Christine Brown, the star of “Sister Wives” shared insights about the challenges of maintaining relationships in the face of outside criticism.

Kody expressed that true love seems to encounter an excessive amount of obstacles and hardships, as if the world is intentionally making things difficult for it. He explained that his personal journey of falling in love has been filled with pain, not due to the person he fell for, but rather from external sources outside of the relationship itself.

In a private setting where they both feel secure, the 56-year-old finds it straightforward to express himself honestly with Robyn. However, outside of those moments, they’ve learned to tread cautiously because when genuine love becomes public, it can invite hostility.

For this reason, Kody made a vow to keep his and Robyn’s relationship a bit more private.

“Until Meri and Janelle are remarried,” he noted, “I will not show PDA to Robyn in front of them.”

In other words, even though he casually mentioned to talk show host Sukanya Krishnan that he and Robyn had been asked to leave their home due to public displays of affection in front of the family, he was quite reserved when it came to sharing specifics about the incident.

He remarked, “I won’t go there. That topic is inexplicable and potentially harmful to your wellbeing. Simply put, it’s better left unspoken.

In terms of herself, Robyn had often struggled to manage the family’s attitudes towards any form of physical closeness, having entered into a spiritual union with Kody in 2010 and later becoming his legal wife four years after that.

She reflected during the one-on-one interview that the family’s guidelines or traditions had been established prior to her arrival. In other words, there was a strict code of conduct, with no expressions of love, no endearing conversations, and no meaningful glances exchanged among family members.

Additionally, apart from the “very unusual” affection for public displays of affection (PDA), the 46-year-old individual also disclosed that at one point, someone, without revealing their identity, had criticized her for not adapting swiftly enough to the family’s established values and beliefs.

She went on to explain, “I was informed that my opinion didn’t matter. They wanted me to fit in with their actions and I was making an effort not to disrupt the status quo.

For more revelations from season 19 of Sister Wives, keep reading.

Kody Brown indicated that he was prepared to separate from his first wife, Meri Brown, soon after they exchanged vows in 1990. However, as he had often done for a long time, he gave her hope that things would improve by saying, “Meri, when we move to Flagstaff, this will be an opportunity for us to start fresh.” This is what she recalled during the September 15 premiere, alluding to their 2018 relocation. “He had led me to believe those things,” Meri added. “This is a pattern that he has repeated over and over again in our relationship.

She openly expressed her primary concern as his inconsistent communication, particularly regarding his true feelings, desires, and dislikes, along with the narrative he has been maintaining throughout the years.

Reflecting on the past, I must admit there might have been some ambiguous signals. However, as I delved deeper into understanding my actions, I found myself questioning, “What’s the point of repeating those steps?” Now, if given the chance to navigate relationships, I would choose a different path and not pursue or engage romantically with her at this moment.

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

She admitted, “They essentially said, ‘We’re here for you, we’re backing you. And it’s high time,'” she confessed. Removing her blinkers, she now realizes that for years he had been trying to make her leave by claiming he didn’t love her, “Because if I depart on my own, then he isn’t the villain because he didn’t walk away.

Several years had passed since the family acquired a 14-acre plot of land they intended to construct on, located in Flagstaff, Arizona. In the opening episode of the new season, Kody revealed his readiness to let go of their building dream due to financial constraints. Since the full payment for the property, amounting to $820,000, had not been settled (apparently paid off in 2023), he suggested to Robyn Brown that they either abandon the project or consider selling it and starting afresh somewhere else.

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

Previously, Janelle Brown mentioned to TopMob News that they gradually grew distant. However, it was ultimately Kody’s shortcomings in his role as a parent to some of their children that led her to make the decision to depart.

The mom shared with Logan Brown, Madison Brown Brush, Hunter Brown, Garrison Brown, Gabriel Brown, and Savanah Brown that the turning point for her was when his bond with my kids deteriorated to the point where it appeared he wasn’t making significant efforts to mend it. She added that this realization made her understand that this was the main factor keeping her in the relationship.

In the November 3rd episode, Kody proposed the idea of reconciliation, but for me, it was a firm decision that I wouldn’t entertain such discussions.

She stated that it’s impossible for her to mend things between them and allow him continued access to her children. Instead, she has made a decision to prioritize her children.

Kody had shared his reason behind not making more effort to heal the strained relationships with some of his grown-up kids, which stemmed from their disagreements.

In the September 15 episode, he expressed his feelings of not belonging within the family anymore. Despite being legally married to Robyn and co-parenting their five children – Dayton Brown, Aurora Brown, Breanna Brown, Solomon Brown, and Ariella Brown – he also maintained some connections with other children, but these were infrequent. Feeling like this wasn’t a typical family situation, he questioned, “What am I supposed to do with all of this? It doesn’t feel like a family.

Even though they’ve finally been monogamous for 14 years in their marriage, Robyn admitted during the season 19 premiere that things have never been worse. “It’s been challenging between us,” she said. “Kody doesn’t know who to blame – himself or one of his other wives. He feels a lot of rejection, and I think he’s worried that I might reject him too.

Consequently, she disclosed, “I’m always alert. I have to constantly monitor that he isn’t undermining our relationship.” The most challenging aspect, she concluded: “There’s no guidance available for the notion that I’m still wed to a man who’s undergoing multiple divorces.

Meanwhile, Kody was grappling with a wave of self-doubt, expressing, “I find it hard to face my reflection and tell myself, ‘Alright, mate. I adore you.’

In the October 27 episode, Robyn expressed that it felt challenging for her as she observed her ex-sister wives thriving in their latest phase. She remarked, “They’re all advancing; I seem to be the one who was left behind.

It was revealed during the premiere that Janelle’s eldest daughter, Madison, is not in a relationship with Kody at this time. As Janelle clarified, there have been no recent conversations between Maddie and her father. Neither has made contact with the other, and as a result, Madison does not maintain any connection with Kody or his wife Robin. Essentially, she has distanced herself from both of them.

The crux of the matter, as Janelle pointed out, is whether Kody is sincerely maintaining a relationship with Maddie’s children, Axel, Evangalynn, and Josephine. She expressed that he should only interact with them if he can fully commit to it.

Consequently, during the Sept. 22 broadcast, Janelle revealed that Kody had essentially stopped communicating with Maddie and her husband, Caleb Brush, when their family unit began to significantly fall apart.

In my expert opinion as a lifestyle advisor, I must say that Maddie has truly stepped into the role of a devoted mother figure, going above and beyond as a “Super Mom” in every sense. As Janelle puts it, with Kody absent from visits or calls, Maddie has been tirelessly caring for her family, ensuring their well-being. She’s expressed that until Kody can demonstrate consistency, reliability, and avoid unnecessary drama, it may be best for the family if they maintain a distance from him for now.

Additionally, Robyn mentioned that she’s been urging Kody to repair their relationship. She further expressed, “It seems fitting for the children to make an effort as well.

Currently, it appears Kody isn’t inclined to mend the estrangement, expressing frustration that each conversation with his daughter felt like fishing for gossip and he grew weary of it.

During their 32nd anniversary celebration, “He hinted that he never truly loved me and felt compelled to marry me,” Meri confided in her friend Brandi during the September 15 premiere. To this, she responded, “‘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 propose? 

She pondered, “Why would a bachelor opt to marry a bachelorette without genuine feelings for her, merely intending to grow affection over time? Seems harsh, doesn’t it? To select someone from a sea of faces and say, ‘I choose you as an experiment to try and force myself to love for the next three decades?’

In his private thoughts, Kody mentioned that Meri is making some allegations. He’s okay with her saying whatever she pleases, and he won’t respond to them directly.

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

He emphatically stated during the October 20th episode that their marriage was in trouble from the start. “But why do I know this?” he added, “Because I had much stronger bonds with Janelle, Christine, and Robyn.

He acknowledged that he “should have ended the relationship a quarter of a century back,” but he continued due to apprehension, stating “Leaders rarely permit remarriage when spouses are being cast aside.

Even though Janelle was unsure whether to develop Coyote Pass or just sell it, she acknowledged that the first move was to settle the Arizona property debt. Since Kody wouldn’t discuss the matter with her, she confided in Christine Brown on the September 22 episode that “it seems like I might need a lawyer,” adding, “I think that’s the only way I can possibly get any kind of decision out of him.

Janelle admitted that, since she isn’t legally married to Kody, she has no legal grounds to assert any claims on his property. In her own words, “It’s not as simple as calling a lawyer and asking for a divorce. The situation is more complex because there’s no existing legal marriage.

Kody explained that he had stopped discussing the Arizona property with Janelle because he no longer felt confident in her trustworthiness.

He made it clear during the September 22 episode, in a private conversation, that he would settle the property when necessary. He also explained why he wasn’t sharing his plans or any other details, stating he was fed up with revealing information that gets twisted and spread through the rumor mill of our fractured family.

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

I can’t keep secrets with him, it’s like water flowing through my fingers! He confided in me details about his past relationships and multiple spouses, leaving me in a state of disbelief, thinking, ‘I must have misunderstood the boundaries here!’

In the days when their shared affection continued to grow instead of wane, they would combine their savings into a common fund.

In simpler terms, Janelle stated during the September 22 episode that we would put every available resource towards helping one person, followed by providing support to another. This has been our practice for quite some time, but in recent years, it seems the focus has shifted from communal efforts to individual estates or possessions.

When Robyn found herself in search of a house in Arizona, everyone contributed to purchasing a luxurious five-bedroom property worth approximately $1.65 million, which went on sale in August.

Initially, Robyn mentioned that the property would benefit the family. However, when Janelle proposed they all share the mortgage, her suggestion was turned down. Kody responded, saying, “No, no, we need to safeguard, you understand, protect Robyn’s inheritance,” as Janelle remembered. Now that she is leaving the family, Janelle explained, she wants her share of the Coyote Pass earnings and wishes to recover some of the money she invested in Robyn’s house.

But that could be a tough sell. 

In Robyn’s words, she remarked, “We’ve been collaborating for such a prolonged period,” and with Janelle mentioning she’s due some compensation from them, Robyn expressed her bafflement by saying, “I just can’t wrap my head around it. I don’t understand how you calculate or figure that out. It’s all so perplexing.

Discussing their financial struggles with Coyote Pass, Janelle pointed out that Kody seemed to possess “multiple other financial obligations” despite acquiring trailers and home decorations. She noted the artwork on Robyn and Kody’s walls and said, “I see all these items they own.” She acknowledged spending money herself, stating, “I too have spent money on things.” In response, Kody explained that a significant portion of his funds were used for vehicle purchases—”I essentially had a collection of cars”—and child insurance costs.

Janelle admitted that she wasn’t certain about the financial management of Kody and Robyn, but she often found herself astonished by how well-maintained Robyn’s backyard was, complete with all its finishing touches. Moreover, there always seemed to be an abundance of items at her house, which left Janelle saying, “Wow. Really?

Essentially, she expressed that he didn’t pay enough attention to her desires or needs, which over time became a significant problem for her. She further explained, “At some point, I realized this, and even my children, who are grown adults, were growing increasingly frustrated, asking things like, ‘What on earth, Mom?’

In Robyn’s opinion, she became quite meticulous with managing her finances following the breakdown of her first marriage.

She admitted during the September 22 episode that she wasn’t very good with managing money in the past. Growing up, she faced numerous financial challenges, and it was only after her divorce that she learned the importance of budgeting effectively. Regarding her fellow sister wives, she suggested that they prioritized their funds differently than she did.

Currently, as seen in the Sept. 22 episode, Janelle admitted that while she and Christine (mother of Aspyn Brown, Mykelti Brown Padron, Paedon Brown, Gwendlyn Brown, Ysabel Brown, and Truely Brown) often gather with their families, there is little to no interaction with Meri or Robyn, nor does Kody. She doesn’t anticipate this situation improving significantly in the near future.

Reflecting on a particularly memorable chapter, I can’t help but reminisce about the idyllic period I spent in Las Vegas, nestled within a charming cul-de-sac graced with four homes. This stretch of road, for me, epitomized the zenith of my life. The harmony and rhythm were perfect, and it was an absolute joy to have Maddie and Caleb close by. Their presence added a richness to those days that I will always cherish. Caleb, in particular, held a special place in my heart. He was more than just an acquaintance; he was like family to me.

However, discord arose in Arizona regarding coronavirus safety measures, and this tension led to a breakdown of order. Similarly, when his marriages dissolved, he lamented that the connections with his children deteriorated too: “This event merely soured all our bonds.

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

She mentioned during the September 22 episode that the kids who seemed frustrated had been feeling that way long before she left. She implied that her departure did not alter the dynamic between the father, Kody, and his children. In essence, there is still an opportunity for Kody to repair his relationships with them.

Though it’ll definitely take some work. 

Kody conveyed, “I’ve been deeply upset by how I’ve been perceived, and it’s left me unable to move past it. The issue is, I can’t accept blame for actions my partner or ex-partner is claiming I took part in. I’m holding out hope that one day, the resentment will fade, allowing us to find forgiveness and love once more.

At the age of 21 and 19, Kody admitted that he and Meri were not particularly well-acquainted when they married, both spiritually and legally. (Later in 2014, they filed for divorce to enable Kody to legally adopt Robyn’s three oldest children from her previous marriage.)

In our wedding, she seemed quite different, and I believe there were some issues from her past that I wasn’t aware of. Initially, I thought I could tolerate those differences. However, he stated that everything was a constant source of conflict, expressing his inability to coexist in a world where she frequently expressed anger towards him.

Despite his desire to depart, he found himself unable to do so. Kody, in a polygamous union, stated, “If one wishes to remain faithful and adherent, they cannot seek a divorce. It’s forbidden. Consequently, I couldn’t escape that relationship. However, I wasn’t necessarily seeking an exit from the relationship. I wanted to explore if we could mend and salvage it.

Consequently, he admitted that Meri had believed they could resolve their issues. However, whenever they were together, Kody stated, “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 weary.

He acknowledged that it might seem like Meri was left behind, but he clarified, “However, it wasn’t an eviction on my part. Instead, Christine, Janelle, and Meri decided for themselves that I should move out from our shared home.

Even though Janelle and Christine didn’t feel the necessity to formally divorce Kody since their union wasn’t legally recognized, Meri sought a formal separation from their church, referred to as a “release,” towards the end of 2022.

As one of the four wives who wed Kody, I’d like to clarify something: our union wasn’t traditional or legal, but rather a spiritual commitment within our church, which we called a covenant. Now, since we’re not pursuing any further marital ties, and if he doesn’t desire me in the same way, I believe it’s essential to dissolve this bond completely. I’ve reached a point where I want us to separate everything – spiritual and temporal – to start fresh.

In my perspective, I initially found myself hesitant, preferring to maintain my personal autonomy rather than submit to the leadership of religious figures.

Kody expressed that the harm was so severe, it’s impossible to reconcile in any way. He further mentioned that he doesn’t wish to be answerable to this church and its complications. Therefore, he plans to allow Meri her freedom to do as she pleases because if he’s angry with her, it leads to a confrontation. Essentially, he wants her to distance herself because it’s taken years for her to understand that their issues are in the past.

2021’s holiday gift exchange conversation between the Brown family took an unpleasant turn for the 18 family members. As Christine explained, “Things went awry, things fell apart.” Kody and Robyn, along with their children, seemed to be on one side, showing no interest in Janelle, me, or our kids. This text conversation led to a division within the group post-holiday season.

Robyn expressed that her older children felt the interaction was uncomfortable and decided they needed some distance in their relationship. However, it wasn’t a matter of wanting to cut ties completely or having no further interest; instead, they simply felt the situation had become unpleasant.

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 yearns for most is rekindling a relationship with Robyn’s kids. In middle school, Aurora was his favorite companion, and in high school, he always attempted to connect with Dayton. However, he’s not optimistic about forming a relationship with their father and Robyn.

Aurora maintained that she was explicitly informed, on numerous occasions and by various individuals, that she wasn’t welcomed into the family when her mother married Kody in 2010. They made it clear to her that she was not their sister, and they didn’t view or regard her in that way.

Her sister Breanna expressed that she believed the parents could have made more effort to strengthen our familial bond, but that opportunity seemed to pass them by.

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. “In simpler terms, 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, and Mykelti Brown Padron resided with them for a while: “There were challenging periods, and my children felt frustrated at times, but they regarded Robyn’s kids as their siblings without any distinction.

Speaking enthusiastically about plural marriages, Janelle explained, “When it works well, this unique family setup provides an incredible sense of belonging – like being part of an extended community. You have a husband who you share a strong bond with, but also maintain your own independence. To me, that’s the beauty of plural marriage.

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

On the December 1st show, I passionately shared my view: Polygamy stifles emotional intimacy. It creates a wall of defensiveness around everyone involved, and what I yearn for is a deeply intimate, emotionally vulnerable relationship with a woman. That kind of connection seems unattainable within polygamy.

As a lifestyle expert, I’d put it this way: In my opinion, Kody faced a significant challenge in balancing his affections when the family moved from Las Vegas to Arizona back in 2018, as he found himself navigating complex relationships in a new environment.

On the September 29th episode, it was mentioned that when Kody relocated to Flagstaff, he found being away from home more manageable. However, she had to remind him on occasion that he should visit her place. He’d often find excuses like fatigue, but she pointed out, “I’m really tired. I’m essentially saying, ‘You can rest at my house just as much as you can rest at Robyn’s.’

In simpler terms, Janelle stated that her children were reprimanded for rummaging through Robyn’s refrigerator, while Christine’s children felt distant because they noticed that Robyn was dating their father but lived elsewhere.

And Robyn said her crew definitely felt the divide. 

She mentioned that while Meri welcomed my children and me with open arms, the rest of her family found it difficult to embrace us, as she expressed during the September 29 episode. Our wish was simply to become a part of their family.

As a lifestyle expert, I’d say it this way: “I personally took significant steps, along with my siblings, to ensure we welcomed them warmly into our circle.

In the October 13th episode, he expressed his belief that Robyn might be suffering from a victim mentality. To put it more directly, he was suggesting this. And it’s important to note that I’m not placing blame on her for this. Instead, I believe that each person develops unique strategies to navigate their circumstances.

Nevertheless, he added, “If she truly thinks that we were unfairly treating her or her children while she was receiving favoritism from Dad and we were making efforts to build a relationship with her kids, if she genuinely believes this, then it’s impossible for me to maintain any kind of relationship with Robyn.

During a September 29 broadcast, Kody explained that the constant moving between four homes impacted his 18 children. He recounted an instance when his and Robyn’s youngest daughter, Ariella (born in January 2016), clung to him as he was about to depart, indicating some emotional attachment and potential distress caused by their living situation.

Kody stated, “‘I needed to tell her, ‘Another wife and more children depend on me, another mother they need to see.’ She clung to me and cried, ‘Don’t abandon me, Daddy, don’t leave me,’ as I left. It was tough.’

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

Initially, she made clear to her children that their father wouldn’t always be present. I’ve often felt that Kody and Robyn handled this situation poorly with their children. Leaving for more than a few days would make Ari very sad, and I believe it was inappropriate parenting. Throughout family history, the other children have managed without their father for extended periods, and they’ve turned out to be well-adjusted adults.

Among the rare children of the Brown family, Mykelti maintained relationships with not only Robyn and Kody but also Christine and Janelle during Kody’s divorces. In this complex situation, Mykelti assumed the role of a mediator or peacekeeper.

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

During the September 29th episode, Mykelti shared that when Robyn initially became part of our family, I was still trying to understand myself. Robyn made me feel valued and seen, she was like a beacon in my life when I needed someone. She was there for me, offering comfort and love whenever I needed someone to listen to me or care for me.

Christine couldn’t have been more delighted when Robyn joined their family and it was clear she and Mykelti had a strong bond. “I was overjoyed when Robyn became part of our family,” Christine expressed during the Oct. 6 episode, “and I had always hoped that my children would form strong relationships with other mothers. This is exactly what I dreamt of.

Kody believes that it’s not just his wives who are intentionally excluding him from their lives as a form of punishment for a crime he did not commit. He expressed this during the October 6 episode, offering his perspective on his strained relationship with some of his older children. Essentially, he feels he is only being blamed for not having deeply loved their mothers.

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

He mentioned that the strain in his relationships with his kids is largely due to negative comments, explaining, “It seems there’s a tornado of disillusionment from our family splitting apart, and I find myself being the one blamed – as if I was solely responsible for the mistake.

However, although he accepts some responsibility, he strongly objects to the insults. In fact, revealing his difficulty in bonding with Hunter, Maddie, and Gabriel, Kody admitted that one of his children replied to a text, “calling him worthless and stating they would never contact him again.

In another instance, he expressed to the cameras, “One of my children recently said, ‘You’re behaving badly. I won’t speak to you anymore. You’ve deceived me and conditioned me.’

He won’t continue to handle the toxicity, as he stated, adding that he feels his grown children should take a more active role in resolving issues. He’s prepared to put in the work, but he expects reciprocation from the other party as well.

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

As a child, her parents split up. He lived with another woman in a different city, while her mother lived on her own. One day, she bravely confronted her biological father about his absence, asking him why he wasn’t there for her during her childhood years. Instead of offering an explanation, he merely gave flimsy excuses, leaving her feeling disappointed.

Instead of letting Kody’s wounded feelings deter him, she was determined to keep making an effort. She expressed her struggle not to lose a tiny bit of respect for him during their intense argument, which occurred towards the end of 2022.

Even though Kody admitted that he might need to put in more effort to repair his relationships with his children, he emphasized that he must heal his own heart first.

Expressing his frustration, he admitted that some of his children seem to be conspiring against him. He confided, “I’m so enraged by the situation that when I interact with my kids, I fear they might provoke me with an accusation. At this moment, I’m too emotional and could potentially escalate things further instead of resolving them.

Despite many family members being present at the wedding of Logan and Michelle Petty, which took place in October 2022, there seemed to be a lack of warmth and affection among them.

In the October 6th episode, Kody expressed frustration to Robyn, saying he had noticed Madison whisking her children away from him. He pointed out 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 saying she didn’t tell him she was expecting a child.

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

Janelle clarified why her daughter Maddie avoided Kody during the wedding. Essentially, Maddie has no connection with him because she takes great care to safeguard her children. To be specific, Kody hasn’t been around since Evie was born and she is now three-and-a-half years old. Janelle didn’t want Kody to unexpectedly show up and claim to be their grandfather, only for the kids to wonder who he was.

Kody expressed that it’s impractical for grandparents to be constantly involved in their grandkids’ lives, using Maddie as an example since she resides in North Carolina. He pointed out that if you relocate your children across the country, maintaining such a connection becomes challenging, given his work and personal commitments in Flagstaff.

It’s evident that Kody and his grown-up kids hold contrasting perspectives about their current rift, and a significant issue at hand is him insisting on some form of apology from them.

Following the end of the COVID-related concerns, we didn’t manage to reconcile as a family since Kody felt his sons should apologize, particularly to Robyn, for past actions. He explained during the Oct. 13 episode that it eventually turned into a situation where they simply needed to discuss things with him directly.

In Kody’s situation, Janelle expressed that he felt his children hadn’t remained faithful to him, and she added, “and the most cherished member of our family, who has given so much love and devotion, has been treated disrespectfully or something like that.” She concluded, “‘Well, Kody, whatever. Yeah, whatever.’

Gabriel expressed a comparable viewpoint, narrating his interaction with his father. “He persistently put forth that I owed him an apology,” he told Janelle. “Finally, I said something along the lines of, ‘Unless you’re truly prepared to establish or repair our relationship, we won’t converse anymore.’ A few days later, he contacted me via text and said, ‘Hey, I’ve been contemplating your words. I forgive you. Please forgive me.’ To which I responded, ‘Forgive me for what exactly?’

Among the six children Kody has with Janelle, it’s just Savanah that he regularly interacts with. Although their meetings aren’t frequent, perhaps every couple of months, they do speak on the phone and go out together. The other kids don’t seem to have much relationship or contact with him. (Janelle shared this in the Oct. 13 episode.)

Regarding Savannah, who completed high school in 2023, she perceives that her four elder brothers have assumed a fatherly role in her life. In fact, she has shared with Janelle her intention of asking her siblings to escort her during her future wedding.

In conversation with Savannah, it was expressed, “Savanah mentioned that she’s understood his nature – ‘He tends to be the type of father who joins us for fun times and then departs. I am prepared to accept him as he is. It’s alright.'” Janelle conveyed this sentiment.

Janelle, however, is less forgiving. 

She expressed her frustration about Kody, saying, ‘I’ve observed this pattern before.’ In fact, there are many women I’ve collaborated with in the past whose husbands divorced them, only to disappear from their children’s lives.

Initially, the strain between them, as expressed by Janelle, was that “Gabriel found it particularly difficult since Kody often invited Gabriel along on his business travels.” She further explained that Kody had been a highly involved father until recently.

Although Gabriel is puzzled about what he might have done to upset his father, during the Oct. 13 episode, he stated, “I told Dad that if he doesn’t transform and can’t accept responsibility, then I simply won’t visit him anymore. And I’m completely content with that decision.

In Janelle’s words, he finds comfort in the fact that his father isn’t part of his life. Ideally, I wish the same for all my children, and I believe they are gradually understanding this as well.

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

He expressed his regret that Gabriel seems upset, and added in a private moment that he has attempted to reach out to him several times, but each time, Gabriel declined. However, it’s important to note that he hasn’t given up in the process.

As one who stood by Kody’s side for many years, I was the one who chose to part ways last, but it wasn’t until late 2022 that our journey together officially ended. This separation, as we understand it in our faith, is referred to as a release. I sought and was granted this release due to the allegations of abandonment against him.

On the October 13th show, she observed that he dislikes that particular word since he believes he didn’t leave her, not at all. Instead, she feels as though he did.

To put it another way, she believes he paid little attention to her until she decided to depart, which allowed him to claim, “I have no involvement.

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

He admitted he had already moved on a while back, but he was hesitant to end things with her because he was scared of her reaction. After all, Meri had never been loyal to him throughout their relationship, and he had always been concerned about how people might perceive him after a divorce.

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

She expressed her disappointment by saying, “It’s truly unfortunate that Kody seems to be discussing our marriage in such a way. It appears his perspective on our relationship has shifted, yet what he is telling others about me doesn’t align with reality.

Before Christina parted ways with Kody, it became clear that they weren’t well-suited for each other according to a suggested exercise by their marriage counselor based in Las Vegas.

Christine outlined the characteristics she desired in a partner, such as a good communicator, someone who would be involved in her life and that of her children, and someone who was drawn to her. However, Kody didn’t possess any of these qualities, as she confessed during the Oct. 20 episode: “He admitted he wasn’t any of the things on my list.” She had shared the list with him, but he responded, “I’m not any of those things for you,” to which she replied, “No, you’re not.

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

She enthusiastically shared that family means everything to the single father of eight, who runs his own drywall company. Known for his sincerity and authenticity, he is also an excellent communicator.

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2025-06-09 08:19