[QueenAngie]

Tonight on TV is the new show "My Husband's Three Wives"
and it is a family living in Texas.

This is a true story and they are not Mormon or Islamic.

The first wife is legally married to the husband.
The 2nd wife had a marriage ceremony, but it isn't legal.
The 3rd wife is awaiting a future marriage ceremony, not legal either.

One wife has 4 kids. One wife has 2 kids.
The 3rd wife has two grown kids from another marriage.

The husband and 1st wife have been married 21 years.
The husband and wife #2 are celebrating 19 years.
It is on the same calendar date. Hmmmmmm!

What do you think?

[Alejandros Mommy]

I too was wondering about this! How Wrong! He states he doesnt belive in a mono. relationship, but then why aren't his "wives" allowed to date and have another man? This is so sick...these kids are growing up with the wrong values in life thinkng this is ok.... I cant belive TLC is glorifying it

[floridamama]

I saw that show advertised, and I agree...it's sick. Sick & twisted.

[babydawn]

I watched it the other night and it is funny that you mentioned the kids because they interviewed the kids about it and the son said that he didn't want his dad to have another wife (that woman got booted out by the way from the first two wives). One of the daughters said that she was never going to be in a polygamist relationship. I just thought I would point out that the kids are not all receptive to live this kind of lifestyle. I think it is really messed up.

[Iamopenminded]

Beginning with the title of this program I immediately drew my own conclusion.
A man married to two women was morally wrong. But after the first mistress got
pregnant and the husband wanted to raise his son with two mothers, it ALMOST
seemed 1% pratical.
Only after he had an affair
and brought in a second mistress, could you see the husband for what he actually
was! Pond scum, a simple womanizer and a disgrace to be called a man.
He wanted three women for - his ego stroking, $$$$$$, maid service and a daily
piece of a**. The third one must have had a better one.
When all four of them sat down for the final meeting, did anyone hear him say to
his first mistress to be an obedient wife? I use the word first mistress, because that
was what she was. He had only one wife ( but three doormats).
Those women might be thinking that they are raising healthy well adjusted children
but they are wrong. Just ask the children! The three women
are choosing to raise their children in that kind enviornment because they have
NO
self esteem. PERIOD. They are choosing something between their legs,,
over the welfare of their children.
If the adults chose to live what way,,, more power to them. Just place the
children with relatives or foster care. Don's screw up their lives. I actually think it
would be a hoot to add
another man to the mix and see how that would play out. I bet Mr. pond scum
would be a might bit jealous, yet he would not need to take as much viagra, have
some more help around the farm and more $$$$ coming in.
If the women on the show read this (and I pray they do) , they will either find it
funny or insulting.
It is not meant to be either. I feel sorry for all of you. If only for the sake of your
children, get a spine. . CALL DR PHIL, AND SEND HIM A COPY OF
THE SHOW. I DARE YOU. He will set you ALL straight, and tear your
husband a new a**
hole. Let Dr. Phil get to the root of your
problems and help you take hold of your own lives and figure out why you are
sitting there
letting him
have his cake and eat it too . You must know the third woman is still in his life
and his pants! He told you that at the end of the show.
How long before the fourth?
Anyone can be a father, but not everyone can be a Dad.

[mcmama]

What is wrong with this is that although the people state that they are not mormon or muslim, the conclusions about polygamy which can be drawn from this show are going to be applied to prejudices about those two religions.

Any discussion of Mormonism I have with the broad minded well educated oh so highly well studied and intelligent Episcopalians in my church or with other educated liberals in my area inevitably leads to talk about Warren Jeffries. When I point out that he is not recognized by the LDS, I get a lot of winks and "yeah, well, he's a fundamentalist version..."

All I see is that a show like this just reinforces stereotypes.

Why did this thread wak up? Was the show rebroadcast?

[Alejandros Mommy]

The show was on last night Janet....I caught a glimpse of it on TLC

[tymee]

I watched this last night. I was amazed at the first 2 wives how they got along so well...and how much a 3rd woman disrupted their system. And how the man let the decision up to the 1st 2 wives if the 3rd should stay, which ultimately she had to leave. And how all the children had different views whether or not they would be in a relationship with just one other person, or more. And one little boy, I believe Austin, didnt even know who his birth mom was for a while. How sad. And to find it acceptable for your husband to have more than one wife, is so unreal to me. Kind of reminds me of the Hugh Hefner ordeal...has 3 girlfriends, one main girlfriend (whom I hear he is going to marry), and the other young girls are okay with that...

[QueenAngie]

It seemed to me that the #3 woman was brought into the picture
because she was financially secure and gave them enough $$$$
to keep their home.

Did you notice they were looking at #3 woman's wedding band in a pawn shop?

Yet, after #3 woman gave the $$$$, #2 woman wanted her out as quick as possible.

I do not believe it was healthy for the women or the children involved.
The children were particularly vocal about polygomy.

[MissyChrissy]

Oh for crying out loud! I'm GLAD I missed this!!!