Sister Wives' Meri Says Kody "Had a List" For Her to Fix Their Union

As a seasoned observer of the human condition, I find myself deeply moved by the stories unfolding within the realm of the Brown family. Each individual’s journey is unique and filled with lessons that resonate beyond their personal lives.

In simpler terms, Meri Brown (from Sister Wives) might contend that Kody Brown, rather than being nice, is more on the naughty side.

On the December 15th episode of TLC’s hit show, Meri mentioned that Kody essentially provided a checklist for her to complete before they could move forward with their relationship,” (or)

Despite her persistent efforts to improve themselves over the course of their 33-year marriage, nothing she did managed to bridge the divide that existed between her and the partner she married at 19.

For approximately ten years, their marriage existed in a state of uncertainty, as they didn’t sleep together even during vacations. In a recent conversation, Kody told Meri, “Meri, I made up my mind about this two years ago,” she previously revealed. She felt it was unfair that he didn’t communicate his feelings to her directly. Instead, she received confusing signals. If he genuinely had these strong feelings and was truly done, it would have been more honest if he had simply discussed it with her instead of sending mixed messages.

In the November 17th episode of the series, Meri explained that he had requested certain tasks from her. He provided a list of actions that needed to be completed in order to improve their marriage.

“And once I completed that list,” she continued, “he was done.”

At last, I saw it clear as day: Kody had exhausted his list of reasons. It was then I admitted to myself, “For all he’d asked, I had delivered.

As a devoted follower, I admit I hesitated in bringing closure to my initial marriage, but it was all for the sake of my one and only wife, Robyn Brown, whom I deeply respect.

In his retelling, he said that Robyn had expressed, “‘It’s inappropriate for you to end things. She needs to take charge,'” referring to Robyn urging him to let Meri take the lead. However, he eventually admitted, “She won’t do this and it’s not safe for us to be together.

Consequently, although Meri believed there might have been a solution for her relationship and marriage with Kody, she chose to walk the same road as Christine Brown and Janelle Brown out of Flagstaff, Arizona, where the family had resided following several years in Las Vegas.

She admitted that there are many things about Kody that have been extremely puzzling to her throughout the years. This is also one reason why she remained with him for such a prolonged period.

But these days she’s confident they’re never getting back together. Like, ever.

“It was a good time with him, it was,” she insisted on the Dec. 8 episode. “And now we’re done.”

This explains why she appears more hopeful lately. “I truly feel I’m making progress,” Meri expressed to the cameras. “At some point, I’ll meet someone special, then who knows what might follow? The possibilities are endless!

Regarding her former husband who is 55 years old, she’s certain that he’ll stay more or less in the realm of being a casual friend.

In a recent interview with Us Weekly, the 53-year-old clarified, “We don’t actively connect with each other these days.” However, they maintain cordiality, showing kindness towards one another, even though they don’t regularly engage in phone calls or text conversations. He often expresses hope that they will be friends again, but it’s not at the level of best friends, and I’m comfortable with this arrangement.

Indeed, they haven’t just been sharing a cup of tea recently. Continue reading to uncover all the heartfelt conversations they’ve had this season instead.

Kody Brown expressed his intention to separate from his first wife, Meri Brown, not long after their wedding in 1990. However, as he stated, “Oh Meri, when we move to Flagstaff, this will be a good time for us to start anew,” Meri revealed during the September 15 premiere, emphasizing their relocation in 2018. “He had given me the impression that things would improve, as he had done for years.

She expressed her main concern as his poor communication, particularly regarding his true feelings, desires, and dislikes, as well as the narrative he has been conveying for a long time.

Initially, Kody admitted there might have been some confusing signals, but as he delved into tasks, he found himself questioning the situation, saying, “It just didn’t make sense to me.” He clarified that under current circumstances, he wouldn’t pursue a romantic relationship with her.

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 subtly encouraging her to leave for years by claiming he didn’t love her, “Because if I depart under his influence, he wouldn’t appear as the villain because he didn’t walk away instead.

Several years following their acquisition of a 14-acre piece of land intended for construction in Flagstaff, Ariz., Kody admitted during the season opener that he was ready to let the dream of building there fade away. With the necessity of settling the full $820,000 price (reportedly paid off by the family in 2023) before construction could begin, he expressed this sentiment to his remaining wife Robyn Brown: “I’d almost prefer to either abandon it or sell it and then simply restart somewhere else.

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

Earlier on, TopMob News reported that Janelle Brown explained their relationship’s decline by stating, “We gradually drifted apart.” However, it was Kody’s shortcomings in his parental role towards certain children that eventually led to her decision to depart.

The mom shared with Logan Brown, Madison Brown Brush, Hunter Brown, Garrison Brown, Gabriel Brown, and Savanah Brown that the pivotal moment for her was when his relationship with her children deteriorated, and it didn’t appear as though he would go to great lengths to mend it. She added, “I realized then, that was what had been keeping me here all along.

Even when Kody broached the idea of reconciling in the Nov. 3 episode, it was a non-negotiable for Janelle.

She stated that it seems impossible for her to make up with him without him being excluded from their lives, and she has decided to prioritize her children.

Kody provided a reason for not putting extra effort into fixing the strains he was encountering with multiple grown-up kids, as expressed in that statement.

In the Sept. 15 episode, he expressed his feelings of not belonging in the family anymore. Despite being fully married to Robyn and co-parenting their five children – Dayton Brown, Aurora Brown, Breanna Brown, Solomon Brown, and Ariella Brown – he also mentioned having a less frequent relationship with some other children. Feeling overwhelmed, he asked, “What do I do with all of this? It doesn’t feel like a family.

Even though they’ve been genuinely monogamous for the first time in their 14-year marriage, Robyn admitted in the season 19 premiere that things have taken a turn for the worse. “Things have been difficult between us,” 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.

Consequently, she admitted, “I’m always alert and vigilant, ensuring he doesn’t undermine our relationship.” In her own words, the most challenging aspect was this: “There’s no support system for dealing with the fact that I’m still wed to a man who seems to be going through multiple divorces.

As for me, I found myself grappling with a wave of self-doubt, muttering to my reflection, “Hey there, Kody. You got it all wrong, but I can’t seem to tell you that I admire you.

For Robyn, it felt challenging to observe her ex-sister wives thriving in their latest chapter. As she put it during the October 27 broadcast, “They seem to be advancing, while I feel like the one who’s been left behind.

Include Madison, Janelle’s oldest child, in the list of kids who are not presently connected with Kody. According to her statement during the premiere, “I know that Maddie hasn’t spoken with her father,” she said. “There have been no calls exchanged between them, and she doesn’t maintain a relationship with Robin. She’s essentially cut off ties with both of them.

The concern, as expressed by Janelle, revolves around Kody not fully engaging in a relationship with Maddie’s children Axel, Evangalynn, and Josephine. She stated that she wants him to have contact only if he is willing to make a firm commitment.

In the September 22 broadcast, Janelle revealed that Kody had essentially stopped communicating with Maddie and her husband Caleb Brush, as the family dynamics began to significantly break down.

In Janelle’s words, since Kody hasn’t been around or in touch, Maddie has taken on a very protective role, almost like an overprotective mother. She feels that until he can be reliable and consistent, without causing unnecessary drama, it might be best for everyone if they keep his presence out of their lives for now.

Moreover, as Robyn has been urging Kody to make amends, she also mentioned that it would be beneficial if the children took similar steps.

Currently, it appears that Kody is not inclined to mend the rift. He’s been expressing frustration, saying that whenever he talks to his daughter, it feels like he’s casting a net for gossip, which has grown tiresome for him.

During their 32nd anniversary celebration, Meri confided in her friend Brandi that “He had been hinting at not having ever truly loved me and feeling compelled to marry me.” In response, she told him, “‘Kody,’ I said, ‘I’m aware that 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 decide to marry a maiden without truly loving her first? Isn’t it harsh and unkind? To select one from many and say, ‘I choose you, hoping to manipulate myself into loving you for the next three decades’?

In a private conversation, Kody expressed, “Now Meri is making some claims against me. Well, she can say what she pleases. I won’t be responding to them.

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

On the October 20th show, he firmly stated that the marriage was in trouble from the very start. He explained this by sharing that he had enjoyed much stronger relationships with Janelle, Christine, and Robyn.

He admitted he “should have gotten out of the relationship 25 years ago,” but he stayed out of fear, noting, “Leadership will never allow you to marry again if you’re discarding wives.”

Despite being unsure whether to develop on Coyote Pass or sell it, Janelle realized that the first move was paying off the Arizona property. Since Kody refused to discuss the matter with her, she admitted to ex-sister wife Christine Brown in the September 22 episode that “it seems I’ll have to seek legal advice.” “I believe that’s the only way I can possibly get any kind of resolution from him,” she added.

In simpler terms, Janelle admitted that since she doesn’t have a legally binding marriage with Kody, she has no legal grounds to assert any claims on his property. She explained further, “It’s not as simple as calling a lawyer and filing for divorce. The situation is complex because there’s no legal marriage in place.

Kody doesn’t feel comfortable discussing the Arizona property with Janelle because he lacks trust in her now.

He firmly stated during the September 22 broadcast, “I will settle the property when necessary,” and he explained, “I prefer to keep my actions private since I’ve grown weary of sharing details that get 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 confided, “He seems to share everything, like pouring water through a colander.” She added, “I found myself hearing details about his past relationships and multiple spouses that made me question if it was appropriate for him to disclose such information to me.

In the days when their love was growing stronger instead of weakening, they would combine all their savings in a common fund.

In Janelle’s explanation on the September 22nd episode, she pointed out that we would exhaust every resource to aid one individual, followed by collective support for another. This was the norm until around the last decade. However, now it seems like it’s more about personal wealth and everyone wanting their own estate instead.

When Robyn needed a house in Arizona, everyone contributed towards purchasing her 5-bedroom property worth approximately $1.65 million. This property had been put up for sale in August.

Initially, Robyn mentioned that the property would benefit the entire family. However, when Janelle proposed that they all be co-signers on the mortgage, she was turned down. Kody responded, “No, no, we have to safeguard, understandably, Robyn’s inheritance,” as Janelle remembered. Now that she is leaving the family, Janelle expressed her desire to receive her share of the Coyote Pass earnings and also get back some of the money she invested in Robyn’s house.

But that could be a tough sell.

Robyn remarked, “After all this time working side by side, it seems complicated when Janelle mentions being owed money. I can’t quite wrap my head around it.

Janelle criticized that despite their financial struggles with Coyote Pass, Kody mentioned having numerous other debts. Yet, she’s observed him purchasing trailers and home decorations. “I notice all the artwork on Robyn and Kody’s walls,” she said. “I see all these items. And I understand, I too have spent money on things.” In response, Kody explained that most of his funds were used for buying vehicles—”Effectively, I had a fleet”—and insurance for their children.

Janelle had often been taken aback by the luxurious appearance of Robyn’s backyard and the abundance of items in her home, remarking, “Wow. Huh.” This observation hinted at a level of affluence that Janelle found intriguing but was unsure about the source.

Essentially, she pointed out that he didn’t seem to value her needs or desires, which became increasingly frustrating for her over time. Eventually, this became apparent even to her grown children, who expressed their disapproval with statements like, “What on earth, Mom?

Instead, let me rephrase it for you: Following the breakdown of her first marriage, Robyn became quite mindful about managing her finances.

She admitted during the September 22 episode that she wasn’t good with managing money in the past. When she was young, she faced tough financial struggles, and it was only after her divorce that she truly learned how to budget effectively. Regarding her fellow sister wives, she noted that they likely prioritized their spending differently than she did.

Currently, as seen on the September 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) gather with their families, there’s very little communication happening between them and Meri or Robyn, and Kody. She doesn’t anticipate this situation improving significantly in the near future.

Speaking fondly about the period when they shared four houses on a single cul-de-sac in Las Vegas, Kody reminisced, “Life couldn’t have been better back then. Maddie and Caleb were always around, making it a joy to be there. And I adored Caleb; he felt like family.

However, in Arizona, disagreements arose concerning coronavirus safety measures which ultimately led to a disintegration of harmony. Similarly, as his personal marriages crumbled, he lamented that the connection with his children also deteriorated: “This situation simply turned all those bonds bitter.

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 had been feeling that way long before I departed.” In other words, her departure didn’t alter the dynamics of their relationships with their father. Kody has the ability to mend his relationships with his kids at any time.

Though it’ll definitely take some work.

Kody shared, “I’ve been deeply hurt by how I’ve been perceived, and it’s left me struggling to move on. You see, I can’t accept being blamed for things that my partner or ex-partner claims I did. I long for the day when resentment fades and we can rediscover forgiveness and love.

At the ages of 21 and 19, Kody and Meri admitted that they weren’t particularly well-acquainted when they got married spiritually and legally. Over time, they eventually filed for divorce in 2014 so that Kody could legally adopt Robyn’s three oldest children from her previous marriage.

In our wedding, she seemed different to me, and I suspect she had some issues from her past that I wasn’t aware of. At first, I thought I could handle it. However, as time went on, everything felt like a struggle because she was consistently upset with me. I can no longer live in a situation where she is frequently angry towards me.

Despite his desire to escape, Kody admitted, “Since he wishes to remain loyal and devoted, a divorce is forbidden in our faith. Consequently, I was unable to depart from that relationship. However, I wasn’t yearning to abandon the relationship entirely. I sought understanding as to whether we could salvage and mend it instead.

As a result of 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 entertaining, she wasn’t kind, 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 like she had been left behind, yet he clarified, “However, it wasn’t a forced eviction on my part. Instead, Christine, Janelle, and Meri decided for themselves that I should depart from our shared home.

In my expert opinion, while both Janelle and Christine perceived that their union with Kody wasn’t officially sanctioned by law, it was Meri who took the step to seek a formal separation within our faith community towards the end of last year. This process is known as a ‘release.’

In the episode on September 22nd, she clarified that all four of us had a special union with Kody through our church when we married him. Technically, we couldn’t have all been legally married, but it was more symbolic and called a covenant. Since none of us are pursuing further marriage with him, I believe it’s appropriate to dissolve this covenant completely. I don’t want to remain bound to him for eternity if he doesn’t wish it, and now I feel that we should fully separate ourselves from each other in this aspect.

Kody was hesitant about the concept, she explained, as she didn’t feel comfortable accepting the leadership of the church officials.

Kody clarified his position, stating that the harm had gone too deep for reconciliation to be possible. He further expressed his desire to avoid responsibility towards this church and its issues, so he would allow Meri to pursue her own path because if he remained angry with her, it could lead to conflict. Essentially, he felt it was best for her to move on because it had taken her a long time to acknowledge that the situation had been resolved for years.

2021 holiday gift exchange conversation among the 18 Brown children took an unpleasant turn, as Christine explained. “Things escalated quickly, things fell apart,” she recounted. “Kody and Robyn, along with their kids, seemed to be on one side of the argument, while they deliberately distanced themselves from Janelle, me, and our kids. The split became apparent following this text conversation.

According to Robyn, her three older children expressed that the interaction felt “uncomfortable emotionally” and decided it would be best for them to distance themselves from the relationship, but they didn’t mean they never wanted to see her again or cut ties completely. Instead, they simply felt that things had become awkward.

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

In the October 13th episode, he admitted his deepest desire is to rebuild relationships with Robyn’s children once more. He used to cherish spending time with Aurora in middle school and always attempted to connect with Dayton during high school. However, he expressed no optimism about rekindling a relationship with their father and Robyn.

Aurora firmly stated that she was repeatedly informed, both by various incidents and different individuals, that she was not welcomed as part of the family when her mother married Kody in 2010. She was told that she was not their sister, and they did not perceive or acknowledge her in that role.

Her sister Breanna expressed that the parents might’ve been more successful in fostering our family bonding, but sadly, that connection never truly materialized.

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

According to her, the invitation extended to Robyn and her children was for everything. In simpler terms, she was saying that they could feel free to drop by at her place whenever it suited 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. She explained, “There were challenging periods and my children felt annoyed at times, but they consistently regarded Robyn’s children as their siblings without any distinction.

Janelle praised the freedom she experienced in plural marriage, stating, ‘When it works well, it’s like belonging to this incredible family network, a community that truly connects with you. You have a husband and a wonderful bond with him, yet you retain your independence too. For me, having multiple spouses was an exceptional setup.’

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

He expressed his viewpoint during the December 1st broadcast: “Polygamy stifles emotional intimacy.” He explained that it tends to make everyone guarded, and what he truly desires is an emotionally open, intimate relationship with a woman. However, such a connection may not be achievable within the context of polygamy.

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. Occasionally, I had to remind him of our arrangement for him to visit my home. He’d often use fatigue as an excuse, but I would respond, “You can rest here just as comfortably as you can at Robyn’s.

According to Janelle, her children were reprimanded for opening Robyn’s refrigerator, which suggests they felt distant from her. Meanwhile, as Christine’s kids noticed that Robyn was dating their father but not living with them, this also contributed to their sense of separateness.

And Robyn said her crew definitely felt the divide.

She mentioned that Meri warmly welcomed my children and me, but the rest of the family found it difficult to embrace us, as she expressed during the September 29 broadcast. Essentially, our aim had always been to become an integral part of their family.

However, Gabriel might contend that they made considerable efforts to integrate their kin into their group.

In the October 13th episode, he expressed his belief that Robyn might be struggling with a sense of being a victim, putting it simply. He’s not pointing fingers at her for this, rather acknowledging that individuals often develop unique coping mechanisms to stay afloat in life.

But he went on to say, “If it’s truly her belief that we were mistreating her or her children while she was receiving special treatment from Dad and we were focusing on building relationships with her kids, and if she genuinely holds this conviction, then I can never have a relationship with Robyn again.

During a September 29 broadcast, Kody described how the frequent moves between four households impacted his eighteen children. He recounted an instance when Ariella, their youngest (born in January 2016), held onto him tightly as he attempted to depart, demonstrating the emotional bond that can be strained by such living arrangements.

In simpler terms, Kody said, “I had to tell her, ‘I have another wife and children who require my attention,’ but she clung to me, crying, ‘Don’t go, Daddy, don’t go.’ It’s tough for me to handle this situation.

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. It seemed to me that Kody and Robyn mishandled the situation regarding her children. He had to come back within three or four days because Ari got so upset. I thought it was poor parenting. Throughout the family’s history, the other kids had handled it, and they turned out to be well-adjusted adults.

Among the limited number of children from the Brown family circle, Mykelti was one of those who maintained relationships with both Robyn, Kody, and also their sister-wives Christine and Janelle. During Kody’s divorce processes, Mykelti often assumed the role of a mediator or peacemaker.

Tight with Robyn from the moment she entered the Brown family, Mykelti even invited her to be at the November 2022 birth of her twins Archer and Ace.

In one of the September 29th episodes, Mykelti shared that when Robyn initially became part of our family, I was still trying to understand myself. She made me feel unique and noticed, she said. When I found myself in need, Robyn was present. She was there during my vulnerable moments, listening to me, loving me.

Christine was overjoyed beyond measure when it became apparent that Robyn and Mykelti had a strong bond. As she put it during the Oct. 6 episode, “When Robyn joined our family and it was clear how well they got along, it was exactly what I had envisioned.” She continued, “Ever since I dreamt of having a multi-mother household, I prayed that my children would form close bonds with other mothers.

Kody believes it’s not just his wives who have chosen to keep him out of their lives; he thinks they are deliberately doing so as a form of retribution for a crime he did not commit, as expressed during the October 6 episodes. According to him, he is only culpable for not being deeply in love with their mothers.

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

He stated that the strain in his relationship with his kids is predominantly a mental issue for him due to negative remarks. He explained that there’s a swirling feeling of disillusionment from the family splitting up, which often leads to the thought, “Let’s blame Dad. It must be Dad who made the mistakes.

However, although he bears some responsibility, he strongly objects to the derogatory remarks. In fact, he admitted to having difficulty relating with Hunter, Maddie, and Gabriel. Kody confided that one of his children reacted to a text message by saying, “You are wasteful. I wouldn’t talk to you again even if I tried.

On another occasion, he expressed to the cameras, “One of my children recently said, ‘You are a jerk. I won’t speak to you anymore. You have manipulated me and indoctrinated me.’

I’ve been trying to extend a hand, but it seems he’s unwilling to address the issue at hand. As I mentioned earlier, I believe our elders should step up and take action. I’m ready to put in the work, but I need someone else to reciprocate that effort as well.

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

She shared during the Oct. 6 episode that her parents divorced when she was young. At that time, her father lived with another woman in a different city, while her mother lived alone. One day, she bravely asked her biological father why he wasn’t around more when she was younger. All he could offer were weak explanations, which didn’t make the situation any better for her. It was really tough.

Instead of letting Kody’s wounded emotions hinder his actions, she was determined to press forward. In a heated exchange captured on camera towards the end of 2022, she admitted, “I find it hard not to feel like I might be losing respect for you a bit.

Even though Kody admitted there was room for improvement in rebuilding 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 enraged by the situation that when I interact with my kids, I fear they might provoke me with allegations. At this moment, I’m too heated up, and all I can do is cause further harm.

Despite a large portion of the family being present at Logan’s wedding to Michelle Petty in October 2022, there seemed to be little affection or warmth present among them.

In the October 6th episode, Kody expressed his displeasure to Robyn, mentioning that he had noticed Madison whisking her children away from him. He pointed out that his daughter hadn’t informed him about her third pregnancy, their daughter Josephine who was born in February 2023. Essentially, he said 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 that Maddie avoids Kody because of their family dynamics. Maddie is cautious about her children, as Kody hasn’t been around since Evie was born, which is over three years ago. Maddie didn’t want him to suddenly appear and claim to be Evie’s grandfather without the kids recognizing who he is.

Kody opined that it’s impractical to expect grandparents to always be involved in their grandchildren’s lives, given the circumstances like Maddie living in North Carolina and him having commitments in Flagstaff.

It’s evident that Kody and his grown-up kids hold contrasting perspectives regarding their current rift, a point of disagreement being Kody insisting on an apology or acknowledgment of wrongdoing from his side.

Following the end of the COVID-19 crisis, our family life didn’t return to its usual state as Kody felt his sons owed him and Robyn an apology, particularly Robyn. According to Janelle, she expressed this during the October 13 episode, stating that the issue grew into something more, so they just needed to have a conversation with her.

In Kody’s predicament, Janelle expressed, he believed his children had not remained loyal to him, adding, “and the most cherished individual in our family who has given her all unconditionally has been treated disrespectfully or something ridiculous like that.” She concluded, “And I’m like, ‘Kody, whatever. Yes, whatever.'” (In this paraphrase, I tried to maintain the original sentiment and tone while using more contemporary language.)

Gabriel echoed a similar sentiment when he narrated his discussion with his father. “He persistently framed it as if I needed to apologize,” he told Janelle. “Finally, I said something along the lines of, ‘Look, unless you’re truly prepared to rebuild our relationship and make amends, we should stop talking.’ A few days later, he contacted me via text. He essentially admitted that he had been contemplating my words. He asked for my forgiveness and granted his own. I responded, ‘Forgive you for what exactly?’

As one of six children I share with Janelle, I primarily maintain a relationship with my youngest daughter, Savanah. We don’t get to spend time together often, but approximately every two months or so, I make an effort to call her and arrange a meeting. The rest of my kids, unfortunately, do not have much of a connection with me.

Regarding Savannah, who completed high school in 2023, she perceives her four elder brothers as assuming a paternal role. Already, she has shared with Janelle her intention of asking her siblings to escort her during her future wedding walk.

As a lifestyle expert, I’d like to share an insightful conversation I had recently: “I’ve discussed this matter with Savannah, and she expressed, ‘You know, I’ve come to understand that this is his nature.’ He’ll be the type of father who joins in on the fun when he’s around, but then he’ll have to step away. I’m learning to adapt to him, accepting that it’s all right.

Janelle, however, is less forgiving.

She expressed her frustration towards Kody, stating, ‘I’ve noticed this pattern before.’ She continued, ‘I’ve worked with many women, and after their divorce, some fathers have disappeared from the children’s lives.’

At the start of their estrangement, Gabriel found it particularly difficult as Kody often invited Gabriel along on his business trips, highlighting Kody’s strong involvement as a father. However, over the last few years, that active engagement seems to have waned. This was shared by Janelle in her explanation.

Although Gabriel is puzzled about what might have caused his father’s anger, during the Oct. 13 episode, he expressed, “If Dad doesn’t transform and can’t accept responsibility, I simply won’t meet him again. And I’m completely content with that decision.

In her words, he feels content knowing his father isn’t part of his life. It’s a sentiment I wish for all my children too, and I believe they are growing towards that ideal.

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

He expressed regret for how Gabriel seems, having made several attempts to reach out to him, but unfortunately, those efforts were unanswered, not due to any lack of effort on his side.

In late 2022, Meri was the one who ended her relationship with Kody, following the teachings of their church, which refers to this action as a “release.” This was granted based on claims of emotional abandonment.

On the October 13th episode, she pointed out that he dislikes that particular word since he believes he didn’t leave her. Instead, she feels as though he did.

In reality, she believes he paid little attention to her until she decided to depart, so it would appear as though his hands were free of any involvement in the matter.

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

He admitted that he had already moved on a while back, but acknowledged the fear of her reaction if he revealed the truth. This fear stemmed from the fact that Meri was not loyal to him in their relationship, which was his main concern. Essentially, it was about preserving a certain reputation, as getting divorced can often damage one’s standing.

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

She expressed her disappointment by saying, “It’s truly unfortunate how Kody is portraying our marriage, as it seems his perspective on our relationship has shifted. However, the stories he shares with others about me don’t align with reality, and unfortunately, they believe him instead.

Before Christina parted ways with Kody, it became apparent to her that they weren’t well-suited based on a suggested exercise by their marriage therapist in Las Vegas.

Christine, in her search, had jotted down characteristics she desired in a partner – a good conversationalist, someone who would be actively involved in her life and her kids’ lives, and someone who found her appealing. However, as she disclosed on the October 20th episode, Kody did not possess any of these traits that she had outlined. “I told him about the list,” she said, “and he admitted, ‘I don’t fit those qualities for you.’ I replied, ‘No, you don’t.’

In my own words, I recognized swiftly that David Woolley, who is now my husband, was indeed the one for me. The message played a significant role in this realization.

She enthused about the widowed father of eight, stating that family is his greatest treasure. His professional life revolves around a successful drywall business, where he’s earned a strong reputation for his sincerity and authenticity. Above all, he excels in effective communication.

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