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Topic : 04/18 Ask Dr. Phil and Robin

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Created on : Thursday, April 13, 2006, 01:14:44 pm
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Dr. Phil has reinforcements today – Robin joins him in answering your questions. First, Joan is single and in her 60s. She admits that she lies about her age while dating online, because she believes if she told the truth, she would only get responses from men in their 90s. Dr. Phil puts potential suitors to the test to see if Joan's theory is right. Next, Brian says it's time for his wife, Cristi, to stop dressing their son in “girlie,” “foo-foo outfits.” Did Dr. Phil disapprove of the way Robin dressed Jay and Jordan? Then, a mother of two insists on having girls’ night out, but her husband says that 4:00 a.m. is way too late to come home. What's really at the heart of their issue? And, a mother who took away the keys to her son’s motorcycle wants to know if she should give them back. Plus, does Dr. Phil ever do anything wrong? Robin spills his secrets. And, find out what beauty product Robin wears that stays on all day. Join the discussion.

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April 19, 2006, 12:27 pm PDT

Robin's Jeans

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Robin, 

  

I love your jeans.  They always look nice and fit well.   I would love for you to share the kind they are and where you purchase them ....I am having such an issue in finding good fitting jeans that look nice. Or do you have your jeans custom made? I have looked for jeans from $30.00 -$280.00 with no luck.  I look forward to your response really soon.  

Here's the answer to your question direct from Robin:

My favorite jean is Paige, and sometimes I also love Habitual. 
 

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April 19, 2006, 12:28 pm PDT

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Obviously we all have different versions of what a "baby" is...maybe that is the issue.

I personally don't see a 2 year old as a baby. A 2 year old knows letters, numbers, colors, shapes...can talk, run, dance sing. They have opinions and tastes and likes and dislikes. That is how I see it myself.

But I can understand how each individual has a line in their mind as to what a baby is.

Maybe that is what is causing the disagreement.
 
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April 19, 2006, 12:32 pm PDT

Bad example

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I  have heard men fall in love with their eyes and  women fall in love with their ears. Who cares if Joan tells a white lie to get what she wants. I  don't look at  this as dishonest. I have and do the same. As soon as contact is made, I do tell the truth though. She can then decide if she wants to go further. No big deal!

What a bad example we adults set whenEVER we lie. How do we teach our children that it's important to tell the truth when we decide for ourselves when we think it's OK to lie. Boy, imagine our children getting caught in a lie and then telling us that it was just a little lie and/or you lie, too, Mommy.  

  

All lies are wrong. All lies are ugly. Once we start lying, we often have to lie to cover up the first (or second, or third) lie. When does it stop? 

  

Deceiving someone is mean, unfair, unholy and can cause damage. As the old saying goes, "The truth will set you free." Also, if anyone claims to be a Christian, s/he should know just where Jesus stands on this issue (WWJD). I prefer to be honest. If someone really likes this women, he won't give a flip about a number!!! Too bad this guest isn't comfortable enough in her own skin to tell the world she's 66 and BEAUTIFUL!!! 

 
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April 19, 2006, 12:38 pm PDT

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Again...there is an middle road between Paris Hilton "trash" and  these baby clothes.
 I support Kristi 100%!  I personally love little boy outfits that make them look like little boys.  Not outfits like the ones shown on the show, the model children looked like little men or frat boys.  Go Kristi!
 
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April 19, 2006, 12:50 pm PDT

boys need to be boys

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 I live in Alabama, in our circle of family and friends children are taught to be seen not heard.

i, too, live in alabama and we do not dress our son in those clothes. they are cute for the first year only!  and that's only for holidays! i feel very sorry for that little boy, wilson. he will be the laughing stock of his community. boys need to be boys and the cute clothes need to be saved for the girls!  

  

 
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April 19, 2006, 12:52 pm PDT

Joan

She's probably quite right that she'd never get a date on the web being truthful about her age...  So the only alternative is to lie???  How about getting a date OFF the web (although it's now low-tech, there's still word of mouth, introductions from friends; people get divorced or widowed and back on the market every day; in a year and half, even lying, she hasn't gotten serious about anyone; how's that working for you?).  Better yet, get involved in some activities or causes you enjoy just for their own sake.  Not only will that give you "a life" other than searching the internet for men, you just might meet someone who shares the same interests.  Either way, you'll be enjoying yourself by BEING yourself.  I can't see devoting this much energy to "dating" at that age; the fact is that most men want -- and get -- younger women.  I'd say you're better off facing that fact and finding other hobbies.  Personally I hike, kayak, cycle, dance, do photography and art ; hobbies, gals; hobbies! 
 
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April 19, 2006, 12:54 pm PDT

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Cristi, 

Way to go and to stand your ground, don't ever for one  moment question yourself.  I have encountered the some of the same comments from people and I always tell them they are appropriately dressed for their age and that if I ever for one moment thought it was inappropriate or damaged their self esteem, I wouldn't do it.  On the flip side of the coin, a month ago at church a mother brought her little 2 year old in with a suit, bow tie, and wing tip shoes.  I bet on that day I heard more comments about how silly her little boy looked!  Just look at how the Kennedy's or other prominent people dress their children.  I would also challenge Dr Phil to look at how he was dressed, I bet he didn't wear anything like want kids today do.  Todays society rushes everything, we dress our little boys like grown men and we let our little girls wear Paris Hilton trash by age 4.  I wish southern women would band together and change the trend of society.  Babies are little for such a short time, stop and enjoy where they are and don't push them to be grown before we turn around.  I was REALLY disappointed with Dr Phil and Robins support,  I really thought they would be more open minded about this than they were.  Don't feel alone or like you have done anything wrong, I support you 100% and I am raising my two to little rug rats the same way. 

  

Thanks, Laura 

I have encountered the some of the same comments from people and I always tell them they are appropriately dressed for their age and that if I ever for one moment thought it was inappropriate or damaged their self esteem, I wouldn't do it.  On the flip side of the coin, a month ago at church a mother brought her little 2 year old in with a suit, bow tie, and wing tip shoes.  I bet on that day I heard more comments about how silly her little boy looked!    

  

I also hate when strangers (and some friends/relatives) make comments about other people's children (outside of obvious abuse). But here you seem to jump to the defense of your own tastes and then be quick to critique or find amusement in someone else's tastes.  

  

I was REALLY disappointed with Dr Phil and Robins support,  I really thought they would be more open minded about this than they were.    

  

The show was called Ask Dr. Phil and Robin.....Cristi asked, she got an answer. Dr. Phil is pretty quick to say "Don't substitute my judgment for your own", but if someone asks for an opinion, they get what they get. I don't think it's fair to call someone closed-minded simply because their opinion differs with your own.  

  

Way to go and to stand your ground, don't ever for one  moment question yourself.  

  

That's fine to say to say about all the posters, but what about her husband? I gather from Christi's post that this issue is hardly tearing apart their marriage, but it was important enough for her to write in to the show. It certainly isn't MY place to tell her how to dress her child, but don't you think her husband's concerns deserve some consideration?  

 
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April 19, 2006, 1:24 pm PDT

Robins Lipgloss

What was the name of it?  I missed it on the show 4/18, and where to purchase it? 

Thank you, 

Susan 

 
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April 19, 2006, 1:25 pm PDT

Funny...

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I have encountered the some of the same comments from people and I always tell them they are appropriately dressed for their age and that if I ever for one moment thought it was inappropriate or damaged their self esteem, I wouldn't do it.  On the flip side of the coin, a month ago at church a mother brought her little 2 year old in with a suit, bow tie, and wing tip shoes.  I bet on that day I heard more comments about how silly her little boy looked!    

  

I also hate when strangers (and some friends/relatives) make comments about other people's children (outside of obvious abuse). But here you seem to jump to the defense of your own tastes and then be quick to critique or find amusement in someone else's tastes.  

  

I was REALLY disappointed with Dr Phil and Robins support,  I really thought they would be more open minded about this than they were.    

  

The show was called Ask Dr. Phil and Robin.....Cristi asked, she got an answer. Dr. Phil is pretty quick to say "Don't substitute my judgment for your own", but if someone asks for an opinion, they get what they get. I don't think it's fair to call someone closed-minded simply because their opinion differs with your own.  

  

Way to go and to stand your ground, don't ever for one  moment question yourself.  

  

That's fine to say to say about all the posters, but what about her husband? I gather from Christi's post that this issue is hardly tearing apart their marriage, but it was important enough for her to write in to the show. It certainly isn't MY place to tell her how to dress her child, but don't you think her husband's concerns deserve some consideration?  

IOn the flip side of the coin, a month ago at church a mother brought her little 2 year old in with a suit, bow tie, and wing tip shoes.  I bet on that day I heard more comments about how silly her little boy looked!     

  

I'm enjoying this image of people standing in church denegrading this little boy behind his back (and probably complimenting him to his face after); that just goes to show you...  Something??? 

 

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April 19, 2006, 1:32 pm PDT

04/18 Ask Dr. Phil and Robin

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I don't think you should feel stupid at all.  I think it is great that you are able to express yourself openly like you do.  Keep up the good work and do not give up hope.

I sincerely appreciate your response on this matter.  You seem like a good person, and yes I do indeed express myself openly often on these message boards.  I will do what I can to continue with the Child Abuse campaign.  And I will hold on to the things which are important to me, as long as I can hang on.  

  

Right now, I feel extremely depressed and defeated in a major way.  I have tried extremely hard to remain positive and upbeat, especially on the message board that I initiated called "A Child's Voice Connection..." which is located under News and Current Events.  

  

I do not know what is going on with my body, but the severe pains and fatigue seem to continue to destroy my life, and any hopes of a future.  And if this is on the wrong message board, I am well aware of this now, and I will soon have all of my posts deleted from this site.  I need time to save or print some of them, which is critical to my record keeping.  

  

I have tried to be an inspirer, a spiritual adviser, and just open up another avenue of communication for people who were abused as children, and to attempt to spark a campaign that would bring AWARENESS to every household, to every individual across the nation, and bring together ALL religions, ALL races, ALL communities, ALL concerned parties into a MASSIVE movement and intervention to PREVENT child abuse and abductions.  

  

There are FOUR stages to this campaign that are vital to this campaign. But it's so hard to get people involved.  It breaks my heart that I have to see this on the news almost daily that another child has been abducted, raped and murdered.  What the heck are we going to do to stop this madness?  It just tears me apart inside.  And with the little strength I have left, whether it is here on DR Phil's site, or  by other means, I will continue the campaign until I can go no more.  

  

  1. AWARENESS.  It is crucial that people are informed, and aware of the dangers that lurk among the living.  Among strangers, and even friends and relatives.   Many molestations are by family members which opens up a whole new set of emotional and stressful situations, and the child is still the victim.
  2. PLANS: We need a much more efficient blueprint on preventing child abuse, and responses to an abducted or missing child.
  3. CRITIQUE:  We need to spend a lot more time and effort dissecting each case of child abuse that is elevated to the degree of rape and murder.  We need to educate our pre-teens for instance as to the REALITY and the consequences to both the victim and the victim's family, and to the perpetrator.  For instance, I sincerely believe that the fourteen year old boy who murdered the eight year old girl neighbor and friend of his has a major defect in his brain. I believe that he thought in his mind that the little girl was going to die no matter what, and that he was attempting to relieve her suffering.  All people are not the same.  And some people live in terror over various issues, and some react in unthinkable ways.
  4. ACTION: These processes must be well thought out, well organized and planned, and we need to put them into action.  We need to explain to the pre-teens and adolescents about how some people will do anything in order to use them, and teach them awareness, and arm them with the tools necessary to survive, and to avoid abductions, etc.

  

  

My health is terrible. I am 60% to 80% incapacitated most of the time, and the doctors tell me they see no cause for the pain.  I heard this for a long time prior to a good doctor who put his finger on a ruptured disc which led to neck surgery in August, 2005.   Months after the surgery I am still in significant pain, or severe pain most days.  For instance, I had a doctor's  appointment scheduled for 3:00 pm today, I just could not make it.   

  

I am now to the point that I haven't the energy, resources, motivation or transportation to continue going from doctor to doctor trying to find the root of the pain.  One can only take so much.  

  

Again, I sincerely appreciate your response, and may God bless you,  

  

djmatt  

  

 
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