I Hate My Husband But I'm Married Anyway | FULL EPISODE | Ricki Lake

Watch the full episode: I HATE MY HUSBAND BUT I'M...staying married anyway.
RICKI LAKE: SEASON 01: EP# 0118 - I HATE MY HUSBAND BUT I'M...staying married anyway.
Most of the time, people stay together in a marriage because they love each other. However, what happens when they are not in love anymore, but they have pretty fair reasons to stay together? Let's find out why.
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Ricki Lake was a daytime tabloid talk show hosted by American actress Ricki Lake. The series debuted in syndication on September 13, 1993, and ended first-run episodes on May 21, 2004, continuing in reruns through the summer until August 27, 2004.
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[@user-nf6eq3ly6d]

Any other 90s/before babies hear that theme song and just feel the overwhelming nostalgia?

[@misscall_callmenow]

The theme song is so lit.

[@Vibewiththelee]

Born in 86 and this theme song takes me all the way back to the 90's and days where I would be home from school and this would be playing at lunch time while I'd be eating ham sandwiches 😂

[@kevinr23]

​@@VibewiththeleeYa me too. It's so nostalgic. I wish sometimes they would post some music. Some other channels have.

[@rickifan]

Will never compete with this amazing channel, but Ricki Fan channel does have some music you might enjoy!

[@duchessofautumn]

My childhood

[@duchessofautumn]

I miss the 90s handwritten letters and face to face interactions are a lost art.

[@user-zx5kq6hs9d]

Me to, I’m a baby boomer😂🙏☮🌈

[@user-iz4mq4td2u]

Yes the days were good eh

[@tierra195]

Handwritten letters are still some of my favorite things.

[@RHathemoment]

Absolutely. 💔😢😢.

[@starlingswallow]

I still write letters 🥰 I'm in the wrong era! I love dip pen calligraphy too!

[@gigiiirenee1996]

Ricki's hair is so classy even in 2024 💯✨

[@Michelle77Va]

She got married last year,I think?

[@veronicamamiful]

Better to be alone than in a toxic unhappy relationship.

[@user-iz4mq4td2u]

I so agree hon

[@tiffanymcintyre8375]

Exactly 💯

[@LovePrettyNailsLady-Jay80]

Unless you don't wanna work like the first person

[@NoWaySmokey8889]

@@LovePrettyNailsLady-Jay80she is working. Being a stay at home mom is work. She just wants to prioritized her kids

[@linnh940]

Definitely, my mom says this all the time

[@elizabethedwards3607]

The first couple is why they come up with the show SNAPPED 😊

[@tiffanymcintyre8375]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@finsta4979]

@@tempesttking5715don’t think they mean it like killed each other I think it means like they did well

[@michellestelmaszek5728]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@annablu]

😂 horrible horrible they all sound so narrow minded !!!

[@elainesmith7512]

This show was taped back in 1994 which was 30 years ago. I would be interested to know how these people ended up. They are probably in their mid to late fifties in age, and are more than likely grandparents! I hope they made the right choices!🤔🙏

[@ciarajeanr]

I'm curious to see if any of their children still talk to them.

[@ItsWorkingTogetherForMyGood]

Same, I'm curious to see how they are today

[@megthe_misunderstood_rebel9779]

I was thinking this also.

[@Taki_Rad]

A lot of them were actors. Sorry!

[@BellaIsMyBaby]

I wonder if any of them were harmed or killed by their spouse. That's what I can't understand.

[@kaheaisaac1]

Ricki looks so pretty

[@ravenluna1650]

The days when prices were good and my future was still bright 🤧

[@29micka]

And fuel was 78 cents a litre

[@ItsWorkingTogetherForMyGood]

😂😂😂

[@nadinedockery-green5192]

😅

[@jillhamster246]

My future is bright , I have to wear Shades .

[@johnpaulgarcia6906]

​@@29mickaThat comes out to $2.95 per gallon so that's pretty terrible for back then.

[@mirandamadison6409]

All of these couples are in dangerous abusive relationships and it’s being laughed at by the host and the audience. WOW, the 90s was so different

[@DeplorableArab]

That first woman is toxic as F! No wonder her husband feels the way he does.

[@yomajesty2703]

The lady in the audience was in the same boat as the woman on the stage, but judging her? Her point was pointless

[@lakeofalltrades]

Yea she was talking out the side of her neck 🥴

[@user-ld1jb2fy8p]

Yea hers was more horrible, she said she had four children paying all the bills😐 I guess her husband was a stay at home dad.

[@dimepiecetia]

I didn’t understand her comment at all

[@Isabella-bt2qy]

I think she felt the need to say something because she was jealous of her staying home because she was just waffling for the sake of it.

[@bossqueenStar]

Very pointless. If the woman want to stay home that's ok because the husband is working.

[@oliviablackburn3907]

I went to college with a lady who talked about how horrible her rich ex husband was and how she wanted to kill him. I will never understand being married to someone you hate. There's no point. She seemed crazy though. I hated doing projects with her and my teacher wouldn't let me change groups or do it by myself.

[@nastusalmander]

My condolences, I hope bro is doing okay now

[@kingdoc3262]

Did you side with her story telling as 'we women have to stick together ' or did you figure out that the problem was her!?

[@JohnPickup-CDHS-ze6qd]

Did she ask about me?

[@Admin-qy4zi]

It sounded like she was with him just to get to his money, but what do I know?

[@oliviablackburn3907]

@Admin-qy4zi well I asked that and she said he was very stingy and controlling with it. He wouldn't give her any or spend any on her. That could be why she divorced him and why she married him. Lol.

[@HoneyB93]

These people were doing *The Most* with their hairstyles.

[@Elijah-bj8pv]

Bring back talk shows and get rid of social media. It will save lives… how many people said Oprah saved their life??? I miss the Tyra show too .. I’m really impressed with how open and honest people could be in the 90s… ❤❤❤❤

[@Hexighost]

that is one of the most idiotic reasons to marry someone i have ever heard; i married him so she couldn't have him . . .

[@Monae6890]

Right? You hate him, just let her have him

[@kangaroo-smidgen]

The theme music brings me back! I wouldnt marry someone i didnt love

[@lilessab85]

Lmao

[@shellysbrewing]

I am so grateful my husband and i met in high school, got married 3 years later when we were just 20. We didnt have much money, still dont have very much money but im able to stay home with our daughter. We love eachother though.

[@michellestelmaszek5728]

Same! My husband and I met at age 12 and 14. Dated for 5 years and then were married. We started with nothing. Still my best friend and even more in love. I’m so lucky, blessed, etc.

[@Dream-Me]

I got married to someone I didn't like. I was very religious at the time and thought God would help. Would not recommend this ever lol. Had a kid got divorced and that was when my real life began 😂Never been happier now 🥰🥰

[@claudiatheobald9928]

God didn't want you to be in an unhappy marriage with a horrible person that you don't love.

[@Dream-Me]

@@claudiatheobald9928 You're so right 🥰I will find my person ❤️

[@blademanx]

You didn't like him but married him. Two sides to each story.

[@jacqueline8559]

You CHOSE to marry someone you didn't even like? Then blame God ?! Come off it. God had NOTHING to do with YOUR bad decisions. He gave us free will, and you used it!

[@Dream-Me]

@@jacqueline8559 Aww you are triggered 🤦🏾‍♀️😆😆

[@angelminor3654]

The velvet chokers 😂 Sweet memories 💕

[@Whiskey_Jane]

Still hot 🖤

[@saramelle]

What's even the point of marrying someone you hate??? These people make no sense...

[@oliviablackburn3907]

I said basically the same thing and I know couples like that. I know one couple that continuesly cheat on each other. I had to distance myself from them. Also the kids don't deserve to see the idiots arguing and fighting all the time. Sometimes it's better for the kids if they divorce.

[@laurennkundimana173]

Right. People confuse me

[@smileyladyT]

The first couple the wife still loves the husband but he doesn’t love her, but he won’t divorce her afraid she will get all the money… beyond stupid.

[@oliviablackburn3907]

@Shazzygirl that's true. You don't always see their true colors until after you say " I do" and they feel like they've caught you.

[@maryoleary5044]

I agree with stay at home Mums! At least until children are in middle school!

[@Latasha-rl8ch]

Loved the 80s and 90s

[@sandhyathrasybule5686]

and the 2000s

[@michellebelle1204]

But why did we all look old?

[@user-iz4mq4td2u]

The best of course

[@sharoncrawford7192]

Loved the 60s and 70s.

[@dorothywillms115]

Remember interest rates in the 80’s? We nearly lost the farm at the time. And look at the hair!!!!! How bushy and overgrown.

[@jolee3633]

The mentality of not wanting to your kids to be from broken home but are willing to raise them in one is an ignorant way to look at life!

[@Barbieinawheelchair]

For real my parents were miserable together and they made me and my sister miserable

[@swiftkarma4436]

But society says and stats show single parent household's are bad. (Sarcasm)

[@tovah8841]

@@swiftkarma4436Single mother households are actually really bad, you need a man “a provider/leader” in the household. This is why the black community is so backwards & have tons have issues.

[@sunbeam9222]

My parents stayed together. I spent my childhood daydreaming that they were divorced. And my adulthood getting over trauma I witnessed there.

[@johnpaulgarcia6906]

My parents were the same way. As if it was so much better to stay married to each other" for the kids"

[@LuciixLucci]

24:58 lol Everyone’s hairstyles are 80s in the 90s 🫢

[@xemnas9098]

The late 80s was still lingering in early 90s. Around 94 is when the 90s started, but that's how every new decade starts...takes a few years for it change out of the previous one.

[@Sidehustle_chick]

Would love to know where they all ended up now 🤩

[@beautifulb7562]

Divorced and dead 😂

[@kara19999]

Damn. That's morose!​@@beautifulb7562

[@halalpolice7544]

Me too😂 I wish they do follow up videos of where they’re now.

[@AB-lp8jd]

​I was literal going to reply "dead or divorced" myself 😂😂 ​@@beautifulb7562

[@blademanx1]

In 2024 mostly divorced or living with cats. Marriage is about duty over pure disney

[@John-ng5ow]

Taking care of 3 children , staying at home, cooking is a big full time job which is huge.

[@Mark5023w]

@@gregorycook5305exactly.

[@shewithabeshawit6721]

@@gregorycook5305well if not full time overtime I guess, unless you try it don’t you won’t understand

[@lovelighttheotherside1251]

@@gregorycook5305your right it’s not a full time job, full time jobs get a paycheque! If the wife worked there would be more problems

[@tovah8841]

@@gregorycook5305You prob wanna be a woman so bad, that’s our privilege 😊..We get to stay home and watch our kids grow & spend our husbands money, if you pick the right husband..😅

[@tovah8841]

@@gregorycook5305 I have time, plenty of time in my luxury house, vacation homes, my beautiful luxury cars & shopping sprees & just with one kid, I still get to stay at home.. Thanks to my husband” 🤭😁..You mad? I know, I would be too if I were a broke guy.. Gross.. Peasant..

[@rlprincipe]

"He deserves everything he gets if he allows it." The second couple was worth a LOT more digging into.

[@LX-kt90rx]

Yeah, she seemed like SHE was the crazy and violent one. HE needed to get out

[@shali-.]

That lady who shamed the mom who wants to stay home with her kids is such a joke. Like congratulations that's your choice but don't shame HERS. There's nothing wrong by wanting to be a stay at home mother. Kids grow super quick.

[@cymbolichuman433]

I got static back in the days of being a woman and all that fluff about freedom and all. I took care of my kids and worked once they became school age. Work is work whether you get paid or not.

[@StrawberryJam806]

I mean I don’t care what people do but when women choose to do nothing with their life except reproduce and sit at home (and usually my tax dollars pay to raise their kids) and then they whine about how being a mom is “such a hard job”, that’s when I have a problem.

[@normajean7241]

No that's not the point. She is lazy she doesn't wanna work!!!! nothing wrong with stay at home... but being in a loveless relationship because you're too lazy to work. Big difference

[@erikaolivia7200]

@@normajean7241facts

[@XxThePhantomFreezexX]

Ricki called doin housewife duties "a slave"

[@mariojenkins8913]

A happy little episode about the Cycle of Violence and Family Violence.......😃 I miss Ricki Lake so dang much!

[@sylvialupehernandez9154]

Rex said together forever, this was 29 years ago, wondering where they are at now?

[@starlingswallow]

It is TRAUMATIZING for a child to be in a family home where the mom and dad _hate_ each other, even if they try to hide it. Kids can TELL. And, you're teaching your CHILDREN that _this is what love and marriage is?!??_ Ridiculous. I'd rather my parents be separated and happy, flourishing...than to be in an atmosphere of tension, anger, silence, neglect, lack of any emotional connection. I'm 43 and I'm still in therapy undoing the damage my parents did by staying together 😢

[@LuciixLucci]

Patty does not seem like the woman she’s trying to portray to them… 🧐😬

[@Uptownboo84]

The kids eventually grow up....now what?!

[@malihahan]

I’ve always thought that “a broken home” was a home where the parents weren’t happy and the kids lived in a horrible enviroment, not that it meant a divorce.

[@Melinamiu007]

Yup, means divorce. Created when divorce was not that common

[@nardagraham1002]

You're wrong. It means the parents are split up.

[@sunbeam9222]

My parents stayed together their whole life, it was horrible, so much drama, so much tension, I would literally have panic attacks because these 2 wouldn't stop fighting. I divorced my husband we never went to court, always co-parenting peacefully, my son never witnessed a fight between us. To this day we have remained civil and friendly with each other . I have his back and he has mine, no romance whatsoever I still visit him, his wife, new baby and my in-laws and we get on great. He was meant to be my friend, not my husband I guess. It's a shame for my son that his parents didn't stay together but imo it's still better that we separated and kept respectful always towards each other and our son our number 1 priority.

[@suesmith3744]

When you are married to a narcissist that love rapidly turns to hate , somewhat different than this situation but yeah ….

[@charliemonroe722]

Nah that first lady is a textbook narccist and it sounds like the husband of the second one is too

[@rawr333r]

​@@charliemonroe722YES! the second husband was absolutely very abusive

[@sensuouseze8194]

I wonder how it worked out for them since the show aired?

[@bibbilagermand8397]

First one is one sick puppy

[@ashleywhalen9831]

not the lawyer giving “advice” 🤪🤣🤣🤣

[@tiffanymcintyre8375]

Fr 🙄🤣🤣🤣

[@blademanx1]

Ricki Lake might as well be the lawyer. Shes pushing for all guests to split..

[@gradetrend8138]

She should have let the ex have him!! Wouldn’t have been a loss

[@meghanwilliams4295]

When the American Dream turns into a nightmare...

[@radcliffemoncrieffe8392]

I'M A MAN DIDN'T GROW UP WITH A FATHER AND I THINK I AM ONE OF THE MOST RESPONSIBLE MAN AND A SINGLE PARENT TOO

[@shali-.]

I wonder where they are nowwwww. I wanna knowww

[@perpelflameandcompany]

Thank you for the upload! What a brilliant episode - Bring back 90's-esque talk shows!

[@tanmoody407]

Rex was going to bat for the other guys on stage 😂 I respect it

[@eimearnighriofa1116]

The audacity of the audience to laugh and clap to hear about the first woman biting and physically attacking her husband because he was "making her jealous". If it was the other way around they would DESTROY him.

[@kaylakarrion9885]

You should never subject your children to a toxic and abusive relationship.

[@johnpaulgarcia6906]

It happens more often than we know

[@MarsMellow84]

Thank you for this time capsule! I looooooved watching Rikki! ❤

[@gradetrend8138]

This lady had 3 kids under 8, one being a baby 3 months and her husband has the nerve to say on National TV that she does NOTHING all day and it’s “easy” is this guy out of his mind ?

[@halalpolice7544]

Yeah I was shocked to hear that too. I’m surprised how she survived that long in that house with 2 kids with a father like that. I had 3 months old few months ago and I would’ve lost my mind with such husband 😂

[@Melinamiu007]

A lot of men think that way

[@werdacommunityprojectproje9194]

They still sleeping together 😮😅

[@pclady95]

She just married a meal ticket. I would have loved to stay home with my children, and didn't have that luxury. Now that they are grown, I'm glad I worked, as I know I can make it on my own without any help. I'm not someone's doormat. I'm on marriage #2 (29 years now)--we don't argue much, because there's nothing to argue about. My ex left me, and I am so glad that I was able to make it on my own without help. I would not have received any help, and would have probably been homeless. As a result, I have raised 2 wonderful women that are Warriors--not Doormats!

[@sharoncrawford7192]

But there are women that enjoy being a fulltime stay at home mom, taking care of their home and family fulltime. I did, and never desired a job or career. Although I was out of school 4 yrs and worked while out of school and some while I was married. Until I had a baby.

[@maryoleary5044]

Well said Sharon!

[@stephaniepantalonie]

What in the world. The first couple do not love each other but have kids and dont want to divorce. The second couple endangers each other to the point of death threats/attempts. "What's wrong with you?"

[@Ash-kf1zc]

that woman's hair at 24:58 is certainly something! OMG.

[@rawr333r]

OMG LOL

[@blackamerica3045]

Damn I miss the 90s

[@lcm4951]

Still so addicted to watching this era of daytime TV!

[@kimberly-gm9nq]

But she doesn't understand the damage it will cause to her children.

[@rimrim-marimar]

I'm so worried about Margo 😢 Worst of all, this was 30 years ago 😮 I hope her life turned out for the better and that she is still safe

[@tahneeyuh3382]

“She’d take half my business” “Excuse me don’t you think she deserves half?” It’s a little crazy how back then we’d openly say stuff like this

[@blademanx1]

Lol whats new....

[@toprightchannel3080]

Rex's points all seemed valid and he sounded ahead of his time.

[@tahneeyuh3382]

@@toprightchannel3080 I agree. There’s no reason she should automatically just take everything 🤦🏼‍♀️ Shame on Ricki for saying it like that

[@AmandaHW1984]

The audience member who admits that she only somewhat loves her husband shouldn't speak.

[@And1one757]

That was very valuable insight... she was from a generation that used to just work ish out for the kidz wasnt so selfish... modern day women think everything is about happiness

[@sattasana7753]

​@@And1one757 so why she was criticizing Patti 😂

[@catherinevineyard5942]

My parents got married 4 months after their first date. They were married for 36 years. My Father passed away 4 months before their 37th anniversary

[@elizlikethequeen]

When you know, you know. This is super sweet. ❤

[@tara4925]

❤

[@kaylakarrion9885]

It’s not about women do this and men do that, it’s about emotional maturity.

[@maryoleary5044]

Great comment!

[@kkkkkkk7]

The alternative to marrying another person when you DO NOT LOVE the person is hell on earth ...so make DIVORCE YOUR OPTION.

[@SadelovesJesus]

This is soooo 90’s 😂 I love it 90s baby!! Also you can tell that Rex is a good guy, his heart is in the kind of right place and he’s obviously being very honest and blunt. Her on the other hand is so.. nvm I’ll keep that to myself. Her character is just not great at all… I hope she changed, likely so. I myself was a nightmare of a person in my 20s thankfully I didn’t have kids or marry in that mindset lol. Also, Dude keeps a machete under the bed and sharpens every week?? Threatens people with it? Like what??? How is everyone calm?

[@d1mples91]

The first couple are something else. If you are unhappy then leave, your kids will surly pick on on that and start acting out.

[@KristyCard]

Their both even are getting defensive with the audience too to prove they don't hate each other...absolutely ridiculous

[@Amy.Mayfeather]

Lady Audience member in the red blouse and vest was on point- “broken home” excuse over separation and a healthier childhood for the kids.

[@Noodley-Doo]

“Hi honey I’m home” is what I look forward to hear everyday.

[@ieishacrenshaw]

Chileeeeee 😂😂😂😂 I can not.

[@marymilo9916]

Angel's hair is a whole mood

[@user-hs1zr6mc5d]

The first couple as soon as those kids are 18 she is gonna be broke and alone.

[@user-gm1kl6xy4m]

Trust love communication is important in a marriage a deaf ear helps and a big syomach to stomach it all helps

[@ieishacrenshaw]

So patti Is the abuser I see. Rex sweeping it under the rug . Both alittle slow

[@theoneyoullneverforget97]

32:30 Rex looks like he's getting ideas lmaoo

[@Im_so_Retro85]

I miss the Ricki Lake show 😂 It was so entertaining.

[@LaChichi1]

A bunch of people who willingly entered a situation they knew was bad. I don't feel sorry for any of them. I only feel bad for the kids. Then they wonder why this exact generation are cutting off their parents and going no contact now. These pple are ridiculous and have no self-respect. And the guy saying 17 isn't a baby needs to be investigated.

[@garylagstrom3864]

RICKI LAKE TALK SHOW: 90’s: Ricki Lake has the grooviest theme show opening 🎵 🎼 🎶 love the drums and that funky bass guitar!

[@Jimmyboygohome]

It’s a little concerning that the black woman said that her husband was going to be the death of her and then right after admitted to them being violent towards each other. I wonder where they are now.

[@LEASHA54]

Lol RICKI!!!! I remember this episode. 😂🙅🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

[@rachelfernandez9899]

We need a 'where are they now?' follow up.

[@blackbutterfly233ify]

The first couple is actually a very realistic marriage

[@user-iz4mq4td2u]

Man i miss this show Ricky u the best

[@LuciixLucci]

32:28 this dude over here thinkin “this mf right” 😭😭

[@monie2514]

I missed the 90s but some of these shows I wish they had an update. As it's well over 32 33 years later and in some cases 25 years later😢 if somebody don't want to be with you you should go ahead and leave immediately

[@mele9131]

The hair😊

[@LuciixLucci]

32:52 this girl on 🔥🔥 gangster too w her gangster friends lmaooo

[@lynetterice8413]

Patty is the problem💯

[@et9093]

All these couples just love the drama.

[@gradetrend8138]

Why did Patty and Rex get married to begin with?

[@tiffanymcintyre8375]

Exactly 🙄🤣🤣

[@alliayahstar]

Some stay at home moms love to claim they want to stay home because “it’s better for their children”. But the first thing that came out of her mouth when Ricky asked her why not get a divorce was “ I don’t wanna work” not because “if we do separate I would have to leave my kids because then I would have to get a job” 😂😂 don’t let them fool you. Some actually don’t mind working when the kids get older but once their kids are school age and they still don’t wanna work it’s because they’re LAZY lol 😂😂 can’t convince me otherwise

[@sandishankster5591]

I'm here for the hairstyles!

[@XxThePhantomFreezexX]

mom used to watch tf out this show ... she left my pops in '98

[@fp4477]

I can see why. There’s so much man bashing and lack of holding women’s feet to the fire.

[@airrickjohnson5650]

“ what are you ! ? Are you a therapist or something ? “ 😂😂😂

[@Dana-kc7gl]

Back when women tolerated and settled for marriage out of fear of judgement from society

[@DinaMule]

Out of fear of being labeled a spinster or old maid.

[@Dana-kc7gl]

@@DinaMule also before narcissism was understood

[@Elijah-bj8pv]

She said we watch tv 😂😂😂😂😂 I guess that was a big family event in the 90s 😂😂😂

[@sharonrose50]

Oh my goodness none of those people on stage need to be married and it’s even worse in the current time we are living in.

[@alybran28]

Going through this right now with a man I have been with for 10yrs but thankfully we are not married we just have a kid together and every time I want to leave he asks her to pick a parent and tells her that I am breaking up the family. He is mentally draining to everyone and is always starting fights in front of our kiddo I tell him I don’t want to do this in front of her but he always says she’s part of this family too and needs to see us fight. She is 6 and it frustrates me that he dosnt care. Iv tried locking myself in rooms to stop the fighting but he has removed the locks.

[@Kei_sey]

we need more episodes

[@misspuddin87]

When JR came out I was like 👈🏾 that's him right there officer

[@mamaraah2578]

Rex was a good looking man. No way he was faithful to a wife who hates him and in a loveless marriage.

[@Provostialish]

Even crazier than the guests on the show is how the audience claps, cheers, and jeers for contradictory statements and messages.

[@c-note3519]

I don't even know were to start from.Most of the people get married for wrong reasons.These relationships are all toxic.Stay single,do you until you find someone that will treat you right and reciprocate.These were the 90's but now it's worse.Stay strong kings and queens and enjoy yourselves period❤.

[@user-gm1kl6xy4m]

I am 55 years old widiw lost two houses raised three daughters on my own singke 15 years my safety peace homes first even if i am so

[@miningjobs8672]

I had posters of her on my walls 😂 😂😂😂

[@_Morri_]

o god, fashion back then! the hairstyles 😄