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Topic : 03/27 "Get Your Act Together!"

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Created on : Friday, January 11, 2008, 01:06:43 pm
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(Original Air Date: 01/17/07) Most kids dream of growing up and moving away from home, but what happens when your adult children still haven’t flown the coop? Amanda, her husband, Mike, and their baby are all living in her parents’ tiny three-bedroom apartment. Amanda’s sister, Heather, says Mike and Amanda are so disrespectful to her mom, Brenda, and stepdad, Mike, that they need to be kicked to the curb! Heather says Amanda is lazy, and Mike lost his job as a correctional officer when he was convicted of selling drugs to the inmates! Brenda says she can’t bear the thought of her daughter and grandchild living on the street. Can Dr. Phil get her to cut the purse strings? Then, Brianne has been with her boyfriend, Greg, for nine years and says he’s the biggest mooch she’s ever met. Greg has never paid rent and admits he’s had between 50 and 75 jobs in the last six years. Brianne’s Aunt Terri says Greg is a lazy loser, and she’s sick of his excuses. Will Greg be able to get on his feet, or should Brianne cut her losses and move on?  Tell us what you think.

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March 27, 2008, 11:25 am PDT

03/27 "Get Your Act Together!"

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      I am the only one living with my parents here in my entire county in southern Idaho.  I know this because when I had the nerve to apply for food stamps, they told me so.   The county insists I work part-time.  They always bring up the subject that I have placed myself in a severe financial bind.

     I'm glad to hear that your sisters are pleased that you are there.  My situation is a little different.  My sister lives alone, three miles away.  She has her own home and yard.  It is very important to her that she doesn't live here.  Both of my  brothers are married.  Their wives, my sisters-in-law, are concerned that I am going to inherit the house and leave them with nothing.  

    I got in trouble here on the message board because Easter came the same weekend as the World Championship in figure skating. I have inherited the problem of being hostess at all family gatherings.  Do you have that problem, too?  When my sister and her family show up, they are important company.  My sister expects to be waited on.  I am supposed to forget that Johnny Weir is in second place after the short program and listen to all her problems.  She has a whole bunch.  Sometimes, she does politely ask me what I am doing.  We have had rows because she is not interested in the things I am interested in.

Normally, I tell her I am fine.           

 

 

    

    

OHHH HELL YEAH, but you know what i do i let all my sisters wait on them selves if they want to eat or drink, but  i do clean up behind them after the meals here at moms house, the funny thing is one of my sisters lives about 3 miles from here as well  lol, and couldn't find the time to come over and check on mom while she was down and out from kemo, such a loving bunch of sisters i have  hahahahaha, the only thing they were really after here was the hopes of cashing in on there inheritance  lol but i love them all just the same, i took all my belongings to a flea market and sold them for my son to have the money to buy his grandma something for christmas the first year i was here with her, he wanted his own money, and i really didnt need the stuff no how, it was just stuff but it served a good purpose for him  lol, your parents are lucky to have some one with a heart like yours to take care of them in there golden years, and to hell with what people think as long as your doing what you can to help them. the world needs more love like that. what i do when family comes over for renuions is get on the computer and play a game called runescape, it helps me work out my flustrations in a healthy manner, you should try it, it really helps me i promice you, dont know if the mods will allow this but its at a site called runescape.com    its a world compention game and really fun. it helps me pass the many hours i had  to stay indoors to wait on mom, for a while she was not able to get out of bed to get to the restroom with out help in getting there.
 
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March 27, 2008, 12:17 pm PDT

Kick them out!!

If he was man enough to have a family, he should be man enough to get outta his parents house and provide for his family.  My neighbors had the same problem with there son and his girlfriend.  They were paying for them anyway so they payed for them to go on vacation for a week.  Once they went on vacation the parents bought a house in another state and sold there house.  When they came back from there vacation they were all confused on what happened, but they moved into an apartement and finally started getting there life together.
 
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March 27, 2008, 12:22 pm PDT

You are right!!

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People can only do to you what you allow them to do!!

 

If you let these moochers back into your home again for even ONE DAY, then you are beyond stupid and deserve whatever you get. No one can "refuse" to leave; it's your house. Throw them and their crap right out the door, shut and lock it and call the police if they don't move on down the road! The best solution, of course, is to not to allow them in your home in the first place! 

Simple.

You are 100% right.  Our situation was one we made and the fault lies with us.  I guess my main point is that the emotional blackmail relatives can put you through (ie: you will never see us or the kids again) is likely a lot of bluster and standing your ground can acutally be the best thing for all involved.
 
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March 27, 2008, 12:40 pm PDT

Update

I am in the process of watching today's show and I am wondering what kind of super glue the staff used to keep Dr. Phil pasted to his seat, preventing him from wringing that guys neck! Talk about a lazy husband and father.

 

This show is a repeat from Jan 2007. Is there any update information?

 
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March 27, 2008, 1:14 pm PDT

Flippin' Burgers

I get sooooo mad when I hear someone say they can't take care of a family flipping burgers.  When my second child was born, I was working at a chicken place.  Not EXACTLY flipping burgers, but the same idea, right?  I paid ALL the bills (rent, electricity, gas, garbage, phone, cable, groceries) while my husband was unemployed.  It took him MONTHS to find a job.  But I was still able to support a family of 4, including a NEWBORN.  So, don't tell me you can't do it. 
 
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March 27, 2008, 1:35 pm PDT

March 26-2008

I am watching your show on family living with there mom and dad ... I am telling u that i work at mcdonalds in Hot Springs AR ,ihave been there for 8 months and got in mangerment and love it .they r always looking for good help . they work with u at all times to get u hours and home ... i love it they r a great company to work for . he can work there and make money with Insurance ...  thanks scarlett
 
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March 27, 2008, 1:35 pm PDT

?SAH

I think it is nuts for this lady to think she has the right to stay at home with her son. If she and her husband can't support their family, they both need to work. They can work opposite shifts. They are LAME!

 
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March 27, 2008, 1:37 pm PDT

lazy stupid people

the unemployed couple with the baby living with her mother.. both of them are lazy pieces of crap that should be kicked out. If they are so lazy that they would let their child live on the streets, go to court and get custody of the baby. I have no sympathy for adults that cant afford to have a child and dont work. Idiots.
 
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March 27, 2008, 1:37 pm PDT

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L O S E R S
 
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March 27, 2008, 1:48 pm PDT

Job searchs

Dr.Phil  I know what this man is going through on trying to find a job and I agree with you he should be on his own. But you should check things out on how hard it can be to get a job when you have a record. I can tell you this that here in Illinois there are 99.5% of companies that well not hire any one who has any type of record at all. Try looking in companies here around "Champaign, Charleston, Mattoon, Decatur" I can even give you company names if you would like to see for your self.
 
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