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Topic : 12/26 The Nanny Affair, Part 1

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Created on : Friday, September 07, 2007, 03:33:20 pm
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(Original Air Date: 09/12/07) Affairs, fights, lies and dark secrets are tearing a family apart. Brandon and Amy have been married for 2 1/2 years and have three children. One year into their marriage, Brandon was caught having an affair with their teenage nanny. Was she the only one, or did he cheat with others? The couple's tumultuous relationship reached a breaking point when Amy, who said she feared for her life, obtained a restraining order against Brandon. What led him to file divorce papers?  Then, five months into the proceedings, their relationship reignited. Why did Amy let Brandon back into her life? Amy's parents and her ex-best friend, Heidi, say Amy's heading down the road to disaster. So why do they doubt Brandon's recent revelations? And, why does Brandon say Amy's ruining his reputation? Talk about the show here.

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September 12, 2007, 3:27 pm PDT

The husband is lying

 I am really good at reading people and I can tell the husband is lying and has no intention of changing. I think the wife doesn't speak up because she is so emotionally beat up and she is afraid of him. She somehow thinks she can't do better than that. Heidi is frustrated and can't stand to watch her friend be in this relationship. I don't blame her. The wife is enabling the husband if she stays with him after all the cards are laid out on the table. She needs her self-esteem to be built back up and a way to support her children to get out of this mess. I hope she listens to Dr. Phil.
 
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September 12, 2007, 3:27 pm PDT

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I'm glad to see other people see the red head as a problem. I think she likes to keep it stirred up between them. If he hasn't changed, Amy will figure it out on her own but if they want to, they deserve a chance to work on the marriage. Hidie needs to be gone from the picture.
 
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September 12, 2007, 3:28 pm PDT

Note to all Three

         Amy......Think of your children! They should be the first and only thing you need to worry about in this whole situation. You know deep down he had that affair with the nanny. Just as the others in the past. Take off your blindfold!                                           

           Heidi......Its great your trying to stand behind your friend!! Sorry to break it to you but let her figure out this whole thing herself. She'll only try to place blame in the long run on you should things not go her way. Its best to stand back so you don't get hurt.

            Brandon....Own up to your mistakes both past and present!!!How do you expect to have a working relationship if you can't be honest with yourself or your partner? You also need to think of your kids so go get help and work out your desires or whatever you want to call them.

 
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September 12, 2007, 3:28 pm PDT

09/12 The Nanny Affair, Part 1

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  Get rid of the girlfriend.   Been there done that.  My girlfriend of 14 years interfered in my marrage, she knew everything.  She talked to my husband and he came home talking to me using her words.  I gave him a choice her or me.  Thank god he chose me.  My marriage is stronger than ever and I have new friends that never get that close into my marital affairs.
Which girlfriend?  Amy's friend or the string of nannies this guy slept with?
 
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September 12, 2007, 3:29 pm PDT

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     I think the red head is a problem with this couple and needs to butt out.

You are right the red head need to butt out. It sounds like she is jealous of her friends family.

But also the man needs to grow up accept his role in what is happening. Quit blaming others for his mistakes. He had the affair and will again. He more than likely came on to the friend. He protest to much in not liking her, finding her ugly. That is usually a sign that they are covering up an attraction. The wife had better watch the 2 of them and find out what really happened between the 2 of them. I hink they had an affair and are trying to hide it. Trying to hard that is, not liking each other, most times hides an attraction.

 
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September 12, 2007, 3:30 pm PDT

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He was sleeping with the TEENAGE nanny??? Isn't that... against the law down there in the States? Wouldn't that be classified as statutory rape? (Hm... guess I'll have to wait for the show to get the answers to THOSE questions...)

Anyway, I say once a cheater, always a cheater. I wouldn't bother with him. Of course, there are kids in the equation as well, and that would complicate things significantly wouldn't it? Hmmm.... Looking forward to seeing this one!!

 

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The nanny was 18 and once someone has reached the age of 18, they are legally classified as an adult... but yes, I agree it's still way too young.

 
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September 12, 2007, 3:30 pm PDT

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I'm glad to see other people see the red head as a problem. I think she likes to keep it stirred up between them. If he hasn't changed, Amy will figure it out on her own but if they want to, they deserve a chance to work on the marriage. Hidie needs to be gone from the picture.
I just think Amy's friend is pissed off that she (and Amy's parents) got dragged into court to testify against Brandon for a restraining order & before the ink was dry, they're back on the roller coaster.  I know I would be.  Pick a side of the fence & stay on it!
 
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September 12, 2007, 3:31 pm PDT

The Nanny Affair

for one I think the red headed girlfriend should mine her own bussiness

another the wife should get a life and back off her husband .He should just

leave the situation cut his loses.Because no matter what he does she won't

be satisfy.Also when hiring a nanny don't hire a nice looking one .Come on now

 
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September 12, 2007, 3:31 pm PDT

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And depending on which state you live in,the age of consent can be as low as 15 or 16.
Come On!  HE's MARRIED!  He drugged her with his wife in the house!  Are you kidding?????
 
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September 12, 2007, 3:32 pm PDT

stay togetheror move on?

We all know who is telling the truth and who is lying. The questions is are they willing to try and fix the marriage or do they want to move on. I think that hubby has some issues with himself and if he can't admit what he has done wrong then they will never save the marriage. As far as her friend being involved I think she needs to support her friend in whatever she decides and if it becomes too much then just walk away. She is getting way too involved. It's sweet that she cares that much but she is getting in the middle of their marriage and all it's doing is causing more DRAMA!!

 
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