When Dr. Phil last tackled the topic of the other woman, the debate got so intense, he kept the conversation going! Sarah Symonds, leader of the online group Mistresses Anonymous, and Steve Santagati, author of The Manual, return to share their theories of why some men are unfaithful. Then, Melvine, a former guest who says she was cheated on, challenges Steve’s views. Find out why she thinks he should stay single. Plus, a woman with 11 brothers gives insight into why some men stray, the audience takes Steve and Sarah to task, and a woman dating a married man wonders if she should wait it out or hit the road!
Are you in over your head with parenting? Do you need help with an out-of-control child? What do you do when your child’s demands exceed your resources? Jennifer and Brad are struggling to parent two of their three daughters. The oldest, who is 13 and has bipolar disorder, has been in therapy since age 6, spent time in two treatment centers, is taking multiple medications and still throws several tantrums each day. Despite treatment centers and medications, the couple’s 12-year-old daughter struggles with behavioral disorders as well. They worry that the pre-teen’s violent tendencies toward them and her 9-year-old sister will continue to escalate. What are the alternatives for this family, so the girls don’t have to be sent away … again? Plus, how old is too old to have a child? Join the debate!
Whether you’re thinking about getting married, having a baby or revealing a secret, Dr. Phil has advice for making major life decisions. Adam and Lori are high school sweethearts who say they called off their wedding when Adam cheated. Now that they’ve reconciled, the couple wonders if they’re ready to tie the knot. What does Dr. Phil think? Then, Chris and Candace have been married for three years, and Candace says she's consumed with conceiving. But Chris, who has three children from previous marriages, had a vasectomy before they met. If he isn't willing to reverse the procedure, is this a deal-breaker that could end their marriage? Plus, what would you do if you thought your friend’s significant other was cheating? And, learn the six questions you must ask yourself before you make any major decision.
It’s holiday time, and Dr. Phil and Robin invite you to celebrate with their family! You’ve shared your funniest and most embarrassing holiday memories caught on tape -- don’t miss the hilarious moments! And, Robin reveals her favorite family traditions and shares the importance of giving this time of year in her new book, "Christmas in My Home and Heart." Then, see some amazing gift giveaways and watch a star-studded holiday performance! Plus, see a surprise for deserving kids. Join the McGraws for a heartwarming holiday celebration you won’t soon forget!
What would you do if someone said you no longer had the right to see your child? Dr. Phil's guests say they feel helpless and hopeless because they've been shut out of their children's lives and are facing lengthy court battles to get their kids back. Carla says she placed her daughter for what she thought was going to be an open adoption. It's been six years, and she says the adoptive parents reneged on their promise and won't let her communicate with the child. Legal analyst Lisa Bloom and an adoption attorney weigh in on the case. Then, John says he was looking forward to raising his baby with his childhood girlfriend, but when he got to the hospital to visit his daughter, he never got to meet her and nine months later still hasn't. Learn about the law that is keeping him from being a dad. And, a woman paid more than $20,000 and was given an ultrasound of the baby she was supposed to adopt, but motherhood didn't happen as planned. Find out how not to get scammed and the precautions to take when adopting a child.
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Do you like to go out with friends, but your spouse just wants to be a couch potato? Tell us!
If too much family time makes you wish the holidays were over, Dr. Phil has advice.
