Sister Wives’ Kody Brown Reacts to Separation From Wife Janelle: ‘I Think It’s a Mistake’

In the latest developments on the reality TV show “Sister Wives,” Kody Brown and Janelle Brown, two of the prominent stars, have been locked in a tumultuous relationship throughout season 18. However, in a dramatic turn of events showcased in the episode that aired on October 1, Janelle took a significant step towards ending her marriage with Kody.

In response to their separation, Kody, aged 54, expressed his feelings in a confessional, stating, “I think it’s a mistake, but whatever.” Despite his reservations, he acknowledged making attempts to reconcile with Janelle, who is of the same age. Unfortunately, his efforts seemed futile as Janelle appeared uninterested in resolving their issues.

Conversely, Janelle grappled with the concept of separation as she confided in sister wife Christine Brown. She admitted to not wanting to be married anymore but felt torn due to her belief that marriage represented a sacred covenant extending beyond death. Janelle also expressed a perception that Kody had undergone a transformation. She noted that Kody was once dynamic and bold but appeared different now. She revealed her separation from Kody but indicated that she was waiting for divine guidance before making a final decision about their marriage.The separation occurred following an explosive argument between Kody and Janelle in the episode aired on September 3. During this heated exchange, their disagreement revolved around Janelle’s alleged failure to assist Kody in communicating with his sons and adhering to family rules. Kody accused Janelle of disloyalty and lack of support, while Janelle contended that Kody was intentionally pushing her out of their marriage, with the aim of making her leave him instead of the other way around. The argument reached its climax when Janelle sternly told Kody to “shut your f–king mouth and let me talk for a minute,” after which Kody stormed out.

In an August interview with People, Janelle disclosed that this argument marked the moment when she realized their marriage was headed for separation. She said, “This burden came off me, and I thought, ‘Wow. Okay, it’s over.’”

Following the argument, Janelle and Kody, who had been married since January 1993, met to discuss their issues, as depicted in the September 24 episode. During this conversation, Janelle expressed her belief that Kody had not devoted enough attention to their marriage since his separation from Christine in November 2021. She urged Kody to separate his relationships, as he had done throughout their plural marriage, and to prioritize their relationship. Janelle suggested that they remain separated for a while and even proposed seeking counseling to salvage their relationship.

However, during the episode that aired on October 1, Janelle expressed her dissatisfaction with the productivity of her meeting with Kody.

In December 2022, In Touch exclusively confirmed the end of Janelle and Kody’s spiritual marriage after months of speculations about their separation. An inside source revealed that Janelle had “outgrown” Kody and had become a strong, independent woman who realized she could thrive on her own.

Furthermore, one month earlier, Christine’s aunt, Krystn Decker, exclusively informed In Touch that Janelle had left Kody “a long time ago.” Krystn likened Janelle’s situation to Meri Brown’s, stating that they both stayed in marriages that had ceased to be real marriages and had become platonic relationships.

The developments surrounding Kody and Janelle’s strained marriage continue to captivate “Sister Wives” fans as the season unfolds. Stay tuned for more updates on this reality show’s dramatic journey.