Sister Wives: Kody & Meri Fall Into “Awkward” Physical Situation

Sister Wives: Kody & Meri Fall Into “Awkward” Physical Situation

As a seasoned observer of human dynamics, I find the lives of the Brown family members intriguing and heart-wrenching at the same time. The story of Kody Brown and his wives, each with their unique struggles and choices, paints a vivid picture of modern polygamy in America.


In the midst of her relocation from Arizona, Meri Brown was encountering a variety of conflicting signs from her former partner, Kody Brown.

In the November 24th episode of Sister Wives, I was on the edge of my seat as I witnessed Kody aiding Meri in her relocation from their Flagstaff shared dwelling. However, things got rather tense when, in the moving truck, Meri accidentally bumped into Kody and Nathan Dilts shoved a bike towards Meri, pushing her right back into her ex. The situation was undeniably awkward!

In her private thoughts, Meri exclaimed, “What’s going on here?” and “Why are you acting like this?” She also mentioned that she hadn’t been this close to him for many years.

Meanwhile, the previous pair, having exchanged vows back in 1990 and sharing son Leon Brown, found humor in the situation, but Kody acknowledged that he was treading carefully on a thin line.

In his confessional, TLC star Meri, who is currently married only to Robyn Brown, stated that Meri was leaning forward close to him. He noted that the situation was both amusing and not amusing at the same time. Robyn didn’t choose monogamy, but she is now in this position. Meri and he have not shared a similar status for around eight or nine years.

Kody, who parted ways with Christine Brown and Janelle Brown before his formal separation from Meri, underscored that in reality, the circumstances were far from being humorous.

Sister Wives: Kody & Meri Fall Into “Awkward” Physical Situation

He acknowledged that it was undeniably amusing, but from a moral standpoint, it wasn’t acceptable. The joke was about something he and Robyn hold dear as it had a sexual connotation, which made it both entertaining and inappropriate at the same time.

In 2014, Meri and Kody finalized their legal divorce to enable Kody to adopt Robyn’s three children from a prior marriage and marry her. However, they continued to be “spiritually married” for many years, despite periods of estrangement. Meri ultimately ended the relationship in late 2022, later requesting an official dissolution not only legally but also spiritually, by their church as well.

For more bombshells from season 19 of Sister Wives, read on.

Sister Wives: Kody & Meri Fall Into “Awkward” Physical Situation

Kody Brown expressed his readiness to part ways with his first wife, Meri Brown, soon after they exchanged vows in 1990. However, as he stated, ‘Oh Meri, when we move to Flagstaff, this will be a good time for us to start anew,’ he gave the impression that things would improve between them. This was not the first time he had given such promises, according to Meri, who shared this in the Sept. 15 premiere, referring to their move in 2018. ‘He’s led me to believe those things for many years,’ she added.

She expressed her primary concern as being his poor communication, including his feelings, desires, and even what he doesn’t want, along with the narrative he’s maintained over the years.

Initially, Kody conceded the possibility of “confusing signals,” but when he began working on various tasks, he found himself questioning, “What’s the point?” He elaborated, stating that under current circumstances, he wouldn’t pursue a romantic relationship with her anymore.

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 on your side. And it’s high time,'” she confessed. Removing her blinders, she now believes that he had been attempting to persuade her to depart for years by asserting he didn’t love her. “Because if I leave, then he isn’t the wrongdoer since he didn’t walk away.

Sister Wives: Kody & Meri Fall Into “Awkward” Physical Situation

Several years following their acquisition of a 14-acre plot intended for construction in Flagstaff, Ariz., Kody expressed during the season premiere that he was prepared to watch the dream fade away. With the need to settle the entire $820,000 purchase cost before building (reportedly paid off by the family in 2023), he shared with his remaining wife Robyn Brown, “I’d almost prefer to abandon it or sell it and then begin anew somewhere else.

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

Sister Wives: Kody & Meri Fall Into “Awkward” Physical Situation

In earlier conversations with TopMob News, Janelle Brown expressed that the relationship between them was gradually fading away. However, it was Kody’s shortcomings in his parental role towards some of their children that ultimately led to her decision to part ways.

In simple terms, the mom shared with Logan Brown, Madison Brown Brush, Hunter Brown, Garrison Brown, Gabriel Brown, and Savanah Brown that a major turning point for her was when his connection with her kids deteriorated to the point where he appeared unwilling or unable to repair it. This led her to realize that this was the key factor keeping her in the relationship.

In the November 3rd episode, it was unwaveringly clear that reconciliation was not an option for Janelle when Kody proposed it.

She stated, “It’s uncertain to me how I could possibly mend things between us in a way that he wouldn’t be excluded from our children’s lives. However, my choice will always be my kids.

Sister Wives: Kody & Meri Fall Into “Awkward” Physical Situation

The reason Kody didn’t put more effort into fixing the conflicts he had with some of his grown-up kids, was what he shared.

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 maintains some relationships with other kids but less frequently. This situation left him puzzled, asking, “What do I do with all of this? It doesn’t feel like a family.

Sister Wives: Kody & Meri Fall Into “Awkward” Physical Situation

Even though they were genuinely monogamous for the first time in their 14-year marriage during this period, Robyn admitted in the season 19 opener that things had taken a turn for the worse. “We’re experiencing the most difficult times we’ve ever encountered in our relationship,” she said. “It’s been challenging between us. Kody doesn’t know who to blame, himself or one of his other wives. I think he feels a lot of rejection and, as a result, he seems to be questioning whether I will reject him too.

Consequently, she disclosed, “I’m constantly vigilant. I have to frequently assure that he isn’t undermining our relationship.” To put it simply, her main struggle was: “There’s no support available for the thought that I’m still married to a man who keeps getting divorced.

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

In my perspective, as a wellness advocate, I found myself grappling with the sight of my ex-sister wives thriving in this new phase of their lives during our recent broadcast on October 27th. It felt as if they were all forging ahead, while I was seemingly left behind, caught in the whirlwind of change.

Sister Wives: Kody & Meri Fall Into “Awkward” Physical Situation

It was mentioned during the premiere that Madison, Janelle’s eldest daughter, is currently not in a relationship with Kody. As explained by Janelle, there has been no communication between Maddie and her father, and the same goes for the other way around. Essentially, Maddie has distanced herself from both Kody and Robin.

The concern, as expressed by Janelle, revolves around Kody not fully engaging in a relationship with Maddie’s children Axel, Evangalynn, and Josephine. She feels that he should only have contact with them if he is prepared to fully commit to it.

Consequently, in the September 22 episode, Kody essentially stopped communicating with Maddie and her spouse Caleb Brush when the family began to disintegrate.

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 can be reliable and avoid unnecessary drama, it might be best for them not to be aware of his presence.

Additionally, Robyn mentioned that she’s been urging Kody to make amends, and she expressed, “I believe it would be beneficial if the children also took steps towards reconciliation.

Currently, it appears that Kody isn’t quite prepared to mend the estrangement, as he often complains that their conversations are just sources of gossip, growing weary of such discussions.

Sister Wives: Kody & Meri Fall Into “Awkward” Physical Situation

During their 32nd anniversary celebration, “He hinted that he had never truly loved me and felt compelled to marry me,” Meri confided in her friend Brandi during the September 15 premiere. “And I replied to him, I said, ‘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 decide to marry a maiden if he didn’t feel love for her initially, opting instead to merely claim love and compel it over time? Seems harsh, doesn’t it? To single me out from the crowd and then declare, ‘I select you as an experiment to try to manipulate myself into loving you for the next three decades’?

In his private conversation, Kody stated, “Meri is making some small allegations. Well, she can say whatever pleases her. I won’t respond 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 constantly troubled throughout its entirety. His reasoning? He claimed to have had significantly stronger relationships with Janelle, Christine, and Robyn.

He acknowledged that he “should have ended the relationship two and a half decades back,” but he chose to stay due to his apprehensions, mentioning, “Authority figures would never permit another marriage if you’re casting off spouses.

Sister Wives: Kody & Meri Fall Into “Awkward” Physical Situation

Although Janelle was unsure whether she’d develop Coyote Pass or just sell it, she realized that the first step was settling the Arizona property debt. With Kody refusing to discuss the matter, she admitted to her former sister wife Christine Brown in the September 22 episode that “it seems like I might need a lawyer” as she believed that’s the only way she could possibly get any resolution from him.

Janelle admitted that since she and Kody are not legally married, she doesn’t hold any rights to assert claims on his property. In her own words, “It’s not as simple as calling a lawyer to request a divorce; rather, it’s intricate because there’s no legal marriage in the first place.

Sister Wives: Kody & Meri Fall Into “Awkward” Physical Situation

Kody prefers not to discuss the Arizona property with Janelle because he now has lost trust in her.

He made it clear during the September 22 episode that he would settle the property when necessary, and he didn’t want to share any specifics about his actions or plans since he’s grown weary of revealing 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. 

He spills secrets as if he’s got holes in him,” she confided. “When he started dishing out details about his past relationships and multiple wives, I felt it wasn’t appropriate for him to share such things with me.

Sister Wives: Kody & Meri Fall Into “Awkward” Physical Situation

In the days when the family’s love was increasing instead of decreasing, they would combine their funds into a common jar or container.

In simpler terms, Janelle said during the September 22 broadcast that we would put all our efforts into helping one individual, followed by collective assistance for another person – this was how things had always been until around ten years ago. However, now it seems to be more about personal possessions and estates, rather than mutual support.

When Robyn found herself requiring a house in Arizona, everyone pooled their resources to purchase her a luxurious five-bedroom property, priced at approximately $1.65 million, that went on the market in August.

According to Robyn, the plan was for the property to benefit the entire family. However, when Janelle proposed that they all be co-signers on the mortgage, she faced opposition. Kody responded, “No, no, we need to safeguard, understandably protect Robyn’s inheritance,” Janelle recalled. Now that she’s leaving the family, Janelle stated she wants her share of the Coyote Pass earnings and also wishes to recover the money she invested in Robyn’s house.

But that could be a tough sell. 

Robyn remarked, “After all this time collaborating, it seems perplexing to me when Janelle mentions she’s due money. I can’t help but wonder, ‘How is this calculated? How is this determined?’ It’s such a puzzling situation.

Sister Wives: Kody & Meri Fall Into “Awkward” Physical Situation

Janelle expressed frustration about the family’s financial struggle with Coyote Pass, stating that Kody often mentioned having numerous other debts. However, she has observed him acquiring various assets such as trailers and home decorations. She commented on Robyn and Kody’s home, pointing out their artwork on the walls and other possessions. “I see all these things,” she said. “I understand I have spent money on things too.” Meanwhile, Kody explained that most of his money was used for purchasing cars (he claimed to have a fleet) and insurance for the children.

Janelle had often been taken aback by the lavishness of Robyn’s backyard and the abundance of items in her home. She would exclaim, “Wow. Huh.” Despite not knowing the specifics of their financial management, this was her response.

Essentially, she conveyed that he didn’t give importance to her needs or desires which became a significant problem for her over time. In her own words, “I eventually realized this, and even my grown-up kids were growing increasingly frustrated, asking things like, ‘What on earth, Mom?’

Instead, let me rephrase it for you: After her first marriage ended, Robyn became diligent about managing her finances.

She confided during the September 22 episode that she wasn’t so skilled in managing money in the past. She explained that as a young adult, she experienced many financial hardships, but it was her divorce that taught her how to budget effectively. Regarding her fellow sister wives, she suggested that they may have had different spending priorities compared to hers.

Sister Wives: Kody & Meri Fall Into “Awkward” Physical Situation

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 interaction with Meri or Robyn, or Kody. I don’t think this situation is likely to change significantly in the near future.

Sister Wives: Kody & Meri Fall Into “Awkward” Physical Situation

Reflecting on the period when they lived in four houses on a single cul-de-sac in Las Vegas, Kody described it as “the pinnacle of my life.” He went on to say, “Things were running smoothly, and it was wonderful having Maddie and Caleb around. I adored Caleb; he felt like family to me.

However, in Arizona, disagreements arose concerning coronavirus safety measures, leading to a disintegration of order. Subsequently, as his marital unions crumbled, he noted that the connections with his children deteriorated too, stating that it led to an overall bittering of those relationships.

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

She stated during the September 22 broadcast, “The children who felt frustrated were already feeling that way long before I departed.” In essence, her departure did not alter the dynamics of their relationship with him. Kody still has the ability to mend his relationships with his children.

Though it’ll definitely take some work. 

Kody shared, “I’m still deeply upset about how I was treated and haven’t moved past it yet. The problem is, I won’t accept responsibility for actions my wife or ex-wife claims I took. I can only hope that with time, the resentment will lessen. Perhaps we can find forgiveness and love again someday.

Sister Wives: Kody & Meri Fall Into “Awkward” Physical Situation

At the age of 21 and 19, Kody and Meri had only a limited acquaintance with each other when they got married, both spiritually and legally. They eventually sought divorce in 2014, enabling Kody to adopt Robyn’s three eldest children from her previous marriage legally.

In our wedding, she seemed quite distinct, and I now realize there were some issues from her past that I wasn’t aware of. Initially, I thought I could tolerate it. However, as time went on, everything felt like a struggle because I couldn’t live in a state where she was consistently angry with me.

Despite his desire to escape, he found himself unable to do so. In a polygamous union, as Kody explained, divorce isn’t an option if one wishes to remain faithful and devoted to their faith. Consequently, he couldn’t extricate himself from that relationship. However, he wasn’t yearning for an exit; rather, he sought understanding of whether it was salvageable and fixable.

In light of our conflicting signals, I concede that Meri believed we could resolve our issues. However, whenever we interacted, I found myself expressing that she wasn’t pleasant, engaging, or compassionate. I’m making an effort to maintain curiosity towards her, but I find myself growing restless instead.

In truth, I can understand why Meri might feel forsaken, yet it was not a forced eviction on my part. Instead, Christine, Janelle, and Meri opted for my departure from our shared home.

Sister Wives: Kody & Meri Fall Into “Awkward” Physical Situation

As a loyal adherent, I acknowledge that though Janelle and Christine held the belief that they weren’t required to legally dissolve their union with Kody due to its unofficial status, Meri took the initiative by seeking a formal separation from our religious community, referred to as a release, in the final months of 2022.

In the Sept 22 episode, she clarified that all four of us women were united with Kody through our church in a special commitment known as a covenant, not legally. However, since we’re no longer pursuing marriage and I don’t wish to be bound to him forever, I think it’s appropriate to dissolve this bond completely.

Kody was hesitant about the concept, she mentioned, preferring not to accept or recognize the leadership of the church’s figures.

Kody expressed that the harm was so severe that reconciliation is no longer an option. He further clarified that while they are accountable to God, he doesn’t want to be answerable to this church and its unnecessary complications. Therefore, he intends to allow Meri her freedom to do as she pleases because if he’s angry with her, it leads to conflict. Essentially, he wants her to step back because it has taken her a long time to accept that the situation is over for years.

Sister Wives: Kody & Meri Fall Into “Awkward” Physical Situation

2021 holiday gift exchange conversation took an unfortunate turn for the 18 Brown children, as Christine explained. “Things took a turn for the worse, things fell apart,” she recounted. “Kody, Robyn, and their kids were on one side, while Janelle, me, and our kids were left out. This led to a divide in our group, following this text conversation.

According to Robyn, her older children expressed that the interaction felt uncomfortable for them and requested some distance in their relationship. However, she clarified that it wasn’t a matter of not wanting to see or interact with her again; instead, they simply wanted to avoid any further awkwardness.

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

In the October 13th episode, I admitted that what I yearn for most is rekindling a bond with Robyn’s children once more. Back in middle school, Aurora was the one I enjoyed spending time with the most. High school found me making frequent attempts to connect with Dayton. However, I must confess, I’m not optimistic about forging a relationship with their father and Robyn.

Sister Wives: Kody & Meri Fall Into “Awkward” Physical Situation

Aurora firmly stated that she was informed on numerous occasions, by various individuals, that she wasn’t welcomed into the family when her mother married Kody in 2010. She emphasized that they never considered her as their sister and never saw her in that role.

Her sister Breanna expressed that she believed the parents might have made more effort to foster familial connections, but those attempts seemed lacking and never materialized effectively.

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. “To put it simply, feel free to drop by our home whenever you please.

At the same time, she mentioned that her daughter, Ysabel Brown, was particularly close to Robyn’s children. In fact, Mykelti Brown Padron lived with them for a while. She explained, “There were difficult periods and my kids felt frustrated at times, but they viewed Robyn’s children as their siblings regardless.

Sister Wives: Kody & Meri Fall Into “Awkward” Physical Situation

Speaking enthusiastically about the freedom it offered, Janelle expressed her viewpoint on plural marriage as follows: “When it works well, it creates an extraordinary family structure that you’re a part of, with a community you’re connected to. You have a husband and enjoy a strong bond with him. Yet, you retain all your independence too. To me, having multiple spouses was not just acceptable, but a truly wonderful setup.

Sister Wives: Kody & Meri Fall Into “Awkward” Physical Situation

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

In the September 29th episode, she pointed out that when Kody relocated to Flagstaff, he found it simpler to be apart from everyone else. Occasionally, I had to remind him of our plans because he’d often claim fatigue as an excuse. She disclosed that he would say, “I’m so tired,” to which she responded, “You can rest just as well at my house as you can at Robyn’s.” This suggests that Kody seemed to prefer staying away, even when resting, but she encouraged him to visit her home instead.

Sister Wives: Kody & Meri Fall Into “Awkward” Physical Situation

According to Janelle, her children were reprimanded when they ventured into Robyn’s refrigerator. On the other hand, for Christine’s kids, it was the realization that Robyn and their father were a couple and he wasn’t present in their household that created a sense of distance.

And Robyn said her crew definitely felt the divide. 

On the September 29th episode, she mentioned that Meri welcomed both me and my children warmly, but the rest of the family found it challenging to accept us. What we truly desired was to belong within this family.

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

In the Oct. 13 episode, he expressed his belief that Robyn seems to have a tendency to view herself as a victim, which he phrased directly. He didn’t place blame on her for this, though. Instead, he suggested that everyone, in their own way, develops strategies to cope and survive.

Indeed, if she genuinely holds the conviction that I or anyone else in the family mistreated her or her children while she was enjoying special attention from Dad and we were cultivating our bond with her kids, then it seems unlikely that any meaningful relationship between us and Robyn can be restored.

Sister Wives: Kody & Meri Fall Into “Awkward” Physical Situation

As a devoted follower, I can attest that growing up with my father moving between four distinct residences did impact me and my 18 siblings, as I shared during the September 29th episode. A poignant example of this occurred when Robyn and my youngest daughter, Ariella, who was born in January 2016, held onto my leg so tightly as I attempted to depart, highlighting the emotional bonds that were forged amidst our unique family situation.

In his own words, Kody stated, “I told her, ‘I have other family commitments – another spouse and more children who depend on me.’ She was clinging to me, crying ‘Don’t abandon me, Daddy, don’t leave me.’ It’s really tough for me.

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

right from the start, I made it clear to my children that their father wouldn’t always be around. To me, Kody and Robyn didn’t handle the situation well with her kids. He couldn’t stay away for more than three or four days because Ari gets so upset about it. It just seemed like poor parenting to me. Throughout our family’s history, the other children managed without their father around, and they turned out to be well-adjusted adults.

Sister Wives: Kody & Meri Fall Into “Awkward” Physical Situation

Among a small group of children from the Brown family, Mykelti was one of those who maintained relationships with Robyn, Kody, and also Christine and Janelle, their mother of three. During Kody’s divorces, Mykelti often assumed the role of mediator or peacekeeper.

From the very start, Mykelti became close friends with Robyn upon joining the Brown family. In fact, she extended an invitation for Robyn to be present at the November 2022 birth of her twins, 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 unique and understood, she was someone who was there for me in my time of need. She was a comforting presence, someone who listened to me, someone who loved me when I needed it the most.

Christine’s motherly joy knew no bounds as she expressed, “Ever since Robyn joined our family and it was evident how well she and Mykelti get along, it exceeded all my expectations.” On the October 6 episode, she continued, “When I dreamt of a plural family, I yearned for my children to have strong bonds with other mothers. It seems that wish has come true!

Sister Wives: Kody & Meri Fall Into “Awkward” Physical Situation

Kody believes it’s not just his wives who are excluding him from their lives intentionally as a form of retribution for a crime he did not commit. In the Oct. 6 episodes, he shared this perspective regarding his strained relationship with some of his older children, stating that he is only culpable for not deeply falling 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 for the situation, he strongly objects to the insults. Particularly, revealing that he had difficulties connecting with Hunter, Maddie, and Gabriel, Kody admitted that one of his children replied to a text saying, “You are worthless. I wouldn’t talk to you again even if I tried.

In another instance, he expressed to the cameras, “One of my children recently said to me, ‘You are behaving badly. I will no longer speak with you. You have deceived me and controlled my thoughts.’

He’s unwilling to handle the venom any longer, he stated. He mentioned that it’s his belief that his elders should take more responsibility in resolving issues. He’s ready to put forth an effort, but it’s important for someone else to reciprocate and contribute as well.

Sister Wives: Kody & Meri Fall Into “Awkward” Physical Situation

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

During the October 6th episode, she shared that her parents separated when she was young. At that time, her father lived with another woman in a different city, while her mother lived on her own. She vividly recalled questioning her biological father about their separation, asking why he wasn’t around during her childhood years. Instead of providing a clear answer, he offered flimsy explanations that left her feeling disappointed and frustrated.

Instead of her being prepared to let Kody’s hurt feelings hinder his attempts, it could be phrased as: She was determined not to let Kody’s hurt feelings prevent him from putting forth effort. During their heated argument, captured on camera late in 2022, she expressed, “I find myself struggling not to feel a bit of disrespect towards you.

Although Kody admitted there was room for improvement in repairing his relationships with his children, he emphasized that healing his own heart comes first.

He disclosed his frustration, stating, “Some of my children seem to be conspiring against me. I’m so enraged about the situation that whenever I interact with them, I fear they might provoke me with a reproach. At this moment, I’m too emotional and could potentially make things worse rather than better.

Sister Wives: Kody & Meri Fall Into “Awkward” Physical Situation

Despite many members of the family being present at Logan’s wedding to Michelle Petty in October 2022, it seemed that the atmosphere wasn’t particularly filled with affection.

In the October 6th episode, Kody expressed his displeasure to Robyn, saying he felt Madison hastily removed her children from his presence. He mentioned that he hadn’t known about Madison expecting her third child, daughter Josephine, who was born in February 2023, as she hadn’t informed him of her pregnancy.

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

Janelle clarified the reason Maddie avoided Kody at the wedding: she’s extremely careful about her kids. Kody hasn’t seen them since Evie was born, almost four years ago, and Janelle didn’t want him to suddenly appear and claim to be their grandfather without prior introduction, causing confusion among the children.

Kody opined that it’s not feasible for grandparents to constantly be involved in their grandchildren’s lives, as illustrated by Maddie’s situation in North Carolina. He pointed out that if you relocate your children to the opposite coast, maintaining such a connection can be challenging due to work and personal commitments in Flagstaff.

Sister Wives: Kody & Meri Fall Into “Awkward” Physical Situation

It’s evident that Kody and his grown-up kids hold contrasting perspectives on their current strained relationship, with a significant disagreement revolving around him requesting an apology or acknowledgment of fault.

Following the end of the COVID-related concerns, our family life didn’t return to its usual harmony as Kody felt that his sons owed him and Robyn an apology, particularly Robyn. Janelle expressed on the Oct. 13 episode that this issue had evolved, leading her to believe they simply needed to have a conversation with her.

In Janelle’s words, Kody’s problem was that he felt his children hadn’t been faithful to him, and she expressed her frustration by saying, “The person who has given the most love in this family has been disregarded or something like that.” She concluded, “I’m like, ‘Well, Kody, whatever you say. Yeah, whatever.’

Gabriel conveyed a similar sentiment when he narrated his discussion with his father. “He repeatedly suggested that an apology from me was due,” he told Janelle. “At one point, I said something along the lines of, ‘Unless you’re genuinely willing to rebuild our relationship and make amends, we shouldn’t talk anymore.’ A few days later, he texted me back. He wrote, ‘Hey, I’ve been considering your words. I forgive you. Please forgive me.’ My response was, ‘Forgive me for what?’

Sister Wives: Kody & Meri Fall Into “Awkward” Physical Situation

Among the six children Kody has with Janelle, it’s only Savanah that he often interacts with. Although it doesn’t happen frequently, about every two months or so, he’ll call her up and they’ll spend time together. The other kids don’t seem to maintain much of a relationship with him. (Janelle stated this in the episode aired on Oct 13.)

Regarding Savannah, who completed high school in 2023, it is evident that her four elder brothers have assumed a paternal role in her life. In fact, Savannah has openly shared with Janelle her intention of having one or more of her siblings escort her during her future wedding ceremony.

In conversation with Savannah, she expressed, “Well, it seems he’s the type of father who will join us for some great times but may not always be around. I understand his situation, and I’m okay with it.” – said Janelle.

Janelle, however, is less forgiving. 

She expressed her frustration with Kody, stating, ‘I’ve been through this before.’ She explained that she has encountered many women in her professional life who divorced and then found their children’s fathers disappearing from the picture.

Sister Wives: Kody & Meri Fall Into “Awkward” Physical Situation

At the start of their father-son disagreement, “Gabriel found it particularly difficult as Kody often invited Gabriel along on his business trips,” explained Janelle, implying that Kody had been an extremely involved and caring father right up until a couple of recent years.

Despite feeling puzzled about what might have upset his father, Gabriel asserted during the Oct. 13 episode: “I told Dad that if he doesn’t change 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 seems content 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 apologies for how Gabriel seems, revealing in a private moment that he has attempted to reach out to him numerous times, yet those efforts were met with rejection. However, it’s important to note that this was not due to any lack of effort on his part.

Sister Wives: Kody & Meri Fall Into “Awkward” Physical Situation

In late 2022, Meri was the one who ended her relationship with Kody, granting a “release” as their church terms it, due to allegations of abandonment.

She observed during the October 13 broadcast that he dislikes that particular word since it seems to him that he didn’t leave her. Instead, she believes he did.

To be honest, I realized he barely acknowledged me until the moment I decided to depart, which seemingly gave him an opportunity to claim, “I have no part in this.

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

He admitted that he had already moved past the situation some time ago, but in all fairness, he was hesitant to confront her due to fear of her reaction. The reason for his apprehension was that Meri had never been loyal to him throughout their relationship. This fear stemmed from concerns about his reputation, as getting divorced can often damage one’s standing.

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

She expressed her disappointment, stating, “It’s truly unfortunate how Kody is portraying our marriage, as his words seem to paint a different picture. The story appears to have shifted for him, but the things he’s telling others about me aren’t accurate, and unfortunately, people believe them.

Sister Wives: Kody & Meri Fall Into “Awkward” Physical Situation

Prior to when Christina parted ways with Kody, it became clear to her that they were not well-suited for each other according to the standards of their Las Vegas-based marriage and family counselor, as she discovered during a suggested exercise.

Christine outlined the traits she desired in a potential partner, specifying that she was looking for someone who could communicate effectively, would be actively involved in her life and that of her children, and whom she found attractive. However, it turned out that Kody did not possess any of these qualities as she stated on the October 20 episode, “And Kody didn’t fit any of the qualities I had outlined,” she admitted. “I told him about the list, and he said, ‘I don’t have those qualities for you.’ I replied, ‘No, you don’t.’

The letter played a significant role in helping her realize swiftly that David Woolley was indeed her match.

She enthusiastically shared that family means everything to the widower who is a father of eight. Not only does he run his own drywall business, but he’s also well-known for his integrity and authenticity in dealing with others. Moreover, he excels at clear and effective communication.

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2024-11-25 10:23