Janelle Brown is clearing the air about her sex life.
Over a span of almost three years following her split with Kody Brown, the TLC star clarified misconceptions about her sexuality during an interview with Sukanya Krishnan on the special episode of Sister Wives: One on One. She emphatically stated, “I want to make it clear, I am not asexual.
In the June 15 episode, I found myself compelled to clarify a common misconception: “Just because I didn’t fancy assembly line kisses with Kody, it doesn’t make me asexual,” I explained. It absolutely baffles me how people have jumped to this assumption about me.
The 56-year-old went on to say the truth is actually quite the opposite.
“The hormones are hell when you’re single,” she quipped. “I’m a very sexual being.”
And that’s why sex will play an important role in her next relationship.
Janelle expressed her thoughts as follows: “I have reason to believe that, in the future, should there be another person involved, that would become a part of the situation,” she revealed. “Being a Taurus, I’m deeply connected with Mother Earth; I embrace all things natural, like food, wine, and intimacy.
However, it’s important to clarify that just because she didn’t have a monotonous relationship with Kody, her partner and father to their children Logan Brown (31), Madison Brush (29), Hunter Brown (28), the late Garrison Brown (25), Gabriel Brown (23), and Savanah Brown (20) doesn’t necessarily mean that their sexual life was lacking. The focus here is more on the complexity of their relationship dynamics, rather than the intensity or frequency of their intimate moments together.
On a 2023 episode of Sister Wives, Janelle playfully commented, saying, “Clearly, there was a strong match physically,” and further elaborated, “Things were going exceptionally well in that aspect.
However, despite having been spiritually married for thirty years, the couple eventually decided to part ways in December 2022. Janelle attributed the breakup to Kody’s strict rules towards their children and his apparent favoritism towards Robyn Brown, which served as the main triggers for the separation.
Janelle remarked, ‘If he genuinely cared for me and our kids, he would have found a solution that benefited us all, rather than sticking to his own rules and spending time with his wife, maintaining the respect and obedience he received.’
For more revelations from the latest season of Sister Wives, keep reading…
However, despite having been spiritually married for 30 years, they found themselves parting ways in December 2022. Janelle attributed the separation to Kody’s strict rules on their children and what she perceived as a biased favoritism towards his fourth wife, Robyn Brown, which ultimately led to the dissolution of their union.
If he genuinely cared for me and our kids, as he claimed, he would have found a solution that benefited everyone, rather than sticking to his own rules and prioritizing time with his spouse, maintaining respect and obedience from those around him.
For more revelations from the latest season of Sister Wives, keep reading…
Kody Brown expressed his readiness to separate from his first wife, Meri Brown, soon after their wedding in 1990. However, as he had often done in the past, he gave her hope by saying, “Meri, when we move to Flagstaff, this will be a fresh start for us,” during their relocation in 2018. As Meri put it during the Sept. 15 premiere, “He made me believe that things would improve. This is a pattern he’s followed for many years.
She expressed her primary concern as his poor communication, specifically about his true feelings, desires, and dislikes, as well as the narrative he has been presenting over the years.
Kody admitted that his actions might have sent “confusing signals,” but as he began working on various tasks, he found himself questioning, “What’s the point of doing this?” He clarified that he wouldn’t pursue a relationship with her at this time.
Either way, Meri’s friends were thrilled when she finally pulled the plug in early 2023.
She admitted, “They essentially said, ‘We’re with you, we’re on your side. It’s high time,'” but now she feels as though he had been encouraging her to depart for years by claiming he didn’t care for her deeply. “Apparently,” she realized, “If I could be driven away and I choose to go, he isn’t the villain since he didn’t abandon ship himself.
After many years since the family had acquired a 14-acre property in Flagstaff, Ariz., intended for building, Kody admitted during the season opener that he was prepared to see the dream fade away. Since they hadn’t managed to pay off the total $820,000 cost (a debt allegedly settled in 2023), he expressed his wish to Robyn Brown, “I’d almost prefer to abandon it or sell it and then start anew somewhere else.
As for Robyn, “I can’t talk about that,” she responded. “That is so not where I’m at.”
In my professional perspective, I’ve shared before that the relationship with my second spouse, Janelle Brown, was gradually drifting away. However, it wasn’t just our growing distance that led to our separation. It was, in fact, certain parental shortcomings Kody exhibited towards some of our children that served as a decisive catalyst for me to walk away.
In simpler terms, 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 her children deteriorated, and it didn’t appear he would go to great lengths to mend it. She added that at this moment, she realized this was what had been keeping her in the same place.
In the November 3rd episode, any suggestion of reconciliation from Kody was firmly rejected by Janelle.
She stated that it seems impossible for her to mend things with him in such a way that he wouldn’t be excluded from their lives, and her choice is clear: she will prioritize her children.
Kody offered this reason why he hadn’t put more effort into repairing the strained relationships with some of his grown-up kids: He chose not to work harder on it.
In the Sept. 15 episode, he expressed frustration 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 also maintains some relationships with other children, but these connections are not frequent. He questioned, “With all of this, what am I supposed to do? It doesn’t feel like a family to me.
Even though they’ve been genuinely monogamous for the first time in their 14-year marriage, Robyn admitted during the season 19 premiere that things have never been as difficult as they are now. “Our relationship has been challenging,” she said. “Kody doesn’t know who to blame – himself or one of the other wives. He feels a lot of rejection and I think he’s worried that I might reject him too.
As a result, she admitted that she’s always vigilant and has to ensure he doesn’t undermine our relationship. The most challenging aspect, in her words: “I lack any guidance when it comes to the notion that I’m still married to a man who is going through multiple divorces.
Meanwhile, Kody struggled with self-doubt, expressing, “I find it hard to gaze at my reflection and affirm, ‘Hi there, me. I adore you.’
In the October 27 episode, Robyn found it tough to see her ex-sister wives thriving in their latest phase. As she put it, “They’re all advancing,” and she felt like the one who was left trailing behind.
Add Madison, daughter of Janelle’s eldest child, to the list of children who are currently not in a relationship with Kody. According to Janelle, Maddie has had no contact with her father. “She hasn’t spoken to him,” she said during the premiere, “Neither of them have called each other, and she doesn’t have any connection with Kody or Robin right now. She’s essentially cut both of them out.
The crux of the matter, as Janelle pointed out, is Kody not fully engaging with Maddie’s children Axel, Evangalynn, and Josephine in a relationship. She expressed that she only wants him to interact with them if he can make a solid commitment.
In the September 22 broadcast, it was mentioned that Kody had effectively ended his conversations with Maddie and her spouse Caleb Brush when the family unit began to disintegrate significantly.
Without Kody being present or reaching out, Maddie has taken on a very protective role, as Janelle put it. She feels that until he can be reliable and avoid unnecessary drama, it might be best for everyone if he stays out of the picture for now.
Additionally, Robyn mentioned that she’s been urging Kody to take steps to repair their relationship. She further added, “I believe it would also be beneficial if the children were to make similar efforts as well.
Currently, it appears as if Kody is unwilling or not yet prepared to mend the rift. He often complains that whenever he talks to his daughter, the conversations seem more like fishing for gossip, which he has grown weary of.
During our anniversary celebration on the 32nd milestone, I confided in my friend Brandi that Kody hinted he never truly loved me and felt obligated to marry me. In response, I told him, “Kody, 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 maiden to marry when he didn’t feel love for her initially, other than to compel affection? It seems harsh, doesn’t it? To single me out among many and say, ‘I choose you as an experiment, to see if I can manipulate myself into loving you for the next three decades’?
In a private moment, Kody stated: “Well, Meri is making some allegations. She can certainly say what she pleases. I’ll keep silent about it.
Though, he would share that they never enjoyed a honeymoon period.
In the October 20th episode, he emphatically stated that their marriage was constantly troubled throughout its entirety. He claimed to have a stronger connection with Janelle, Christine, and Robyn, which is how he gained this knowledge.
He acknowledged that he should have ended the relationship twenty-five years back, yet he remained due to fear. He mentioned this observation: “Authority figures would never permit another marriage if you’re abandoning spouses.
Despite being uncertain whether to develop Coyote Pass or just sell it, Janelle acknowledged that the first move was to settle the Arizona property debt. Since Kody refused to discuss the matter with her, she admitted to ex-sister wife Christine Brown in the Sept. 22 episode that “It seems like I’m going to need a lawyer,” as she felt that was the only way she could possibly get any resolution from him.
Janelle admitted that since she and Kody aren’t legally married, “I don’t have any legal grounds to assert any kind of claim on Kody’s property.” In her own words, “It’s not as simple as calling a lawyer and requesting a divorce. It’s more complex because there’s no legal marriage involved.
As a devoted supporter, I find myself refraining from discussing our Arizona property with Janelle due to my lack of trust towards her.
He firmly stated during the September 22 broadcast, “When the appropriate time arrives, we will settle the property,” and he made it clear that he would not reveal any details about his actions or plans because he’s grown tired of sharing information that gets distorted by the rumor mill within 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’s got a hole in him, and the things he told me about his past relationships and multiple wives, I couldn’t help but feel it wasn’t appropriate for him to share with me.
In the days when their affection for each other was growing instead of waning, they would combine their funds together in a single account.
In Janelle’s words from the September 22nd episode, the approach has been to utilize all available resources to aid one individual, followed by collective support for another. This has been the norm until around the last decade. However, now it seems that everything is focused on personal estates rather than communal assets.
When Robyn required a house in Arizona, everyone combined their resources to purchase her 5-bedroom property, valued at approximately $1.65 million, which had been put up for sale in August.
Initially, Robyn mentioned that acquiring the asset would benefit the entire family. However, when Janelle proposed that they all be listed as mortgage holders, her suggestion was turned down. Kody responded, “No, no, we need to safeguard, understandably protect Robyn’s inheritance,” Janelle reminisced. Now that she’s leaving the family, Janelle expressed her wish to receive her 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.
Robyn remarked, “After spending such a long time collaborating, it’s baffling to me. Janelle mentions she’s owed money by them, and I can’t help but wonder, ‘How is this calculated? How does one determine that?’ It’s all so perplexing.
As an ardent admirer, I can’t help but vent my frustration over the financial predicament at Coyote Pass. Time and time again, Kody mentioned having “a multitude of other financial obligations.” Yet, it’s hard not to notice his frequent acquisitions – trailers, home decor, you name it!
In Robyn and Kody’s residence, I’ve often marveled at the art adorning their walls. I’ve seen all these things, and it’s perfectly fine if they do, too, as I’ve splurged on my fair share of items as well. However, it’s a bit perplexing when he talks about his funds being tied up in car purchases – “quite the collection,” he called it – and insurance for the children.
Although Janelle admitted she wasn’t clear about Kody and Robyn’s financial management, she often found herself astonished by the beauty of Robyn’s backyard. It was always fully landscaped, and there was always an abundance of items at her house. Her reaction was something like, ‘Wow. Really?’
Essentially, she expressed that he didn’t pay attention to her needs or desires, which eventually became too much for her to handle. Her grown children also grew increasingly frustrated, questioning her decisions like, “What on earth, Mom?
Instead, we could phrase it as follows: After her first marriage ended, Robyn became particularly mindful about managing her finances carefully.
In the Sept. 22 episode, she openly admitted, “I wasn’t very good with finances in the past.” Growing up, she experienced tough times, and it was during her divorce that she learned to manage her funds meticulously. Regarding her fellow sisters-in-law, she simply stated, “Perhaps you placed your money in different areas than I did, but that’s all.
Currently, as revealed in the September 22 episode, Janelle admitted that there is little communication between herself, Christine (mother of Aspyn Brown, Mykelti Brown Padron, Paedon Brown, Gwendlyn Brown, Ysabel Brown, and Truely Brown), and Meri or Robyn, as well as Kody. She does not anticipate this situation to improve significantly in the near future.
Speaking fondly about the period when four houses on a single cul-de-sac in Las Vegas were their homes, Kody reminisced, “It was the best phase of my life. Things were running smoothly, and it was wonderful having Maddie and Caleb around. I had a special bond with Caleb; he felt like family to me.
In Arizona, things spiraled out of control for me as I found myself at odds with others concerning coronavirus safety measures. This discord unfortunately extended to my personal life, and when my marriages began to crumble, so did my connections with the kids – they turned sour just like the lemons life had handed me.
But Christine insisted their were issues well before she announced she was leaving in late 2021.
She stated during the September 22 episode, “The kids who appeared frustrated had already been feeling that way long before I departed. My departure didn’t alter the dynamics between him and his kids. Kody has the ability to mend his relationships with his children.
Though it’ll definitely take some work.
Kody shared, “I’m still deeply hurt by how I’ve been perceived, and I haven’t managed to move past it yet. To set the record straight, I refuse to accept blame for actions that my partner or ex-partner is accusing me of, which I believe are unfounded. I can only hope that with time, the resentment will fade, and we can rediscover forgiveness and love.
At the age of 21 and 19, Kody admitted that he and Meri had not been particularly well-acquainted when they entered into a spiritual and legal union. Over time, they eventually chose to file for divorce in 2014 so that Kody could legally adopt Robyn’s three oldest children from her previous marriage.
Kody stated, “When we got married, she was noticeably different from what I expected. It appears there were some issues or past experiences (baggage) that Meri had which I wasn’t aware of initially. At first, I thought I could cope with it. However, as time went by, everything seemed to turn into arguments. To be honest, I can no longer live in a state where she is consistently angry with me.
Despite his desire to depart, Kody explained that, due to being in a plural marriage, he couldn’t seek a divorce because it wasn’t an option. As a result, he was unable to escape or end the relationship. However, he didn’t necessarily wish to terminate the relationship; rather, he sought understanding as to whether they could repair and salvage it instead.
Therefore, due to the conflicting signals, he admitted that Meri 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 tired.
He acknowledged that it was understandable for Meri to feel deserted, “Yet, it wasn’t a forced eviction on my part. Instead, Christine, Janelle, and Meri made the decision for me to depart from our shared home.
In late 2022, although Janelle and Christine believed they didn’t necessitate a divorce from Kody as their union wasn’t legally recognized, Meri petitioned their church for an official separation, which is referred to as a ‘release.’
In the September 22nd episode, she clarified that all four of us married Kody in our church. While we couldn’t make it official or legal, we referred to it as a covenant. Since we aren’t pursuing any further marriages and I don’t wish to be bound to him for eternity if he doesn’t want me, I think it’s time to end this connection entirely. In other words, I’d like to completely separate ourselves from this union.
Kody was hesitant about the notion, she noted, preferring not to recognize or accept the leadership of the church’s officials.
Kody clarified his position, stating that the harm inflicted was so extensive that reconciliation is no longer an option. He further expressed his discomfort with being held accountable to this church, finding their practices burdensome. As a result, he intends to allow Meri her freedom and independence because if he harbors anger towards her, it could lead to conflict. Essentially, he wants her to step aside as it’s taken too long for her to understand that the situation is long past and resolved.
The 2021 holiday gift exchange conversation became quite unpleasant for the 18 Brown family members. As Christine explained, “Things took a turn for the worse, things fell apart.” It seemed that Kody, Robyn, and their children were on one side, choosing to distance themselves from Janelle, me, and our kids. This text conversation ultimately led to a division within the group.
Robyn explained that her older children perceived the interaction as emotionally uncomfortable and suggested a pause in their relationship. However, she emphasized it wasn’t a matter of wanting to cut off ties or avoid her completely. Instead, they simply felt the situation had become unpleasant, much like saying, “Hey, this has gotten messy.
For his part, Gabriel is hoping that they could find their way back to each other.
What I long for the most is to rebuild relationships with Robyn’s kids once more,” he admitted on the October 13 episode. “In middle school, Aurora was my preferred companion, and in high school, I made efforts to connect with Dayton. However, I’m not optimistic about a relationship with their father and Robyn.
Aurora emphasized that she had been informed numerous times, by various individuals and under diverse circumstances, that she was not welcomed as part of the family when her mother married Kody in 2010. They made it clear to her that she was not their sister, and they did not perceive or regard her in that manner.
Her sister Breanna expressed that the parents might have made more effort to strengthen our family bond, but unfortunately, it never fully materialized.
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 other words, they can feel free to drop by our house whenever it suits them.
At the same time, she mentioned, her daughter Ysabel Brown shared a strong bond with Robyn’s children. In fact, Mykelti Brown Padron resided with them for a while: “There were challenging moments and my children felt exasperated at times, but they viewed Robyn’s children as their siblings every bit as closely.
Expressing her enthusiasm, Janelle described plural marriage as offering “an incredible family structure where I’m an integral member, connected to a supportive community. I share a deep bond with one husband, yet retain all the freedom and autonomy that comes with independence. In essence, this unique setup provides me with the best of both worlds – companionship and individuality.
Kody, however, wouldn’t say “I do” to polygamy again.
He expressed his viewpoint during the December 1st broadcast: “Polygamy hinders emotional intimacy.” He added, “It fosters defensiveness, and what I yearn for is an emotionally vulnerable, intimate bond with a woman. Such connections are unlikely to develop in a polygamous relationship.
According to Janelle, Kody found it more challenging to distribute his affection when the family moved from Las Vegas to Arizona in 2018.
On the September 29th episode, it was noted that when Kody relocated to Flagstaff, he found it simpler to stay away from home. Occasionally, I had to remind him of his obligation to visit me. He would often try to avoid coming by claiming exhaustion, but I’d tell him, “You can rest just as well at my house as you can at Robyn’s.
In simpler terms, Janelle stated, “My kids were told off for going into Robyn’s refrigerator,” indicating a sense of distance they felt with Robyn. Meanwhile, Christine’s children found it difficult because they realized that their father was in a relationship with Robyn and she wasn’t part of their household.
And Robyn said her crew definitely felt the divide.
She mentioned during the September 29th episode that Meri was generally welcoming towards her children and herself, but the rest of the family found it difficult to accept them. Essentially, they desired nothing more than to become a part of this family.
However, Gabriel might contend that he and his other siblings made considerable efforts to include them in their group.
In the October 13th episode, he expressed his belief that Robyn might have a victim mentality. He clarified this by saying it directly and added that, while he doesn’t necessarily hold her responsible for this, he believes that everyone develops unique methods to cope and survive in their own way.
Yet, he went on to say, “If Robyn genuinely thinks that we mistreated her or her children while she was favored by Dad and we were trying to build a bond with them, if she truly believes this, then it’s impossible for me to have any kind of relationship with Robyn in the future.
During a September 29 episode, Kody described how moving between four homes regularly impacted his eighteen children, particularly an incident involving his and Robyn’s youngest daughter, Ariella (born in January 2016), who became emotional and clung to him as he was about to depart.
Kody put it this way: “I had to tell her, ‘There’s another wife and family needing me, another mother for my children,’ he said. She clung to me, crying, ‘Don’t abandon me, Daddy.’ It’s tough.
Unfortunately, that’s just a reality of plural marriage, insisted Janelle.
Right from the start, she made clear to her children that their father wouldn’t always be around. To me, Kody and Robyn didn’t handle the situation well with their children. He couldn’t stay away for longer than three or four days because Ari gets so upset about it. It just seemed like poor parenting to me. Throughout family history, the other kids managed without issues and they turned out to be well-adjusted adults.
Among the relatively few children of Brown descent, Mykelti maintained close relationships with not only Robyn and Kody, but also Christine and Janelle. During Kody’s divorces, it was Mykelti who often served as a mediator or peacemaker in the family.
From the instant Robyn joined the Brown family, Mykelti warmly welcomed her to such an extent that she included her in the birth of her twin sons Archer and Ace in November 2022.
During the September 29th broadcast, 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. When I needed someone to listen, to care for me, she was there too.
As I welcomed Robyn and Mykelti into our family, I couldn’t contain my joy when it became evident they shared a wonderful bond. Sharing this during the Oct. 6 episode, I expressed, “Ever since I dreamed of having a plural family, I had wished for such close-knit relationships between my children and their mothers. And now, seeing them connect just as I’d hoped, truly warms my heart.
Kody believes it’s not just his wives who have chosen to exclude him from their lives; instead, he thinks they are intentionally doing so as a form of punishment for a crime he didn’t commit. He shared this perspective during the October 6 episodes, discussing his strained relationship with some of his older children due to this estrangement. Essentially, Kody feels that he is only being punished because 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.
I can’t help but attribute the strain in my bond with my kids to the constant negative chatter, I confessed. The turbulence caused by our family falling apart feels overwhelming, and it seems as if everyone is pointing fingers at me, saying, “Oh, it’s all Dad’s fault. He’s the one who messed up.
However, although he accepts some responsibility, he strongly objects to the insults. In fact, when it comes to his children Hunter, Maddie, and Gabriel, Kody confessed that one of them replied to a text message with the hurtful words, “You are garbage. I wouldn’t talk to you again even if I tried.
In another occurrence, he expressed to the cameras, “One of my children recently said, ‘You are behaving very badly. I will no longer speak with you. You’ve deceived me and indoctrinated me.’
I can’t keep reaching out indefinitely, it’s clear they need to step up,” I find myself saying, acknowledging my belief that as grown adults, they should take more responsibility for resolving issues. “I’m ready to put in the work, but it requires a reciprocal effort from their end too.
For Robyn, watching Kody’s estrangement from his adult children hit far too close to home.
In her conversation on the October 6th episode, she shared that her parents divorced when she was very young. At that time, her father lived with another woman in a different city, while her mother lived alone. She recounted a memory of questioning him about his absence, asking “What happened? Why weren’t you there for me?” His responses were unsatisfying explanations that seemed flimsy to her, and she felt disappointed by the lack of presence he had in her life during her childhood.
Instead of letting Kody’s wounded emotions hinder him, she was determined to keep pushing forward. During their heated confrontation, recorded at the end of 2022, she candidly expressed, “It’s challenging not to feel like my respect for you is diminishing a bit.
Although Kody admitted that he might need to do more to repair his relationships with his children, he emphasized that healing his own heart comes first.
He confided that some of his children seem to be conspiring against him, and he admitted, “I’m so furious about the situation that when I speak with my kids, I fear they might provoke me with an allegation. At this moment, I’m too emotional and could potentially escalate the matter further.
Despite many family members being present at Logan’s wedding to Michelle Petty in October 2022, there was a noticeable lack of affection or warmth among them.
In the October 6th episode, Kody voiced his displeasure to Robyn, expressing that he had noticed Madison swiftly remove her children from him, and lamented that he wasn’t aware that she was expecting her third child, daughter Josephine, who came into the world in February 2023. Essentially, he mentioned that she hadn’t informed him about her pregnancy.
Frankly, Maddie doesn’t tell her dad much of anything with the two rarely speaking.
Janelle clarified why her daughter Maddie avoided Kody at the wedding: Maddie is extremely cautious about her kids. In fact, Kody hasn’t been around since Evie was born, who is now three-and-a-half years old. Janelle didn’t want him to suddenly appear and surprise the children by claiming he’s their grandpa, causing them confusion with a stranger-like reaction.
Kody expressed that it’s not feasible for grandparents to be constantly involved in their grandchildren’s lives, using Maddie’s situation in North Carolina as an example. He pointed out that when you relocate your children to a completely different coast, maintaining such a close connection becomes challenging. In his case, he has commitments and a life in Flagstaff.
It seems that there’s a significant disagreement between Kody and his grown-up kids regarding their current estrangement, with one recurring issue being his insistence on an apology or acknowledgment of wrongdoing from his side.
Following the end of the COVID-19 crisis, we resumed our regular lives, but the family still hadn’t reconciled, according to Janelle in the October 13 episode. She mentioned that Kody felt his sons needed to apologize, particularly to Robyn, and this issue evolved into something else, leading her to say they simply needed to speak with her directly.
In Janelle’s explanation, it seemed that Kody felt his children hadn’t shown him the loyalty he expected, and moreover, felt deeply disrespected, as if the most cherished member of their family had been treated unfairly or unjustly. Janelle responded with a dismissive tone, saying something like, “Whatever, Kody. Yeah, whatever.
In the spirit of sharing insights, I found myself echoing similar sentiments as Gabriel, narrating a heartfelt dialogue with my own father. He persistently implied that I owed him an apology, I recalled to my friend Janelle. Eventually, I decided to take a stand and assertively expressed, “Unless you’re genuinely prepared to rebuild our relationship and work things out, we should probably stop talking.” A few days later, he reached out and texted me, confessing that he had been contemplating my words. He apologized by saying, “I forgive you, please forgive me,” but I was left puzzled, responding with, “Forgive me for what?
Among the six children Kody has with Janelle, he primarily interacts with their youngest daughter, Savanah. Although it doesn’t happen often, about every couple of months he’ll reach out and they’ll spend time together. The other kids don’t have much contact or connection with him.
Regarding Savannah, who completed high school in 2023, she perceives her four elder brothers as assuming a more paternal role. Already, she has shared with Janelle her intention of asking her siblings to accompany her when she walks down the aisle someday.
According to Janelle, she discussed the matter with Savanah, and Savanah expressed her understanding by saying, “Well, it seems clear now that this is his nature.” She continued, “He will be more like a dad who visits often and we’ll have a great time together, but he won’t always be around. I can accept him as he is. It’s alright.
Janelle, however, is less forgiving.
She expressed her frustration about Kody, saying, ‘I can’t help but feel this way.’ She has observed a pattern in her professional life: ‘Many women I know have gone through divorce, and afterwards, the children’s fathers often disappear from their lives.’
Initially, the strained relationship between them left Gabriel deeply affected, as Kody often invited Gabriel along during his work travels, a role that indicated Kody’s active involvement as a father. However, Janelle pointed out that in recent times, Kody has seemingly withdrawn from this level of engagement.
Even though Gabriel was puzzled about what he had done to upset his father, during the Oct. 13 episode, he declared, “I told Dad that if he doesn’t alter his ways and can’t accept responsibility, then I won’t visit him anymore. And I’m completely content with that decision.
In her own words, she expressed that he finds contentment knowing his father isn’t a part of his life. Moreover, it’s the same aspiration I have for my children as well – that they too can find such peace. I believe they are gradually reaching this point.
For his part, Kody also seems resigned to the situation.
He expressed his apologies for how Gabriel seems, adding, “I’ve attempted to reach out to him several times, yet I haven’t managed to connect. However, let me assure you, this isn’t due to any unwillingness on my end to make it work.
In late 2022, Meri was the one who ended her relationship with Kody by obtaining a “release” from their church, citing abandonment as the reason for this action. This means she officially severed their emotional bond according to their religious beliefs.
On the October 13th broadcast, she observed, “He dislikes that term because it doesn’t resonate with him that he left me. Instead, I sense he didn’t.
To put it another way, she believes he paid little attention to her needs until she decided to depart, which allowed him to claim innocence by saying, “I have no involvement.
And Kody didn’t totally deny that he had a bit of a strategy.
He admitted that he had already moved past the situation a while ago. However, he acknowledged his fear of how she might react if he ended things decisively. This fear stemmed from Meri’s history of disloyalty towards him, which was something he had always been concerned about. It’s more about preserving one’s reputation, as getting divorced often leads to a damaged public image.
Instead, alleged Meri, it was hers that was being tarnished.
She expressed her disappointment by saying, “It’s truly unfortunate that Kody is discussing our marriage in such a manner.” It seems as though his perspective on our relationship has shifted, yet the accusations he makes about me to others and the belief those accusations foster are unfounded.
Before Christina parted ways with Kody, it became apparent to her that they weren’t well-suited for each other based on a suggestion from their marriage counselor in Las Vegas. This professional had them complete an exercise.
Christine compiled a list detailing the characteristics she desired in a partner, including effective communication, active involvement in her and their children’s lives, and genuine attraction. However, Kody didn’t meet these criteria as she expressed on the October 20 episode, saying “He wasn’t any of those things on my list.” She shared with him the list and he acknowledged, “I’m not any of those for you.
The letter played a significant role in helping her realize swiftly that David Woolley was indeed her match.
She praised the widowed father of eight, saying family means everything to him. He runs his own drywall company and is known for being truthful and genuine with others. Moreover, he is an excellent communicator.
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2025-06-16 07:19