Topic : 06/24 Banned from the Wedding, Part 2

I hope the husband/son (who because of his job isn't shown) is not in a position of power or trusted with the safety of others.  Dr. Phil said it best that he wouldn't want them on a jury. How can an grown man be so whipped by a Barbie Doll.  My 80 year old father has an expression for girls like Michelle.  Its like Jay is brainwashed.  He finds it almost impossible to say the word "I".  I actually watched the show twice today. He only said I when Dr. Phil corrected him.   I do feel Dr. Phil dropped the ball on this one.  Why didn't he speak with Jay alone?  Did Michelle not allow it?  Tell Michelle beauty fades...  I have a great relationship with my only (22 year old) son, but this show scared me to think there are people like Michelle out there that could do to me what Michelle did to Jay's mom.

I watch this show often, and never have I ever been more infuriated...so much so that I took the time to register and write in on this message board.  I sure hope that the "bride and groom" read these boards.  It is so unbecoming to be unforgiving and just plain mean.  Good thing that America and Canada got to see this.  These two have to walk the streets now, with people talking and staring.  They have to live with themselves and I sure hope that they don't end up with regret one day.  There is nothing worse than that pain...perhaps it may be well deserved.  That bride needs to get real.  She clearly has some issues, and America got to see it first hand.  As far as the groom...he needs to get a backbone.  Such a pussy whipped man....who cannot give his mother one ounce of respect.  What kind of man is that?  I call that a mouse, and no woman finds that desirable.....Poor people...they will get what they deserve

What a great show! Dr. Phil handled the guests beautifully. He let Michelle hear it!

After the last show, I found it ironic that the problems between the bride-to-be and the mother-in-law were related to them being TOO MUCH ALIKE. And with a future groom who didn't have a mouth (much less a spine), all of the chaos and dysfunction could have been anticipated. The son went out and picked a loud, opinionated wife much like his own mother!!!

Michelle acted like a spoiled, hateful child during the first show and her own mother should have been ASHAMED of her. Jane was wrong on many fronts, but Michelle was the most annoying, selfish, hateful and spoiled guest on the show! She acted like a rotten 10 year old!

Sadly, this newly wed couple will most likely be divorced before they make it to year #5. The way the bride acted on both shows indicates her immaturity and obnoxiousness. The mother is trying to change. The husband is finally speaking up. It is obvious that Michelle, regardless of what she SAYS, would rather have her husband all to herself. However, it will be MOM that will be there when this couple divorces.

The only thing that will save this marriage is if hubby keeps speaking up, Jane keeps getting counseling and Michelle grows up and stops demanding to be RIGHT. As Dr. Phil indicated, being "right" can be a very unhappy, lonely place!  If Michelle truly loves her husband and wants him happy, she should acknowledge the importance of mom being in his life. Let's face it, she gave birth to and raised the boy and that bond is much stronger than most.

God bless this couple (and Jane). May their marriage beat the odds and may they stop demanding to be right. As Dr. Phil stated repeatedly, they need to learn the meaning of the word "gracious."

I think the young lady Michelle is a brat and has no respect for her MIL. I am not saying that the MIL is

innocent, she added fuel to the fire also but Michelle acts like she is the goddess and you will do as I

say or I'll take my dolls and go home. What Son would bar his own Mother from the wedding? Shame on him, he is a wuss and did not stand up for his Mother at all.  I'd like to be able to see aboout 10 years

from now and see if this marriage survives. I have been a MIL for 16 years and have never had a harsh

word with my DIL. My son picked a gem and I couldn't have picked out a better one.

My MIL has been nasty from the beginning-Last xmas at his house everyone gave and recieved presents but under the tree, there was nothing for me... It was humiliating and embarassing and i just smiled and smiled...and inside i was sobbing my heart out. My husband didn't say a word until two days later,( as even I knew the timing was not right) and told her he was absolutely disgusted with her behaviour and to apologize...of course no apology forthcoming she just said oh i hadn't noticed-13 years of this kind of behaviour, people...snide remarks, biting commentary...crikey!

Graciousness? Yes you can be most gracious but limit your contact. Christmas is now spent together, and then we go see the in-laws. My parents love him. His dad seems to like me, and I get along well with his brothers. The only girl she ever liked was one that cheated on one of her other sons, and she keeps mentioning her, as in oh superstar loved to cook, superstar loved to garden...augh! The MIL is poison but as long as you know that and your husband knows that, you can laugh together later. For now, smile and seethe but don't let her know how much she gets to you, because she knows. Oh yes the old biddy knows...

 Poor DIL-keep your chin up and be strong. 

Jane is creating a life with the help of therapy.  And it is very unfortunate that part of the life that Michells is creating has such a hateful spirit.  If that is the life she wants, THAT is pathetic.  Jane is on the right track.

If "finding a man" helps "get a damn life..." why does Michelle look so miserable?