"Sister Wives" Kody Brown Details Divorce From Christine 

On the Sunday, February 20, episode of the "Sister Wives" special, Kody Brown opened up about his divorce.

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Kody called his split from Christine "a singular moment that has been building up for years."

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The patriarch of the "Sister Wives" household said despite hearing speculations, he was unaware Christine was displeased.

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Kody expressed that trying to make his then-wife happy was a "constant burden."

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The husband of three recalled withholding sex from Christine because he felt she betrayed.

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Despite refusing to be intimate with his ex-wife, the patriarch hoped they would receive counseling rather than part ways.

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Kody admitted to questioning his polygamous lifestyle because of the pain women have suffered in it.

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Christine revealed that saying no to Kody and seizing to be a people pleaser changed their marriage dynamic.

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The former wife's decision to stand up for herself caused her and Kody to withdraw from each other.

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