The Steve Wilkos Show Season 6 Episode 81 Our Love Is Torture
- February 14, 2013
Our Love Is Torture is the 81st episode of the 6th season of The Steve Wilkos Show. In this episode, Steve Wilkos welcomes guests who are experiencing a toxic and dangerous relationship and need help to get out of it.
The first guest is a woman named Amber, who has been dating her boyfriend, Frank, for 2 years. Amber explains that Frank has a gambling addiction, and he regularly spends their rent and grocery money at the casino. Amber says that Frank is emotionally manipulative, and he only shows affection when he wants something. Steve helps Amber to understand that her relationship with Frank is not healthy, and she needs to get out of it.
Next up, Steve talks to a young woman named Taylor, who has been in an on-again, off-again relationship with her boyfriend, Mike, for 5 years. Taylor says that Mike is controlling and abusive, but she keeps going back to him because she loves him. Steve helps Taylor to see that her feelings are normal, but her relationship with Mike is not healthy and that she needs to leave.
Following Taylor, Steve talks to Kristina, who is in a relationship with a man named Brian. Kristina says that Brian is extremely jealous and controlling and that he regularly accuses her of cheating. Kristina explains that Brian has hit her in the past, and she is afraid of what he might do to her if she leaves. Steve and his team try to help Kristina see that her relationship with Brian is dangerous, and she needs to get out of it as soon as possible.
The final guest is a woman named Ashley, who is in a relationship with her boyfriend, Ryan. Ashley explains that Ryan has a drug addiction and is emotionally abusive, but she loves him and wants to help him get better. Steve talks to Ashley about the dangers she could face by staying with Ryan and tries to help her see that she cannot save him.
Throughout the episode, Steve and his team provide support, guidance, and resources to help the guests leave their toxic relationships. At the end of the show, Steve reminds the audience that it is never okay to be in an abusive or dangerous relationship and encourages anyone experiencing these issues to seek help.
Our Love Is Torture is a powerful and emotional episode that tackles the issue of toxic relationships head-on. The guests' stories are heart-wrenching, and the advice and resources offered by Steve and his team are invaluable for those seeking help. The episode serves as a reminder that no one should ever stay in an abusive or dangerous relationship and that there is help available for those who need it.