The Steve Wilkos Show Season 7 Episode 98 If You're Not Happy, Why Do You Stay?
- March 20, 2014
If You're Not Happy, Why Do You Stay? is the 98th episode of the seventh season of The Steve Wilkos Show. In this episode, Steve Wilkos confronts couples who are struggling in their relationships and tries to help them understand the reasons why they stay in unhappy relationships. Throughout the show, Steve welcomes several couples who share their stories with him and the audience.
The first couple features two people who have been together for eight years, but have only been married for six months. The wife believes that her husband is cheating on her with his ex-girlfriend, and has evidence to support her claim. The husband denies any wrongdoing, but admits that he still talks to his ex-girlfriend on occasion. As the conversation continues, the couple reveals that they have been physically violent towards each other in the past. Steve urges them to take responsibility for their actions and make the necessary changes to improve their relationship.
The second couple is struggling with issues related to trust. The wife believes that her husband is cheating on her with his co-worker, but the husband denies any wrongdoing. The couple has been together for 17 years and has two children together. Steve encourages them to be honest with each other and to work on rebuilding their relationship. He also stresses the importance of trust in any healthy relationship.
The third couple has been together for 20 years and has three children together. The wife is unhappy with the way her husband treats her and feels like he is emotionally distant. The husband admits that he can be insensitive, but feels like his wife is always nagging him. Steve challenges both of them to be more empathetic towards each other and to communicate their needs more effectively.
The fourth couple has been together for 11 years and has two children together. The husband is addicted to drugs and has been in and out of rehab several times. The wife is at her wit's end and is considering leaving him for good. Steve urges the husband to take responsibility for his addiction and to seek help. He also encourages the wife to be supportive of her husband's recovery and to set boundaries to protect herself and their children.
The final couple on the show has been together for five years and is engaged to be married. The wife is concerned about her fiancé's relationship with his ex-girlfriend. The fiancé denies any wrongdoing, but admits that he still talks to his ex-girlfriend on occasion. Steve challenges him to be more transparent with his fiancée and to prioritize his relationship with her over his relationship with his ex.
Throughout the episode, Steve offers practical advice and support to each couple. He encourages them to be honest with each other, to take responsibility for their actions, and to work on improving their relationships. He also stresses the importance of communication and empathy in any healthy relationship. If You're Not Happy, Why Do You Stay? is a thought-provoking episode that will resonate with anyone who has been in an unhappy relationship.