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Topic : 07/21 Lies and Betrayal

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Created on : Friday, February 08, 2008, 12:23:31 pm

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(Original Air Date: 02/14/08) When you get married, you look forward to a life filled with love, happiness and security. But what do you do if you find out your spouse has been telling you lies and is someone completely different than the person you thought you knew? Elizabeth says her husband of three years, Matt, is a pathological liar, a con man and an alcoholic. She says he has lied about everything from what he does for a living to dying of cancer so that she would marry him. Matt says Elizabeth is a sociopath, and he accuses her of molesting her 12-year-old son. When Dr. Phil interrogates them with tough questions, will the truth come out? In an effort to sift through the mudslinging and get to the truth, Matt and Elizabeth agree to take a lie detector test. One of the two was deceitful in answering every question. Find out who. Next, hear from Randy and Rhonda, a couple who took Matt in and are caring for him because they believe he may be living the last phase of his life. Will Matt's shocking statements change their view of him? Dr. Phil has a strong warning for this couple. Then, Matt and Elizabeth are currently separated and negotiating custody of their two young daughters. See the argument that ensues outside the courthouse when Elizabeth accuses Matt of sleeping in the same bed with Rhonda. And, what shocking statement does Matt make about his daughters? Join the discussion.

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slimtonone

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February 14, 2008, 8:34 pm PST

What a Bunch of Crap

I have been lied to by the best of them..........but this man is pathetic. I hope his wife will be able to get on with her lilfe and take good care of the children. I also question the sanity of the couple who allow this man into their bed for "emotional" support!! And to come on national tv and admit it!!

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nefromny

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February 14, 2008, 8:36 pm PST

Education records do not fall under privacy law

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Information about a person's education falls under the right to privacy law. The University of Michigan would not release the information to Dr. Phil, a television host, by his own admission not a practicing doctor of anything. I think the whole situation is made up.

I am fairly certain that the laws on this vary from state to state, for example, in some states, marriages and divorces are public record, while in others they aren't. I know for a fact that my alma mater, the University of Texas at Austin, has a function through the Registrar's Office phone menu that allows a person to confirm dates of graduation without ever needing to go through a human being because it's a huge campus and this is such a routine request. Also, prospective employers check this all time.

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lalemu

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February 14, 2008, 8:37 pm PST

nut case

This show got me so upset today. I have such a bad feeling about this guy and I think Elizabeth should run with those kids and keep them away from him. Anyone who can say on national tv that as far as he was concerned "his children are dead" does not deserve to have any part of them. He is certifiably crazy and scary. Dr. Phil got his number right away. Thank you Dr. Phil. This guy should be put in jail or an institution.

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charger2

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February 14, 2008, 8:40 pm PST

No Winner

Matt's behavior reminds me of someone I know who has been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder.

In my experience there can be no "winner" in any conversation, relationship, or discussion with someone with this disorder. It is like trying to deal rationally with someone who is not capable of living in reality! The behavior is also extremely controlling, emotionally abusive, and delusional, as evidenced by what I saw today on the show. As far as I know there is no "cure" for Borderline Personality Disorder...so run as fast as you can the other way, and set up restraining orders, and do not get drawn into that manipulative & bullying world. Matt's wife and children will be much better off without him in THEIR world. He's not capable of seeing what he is doing. The world revolves around him, and what he needs to feel in control and Okay.

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lebird

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February 14, 2008, 8:47 pm PST

psycho

Elizabeth needs to run with those kids, this guy is dangerous.

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kramer57

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February 14, 2008, 8:51 pm PST

LIES AND BETRAYAL

THE HAIR WAS STANDING UP ON THE BACK OF MY NECK WATCHING THIS GUY. IT WAS CREEPY. HE HAS BEGUN TO BELIEVE HIS OWN LIES. I FELT BAD FOR HER BUT SHE ISN'T PAYING ATTENTION TO WHAT HE IS SAYING. YOU WERE SO RIGHT IN SAYING IF IT SEEMS WEIRD IT PROBABLY IS.

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February 14, 2008, 8:55 pm PST

02/14 Lies and Betrayal

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I agree, that is scary. I didn't think about that until you mentioned it, but that really is scary.

I also agree that it would actually be a good idea for her to get custody of the children and keep him out of it and as far away from those kids as possible. I wouldn't want them picking up any of his habits or learning to lie and manipulate to any degree.

I feel very sorry for Randy and Rhonda too. It was obvious that those two were very hurt and confused when he said those things to Elizabeth. At the end of the show when the audience applauded, I saw them sitting there and they weren't moving a muscle. Those poor people were used and I really do hope that they don't let him come back to their house. If he really has a "million dollar estate" (which I doubt) he should be fine without them. And they would be 100% better off.

Not only is this scary, this guy sound very dangerous to me. What did he mean at the end when he said "I am done and so are you"?

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lebird

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February 14, 2008, 8:58 pm PST

02/14 Lies and Betrayal

Matthew shows classic signs of a psychopath. We have encountered someone very similar to

him and he is dangerous and will destroy Elizabeth and her childrens lives if he is allowed to

have continued contact. He has no true emotion. He is in this world for one thing and that is Matthew.

To try and manipulate the situation by saying his kids are dead to him!! Trying to tear Elizabeth down he

will go for the juglar every time and he knows all the buttons to push for the desired effect. He needs one thing and that is lock down in a Mental Health Facility. He will destroy anyone around him to get what he wants! Stop HIM NOW!! Please Dear God..

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jadenani

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February 14, 2008, 9:03 pm PST

very sick

this man is very sick what was elisabeth thinking i hope she does not try finding another man on the internet because if you did not learn from this expierience then your just as sick as matt good luck and save those kids thats your concern now and that couple your volnurable right knowand he is playing on your emotions do you think his mom was lying?

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blacklily

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February 14, 2008, 9:10 pm PST

GET OUT!! RUN FAST!!

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Get your attorney to have Matt Sign his kids away to you.. go see if you can get in a protection program and go as far away as you can from him as FAST as you can.. He is a bomb waiting to go off..I fear for your life and the safety of your children. My prayers are for you 3 Girls and your Son to be safe from this man.

Elizabeth... I've been there, have the T-Shirt that says I was in love with a low-life, lying, manipulative, crack-smoking, physical & mental abusing psycho-path!! Get OUT NOW!! I survived with the clothes on my back. I lost all household furnishings. They can be replaced. YOU CAN NOT BE REPLACED!! Your kids need you! Get rid of this bum! Yes, you are worthy of being loved by a man who will accept you & your kids!! NEVER forget that! This looser, Matt, should be in the prison system, being "Bubba's princess" and being treated the way he treated you. Elizabeth, You are a wonderful mother, you have allot of love to give the right man. Don't waste it on this low life, pond scumming, Matt!! Take a tape of Dr. Phil's show to your attorney!! NOW!! Have the papers drawn up to relinquish Matt's parental rights!! Do this to save yourself & your kids from this lying bum!!

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