Topic : *A Dr. Phil Prime Time Special: Love Smart*

I agree with others posted here 

I'd love to see a show including those of us in the older group still struggling to find the "right one" 

I am among them - and can tell you it is frustrating 

I challenge Dr Phil to help  find me a real mate !! 

I am a 48 yr old divorced female.  Rob do you have an older brother that lives in Canada.  Seems I was too smart for him and busted him early into his thoughtless humiliating endeavours.  Men say one thing to get you where they want you, then you find out it was all a lie.  Dr.Phil how about a show for the 40's crowd and dating.  I know i deserve respect and I love myself, but boy oh boy the men out there in there 40's are in need of some self help therapy.  They either want 20 yr old barbies on there arms or 20 of them at once.  Very scary world.  What happened to honesty and trust?? Do they exist anymore??    Hopeful in Canada!!!!!!! 

Oh, Dr. Phil....Dr. Phil...I’m so disappointed! Your Special tonight just didn’t help people like me! I guess I shouldn’t be surprised. See, I’m one of those "intelligent" women. (You know, the ones that playa’ from California doesn’t go for?) What a letdown - on Valentines Day of all days - and sitting here - by myself. All I got out of that, once again, was that you have to be attractive, not to mention young. Was there anything to learn for the average single woman like me who is from the general population? And what about the average, older, single woman?  

And Paula Abdul? Look, I accept that people like Paula have problems with dating too but most of us don’t lead the charmed life she does.. Most of us aren’t hosting American Idol and most of us don’t look like she does. Come on, how do her dating problems, as a celebrity with the specific trust issues that entails, help the "average Joe" or "Jo-anne" like me? Pleee-ze! The men with whom she was paired up were gorgeous and obviously above the norm. They wouldn’t give average looking women a second look. Who are you trying to kid here? 

I’m happy you were able to help Paula and talk that other lady out of a bad relationship with the playa’ from California but as a single person in my 40s, I didn’t get a thing out of that, not a thing. It only made me feel worse about myself and here you are telling us all the time to project a positive image! How can one find that "positivity" within oneself when this kind of show reinforces existing social values all over again? 

Nope, Dr, Phil, I’m happy for Paula but all I got out of this was that to be over 35 and average looking is a major obstacle. I’m still on my own. Thanks anyway. 

 Dr Phil,     

    All of your guest, are young and beautiful. Did you forget about us, the older generation. There are lots of us out here and we need help finding love too. Although dating for us is similar, there are distinct differences. Come on! Give us a brake! Do at least one show, about the older generation and dating.     Love the show       Gloria 57yrs 

I enjoyed the show tonight, but had the same thoughts running through my mind, what about us older women?  I've been divorced now for quit some time, and dating has never been more harder.  My favorite line is the one I get from men my age....that they want women 20 or 30 years of age with a size 0 dress size.   

Why is it harder for those of us who are mature to find a man?  Is it because we are "smart" and independent (which is a threat to many men)? 

How about a little help in our direction?  Or are you just like all the other men? 

Marsha 

I enjoyed the show tonight, but had the same thoughts running through my mind, what about us older women?  I've been divorced now for quit some time, and dating has never been more harder.  My favorite line is the one I get from men my age....that they want women 20 or 30 years of age with a size 0 dress size.   

Why is it harder for those of us who are mature to find a man?  Is it because we are "smart" and independent (which is a threat to many men)? 

How about a little help in our direction?  Or are you just like all the other men? 

Marsha 

Hey Dr. Phil...just watched your show tonight and it was a great show. That guy was a nut and I hope that all the women out there don't think we are all like that, especially "hopeful in Canada".  

 I am soon to be 47 and here in Canada also.  I do not agree with her statement though that men in their 40's are in need of self help...there are some of us out here that are pretty nice...the women just have to stop being so picky.  Just look on the dating sites when they say what they are looking for: "tall, handsome, muscular, etc, etc."  

 I am not tall, at 5'6", I have some med. probs that have not stopped me from traveling more than half way around the world on my own. But when women find out about these they are off and running. I admit I am not tall, dark and handsome but what the heck, what is the actual precentage of guys that are? Your show proved that that is not all it takes. 

 I have seen many of the responses on here tonight and do agree with them...why not do a 'Love Smart' show for the over 40 or 50 crowd...heck why not do one in Canada, I bet you would get lots of responses.  I know you had lots of responses when you were here in Toronto. 

 By the way, to "Hopeful in Canada"...it goes both ways you know...and if Dr. Phil wants to he can give you my email address if you are near Toronto... :-)