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frustrated
February 21, 2006, 4:19 pm PST

I want to grab Grant by the neck.....

I swear, after watching that episode, I am very frustrated.  I just don't see why Grant doesn't GET it.  Does he see what a jerk he is?  NO woman needs to be a #1house cleaner, organizer, cook, sex kitten, service/repair person, and decorator, on TOP of being a mother to young children. 

  

It made me want to just take Grant by the neck and shake him a while.  What is HE doing around the house, since he expects so much out of his wife? 

  

I really think Dr. Phil needs to do some kind of wife swap with Grant, so he can see how good he has it and how great his wife really is for putting up with him.  Put someone from the bitchfest show in his house for two weeks and he may really change his tune.  :) 

  

 

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February 21, 2006, 4:33 pm PST

02/21 More Wifestyles

Quote From: cedaredg08

I watched the first show with Grant and Kelly and it incensed me. This one made me even angrier because nothing is changed and now he isn't wearing his ring. In fact I've never posted anything before, but this time I registered on the website just so I could post. Kelly, it's time to kick this guy to the curb and find someone to love you for YOU. You do not have to be perfect for someone to love you, respect you, and proudly wear the symbol of that love - his wedding ring. You deserve to feel loved and appreciated, not judged. Grant - Let Kelly go. It's clear that she's never going to live up to your grandiose expectations. Go hunt for your perfect wife - but do me a favor - show all the women you date your 75 point perfection list up front. I have a feeling that you're going to be looking for a long, long time.

I agree with you completely.  I was so mad after watching the show that I registered and got on here.  Kelly needs to find her spine and kick that loser to the curb.  Heck, I'll help her and, according to what I've read on the boards so far, I think quite a few others would help me.  Grant wants her to be perfect in everything, but it seems like he does nothing.  Plus, what's up with him being all overweight and SHE is supposed to be in shape and sexy?!?!?!?!   

  

My husband knows better than to take his wedding ring off.  He respects me and we both know the symbolism associated with our rings.  Then again, mine gets off his butt to help me and I don't think Grant does much, other than complain. 

 

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February 22, 2006, 2:41 pm PST

Oh Steve....please move far, far away from mommy!!!

Wow, this episode was great.  It reminded me of my whole situation this past summer, when I got married.  Instead of having the mother-in-law from hell, my husband's grandmother was the one writing the nasty letters to us and trying to keep him from marrying me. 

  

Luckily, the old bag is quite sick now and we're hoping she bites the big one soon.  Her bitterness and negative attitude are tearing the whole family apart.  We spent our last Thanksgiving with her and the rest of his family and grandma started screaming at everyone....same thing at Christmas.  We've vowed to stop attending family events if she is there.  We're waiting for the funeral. 

  

In Steve's case though, he just needs to move far, far away from mom and stick by his soon-to-be wife, who is a saint for putting up with mom's crap for the last 5 years.  How dare mom come on the show and start talking about how she loved all of the ex-girlfriends, but definitely not this girl?  At least if he lives far away, he can plan to visit once a year and maybe mom will change her tune.  She can write as many nasty letters as she wants to.........Steven and Kim can just burn those leters whenever they come in the mail. 

  

  

  

 

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hopeful
February 22, 2006, 2:44 pm PST

yes!

Quote From: sheriinmi

.....but watch your back, all the same. Women like Pat feel the way they do because of something broken in themselves. Trust me, it all doesn't resolve itself after one conversation. She's on her best behavior because she looked bad on national TV. She knows she's wrong, otherwise, she wouldn't have changed her tune in front of Dr. Phil. She didn't fool anyone.  

  

  

Oh my gosh....you are so right!   

  

Mommy isn't going to change.  She just saw how bad she looked on tv.  Sure, she complained that, "Oh, you're taking that out of context," but she had written so many bad letters about Kim, everyone could see she was lying through her teeth. 

  

Watch out Kim.....that lady is never going to change. 

 

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February 23, 2006, 3:40 pm PST

spirited kid

My daughter is soon to be 6 years old and VERY spirited.  I've seen it since she was about a month or so old.....when she would sleep only 4 hours of a 24-hour period.  Her boundless energy led me to put her into gymnastics programs for babies and toddlers when she was only 5 or 6 months old.  I also enrolled her in preschool when she was 2.   

  

I also got her into tae kwon do at 2 and a half.  She got her black belt at 5 and is working on the different degrees of black belt now.  I have found, with her, that the martial arts and the discipline they provide, is just what she needed.....along with a strict sleeping and eating schedule, which I imposed pretty early on, after I read the book "Healthy sleep habits, healthy child".  :) 

  

  

  

 

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April 4, 2006, 8:22 am PDT

duane seems familiar.....

Yikes!  Duane is the exact carbon-copy of my ex-husband.  Mine would come over and grope me in front of friends and family, make sexual comments to my mother, and everything else that Amber mentioned.   

  

The weird thing is that my ex also went and bought a motorcycle right before the divorce was final.  AND a new car......a drum set (he doesn't lay drums), 2 custom guitars, a new computer, digital camera, and a PDA.  Oh, and a nice weekend suite in another city, where his girlfriend lived (I found that part out later).  When I noticed that our savings account had dropped several thousand dollars, I pulled the remaining money out (less than 1/3 of what had been in there). 

  

My lawyer took one look at my ex, when we went to our court hearing, and asked, "What did you EVER see in that jerk?" 

  

The judge asked me the same thing.  My ex was even a jerk to the judge, who rules almost entirely in my favor and gave me a lot more than my ex got. 

  

Amber: stay far, far away from Duane.  Unfortunately, you will have to deal with him until your youngest child is 18, but you don't have to put up with his attitude, etc.  My ex is a royal pain in the butt and I have to deal with him until my daughter is 18, but I have a WONDERFUL guy now, who wouldn't even think of doing the things my ex did.  Run, don't walk, and get far from Duane!!! 

 

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August 12, 2006, 3:32 pm PDT

ok...i haven't been on the boards in a while....

Quote From: davejr

I know you are so correct.  I can't stop talking, calling, emailing, crying, etc.  I feel like such a fool.  She has told me I'm driving her away.  I keep thinking I might say the right thing and she'll come back!  I don't know what to say anymore and we just repeat the same old crap.  I just realized how much I took her for granted, and I want to make it up to her.  I have to admit I am a weak, emotional man right now.  I can't make myself enjoy the kids, I feel so bad not playing with them.  I don't know what to do with my time, I think I'm losing control.  I really don't think she will miss me, thats why I am trying so hard, and so insecure and weak.  I only wish I saw some signs of this coming.  She has not had time to have an affair, I know when she's at work, I know she jogs everyday at lunch, She picks up the kids everyday by 5.  If she is... it must be "something" happening during work hours. I have an appointment with a therapist. Thank you for your words of wisdom!  I don't know how, but i will try.

I am in your shoes too.

 

my husband took off 2 months ago, after we spent a really nice day together the day before, when he'd brought home a dozen roses for me, etc.  And the advice that you've gotten so far sounds really good.

 

Don't call her.  Don't email her.  Even though you really want to, stop yourself from doing it.  I did.  My husband hasn't even bothered to call me in well over a month. 

 

She could very well have something going on at work.  Mine did.  I found out about it after he left and I went back and checked our cell phone records.  I called the one number that repeatedly appeared on there and bingo....found the girl he was with, who told me she had no idea he was married, but that they'd shared an apartment for the last 8 months.  We've been married for ONE year, but have lived together since June 2004.  So, yeah, your wife can easily have something going on elsewhere............but keep in mind that if she is telling you that you're driving her away, then she probably has her eye set on something else anyway.

 

Try to enjoy your kids.  Find a counselor to talk to.  Surround yourself with loving, supportive friends and family.  It will get better.  :)

 

 

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August 12, 2006, 3:53 pm PDT

i married a con artist.....

yikes!  I married a con artist and didn't realize it, until he took off 2 months ago and I haven't seen or heard from him since.

 

He talked the talk.  I met him at work and he kept coming by to see me, started asking me out a lot.  Some of the other girls at work kept telling me that he was a good guy, he'd been single a long time, and was a good, Christian man who really needed a gal like me in his life.  He was cute and I was fooled by all of his sweet talk.

 

I found it odd that at 30 years old, he didn't have a house, didn't own his car, and really didn't own any furniture.  I blew it off and figured it was because he was just immature.  He said he'd never really needed material things, because in his previous job as a news reporter, he'd never had time to settle down anywhere.  It made sense to me at the time.  We got married after dating for a year and a half.

 

Immediately after getting married, he was suddenly broke ALL the time.  Even on payday.  He always needed to borrow money, "until payday, I promise."

 

He started bugging me weekly to have his name put onto my house title, so he'd "feel better about it".  His mother wrote me a letter and even called me to talk about having his name added to the house title, saying that it was a "big concern" that I was not willing to do this, when we had just been married.  Yes, I own my own home and I may be blonde, but I am not stupid.  Red flags went up all over the place.  I said that a good compromise would be for us to put my house on the market and buy a house together, that we could both pick out.

 

Two months after that, he started coming home after work at 11pm (and he gets off work at 3pm).  He wouldn't answer his cell phone when I'd call.  And when he'd come in, he'd say that I should trust him, because he was "a good guy".  His parents started calling him on his cell phone too and inviting him over to their house, but not me.  And our home phone began to ring off the hook, day and night, with different girls calling.

 

I asked him in February to move out (we married in July) and he begged and pleaded to be given another chance.  He even called and cried to my parents, asking what he should do, because he loved me so much.  I ended up letting him stay.  He was still broke all the time and didn't contribute to our bills.  I started marriage counseling alone, because a week or so after I had asked him to leave, he said, "I do not need counseling, you're the one who's mentally unstable."

 

He came home one day in June with a dozen roses for me and took me out to eat at my favorite restaurant.  He said that I was all he'd ever wanted and he was so lucky to have found me.  The next morning, when I was leaving for work, he said he couldn't wait until I got home.   And, of course, I never saw him again.  When I came home, my house was emtpy.

 

And he hasn't called or anything since.  His parents won't answer the phone either.  I turned off his ATM card the day after he left and then closed out our joint bank account.  I found out, after calling one of the numbers that was constantly calling our home (and which was all over our cell phone bill) that he had a girlfriend and had been with her since late December.  Our one year wedding anniversary was in July, but he'd been gone a month by the time that rolled around.  The girl I talked to on the phone told me that he'd never told her he was married and she was so so sorry.

 

I am so thankful that I didn't have my house title changed to include him.  Sure, I am out the money from our household bills and money that I'd given him for other stuff, but at least he is not on the house title too.

 

I just can't believe his parents were in on it.  :(

 

 

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August 12, 2006, 4:14 pm PDT

08/11 Conned by a Con Artist

Quote From: missquito

Ladies,

May 24, 2005 is when my life was turned upside down. My former husband who I put in business and kept in business was having sex with women from 21-60. See this was easy for him as we had a motorcycle shop and easy women came in daily and he flirted until he got what he wanted. I am a successful and very busy realtor in town and was writing him checks monthy so "he could live his dream". Little did I know I had to write checks because the cash coming in the business was going to his #1 whore and #2 BJ Queen who was 21 yrs old. Mind you he was 51 yrs old at the time. He fell for a biker chic who would ONLY perform oral sex on him "because he was married". I knew something was wrong 3 months prior but NEVER thought it was other women. Why would I?? Up until May 23, 2005 I thought he was the most wonderful, caring, romantic man ever all the while he was talking behind my back, saying horrible things about me to his friends and customers. He wanted to live his life in an expensive neighborhood while he played all day and I waited patiently for him to come home. Once he was figured out he held me in disdain because he wanted it all...he was having sex with me after having sex with other women. In April 2005 I was diagnosed with HPV and had to have a surgical procedure, while he denied being with any other women. The worst of this is he constantly called me...this is my I love you call, I love when you come by the shop, etc...his famous words were not only are you my wife and lover you are also my bestfriend. HE IS GOOD! I divorced the scumbag in 32 days and he told everyone that I had an affair and he did not see it coming. HAH! He is very convincing...everyone was telling him to come home to me before I filed for divorce..but you see he did not need me anymore, I was used up and he did not like that I wanted him to get a smaller place so we could make a little money in our business or break even. I tried to coach him because he is retarded, has a very low IQ and the only thing he is good at is deceiving and LYING. He wanted full control of the business which he had...I gently tried to make suggestions..anyway to make a long story longer...he told everyone he was sleeping in his truck when in reality whore #1 was picking him up at night and dropping him off in the morning. That lasted 1 week when he decided not to hide it anymore. To make it worst he started to pursue a woman who worked 100 yards from my office. So here I am knowing he is living with whore #1 and trying to court another woman( i will call her #12). On July 14, 2005 he had his first date were he bragged that #12 had sex with him. July 15 he was at his stepdaughters wedding that I PAID for with whore #1. On Sept 26, 2005 he weasled his way into #12's home. They got married Jan. 2006. I feel bad for her...bankruptcy, foreclosure and the nuthouse are in her future. Luckily for me I came close to a nervous breakdown but when I realized what he is..and how he lied about everything and all the women..since day 1 before we got married, I had to put it in prospective..he is a sociopath with no remorse, no conscience, no love although he makes you feel that you are the most important person in his life. Here I am 13 months later, stronger than before and watching him from afar fall apart. I gave him the life he wanted and he likes women that dress like whores and are whores. The million dollars he says I got is a lie..he never in his life worked for or had (he had a settlement before we got married). He is also great at mirroring the person he is with...I feel sorry for him..he is sick...there is so much more to what happened I am writing a book about my marriage to him. The most evil person ever and someone who now MAKES MY SKIN CRAWL for he is a SLOB, PIG and LOWLIFE...Dr. Phil is right..living well is the best revenge and I am happy to be rid of that piece of human garbage!

PERSONALITY TRAITS of SOCIOPATH:


1. SUPERFICIAL CHARM -- the tendency to be smooth, engaging, charming, and slick. Not in the least shy, self-conscious, or afraid to say anything. He never gets tongue-tied and has freed himself from the social conventions about taking turns in talking, for example.


2. GRANDIOSE SELF-WORTH -- a grossly inflated view of one's abilities and self-worth, self-assured, opinionated, cocky, a braggart. An arrogant guy who believes he is a superior human being.


3. NEED FOR STIMULATION (PRONENESS TO BOREDOM) -- an excessive need for novel, thrilling, and exciting stimulation; taking chances and doing things that are risky. Often has low self-discipline in carrying tasks through to completion because he gets bored easily.


4. PATHOLOGICAL LYING -- can be moderate or high; in moderate form, and will be shrewd, crafty, cunning, sly, and clever (in extreme form, he will be deceptive, deceitful, underhanded, unscrupulous, manipulative, and dishonest).


5. CONNING AND MANIPULATIVENESS -- the use of deceit and deception to cheat, con, or defraud others for personal gain; distinguished from Item #4 in the degree to which exploitation and callous ruthlessness is present, as reflected in a lack of concern for the feelings and suffering of one's victims.


6. LACK OF REMORSE OR GUILT -- a lack of feelings or concern for the losses, pain, and suffering of victims; a tendency to be unconcerned, dispassionate, coldhearted, and unempathic. This item is usually demonstrated by a disdain for one's victims.


7. SHALLOW AFFECT -- emotional poverty or a limited range or depth of feelings; interpersonal coldness in spite of signs of open gregariousness.


8. CALLOUSNESS and LACK OF EMPATHY -- a lack of feelings toward people in general; cold, contemptuous, inconsiderate, and tactless.


9. PARASITIC LIFESTYLE -- an intentional, manipulative, selfish, and exploitative financial dependence on others as reflected in a lack of motivation, low self-discipline, and inability to begin or complete responsibilities.


10. POOR BEHAVIORAL CONTROLS -- expressions of irritability, annoyance, impatience, threats, aggression, and verbal abuse; inadequate control of anger and temper; acting hastily.


11. PROMISCUOUS SEXUAL BEHAVIOR -- a variety of brief, superficial relations, numerous affairs, and an indiscriminate selection of sexual partners; the maintenance of several relationships at the same time; a history of attempts to sexually coerce others into sexual activity or taking great pride at discussing sexual exploits or conquests.


12. LACK OF REALISTIC, LONG-TERM GOALS -- an inability or persistent failure to develop and execute long-term plans and goals; a nomadic existence, aimless, lacking direction in life.


13. IMPULSIVITY
-- the occurrence of behaviors that are unpremeditated and lack reflection or planning; inability to resist temptation, frustrations, and urges; a lack of deliberation without considering the consequences; foolhardy, rash, unpredictable, erratic, and reckless.


14. IRRESPONSIBILITY -- repeated failure to fulfill or honor obligations and commitments; such as not paying bills, defaulting on loans, performing sloppy work, being absent or late to work, failing to honor contractual agreements.


15. FAILURE TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR OWN ACTIONS -- a failure to accept responsibility for one's actions reflected in low conscientiousness, an absence of dutifulness, antagonistic manipulation, denial of responsibility, and an effort to manipulate others through this denial.


16. MANY SHORT-TERM RELATIONSHIPS -- a lack of commitment to a long-term relationship reflected in inconsistent, undependable, and unreliable commitments in life, including marital.


17. JUVENILE DELINQUENCY -- behavior problems between the ages of 13-18; mostly behaviors that are crimes or clearly involve aspects of antagonism, exploitation, aggression, manipulation, or a callous, ruthless tough-mindedness.


18. CRIMINAL VERSATILITY -- A diversity of types of criminal offenses (regardless if the person has been arrested or convicted for them); taking great pride at getting away with crimes.

oh my gosh.......

 

my husband FITS those personality traits....and sounds a lot like your guy. 

 

he was just so convincing about all of that "I love you....why didn't I meet you sooner?" stuff, I never saw him for what he was.....until I was out several thousand dollars.

 

I think you and I are BOTH better off without these guys!!!!

 

 

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August 12, 2006, 4:21 pm PDT

08/11 Conned by a Con Artist

Quote From: therapsssst

My daughter (22) is currently living with a con man who is 43. We know little of his background.  They have lived together for two months. This man stole her father's credit card and used it. I think he has a criminal past. Does anyone know what online background search is reliable?
The worst of this situation is that my daughter has a little boy (3) living with them.

 

after my husband left, i used www.intelius.com to do a complete background check on him

 

it gave me the address of the apartment he had been renting with the new girlfriend since December (so I knew that she had been telling me the truth when I saw that).  It also listed all addresses for several years. 

 

the report was VERY informative.  :)

 

 

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