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Topic : 05/11 Obsessive Love: On the Run

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Created on : Friday, May 04, 2007, 12:13:43 pm
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The incredible drama continues involving Jeffrey, an obsessive husband who won’t let go of his wife, Jennifer. After the last show, Jeffrey is on his way back to the treatment facility, when his anger gets the best of him, and he jumps out of the car and goes on the run. He finally calls his therapist from a taxi cab, but soon after is on the loose again. After four hours and a frenzy of phone calls with Dr. Phil show producers, see what Jeffrey demands. With the stress and pressure getting the best of her, Jennifer sits down with Dr. Phil to discuss their next step. In a hurried panic, Jennifer heads home and is shocked by what she finds when she walks in the front door. She takes her kids and flees to her mother’s house. Even though she’s in a safe place, why does she say she still lives in fear? Then, Jennifer’s attorney files papers and meets Jeffrey in front of a judge. Will Jeffrey be able to comply with the judge's orders? And, Jeffrey resumes talk with the Dr. Phil staff. What is he asking for? Jeffrey’s behavior continues to shock and mystify Jennifer and leaves her with only one choice. Share your thoughts, join the discussion.

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May 10, 2007, 5:08 pm PDT

05/11 Obsessive Love: On the Run

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This man is suffering from a severe jealousy illness and I believe that he cannot control his thoughts. However,  he will have to be taught  how to control his actions and his words. For every action there is a reaction and some people have to learn to react in a positive way. This may take a very, very long time.  He is now AWARE and seeking help, that is the first step, but he cannot get better alone. We need to bring awarness to the world about this least understood human problem.  It is very real and affects more families then we think. Most people are to embarassed to admit it.   Instead of saying this man is crazy and she needs to leave him, why aren't we saying how can we help him ? Criticism is the worst thing to do.  He is a human being and he is suffering  inside just as she is .  Don't get me wrong, I feel terrible about what she and the children are going through, and I believe that they are in danger, and the only answer may be to live part from each other. Awareness, Awareness, Awareness, of your feelings and actions, along with intervention,is the best resolution I feel.
You you so right!!!  Again I will say thet I shouldn't judge Jeffery!
 
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May 10, 2007, 5:13 pm PDT

Jennifer & The Crazy Man

This man is totally crazy.  I don't even know if  Dr. Phil or the specialists can help him.  He needs to be in a jail cell or a loony bin before he hurts or kills his wife or his kids or both.  I hope her and kids will not be harmed; but I am seriously afraid that someone is going to be hurt before this is over.  He makes me adore and appreciate my husband and our relationship more each and every day.
 
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May 10, 2007, 5:20 pm PDT

Obessive Love

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Not that what he is doing is right. it's not, but she shouldn't of cheated on him in the first place. when she made the decision to sleep with someone else she should of left than. sounds like the foolishness didn't start til she had the affairs. she also needs to get real. it takes two to make it or break it.

I agree with you on the fact that she should have never had an affair on her husband. No wonder he doesnt trust her . He is obviously out of contole.NUTS!!!! She needs to take responsiblity for the wrong that she has done .I think Jeffrey has every right to ask who that man was on the answering machine wanting to talk to his wife . The problem is ,is that she does not love her husband any more.She is not one to be trusted......

 
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May 10, 2007, 5:43 pm PDT

Jennifer

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I agree with you on the fact that she should have never had an affair on her husband. No wonder he doesnt trust her . He is obviously out of contole.NUTS!!!! She needs to take responsiblity for the wrong that she has done .I think Jeffrey has every right to ask who that man was on the answering machine wanting to talk to his wife . The problem is ,is that she does not love her husband any more.She is not one to be trusted......

I agree that cheating on him was absolutely wrong; however, I am afraid that he has totally lost it and that he is going to cause her physical harm.
 
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May 10, 2007, 9:42 pm PDT

Obsessive Love

This man is a serious threat to himself, his wife, his children, his extended family, in short he is a threat to society.  I feel it would be in the best interest of everyone, that he be detained in a mental facility indefinitely until he can pass a competency test and be certified accordingly!

I have known people with milder versions of obsession, and have been caught in the wake of devistation  created.  While uneducated or degreed in this field, I feel he is Certifiable and in multiple categories.  Will the courts step in and truly protect this woman and her children, or will he continue to cause havoc and destruction, if not death before proper action is ordered or taken?

The only compassion in this case belongs solely to the wife and children.  This man has been given numerous opportunities to correct his behavior and should now be forced to account for his bizzarre behavior! 

Dr. Phil, you are highly respected and draw from the best resources available, and as such I hope your involvement will encourage the courts to issue maximum protection orders and keep this man where he can harm no one, not even himself.

Sadly, this is but one such case.  Hopefully those who have not come forward will see your show and seek help to put an end to this sick obsessive and potentially destructive behavior.

 

Thanks,

 

Jim

 
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May 10, 2007, 10:02 pm PDT

of course he's crazy but.....

Of course Jeffery is a total nut case..I do not think you need to have a PhD to see that...but I think Jennifer is manipulative in her own right.  I in now way condone his behavior...but hers is questionable in the very least.

 

My take on the story:

She had no plans of staying with him the first time they appeared...it was decided wayyyyy before they got onto the show..

I have no doubt in my mind she was messing around while he was at home and even more so while in Rehab (engaging online for sure)

Has she cried so many tears..there are no more left??  I didn't see a one roll down her face today  on the show nor in the clips

Wedding ring was OFF even before she filed for divorce.

 

Do Not misunderstand me...I AM NOT SAYING Jeffery isn't WRONG...and NO ONE deserves to be treated like she has been.....BUT...she's not totally in the right either.

 
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May 10, 2007, 10:06 pm PDT

Take him Away Now before it's too late!

Jeffery is a sick man who possess' a serious threat and in many areas.  Hopefully, the courts will recognize  the threat he presents and take every action to keep him in a mental health facility or jail,  while enforcing ALL laws to protect Jenn and her children!

Jeff has proven repeatedly, he manipulates any and every situation.  He openly admits he has manipulated the staff to get what he wants.  Honestly, I have little or no faith this man can or will change!  I doubt it is even possible for him to change.  I feel it will take a very long time if at all for him to recover!

In days of old, he would have been the one locked in the Blocks in town square where people would taunt him, and throw stones, and food to disgrace him.  This is how they labeled such an obsessive abuser!

Too bad we don't still follow that tactic!

 
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May 10, 2007, 10:29 pm PDT

He is Crazy

This guy is nuts.  He was trying so hard to orchistrate the whole show and what everyone said and did.  He wanted people to applaud him...then he wanted to have the show end with him and his wife walking hand and hand behind Dr. Phil and his wife off into the sunset...He is not in touch with reality.  I pray that Jennifer and the chldren are able to get away from Jeffery and start a new life.  He is so toxic and is not good for the chldren either.  I am divorced and was abused but not nearly to this extent.  My children still see their dad and I believe that it is very important for kids to maintain a good relationship with both parents after a divorce but not when one parent is so mentally ill.  I don't believe the kids are safe with him either.  He would do anything to hurt Jennifer.  He is not taking responsibility for his actions even now.  He keeps saying that she does things to cause him to go off the deep end.  That is rediculus.  He has NO self-control and I am glad that Jen's attorney saw how things really are.

 

Jennifer, you are very strong and you can do this.  You deserve better.  You are beautiful and life can be so much better for you.  I am so much happier and heathier now that I am no longer living with my abuser.  My situation is nothing like yours but I can see that you are made of some tough stuff and you will do fine on your own.  I pray that you recognize the strength you do have and don't let Jeffrey sweet talk you.  He won't change and he really is dangerous.  I know you probably double guess yourself and think he isn't that bad and I have done things to upset him but he should be able to control himself and he doesn't.  You are in danger, please remember that and stick to your decision to leave him. I can't beg you enough.

 

Lori

 
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May 10, 2007, 10:55 pm PDT

But should she die because of it.

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Of course Jeffery is a total nut case..I do not think you need to have a PhD to see that...but I think Jennifer is manipulative in her own right.  I in now way condone his behavior...but hers is questionable in the very least.

 

My take on the story:

She had no plans of staying with him the first time they appeared...it was decided wayyyyy before they got onto the show..

I have no doubt in my mind she was messing around while he was at home and even more so while in Rehab (engaging online for sure)

Has she cried so many tears..there are no more left??  I didn't see a one roll down her face today  on the show nor in the clips

Wedding ring was OFF even before she filed for divorce.

 

Do Not misunderstand me...I AM NOT SAYING Jeffery isn't WRONG...and NO ONE deserves to be treated like she has been.....BUT...she's not totally in the right either.

It is apparent to me and anyone else with an ounce of intelligence that if Jennifer cheated on him it was an act of self preservation.  This crap didn't just start because she had an affair.  I bet you if someone looks into his background they will find out that he has exhibited these behaviors in his childhood in some form or another.  He has the type of personality to have explained this bizarre behavior away.  It is so unbelievable the rational mind doesn't want to accept this kind of behavior as real and so it is quite easy to dismiss it.  If it is just now showing itself then he has gone to incredible lenths to hide it from the world.  This man is terribly disturbed.  The only problem that Jennifer has is having been incredibly niave and being taken in by this person at the beginning.  He sought out her type and took full advantage of her.  He is a predator and he always has been.  He didn't just wake up one day, discover his wife was having an affair and lose his mind.  He has been disconnected from reality for a long time.  Anyone who attempts to assign even a modicum of blame on Jennifer obviously resides on the same planet as jeffery.  And what is wrong with that doctor....not admitting that Jeffery is a danger to Jennifer.  Maybe he is afraid of being sued.

 
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May 11, 2007, 1:04 am PDT

I never knew

Wow. This situation is almost identical to mine with my mother and dad. My father is exactly the same way, and to the same degree. He's even hired detectives to check on her etc. I never knew somebody else has gone through the same hell as me. I feel sorry for the kids, because I know they are going to suffer because of what I've been through. He will manipulate them and torture them to get to her. He sounds like he is even verbally abusive to them and her, like my dad was before I cut him out of my life. I love how he even blatanly denies events.  I do feel sorry for her, but just knowing that I am not the only one this has happened to makes me feel like there is someone who can understand. I never thought that before.
 
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