'Sister Wives' Cody Brown says he'll always choose Robyn over his kids

'Sister Wives' Cody Brown says he'll always choose Robyn over his kids

Wife's sisters star Cody Brown made it clear that his loyalty lay with his wife Robin Brownindicating that she will always take priority over repairing her relationship with her estranged children.

in the episode of January 12 Wife's sisters, Cody Brown addressed the growing rift between himself and many of his 18 children, saying that while his love for his children is unwavering, he refuses to let go of his relationship with his fourth wife. Robin Brown to fix family ties.

“My children will always be my children and the door will always be open to them.” Cody said. “They have to come through that door. And if they take those first steps, I'm going to hold that hand, but I'm going to hold that hand that's next to me, and I'm not going to let go of that hand.

Cody Brown made it clear that his commitment is Robinwhom he married in 2010 and is now his only remaining wife, is non-negotiable. “I will not stop Robin build relationships with their children,” he emphasized.

Jenelle weighs in on the Kody family rift

Kody's second wife Janelle BrownThe December 1 episode offered a glimpse into the fractured family dynamic. Facing her decision to leave Cody excluded from the guest list of their daughter Savannah's high school graduation party, Jenelle rejected the idea that Robin absence would do Cody more welcome.

“Cody there is this idea that somehow if he leaves Robin at home, he will be able to come to these family gatherings,” Jenelle explained. “And that's so far from the truth.”

She added that Cody is estranged from most of his children. “Cody is alienated from 90 to 95 percent of his children. He is not really welcome at events. He doesn't come regardless of what he takes or doesn't take with him.

Codyhowever believes Robin is a major source of tension. “I have this whole other side of the family that has decided they're still family and we're out,” he said. “Now they will allow me in that club until I leave Robin behind. I can't do that.

Cody reflects on his life with Robin

While tensions with his other children remain unresolved, Cody talked about the dynamics in their household with Robin and their five children: Dayton, 24, Aurora, 22, Breanna, 20, Solomon, 13, and Ariella, 9.

“It's a really different world, the world I'm with Robin and our children,” Cody admitted. “It is kind, pleasant, beautiful. It is small. “

However, he admitted that the smaller family dynamic has been an adjustment for him. “I think I need to pay close attention,” Cody said. “It's been different to be in a place where I don't get as much attention.”

Kristine and Janelle Hope for reconciliation

Both Christine and Janelle Brown expressed a wish Cody to restore relationships with their children. Christinewho has six children Codysaid she hopes her children can repair their relationship with their father.

“It's devastating when your kids have daddy issues,” Christine shared in an interview. “I would like them to have a good relationship with him.”

She added: “I just tell them, 'You have to accept him where he is and be open.' Just be open when he calls, answer the phone.

Jenelle echoed these views, but noted that Kody's not wanting to deal with the children eventually prompted her to leave. “The big spark for me was when his relationship with my kids fell apart and he didn't seem like he would move heaven and earth to fix it.” Jenelle revealed.

Meri reflects on the miscommunication in her marriage

Meanwhile Kody's first wife Mary Brownspoke openly about their tumultuous relationship, claiming Cody had long since given her mixed messages.

“He made me believe that he would work on things,” Meri said. “That's what he's been doing for many, many years.”

Codyhowever, claimed that their marriage was rocky from the start. “This marriage was on the rocks the whole marriage,” he said. “I should have gotten out of a relationship 25 years ago.”

How Wife's sisters the stars continue to navigate their fractured relationships, the tension between Codyhis children and his ex-wives remain the focal point of the season. Wife's sisters on air on Sundays at 10pm ET on TLC.

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