Replies to '08/18 Dr. Phil's Road Show: Newlywed Challenge, Part 2'

For the first time I feel the need to post even though I have read the boards many times.  I felt the prizes today were over the top and not what these couples really needed.  Counseling would have better consequences.  I will be married happily to the same man for thirty years in Jan., raised four children. It has been work at times, but the rewards knowing that we love each other very much and God willing,  will grow old together. Thankfully I have lost 92 lbs. this last couple of years and feel like I am in my 30's again.  Dh has always been concientious about taking care.  Going on a cruise or taking a trip to an island is something we will probably never be able to do, because we have always totally devoted our time and financial resourses to raising our children.  Last one starting college this next year.  Now we must save any extra money we have with the constant thoughts of possible job layoffs,  so trips are not on our agenda.  Why don't you reward couples that have worked hard at their marriages and raised good families.  Having a show on that would be more interesting.