“Sister Wives: Kody Brown and Janelle Brown Sit Down to Discuss Marital Issues”
In a recent episode of TLC’s “Sister Wives,” Kody Brown and his wife Janelle had a much-needed conversation about their strained relationship. The couple, who had not seen each other for six weeks following a blowout fight before Christmas, sat down together to hash out their issues.
Janelle expressed her need to keep her distance from Kody, citing his lack of communication with their teenage daughter as one of the major sources of tension. She confronted him about not speaking to their daughter for six weeks, which Kody admitted was an oversight on his part.
During the conversation, Janelle emphasized her desire for a different kind of relationship and expressed her doubts about whether they could fix their problems. She admitted that although she missed him, she was not pining for him and was enjoying her independence.
Kody, on the other hand, admitted to feeling embarrassed by his prior behavior and acknowledged that he had not created a safe space for Janelle to communicate with him. He also blamed his divorce from another wife, Christine, for affecting his relationships and turning his grief into anger.
To Janelle’s surprise, Kody confessed that he thought they would reconcile during their conversation but was taken aback when she expressed her desire to remain separated “for now.” He respected her decision and vowed not to be angry or accusatory towards her.
Janelle revealed that she was willing to go to counseling with Kody and still had affection for him. However, she highlighted the issues with their children relating to COVID-19 restrictions and how it had negatively impacted their family dynamic.
The couple’s conversation also touched on Kody’s different level of obligation towards his children and how it affected his relationship with Janelle. She questioned whether Kody still wanted to be in a plural marriage and suggested that he had not been living up to the ideals of their shared lifestyle.
Despite contemplating leaving the marriage, Janelle expressed her willingness to work on their relationship. She admitted to still missing Kody but believed that she deserved better treatment. Financial concerns also played a role in her decision-making process, as she did not have much of an estate or financial independence.
Kody wondered if Janelle was staying with him solely for financial reasons, which left him questioning his value in the relationship. He expressed his confusion and pondered whether Janelle had already moved on.
Overall, the couple’s conversation was emotional, and while they were committed to working things out, the future of their relationship remained uncertain.
“Sister Wives” airs on TLC and follows the lives of the polygamist Brown family. The show has been on the air since 2010 and documents the challenges and dynamics of their plural marriage.