Topic : 02/21 More Wifestyles

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Created on : Friday, February 17, 2006, 03:07:28 pm
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Dr. Phil revisits the topic of what makes a good wife. Grant and Kelly first appeared on the show because Grant expected his wife to live up to his demanding standards. He wanted a cleaner house, better meals and a sexier spouse. After seven years, his constant criticism and disappointment had her ready to throw in the towel on trying to become the "perfect wife." Dr. Phil’s first talk with Grant and Kelly caused quite a stir as thousands of viewers wrote in choosing sides. How are Grant and Kelly now? Has Grant abandoned his critical ways and his expectation of having a Stepford wife? And why is he no longer wearing his wedding ring? Talk about the show here.

 

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February 28, 2006, 11:43 am PST

Hey

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Looks like it's you and I, Diana :) 

  

Glad there's one more!  

I'm on your side!  It isn't just you and Diana.  

  

Amy 

 
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February 28, 2006, 11:53 am PST

Yes, I am Amy from the show

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What was the state of your marriage when you appeared on the Dr. Phil show.  Were you the one who was so critical of Kelly?  It broke my heart that she had to listen to those comments.

My marriage is healthier than it has ever been before.  My husband and I have gone 8 months without so much as a disagreement.  It is because I changed my attitude towards him.  I stopped resenting him and my choice to be a stay at home mom.  I began to give him attention and the respect that he deserves from all of the hard work that he puts into our family.  Respect absolutley should go both ways, but you seem to demand from the things I have read that you have posted.  I was not critical of Kelly, I simply stated the truth, which if you watched she validated the points that I made. 

 
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February 28, 2006, 12:01 pm PST

Well, that's news to me

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I don't think that most of you stopped to listen to the 75 items.  They were very basic items and some of them Grant even said that he thought it would be fun for them.  I look at the list and think about how I can do most of those things in an hour. 

As for if my husband brought a list of things to me, I would definately take a look at the list.  Also, Kelly asked him for the list.  Did you get that part of the show?  She asked him to make a list so she could better understand what he was looking for.  It was a jumping off point.  I hope everyone can please remember that. 

  

Amy 

  

Thanks for pointing out that Amy asked for the list - I hadn't caught that.  Of course I think the issue of the list is overrated anyway, and nobody hears Grant's explanation that it wasn't a list of demands, it was his musings about what he thought wives should know.
 
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February 28, 2006, 12:01 pm PST

you didn't really answer the question...

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My marriage is healthier than it has ever been before.  My husband and I have gone 8 months without so much as a disagreement.  It is because I changed my attitude towards him.  I stopped resenting him and my choice to be a stay at home mom.  I began to give him attention and the respect that he deserves from all of the hard work that he puts into our family.  Respect absolutley should go both ways, but you seem to demand from the things I have read that you have posted.  I was not critical of Kelly, I simply stated the truth, which if you watched she validated the points that I made. 

What was the state of your marriage when you went on the Dr. Phil show?  Was he aware that your husband had just filed for divorce---for the second time?  Did he realize that these attitudes of yours were new-found?
 
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February 28, 2006, 12:09 pm PST

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I know this is going to sound extremely odd, considering there are almost 2500 messages posted to this one topic alone.  I am certainly no "pro" to message boards, but I have to say, this one is very difficult.  My problem is the extremely lenghty delay in the posting of each message.  By the time my message appears, there are so many other new messages, some of which may say the same thing, that it is beginning to feel like a waste of time.   

  

Don't get me wrong, I feel that the comments on this message board are very enlightening in many ways, both good and bad.  However, it would be much easier if each message could appear closer to real time, rather than 2-3 hours later.  At this rate, I don't know how anyone on this board has time to get anything done, least of all clean their homes.  (A little sarcasm, here!) 

  

I assume the main reason for the delay is so that the content of each message can be reviewed for offensive language and/or hurtful comments, but is that really necessary, as presumably, we are all adults?  And, after all,  if anything inappropriate is said, the person can be reported and I assume, removed from the board, right? 

  

Anyway, this is just one person's opinion, but I thought it worth mentioning.   

  

I must leave now.  Time to clean my house! 

  

Thanks 

  

 
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February 28, 2006, 12:13 pm PST

bias

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If Diana is biased then what is my excuse and Bree's excuse for our thoughts?  Don't assume that it is all about money for Diana.

We are ALL biased! Go read Life Strategies where Dr. Phil talks about there being no reality, just perception of reality. Our perceptions are based on so many factors, including personal experiences.   

  

I think Dr Phil could do a show on RIGHT FIGHTERS and pick his guests right from these message boards.  

  

I've only posted a few times, but if I have been nasty, judge mental, sarcastic, or just plain mean to anybody, I sincerely apologize. I really want to limit my words and behavior to those I would like my children to emulate.  I truly support all of you in your marriages and homes, and hope you will all do the same for me and each other. 

  

Julie 

 
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February 28, 2006, 12:16 pm PST

02/21 More Wifestyles

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My marriage is healthier than it has ever been before.  My husband and I have gone 8 months without so much as a disagreement.  It is because I changed my attitude towards him.  I stopped resenting him and my choice to be a stay at home mom.  I began to give him attention and the respect that he deserves from all of the hard work that he puts into our family.  Respect absolutley should go both ways, but you seem to demand from the things I have read that you have posted.  I was not critical of Kelly, I simply stated the truth, which if you watched she validated the points that I made. 

That's the first step, changing your attitude.  Kudos to you., 

  

Diana 

 
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February 28, 2006, 12:17 pm PST

02/21 More Wifestyles

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What the heck ARE the good things about 2006?

lol. 

  

  

 
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February 28, 2006, 12:20 pm PST

I have a question

Ok, so for all you women out there who don't agree with respecting your husbands.... 

  

Wouldn't you rather have a happy husband who comes home at the end of the day and loves and appreciates you over a husband who becomes bitter and resentful because you choose to exercise your right to tell him to go pound sand when he asks you to do something? 

  

Diana 

 
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February 28, 2006, 12:20 pm PST

02/21 More Wifestyles

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I'm on your side!  It isn't just you and Diana.  

  

Amy 

Where were you guys after the last show??!!?? 

  

:) 

 

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