Have You Experienced Obsessive Love?

The term "Fatal Attraction" usually conjures up images of a love-crazed Glenn Close wielding a knife in the 1980s film. But there are real-life fatal attractions, and often times the people who commit such violent attacks are the last people you would ever suspect: a neighbor, a lover, a spouse. Have you ever been the object of someone's jealous obsession?






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about the comment on the brian and angie, whom ever wrote that does not know what they are talking about. i am a personal friend and neighbor. if this so called neighbor was a concerned one they would get the facts first. if they would look at the house it has NOT been remodeled, it is the board that goes UNDERNEATH siding because the walls were leaking and they cannot afford the siding, the helping to clean the house is that a handicapped person was moving in and could not do it themselves when he took possession there were teenage kids in there, he was scared and asked brian to come help screw the basement windows shut because he can only use one hand and could not use the screw gun because it was too heavy, and if they knew the family they would also know that the kids were to go with some one that was a CONVICTED sex felon, and that the kids ran away and asked angie to help, what was to happen leave 2 kids out on the street they were trying to do the right thing. they have not gotten anything out of this ordeal there was a hausler trust however no money had been donated for medical needs.they have not gotten anything out of this ordeal exept what your show has provided. (a six month memebership to a gym)their car is about to get repoed, there are medical issues that are life long. if you knew the family they would help you any way they can... that is the type of family they are.
Posted by: a friend | February 1, 2007 08:05 AM
Dr. Keith is hinting around the topic of OCD. He has shown hoarders, obsessive love, etc., but why won't he show people with OCD, not just hoarders, a whole show about people who either have or have had OCD. That would be interesting!
Posted by: Vanesssa Beyer | January 2, 2007 04:11 PM
To be honest, I have been obsessive once before a relationship ended. It's true that you don't really like the person, it's an ego thing. My friend started sleeping with my boyfriend after her boyfriend committed suicide. I freaked at them because I couldn't believe they would do that to someone who was dead, and alive (me). I wrote nasty letters and left messages on their phones. But looking back, it's not worth it, I know I'm a way better person and I should have just walked away. By the grace of God I am with a MUCH better man and living a healthy and happy existance, while thier still playing in "the muck". Last I heard she broke his heart as much as he broke mine...
Posted by: Julia | January 2, 2007 03:55 PM
My parents are going through a divorce. This obsessive love you talked about on your show the other day, I think is happening between my parents. I think my dad is the obsessive one. I also think my dad would as far as killing my mom & other men. When I lived at hime I was scared I wouldn't wake up the next morning. I live on my own & I'm kind of scared. All my siblings still live at home & I'm scared for them too. It's not that I'm not scared of my mom too but I'm scared that if my mom dies my siblings will live with my dad. My entire family thinks he is bipolar. But how are you going to prove that a 30 something year old man is mentally sick.
Posted by: Shanna | December 31, 2006 02:44 PM
this "friend" who my husband was(is) so impressed with, has taken it upon herself to call me at our home just to see if i'd like to "get out of the house for a while". i have avoided her several times and thought she'd get the hint. i see thru her "stuff"...my husband thinks i'm crazy and that she's just lonely and needs a friend. she discusses her breast implants to her new co-workers, etc. i personally have implants as well, and would NEVER blurt out about it around friends/co-workers, especially whom i've known only a few months....as in less than SIX MONTHS! this woman gives my husband a ride to work, which is a great help, but i regret that idea. i trust my husband, but don't want this woman calling ME anymore. the story topic today was pretty scary. thanks for the show. it happened to be my day off and it really hit home for me.
Posted by: Brenna | December 28, 2006 03:02 PM
Dr Keith,
Watching you with these people makes me wish I could find a therapist, or even a friend like you. I can feel that you are genuine and try to comfort from the very core of your soul. My mother killed my father because he was obsessive and abusive and she just got lucky that she was able to defend herself. I deal with alot of demons everyday because of this, and watching you is very comforting.
Posted by: kim | December 28, 2006 12:56 PM
Dr.Keith,
You had Angie & Brian on your show today. I believe some of the story has been left out. I do NOT side w/ the woman who poisoned Angie by no means. But It seems that if he were so distraught that after he found out she was being poisoned by their "friend" that he would NOT have helped them clean her house while she was in jail.Or tried to adopt her kids.It was all in the local newspapers. The way things went- it looked to me and several other neighbors that it's all for the publicity. I mean they got their home remodeled because they were on tv news ...people gave them money... I'm sorry. I think this was a ploy to gain their 15 mins of fame. I feel bad for everyone involved but lets not give them too much time. Thank you for your time. A neighbor who didn't want her 15 mins of fame .
Posted by: neighbor | December 28, 2006 10:32 AM
Dr. Keith
I just got done watching the show "Obsessive Love" my family has been through this on Oct of this year. To make a very long confusing story that I will never really understand short. A man we have known for over 30 years shot my brother 5 times and actually missed 2 times. He was shot in the head, leg,hand for helping his soon too be ex wife. My brother lived thank God. When the police were chasing this man he hit a tree and was killed.I have mixed feelings about him. I hate him and then I forgive him. I know this man had to not be in his right mind. But my brother will have to live with what he has done to him.I know how this can be so confusing.I just dont know how to get through it at times.Thank you for your show
Posted by: Molly | December 28, 2006 09:11 AM
Your compassion for Zachary was exceptional. Glad you are on the air. I truly enjoy your shows.
Posted by: Venita | December 28, 2006 08:01 AM
Agreed, Linda. Your compassion came through for the little boy. That's the Dr. Keith we need to see more and more instead of the Dr. Keith that seems to care more about the ratings. What was up with the show on dating younger men? Not sure what the point of that was. I think Springer could have done just as good of a job.
There was a couple on that show that I think needed help, the lady even leaked a few tears. Their story would have been more interesting, in my opinion.
I perservered through the whole show and was rewarded nicely by a Dr. Keith jig though. Oh baby! Let's see more of THAT! Ha!
Kess
Posted by: Kess | November 1, 2006 07:05 AM
Dr. Keith,
You told Zachary exactly what he needed to know. When you told him all the times in anger your daughter has told you that she hates you, despite the fact that she really loves you, I could see that it did bring him some comfort. Just having his father in his life for the short time will still have an impact on him when he is older. Thankfully too, he is close with his Grandmother who can draw comfort from how much Zach is like her son was.
Posted by: Wendora | October 31, 2006 07:00 PM
Dr. Keith;
It was heartbreaking to see the little boy who lost his father. I wanted to commend you for your compassionate words and time you spent with him. I could see such a positive response to your input. You're show is outstanding!
Posted by: Linda | October 30, 2006 10:11 PM