Janelle Brownis reflecting on the moments leading up to her separation fromKody Brown.The former couple — who wed in 1993, making her Kody’s second wife — had been ina rocky placefor a while. But as third wifeChristine Browndepartedthe plural marriage in 2021 and rocked the Brown family, it led Janelle to reexamine her own relationship with the 54-year-oldSister Wivespatriarch.“It was heartbreaking for me because all of a sudden, the family had this different identity,” says Janelle, 54, in this week’s issue of PEOPLE, now on newsstands. “But I still felt like I should be loyal out of obligation.“Janelle adds: “If [Christine] hadn’t left, I might’ve stayed.“Koury AngeloAs for what actually pushed her further toward separation, Janelle reveals the now-exes had a blowout argument in December 2021. “This burden came off me, and I thought, ‘Wow. Okay, it’s over,'” she recalls.Janelle and Kody’s breakup preceded his split from first wifeMeri Brown. The pair had been together for more than three decades before confirmingthe end of their unionin January.For Meri’s part, the decision to terminate the marriage came after she had “raw and honest” discussions with Kody.TLC"A lot goes into the decision to terminate a 33-year marriage,” Meri, 52, says. “I do wish we had some conversations earlier. But I can’t live my life with regret.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.As the family continues forward after the marital fallouts, Meri is focusing on “keeping the doors open and saying yes.” Janelle also has a positive outlook on the situation, recognizing all the good that came from the ups and the downs over the years.“I don’t have any regrets,” the reality star adds. “The experience is what gave us the life that we have now. I would do it all again.“TLCFor more onSister Wives,pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday, or subscribehere.Season 18 ofSister Wivespremieres Sunday at 10 p.m. ET on TLC.
Janelle Brownis reflecting on the moments leading up to her separation fromKody Brown.
The former couple — who wed in 1993, making her Kody’s second wife — had been ina rocky placefor a while. But as third wifeChristine Browndepartedthe plural marriage in 2021 and rocked the Brown family, it led Janelle to reexamine her own relationship with the 54-year-oldSister Wivespatriarch.
“It was heartbreaking for me because all of a sudden, the family had this different identity,” says Janelle, 54, in this week’s issue of PEOPLE, now on newsstands. “But I still felt like I should be loyal out of obligation.”
Janelle adds: “If [Christine] hadn’t left, I might’ve stayed.”
Koury Angelo
As for what actually pushed her further toward separation, Janelle reveals the now-exes had a blowout argument in December 2021. “This burden came off me, and I thought, ‘Wow. Okay, it’s over,'” she recalls.
Janelle and Kody’s breakup preceded his split from first wifeMeri Brown. The pair had been together for more than three decades before confirmingthe end of their unionin January.
For Meri’s part, the decision to terminate the marriage came after she had “raw and honest” discussions with Kody.
TLC
“A lot goes into the decision to terminate a 33-year marriage,” Meri, 52, says. “I do wish we had some conversations earlier. But I can’t live my life with regret.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
As the family continues forward after the marital fallouts, Meri is focusing on “keeping the doors open and saying yes.” Janelle also has a positive outlook on the situation, recognizing all the good that came from the ups and the downs over the years.
“I don’t have any regrets,” the reality star adds. “The experience is what gave us the life that we have now. I would do it all again.”
For more onSister Wives,pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday, or subscribehere.
Season 18 ofSister Wivespremieres Sunday at 10 p.m. ET on TLC.
source: people.com
