‘Sister Wives’ Kody Brown Felt Threatened By Janelle’s Boyfriend

‘Sister Wives’ Kody Brown Felt Threatened By Janelle’s Boyfriend

Sister Wives patriarch Kody Brown isn’t one to shy away from discussing the complexities of his relationships. In his book Becoming Sister Wives, Kody shared an amusing and reflective look at how his feelings for his second wife, Janelle Brown, developed — long before their marriage. Fans have zeroed in on one particular excerpt, calling it both hilarious and eye-opening, as it captures a younger Kody grappling with jealousy over Janelle’s boyfriend.

Here’s how it all went down, and why this moment has Sister Wives fans buzzing.

Janelle’s Visit With a Boyfriend Caught Kody Off Guard

Before becoming Kody’s second wife, Janelle had already experienced life as a divorcee and had been dating men within her LDS (Latter-day Saints) community. At the time, Kody and his first wife, Meri, had already moved to a new home in Montana. Kody had invited Janelle to visit them, keeping her in his orbit without making his feelings known.

To his surprise — and dismay — Janelle showed up with her boyfriend in tow. While most people might be thrilled to welcome a friend and their partner, Kody admits he was less than pleased.

In the book, he writes, “I knew she was hoping that a real relationship would develop between them, but I guess I was starting to wish for the opposite to happen.” He continues, candidly confessing, “It may be ungenerous to say, but I hoped their relationship would fizzle.”

Kody’s Inner Struggle: “I Couldn’t Shake My Awareness”

Kody’s internal reaction to Janelle’s boyfriend wasn’t just about jealousy — it was layered with what he described as a “spiritual awareness” that he and Janelle were destined to be together. “It wasn’t born out of the same conventionally romantic attraction I had to Meri,” he explains in the memoir. “It was a different feeling entirely, one that had more to do with spirituality and intellectual compatibility.”

Still, that didn’t stop Kody from feeling frustrated. In his mind, Janelle’s relationship with her boyfriend was a roadblock to their shared destiny. “When I saw Janelle and her boyfriend, I couldn’t stop wondering why she was sabotaging herself,” he writes. “I was certain that she was doing this to keep herself at a distance from me.”

Fans of the TLC series have been cracking up over Kody’s dramatic interpretation of events, pointing out how he seemed to view Janelle’s actions as a personal challenge — even though he had not yet revealed his own feelings for her.

The Moment He Shared His Thoughts With Meri

In one particularly revealing anecdote, Kody recalls confiding in Meri about Janelle’s boyfriend. “The minute I met Janelle’s date, I said to Meri, ‘She’s getting in her own way. She doesn’t want to let herself have what she truly wants, so she’s dating another guy.’”

According to Kody, Meri didn’t pick up on the deeper meaning behind his words at the time. Looking back, fans have found it both humorous and ironic that Kody was already so invested in Janelle’s future while keeping his own intentions under wraps.

Fans React: “Kody, It Wasn’t That Deep”

The internet has been having a field day with this story, with Sister Wives fans taking to Reddit to share their thoughts. Many are amused by how Kody interpreted Janelle’s relationship as a “test” or a deliberate attempt to avoid him. “Kody, it wasn’t that deep,” one fan quipped. Another added, “The ego on this man is unmatched.”

While fans are laughing now, the moment marked the beginning of what would become one of *Sister Wives’* most enduring partnerships. Janelle eventually married Kody, and the two went on to build a life together—alongside Kody’s other wives and their children.

A Look Back at a Complicated Love Story

As the Brown family continues to navigate new dynamics in the public eye, stories like this one from Becoming Sister Wives offer a glimpse into the origins of their unconventional family. For Kody, it’s a moment of raw honesty about the early days of his relationship with Janelle — and the unspoken emotions that fueled his determination to keep her in his life.

While fans may laugh at the drama of it all, it’s clear that Kody’s deep connection to Janelle was a driving force, even before she became his second wife. Whether you see it as romantic or over-the-top, one thing’s for sure: Kody Brown’s love story with Janelle was anything but ordinary.

 

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