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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 11, 2007, 2:32 pm PDT

05/11 Obsessive Love: On the Run

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I realize Jeff has problems,but ain't nobody condeming Jennifer for being up all in the face of them men. I AM NOT IN ANY WAY CONDONING JEFFS ACTIONS,I JUST WANNA MAKE SURE I STATE THIS FIRST OF ALL. She has  those pictures on the internet. now if you knew how your Husband/wife)other is . why give them reason to be more crazy? She is the wictim,like most women are. she get the house too. BS. how come the man always have to leave the house? let's make this stuff equal, if men should have to leave, women should have to leave also.  There is a double standard for men and women. If a woman Is abusing a man would yall be  all sympathetic to him? Or would yall be like he a man, he cna stop her when he wants too. Again I state the FACT THAT JEFF NEEDS TO GET HELP, HE HAS ISSUES AND  THEY NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE HE CAN MOVE ON. MEN are jus so inherently evil according to yall women. how come there is not any more outrage about the teachers who having sex with boyz in high shcool. We need to fix the double standard. MAke ALL EQUAL. IF YOU GONNA BE  DISGUSTED WITH MEN FEEL THE SAME WAY ABOUT WOMEN, OTHER THEN DERANGED  ONES.
Men are way more likely to be violent than women.  It's their testosterone, and it's a fact.  Like it or not.  I'm guessing you are one of them.  So go get help before you hurt someone.
 
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May 11, 2007, 2:33 pm PDT

05/11 Obsessive Love: On the Run

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I couldnt believe anyone would think she deserved ANY of this ..... they need help I guess they are lucky to have never known anyone in that situation............I just am so upset some of these women think they deserve this after being brainwashed so many yrs by the abuser
I too have gone through mental abuse but there is always two sides of the coin. Please people remember if you are with someone that has a lose marble you don't "blow off steam by going to a bar or party or having affairs on the internet, phone where men are concerned" get away from the nutcase first.  Then do what you wish.  It could save your life.
 

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May 11, 2007, 2:33 pm PDT

GREAT RESPONSE

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When Jeff kept jumping out of the cabs I counted 4- the cab drivers called the police that's a theft of services charge if he owes over 200$ that's a felony.  Pick up the phone and tell the police the guy you are looking for is at lax buying a ticket to virginia and he is using bad checks another felony virginia is the toughest state in the country there's no parole no good time he would do at least 7 years. And why would the treatment center he was in give someone like him access to a computer or a phone?
Couldn't agree with you more.
 
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May 11, 2007, 2:34 pm PDT

Jeffrey's On The Run...uh, WAS on the run

Well, I told you guys yesterday about today's episode...Boy, Jeffrey sure looks like he really wants to cooperate with everyone involved, right? Uh, NOT!

 

At least they finally grabbed hold of him & locked him up, that's probably the best thing for him right now. He obviously isn't committed to seeking any help whatsoever & simply just wants to go home & go back to everything the way it was. Well Jeffrey, that's just not going to happen; like I said yesterday, you blew it Jeffrey, now you have to pay the consequences. You took things WAY too far with your wife & kids. You really haven't done much to earn anyone's sympathy. I still would like to see Jeffrey get the help he needs, but I'm not sure if there is anything available that'll be enough. He violated just about every condition that was in place, so I guess there aren't many options left. The only solution now is to send him to prison. Knowing Jeffrey though, he'll probably find another way, shape, or form to try & stay in control. It's rather sad when you think about it really.

 

Here's hoping that Jen here kids, & her family get cope through this. I don't think we've seen or heard the last of this story folks; for now, we can only hope for the best.....

 
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May 11, 2007, 2:35 pm PDT

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I agree that Jeffery has some serious problems that need addressed but I also think that Jennifer has provoked alot of this.  When you have a husband that is apparently insecure, why are you on the internet talking to other men?  Why is she posting pictures of herself?  Why does she have men calling her saying that they are missing her?  I'm not saying that he doesn't need help.  He obviously behaves and reacts in a psychotic manner but I think that he is reacting to "fear of loss", in the only way he knows how.  When one thing doesn't work, he tries the next.  He goes from angry to sad to nice to...whatever he thinks might work.  Maybe I am way off base, but I think that she has not been the angel that she says.
...and you're probably right.

However, people tend to focus on the more heinous of two situations.  Once the most heinous situation is eliminated, then the next most heinous situation gets addressed.
 
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May 11, 2007, 2:35 pm PDT

jailtime will not stop him

I'm glad and relieved for Jennifer and her children that he is in jail but for how long? Jail is not going to stop this sicko he will come out and start the crap  all over. she really needs to get a different place with lots of security in place. I hope Jennifer gets counseling and stays single for a while she needs to learn how to become independent  and feel good about herself  before becomming involved in another relationship. Hopefully counseling can help her so that she will be able to see the warning signs of control and abuse  so she will not find herself in a simular situation again. I think she was so young and inexperienced when she got married and never had a chance to become a fully independent adult and Jeffery controled the relationship from the begining and it would not have mattered who he married he would have done this to anyone he had a relationship with. I hope the tapes can be viewed by the judge and I hope he never lets Jeffery near Jennifer or children he is dangerous.

 
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May 11, 2007, 2:35 pm PDT

Man-I-Ac!!!!!!!!!!

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Thank you, NO ONE DESERVES TO BE TREATED LIKE THIS, with the exception of someone such as he who violates another human being as he has.  I can't even call him a man, because he is SO FAR FROM IT!
Yeah, he is a MAN-IAC!!!!!!!!!
 
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May 11, 2007, 2:35 pm PDT

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I agree that Jeffery has some serious problems that need addressed but I also think that Jennifer has provoked alot of this.  When you have a husband that is apparently insecure, why are you on the internet talking to other men?  Why is she posting pictures of herself?  Why does she have men calling her saying that they are missing her?  I'm not saying that he doesn't need help.  He obviously behaves and reacts in a psychotic manner but I think that he is reacting to "fear of loss", in the only way he knows how.  When one thing doesn't work, he tries the next.  He goes from angry to sad to nice to...whatever he thinks might work.  Maybe I am way off base, but I think that she has not been the angel that she says.
Get real!  How anxious do you think she is to shack up with another man after living with THAT psycho?  I doubt it's a big priority to her.  And so WHAT if she does?  If you had all your money and resources cut off from you and were living with a psycho and no way out and the police wouldn't do anything, maybe you'd be thinking you need to make a friend or two for some protection.
 
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May 11, 2007, 2:36 pm PDT

crazy

 I hope he gets what is coming to him in jail. Maybe the men in jail will stick it to him and he will see how it feels to be scared and all alone. I would never let my children be alone with that sicko no matter what the law said. The law can not always keep u safe. If I was Jenn I would get a roommate as soon as possible.

Good luck Jenn you and your family are in my prayers.

 
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May 11, 2007, 2:36 pm PDT

Instigation

There is no excuse for what Jeffrey did, and the man is clearly disturbed. But, watching this drama unfold, I feel like not only is Jennifer enjoying the attention she’s getting from the public, but she’s also been provoking her husband. First of all, I don’t believe her when she says she doesn’t flirt with other men, especially on line. What married person do you know who innocently sends scantily clad, bikini or other, pictures of themselves to people on line? Now granted Jeffrey has issues and went way overboard, but come on people. If you found your significant other sending pictures of themselves in their underwear to people on line, you would be pissed too.

Then on today’s show, I have never heard of a battered person, fleeing for theirs and their children’s safety, going out on the town taking dozens of pictures with men they don’t know and posting them on a website that you know your stalker husband will find. Not to mention the fact that she knew that he knew where she was, and had already tried to take the kids. Also, why the hell didn’t she change her phone number…heck she could have changed her phone service. I think she needs as much therapy as him. I would even go so far as to say that she may have a mild form of Munchausen syndrome, or something like it. I can’t remember the name of the disorder where people hurt themselves to get attention.

But hay what do you think? I know what I would have done in that situation…never married him in the firs place. Obsessive behavior, unless provoked by something like PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Dissorder), doesn’t just start over night. There had to be warning signs, and she obvously ignored them.

What would you have done?  

 
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