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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, 7:10 pm PDT

been there

It is possible for the person whom has had the affair to change.  A few years back, my husband had an affair, which he ended on his own volition months before I found out about it.  Eventually, though, I did find out, and when I did, my daughter and I left our home.   After leaving him, he promised he would change.  I was VERY skeptical for well over a year.  But, he honestly has.  He had to do it on his own, though,  I couldn't make him.  Honestly, I wouldn't change what happened now, (even thought I wish it hadn't) because it really strengthened our marriage.  He is my best friend.  That being said, this turkey on today's show hasn't changed.  He is way too defensive and ready to attack and place blame one everyone else.  My husband watched the show with me and he absolutely agreed!!     Amy......get a clue and listen to what people are telling you......you are too close to the situation to see through him!

 
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September 12, 2007, 7:11 pm PDT

stop living in la, la land!

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This is what i think, and saw of the couple, they love each other dearly, but along the way the fire in them is blowing out, and he probably tried to talk to her about it but ignored it, who knows what happened in that marrage, thier still both new to it all. They both need a marage councillor, and get ride of the friend, she is a trouble maker. She is throwing gasoline to the fire and making things worse. The ex-friend should get a life of her own. They both want the help, and are seeking it, Dr. Phil should have an open mind to this all, there are two stories to it not just one. Yes he admits to having an affair, and now they need counciling. Cause they do want to save their marrage, because we all make mistakes no one is perfect, we are only human.
In the make beleive land of candyland, this might work but not in real life.  wake up and get in the real world!
 
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September 12, 2007, 7:12 pm PDT

I don't agree....

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That lady needs to get some self-esteem and kick that piece of crap out of the house!! He's sleeping with 18 year olds and drugging them, he should be in jail for rape. She is a fool to belive that he is going to change, he's a liar & a cheat and he will always be one. Please take your kids and run before they think that is how relationships really are and end up in toxic ones like you are in or before he puts you in cement like he said he would.

 

And as for Heidi, she's probably been around through all of this and is sick of watching her friend being manipulated by this so-called man. I've been there and I don't blame her for being angry and saying the things she said. There comes a time when you must tell a friend what you feel is the truth whether is hurts them or not for their own benefit. And sometimes when that friend continues to make choices that are toxic you have to take a step back and decide if you can stay around to watch the train wreck.

 

Woman need to realize that they DO NOT deserve to be treated like this. There are so many good guys out there yet woman stay with these abusive men. I will never understand it. My husband is a wonderful man and I love him dearly. I thank god that I found him, but I also know that if he wasn't we wouldn't be together! To me it's that simple, if I am not treated the way I feel I deserve then the guy can kick rocks because I'm not going to deal with it!

Now why won't she just do that? Maybe because she doesn't want to and that's her business. The way I see it is that Amy has difficulty with relationships period. Her husband cheats on her and her friend, well, is no friend.... And she took off a restraining order to go on the show? Oh well.

 

The husband also has problems. He's been immasculated by his wife who had her friend move in with them (obviously without his consent or agreement). So to boost his pathetic male ego he screws around.

 

The nanny I don't believe was drugged, but she may have taken drugs with or without him. She's no good either. I had friends who babysat and would brag about flirting with the husband and some even ended up messing around with the husbands. They're aren't all these innocent little know-nothings.

 

Heidi is the most interesting, she hates the fact that her friend may be able to salvage her marriage. She is a vendictive, angry, jealous person. She can't be trusted at all, ever. Removing her from the relationship would be the first step to a healthy marriage. If that can't be done he should leave now since his ego will be bruised again and he'll mess up.

 
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September 12, 2007, 7:12 pm PDT

09/12 The Nanny Affair, Part 1

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I think not. Does it say that the nanny was a child? At what age are you considered an adult in your state? In Oregon it is 18 years old. You are a typical hater... You haven't ever seen the show yet and you are forming your own conclusion. Stupid. If you ask me, you are "acting a fool".

I wouldn't even be here, but I happen to know both Brandon and Amy. What is your excuse?

 

Get a life.

for shame, such vitriol. these are valid questions. A husband sleeping with the baby sitter is not the kind of man most women want in their life and bed. You need to open your mind and did you ever hear of objectivity? 
 
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September 12, 2007, 7:12 pm PDT

hear hear

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I am not sure what to say about the couple yet....I want to watch part 2 first...but  Heidi....you need to step back.....

You seem jealous of your friend...this is between husband and wife....there are kids involved...

You need to be a friend...someone who listens and gives her opinion , when asked for....

 

If he is even on the show...it is possible he really does want help and wants to change....

 

will comment more later

I agree with your comment! 
 
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September 12, 2007, 7:13 pm PDT

NANNY AFFAIR/HASBAND AFFAIR PART 1

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I don't think that Brandon is a bad person.  I do think that Heidi needs to mind her own business.  I realize that she cares about her friend and if she cares as much as she says she does, then she should just butt out and let Brandon and Amy work things out themselves.  I also think Brandon is seeking some sort of professional help and that is a real starting point.  I wish him the best of luck and hope that he can make his marriage work.  I know that if I hadn't given my husband a chance over 16 years ago that we wouldn't be married today for 23 years. We decided together to make our marriage work.  I hope that these two can do that too.

I HOPE   BY THE PREVIEWS THAT YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY

TO WATCH TOMORROWS EPISODE. WE ALL ARE CAPABLE OF CHEATING ONCE UNDER STRONG ENOUGH TEMPTATION,EMOTIONAL MATURITY,STRENTH OF CONSCIENCE SO ON AND SO FORTH.I DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN BY A BAD PERSON...  I KNOW THAT DR PHIL( GOD BLESS HIS HEART) HAS HIS WORK CUT OUT FOR HIM.

I'M GLAD I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE YOUR QUOTE.

SINCERELY,

NANCY TS

 
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September 12, 2007, 7:14 pm PDT

wake up!

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This couple might have a chance if Amy gets rid of her 'best friend' Heidi. With a friend like this, she certainly doesn't need enemies. Heidi is meddling and is clearly a busybody. Most of this is simply none of her business. Dump her, Amy, and then you and Brandon can begin to heal without the nasty comments of a so-called 'friend' who's conveniently not even speaking to you!
everybody in the world has a friend like this.  she ran to her and yes she does know everything and is the only one that has stated the whole truth!
 
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September 12, 2007, 7:16 pm PDT

JAY'S SHOW

COULD SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHAT CHANNEL MYNETWORK IS ON?  I HAVE DISH NETWORK AND I CANNOT FIND JAY'S NEW REALITY SHOW. WHAT IS THE NUMBER PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME.
 
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September 12, 2007, 7:16 pm PDT

People always deserve the benefit of the doubt...

Unfortunately, this show only skims the surface on the facts.  With all the station breaks and vignettes before the real discussion, there doesn't seem like too much time to get to the heart of the matter.

Albeit, the problem here is classical.  Immature adults that need to wake up.  However, I will give the guy credit for making positive steps to change, including admission of his past behavior (half the battle).  The red head friend should really back away and let the couple try to live without the interference.  She is clearly an antagonist to the husband and it is not healthy to have her present with her constant judging eye.  The wife has cautious optimism, which is understandable, but clearly without much of her own confidence about relationships. 

They should all put down their past allegations and errors, and agree to move forward as changed persons, with a renewed spirit of trust and love.

I once heard a minister at a wedding explain that the reason that they ask at a wedding for those persons to speak up if they object to the marriage to do so then, is because 90% of the time, marriage breakups are prodded along by the people closest to you - family and friends.  I say use the energy to help this couple succeed for the sake of happiness and the kids childhood.  Nobody can claim perfection in their marriage or life.  And, people do indeed change.
 
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September 12, 2007, 7:17 pm PDT

sympathy

Quote From: sensational

...that's exactly my point: If the tables were turned you'd still find a way to make Brandon wrong and Amy right no matter what he says when being ganged up on. Of course he deserves sympathy! It takes a lot of courage to come clean in the face of a self-righteous know-it-all like Heidi and still be willing to show up for his cold-fish wife, who I'm sure we'll find out tomorrow is no angel.

are you kidding. the man deserves no sympathy. he fools around with a young girl. perhaps maybe more, we will see tomorrow. if the girl/s were younger than 18, he would be a pervert, a chester the molester and gone to jail.

 

what it is is he thinks he is a ladies man, even though they were young ladies.

 

he also lied when he stated he did not put the pain meds in the nanny's  mouth. THE WIFE SAW IT. it couldn't give a straight complete answer on that.

 

sympathy,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,get real

 

i don't know if you are a man or women, but think about this...........if your significant other fooled around with someone, let a alone someone very young, how would you handle that?

 
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