Kody Brown’s confession has stunned fans: Was it truly “male menopause” that caused him to give up on his marriages, or is he using it as an excuse?
It’s the confession that fans of Sister Wives never saw coming: Kody Brown claims he gave everything to his marriages, but suddenly, after hitting his 50th birthday, he says he simply couldn’t do the hard work anymore. According to him, “male menopause” led to his exhaustion, leaving him drained of the will to fight for his four marriages. But Janelle Brown isn’t buying it — and neither are many fans. Is Kody using age as an excuse for his failure, or is there something much darker at play?
The Mid-Life Crisis That Shattered Kody’s Marriages
Kody Brown’s dramatic shift in behavior has left fans and family members alike questioning his true motives. In an explosive confession during the November 23 episode of Sister Wives, Kody openly admitted that once he hit his milestone 50th birthday, something in him changed. “I stopped doing the hard work,” he explained, suggesting that he was no longer willing to put in the effort required to maintain his multiple marriages.
But his admission comes with a twist. Kody attributes his newfound unwillingness to work on his relationships to “male menopause,” claiming that his testosterone levels “probably just fell to the floor.” However, Janelle, who has been with Kody through thick and thin, isn’t so sure this explanation holds up.
Kody’s “Male Menopause” or a Deeper Issue?
Kody’s revelation about his mid-life crisis opens up a can of worms that fans have been dying to unpack for years. After decades of managing his relationships with his four wives, Kody suddenly decided that it was all “too exhausting.” He took on the role of the self-proclaimed “sole provider” of the family, stating he was carrying the entire burden of maintaining the family dynamic. But the real question is: Did Kody ever truly give 110%, as he claims, or did he stop trying long before he hit 50?
Janelle’s insight into this complex dynamic is both revealing and troubling. According to her, the shift was not just about physical exhaustion or age. It was the culmination of years of unaddressed issues within his marriages, especially with his third wife, Christine, and second wife, Janelle herself. When Kody started focusing more on his fourth wife, Robyn, things began to crumble.
Was Kody’s Love for Robyn Really the Turning Point?
For many, Kody’s confession about feeling exhausted from maintaining multiple marriages is a red flag. But there’s more to the story. According to Janelle, Kody’s fixation on Robyn might have been a pivotal factor in his waning interest in the others. While Kody claims Robyn is his “soulmate,” the shift in his priorities is painfully obvious to everyone around him.
Janelle’s frustration is evident as she explains how Kody’s focus on Robyn drained his energy for his other wives. If Kody was “carrying” the family, why did he suddenly collapse under the weight of it all? Was it really male menopause, or was it simply a lack of desire to put in the effort for the marriages that didn’t serve him anymore?
Fans Split Over Kody’s Confession
The response from Sister Wives fans has been intense. Some fans are sympathetic to Kody’s struggles, acknowledging that age and exhaustion do take their toll. However, many others feel betrayed by his sudden lack of effort. Social media has erupted in debates about Kody’s responsibilities, with some defending him, while others feel he’s trying to escape the consequences of his actions.

The conversation is split, with many viewers wondering whether Kody has truly exhausted himself, or whether this is just another excuse to avoid the work required to maintain healthy relationships. Fans are left to wonder: Is Kody simply a victim of age, or is there something more sinister at play?
Can Kody and His Wives Salvage What’s Left of Their Family?
Kody’s dramatic revelation has raised more questions than answers, leaving fans wondering if this is the end of the Brown family as we know it. The emotional fallout from Kody’s refusal to work on his marriages could have long-lasting effects on his family, especially as his relationships with Janelle, Christine, and Meri continue to deteriorate.
Will Kody and his wives be able to overcome this crisis, or has the damage already been done? As the future of the Brown family hangs in the balance, fans can’t help but wonder if Kody’s admission is the final nail in the coffin for his polygamous life.
Can Kody and his wives overcome the fallout from his refusal to work on their relationships, or is this the end of their polygamous family dynamic?
