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February 4, 2007, 11:21 am PST

02/05 The Dr. Phil House: Man Camp

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I think the woman camp is a great idea.  Women are always trying to "fix" their men, but you never see a guy go into counseling trying to fix his SO.  These women sound like they need a camp too, to work on how to react constructively to their husband's tirades, instead of throwing in the towel or finding a way out because they're unhappy.  The men have their own problems, but the women don't have to be powerless to change the relationship.
 why do you think women are trying to be heard.  there is a difference than being powerless and unhappy.  women have choices and well as men, but the bottom line is how women are heard and treated when they are heard.  This show is not saying women are giving up, they are trying to get the best help possible, because nothing else has worked. do not judge until you live their lives!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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February 4, 2007, 7:20 pm PST

My man fixed me!

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I think the woman camp is a great idea.  Women are always trying to "fix" their men, but you never see a guy go into counseling trying to fix his SO.  These women sound like they need a camp too, to work on how to react constructively to their husband's tirades, instead of throwing in the towel or finding a way out because they're unhappy.  The men have their own problems, but the women don't have to be powerless to change the relationship.

My husband believed he was wonderful and that I was "sick", "crazy", etc.  He sent me to counseling to get "fixed" (that was one of the actual words he used).

 

Took some years but the counselor finally got through to me.  I filed for divorce and left that self-centered, controlling, arrogant, abusive man.

 

Of course, my husband doesn't think the counseling worked but the truth is that it did.

 
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February 4, 2007, 11:39 pm PST

How To React To Your Mans Tirades.

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I think the woman camp is a great idea.  Women are always trying to "fix" their men, but you never see a guy go into counseling trying to fix his SO.  These women sound like they need a camp too, to work on how to react constructively to their husband's tirades, instead of throwing in the towel or finding a way out because they're unhappy.  The men have their own problems, but the women don't have to be powerless to change the relationship.
Ladies I think most of us know how to "React To Our Mans TIRADES." LOL. Do we not? I find this paragraph very funny. But I do agree with one sentance you wrote. Us women should not try to change or fix our men.  If the man is the type to go off into a Tirade and not show his companion some respect then I say don't try to change him....just LEAVE HIM!  Yes, that's right...throw in the towel. No one, male or female deserves to be yelled at and treated as a second class citizen.  And if you are unhappy you have every right to get out of a bad situation and find some happiness.  And I am not going to make this a one sided thing. I say this to the men too. If your companion is not giving you the respect you deserve as a person then I think throwing in the towel may be wise for you also.  Life is short for men and women...don't waste your time trying to fix someone that does not want to contribute to a happy, healthy relationship.  That only hurts you and your kids in the long run. There are lots of good men and women out there to choose from. No one should ever feel they have to settle for a bad situation.
 


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