How To Fix A Broken Family

How To Fix A Broken Family

You've heard people complain, "If I only knew then what I know now, I wouldn't be in this mess," but what about those times when you choose not to see the writing on the wall? Dr. Phil meets couples who say their relationships went from bad to worse after they said, "I do," and now their families are broken.Melody was 18 when she got pregnant and moved in with Scott, and for two years, they argued nonstop. Before they got hitched, Melody says Scott would say, "I'm not in love with you. I wish you would leave, andI wouldn't marry you for a million dollars," so why did she walk down the aisle with him? Scott says Melody pushed him into fatherhood and marriage, and there are times he doesn't love his wife. Should this couple cut their losses now, or do they have a chance for a successful union? Next, Sheree and Shawn were married for nine years and have two teenage sons. Although they've been divorced for more than five years,Sheree says Shawn won't accept it, is still in love with her and finds ways to threaten and harass her. Shawn admits he still loves Sheree, but says she betrayed him when he was dying of cancer, and now she's alienating him from his kids. Is he playing what Sherree calls the "sick card"? Hear from a woman who takes care of Shawn. Is she contributing to Shawn's behavior? Then, hear what the teenage sons have to say. And, find out the five questions you should ask yourself before you end your marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Nearly 30 and Dating a Teen with Braces

Nearly 30 and Dating a Teen with Braces

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I Spanked My Wife with a Wooden Spoon and She Needs to Repent

I Spanked My Wife with a Wooden Spoon and She Needs to Repent

Last October, Kirby made headlines -- and spent 13 weeks in jail -- after his wife of 26 years, Renee, videotaped him spanking her with a wooden spoon. Kirby says he wants to try to save his marriage ...

16 Jul 202144min

My Scheming, Lying, Swindling Sister

My Scheming, Lying, Swindling Sister

Lisa says her half-sister, Sarah, is a sociopathic liar who is pushing her entire family away with her web of deceit, which includes forging checks and lying about the deaths of her father and brother...

16 Jul 202145min

Three Daughters, Three Addicts, One Family Being Torn Apart

Three Daughters, Three Addicts, One Family Being Torn Apart

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16 Jul 202145min

My Ex Won't Stop Videotaping and Posting Our Out-of-Control Son's Tantrums

My Ex Won't Stop Videotaping and Posting Our Out-of-Control Son's Tantrums

Amie says she lives in fear of her 7-year-old son, Jayden, who has violent outbursts in which he punches, kicks, spits and throws things, prompting her to call the police at least 15 times this year.D...

16 Jul 202144min

Love Scams: "My Mother Sent Her Online Fiancé over $300,000 and 3 Cars"

Love Scams: "My Mother Sent Her Online Fiancé over $300,000 and 3 Cars"

Norma, a 70-year-old widow, says she can’t wait to move to Ghana to be with her fiancé, “Richard,” whom she met online two years ago but has never seen in person, despite sending him her entire life s...

16 Jul 202145min

Daughter Vs. Dad: The Truth Revealed

Daughter Vs. Dad: The Truth Revealed

Dr. Phil continues unraveling a family drama full of serious accusations and adamant denials. Chris and Mandi say their 17-year-old daughter, Lynn, has told a shocking lie that Chris molested and rape...

16 Jul 202145min

Molested & Abused for over 10 Years: "Why Won't My Grandma Believe Me?"

Molested & Abused for over 10 Years: "Why Won't My Grandma Believe Me?"

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