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Topic : 12/27 The Nanny Affair, Part 2

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(Original Air Date: 09/13/07) The saga continues, as Dr. Phil brings you more of the affair that shattered the lives of a husband and wife and her best friend and parents. One year into his marriage, Brandon was caught cheating on his wife, Amy, with their teenage nanny. After fearing for her life, Amy filed a restraining order against Brandon, and he filed for divorce. But, their separation didn't last long. Amy decided to let Brandon back into her life, much to the dismay of her best friend, Heidi, and her parents, Cyndie and Mont. Why does Cyndie say she's scared of Brandon, and why does Mont say he doesn't believe a word Brandon says? Then, how are the kids faring during all of this chaos in the home? Heidi and Cyndie say they worry Brandon's discipline is over the top, but he says he's a loving father. What does Amy have to say? And, why does Dr. Phil question Brandon's sincerity to change? Is there hope this couple can save their marriage or should they call it quits once and for all? Tell us what you think!

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September 13, 2007, 7:57 am PDT

09/13 The Nanny Affair, Part 2

All I want to know is  - when is Dr. Phil is going to get on with it!!!  Speak to her like she's your daughter and tell her what a big dummy she is being and to leave that creep.  Joking about killing your wife and burying her in cement is something that has apparently crossed his mind. 

 

Apparently a man that you need to be CONVINCED to stay with is not such a great catch!!!!  Grow up and stop playing the victim!  Take care of yourself and forget that fool.

 

The best friend needs to butt out and focus on getting her own life together so that she can at least afford her own home! 

 

This show and all others about DUMMIES make me sick!  'He's abusive, he threatens to kill me, I gonna get a restraining order, I'm so afraid, - - I think I'll call him over for some hot sex!'

 

I've only been afraid of one man in my life.  He thought he was going to stalk me and I was afraid because he started following me, etc.  I got a gun, I called his family, my family and the police and let them all know, that if something happened to me, something was going to happen to him too!  And, that was the end of that foolishness.   Stand up for yourself and stop being a doormat!

 
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September 13, 2007, 7:57 am PDT

Hell Raising Heidi needs to go.

There will be no turn around in this couples relationship until Heidi is gone. Brandon has made some mistakes, he is working on that and that seems acceptable to Amy, until Heidi is present.

Heidi will never have any redemption for Brandon, neither do I think any man will ever be acceptable in her eyes for Amy.

I am not so sure Heidi has not been an instigator and fuel for the fire of everyone's hatred for Brandon.

I am not justifying what he did, however I have seen relationships get beyond problems like this and return to blissful marriage. She is not looking out for the best interests of Amy or the marriage. Heidi needs to go get her own life and stop running to everyone playing the devils advocate with this relationship. She will have to prove to everyone she cares more for Amy than anyone who come into Amy's life.

She has pushed and pushed for this break up, because no one will be good enough for her best friend Amy except possibly Heidi. 

 
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September 13, 2007, 7:59 am PDT

ADMIT THE PROBLEM

Im not one to JUDGE someone but I just want to say that unless you ADMIT to yourself and others that you have a "problem" than your NOT ready to get help!!
 
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September 13, 2007, 8:00 am PDT

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I do not have a formal education in psychology, but it didn't take me long to see this man for what he is.  Dr. Phil disappointed me at the end of the show for basically excusing this man's behavior.

Did anyone else see Scott Peterson's eyes in Brandon's face??  I see a sociopath who will continue to do as he pleases, regardless of who he hurts and who gets in his way.  If I were the Mom, I'd be scared for my daughter's safety, too.

Dr. Phil?  You were right on track until the very end.  I know many people who have had horrible childhoods who do not behave as Brandon does.  And I know many people who have had wonderful childhoods who DO behave as Brandon does.  You just gave this sociopath an excuse for his behavior.

 
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September 13, 2007, 8:00 am PDT

He wants what he wants.....

I think that he think he can get her back, and by me watching the show it seems that they will try to rush into again. I'm not really convinced that they will take you advice. I would like to seem them on a updated show to see where this goes. I also don't understand why she didn't do anything when he was treating the kids like that. I know that she knew that wasn't right. I fell bad for the parents paying for everything and Amy's mom on medication because of him, I could never put my mom through that. I still think that the best friend needs to stay out, she might want Brandon......
 
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September 13, 2007, 8:00 am PDT

09/13 The Nanny Affair, Part 2

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There is one quick solution for this couple: Divorce.  Brandon is not going to change. Amy is just pipe dreaming to think so.  The marriage has lasted the standard time duration for a first time marriage.  She may love him; but, I seriously doubt that he loves her.  For Brandon, women are sexual toys, nothing more and nothing less.

I agree. They probably should  be divorced. For her safety and mental stability. I don't think Brandon will change either.

 BUT! What's this "The marriage has lasted the standard time duration for a first time marriage?"

 OMG! A standard time duration? Nobody told me there was a standard time duration. Apparently I've overshot the standard time duration in my first, and only, marriage. I've been married for 36 years and I'm only 52. But...I didn't go into it with a time limit either.

So....what's the standard time duration for a second marriage...third...fourth? I'm just curious.

 

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September 13, 2007, 8:03 am PDT

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Dr.Phil...

 

Body language speaks volumes!! In the clip where they show Brandon and Amy in their home, and they are hugging...notice he seems distant, not physically close to her, like he does not really want to hug her. Kinda like he is "acting" for the camera, putting on a show if you will. AMY.....WISE UP!! Putting your marriage back on track...there is no track left...he has destroyed that, and cannot be trusted. Once a cheat...always a cheat.  This guy is a LIAR!! You can tell by the way he gives answers, and they way he speaks to Amy...what a dog!!!! I speak from experience....I was married to a man like Brandon for 15 years, and like you Amy...I did not see how he was for all those years. Get a backbone and realize you are worth alot more than he makes you feel like.

 
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September 13, 2007, 8:03 am PDT

Heidi.....where does she live?

By the way, does Heidi live with the couple?  If so, WHY?
 
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September 13, 2007, 8:08 am PDT

09/13 The Nanny Affair, Part 2

I think that Bradon is a pathoicacal liar I should know because I manupulate my family so severely that it makes me very sick and I'm glad his wife is getting help becauseI'm getting help for my situation and calling her a whore and selfish frighting her in front of millions of people including me and you know better than that.  I to am a liar and selfish and my family hurt my feelings because of this and I think in my heart

Brandon should leave and getting away from you as fast as possible. For my sake I seeing someone

and in helping me a lot I don't know if I will recicile with my family soon ,but I will tell you tell you this my loves me very much and doesn't want to hurt me but they have emotionly and mentally because of so called lying and I hate it a lot as his wife I what she is going through my prayers go to her and childern

and her parents as they pray for me and family as well.

 

Marcia

Dayton,Ohio

 
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September 13, 2007, 8:11 am PDT

You're missing the point

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Dr. Phil is the professional here people...so obviously he could see right through someone if they were pulling one over. He is FOR marriage and family, unlike most of the people here I guess.  I didn't realize there were so many judges and perfect people on this board. Well it doesn't really matter what we think anyway, because it's still between Brandon and Amy. And NOT Heidi...
 Dr. Phil is for HEALTHY marriages - not abusive ones.  Who's judging?  He put it out there on the table.  Is this a guy you want for your daughter?
 
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