Dr. Phil Asks Contentious Former Couple Why They’re Still Investing Energy Into Their Relationship

Dianne and Ron recently divorced, but say they are currently sheltering together in the marital home due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic. The exes admit they were arguing well before self-isolation began, but say now that they are officially divorced, the anger and resentment they have for one another is escalating.

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Ron claims that Dianne calls him “vulgar” names, and Dianne claims that Ron has been verbally abusive to her throughout their 13-year marriage.

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“Why are you investing this much energy, emotion, pain – everything – into this relationship if it’s all in your rear-view mirror?” Dr. Phil queries the former couple. How do Ron and Dianne respond when Dr. Phil asks, “Do you two really intend to split up?”

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