Did you see yesterday's show?

I agree with you too, cynddvs. I absolutely don't condone one bit that she cheated on him. That wasn't right... but look at his reaction, too -- he drove 16 hours straight, peeing in drink bottles so he wouldn't have to stop, so he could get there and beat the guy. I kind of think that, as much as she wanted out, even back then, she just couldn't see how she'd ever get away from him. She did say she believed that, if she left him or even tried to (such as getting an apartment), that she would look outside and he'd be standing there or sitting out there in his car, watching her. It sounds like she's right too. The part where he admitted to locking her in the basement kind of freaked me out... he never did answer Dr. Phil's questions about "what gives you the right?!" to do those things. I also didn't like how the guy apparently tells the kids that "Mommy is crazy" or "Mommy is doing bad things and I have to stop her" etc. The oldest kid even sees him tracking and listening to her on the computer! He doesn't even hide it from them! ick.... I know I'll be interested in your thoughts after you see the second half of the interview :) It was quite a show!

Ok I just finished watching the second show. I think Dr. Phil handled the situation great by getting in some intense counseling away from her. I think they need their time apart to really think about what's been going on and where to go from here. I kind of have my doubts about how long he will last in this counseling. I will be very suprised if he makes it through it and they stay together. If I were her I would have a VERY, VERY hard time being with a man that has put me through so much crap and ever being able to trust him again. But I think this counseling he is getting is very good to prepare him for if they do get divorced. If they were to get divorced the way things are now. She would have to go through some serious measures to ensure her and her childrens safety. I seriously wouldn't put it past him to kidnap their kids to try to get her back. So hopefully by him going through counseling if they do get divorced it will make things easier. What do you think? Do you think he will last through this counseling? Do you think she will file for divorce when he gets home?