Dr. Phil Show Season 7 Episode 50 "My Mom vs. My Man!"
- November 14, 2008
In this episode of the Dr. Phil Show, titled "My Mom vs. My Man," the focus is on a young woman named Emily and her struggle to choose between her boyfriend, Dillon, and her mother, Jen. Emily's mom is fiercely protective of her daughter and doesn't trust Dillon, whom she believes is constantly hiding things from them. Emily, on the other hand, is torn between her love for Dillon and her loyalty towards her mother.
Dr. Phil wastes no time in bringing out both Emily and Dillon, as well as Emily's mother, Jen, to get to the bottom of their issues. Emily's mother immediately opens up to Dr. Phil, explaining how she has always been there for her daughter and how she fears that Dillon's intentions are not pure. Jen believes that Dillon is manipulating her daughter and taking advantage of her.
Dillon denies any wrongdoing and insists that he loves Emily deeply. He explains that he has tried his best to form a relationship with Jen, but she has not reciprocated. Dillon goes on to say that he feels that Jen is overbearing and doesn't trust him because of his past mistakes.
Dr. Phil then turns to Emily and asks her to explain her side of the story. Emily admits that she is caught in the middle and doesn't know what to do. She loves Dillon and believes that he is the one for her, but she also doesn't want to disappoint her mother, who has always been her rock.
Dr. Phil then digs deeper, asking Emily about her relationship with Dillon and the trust issues that Jen has raised. Emily admits that Dillon has lied to her in the past, but she believes that he has changed and is honest with her now. Dr. Phil challenges Emily to think about what she wants in life and if Dillon is the right person to give her that. He advises her to take a step back and assess the situation before making any hasty decisions.
As the show progresses, tensions between Jen and Dillon rise, with both parties exchanging heated words. Dr. Phil intervenes and tries to mediate a conversation between them to help resolve the conflict. Through this exchange, Dillon admits to some of his past mistakes and reassures Jen that he has turned his life around for the better.
As the episode comes to a close, Dr. Phil emphasizes the importance of trust and communication in any relationship and urges Emily to take her time and make informed decisions. He suggests that they all seek counseling to work through their issues and form a healthy relationship. As the show ends, it's clear that there is still much work to be done to mend the relationships between Emily, Dillon, and Jen, but they leave with a renewed sense of hope and a willingness to work towards a happier future.