Synopsis

A year into their marriage, Kayla and Travis report a rapidly deteriorating union. Kayla alleges physical and emotional abuse at the hands of Travis, citing a recent instance of infidelity. Travis acknowledges his abusive and unfaithful behavior, claiming his infidelities stem from boredom with Kayla and that physical violence is often his only means of silencing her. "You corner an animal," he explains, "and it will bite." Why does Kayla remain in the relationship? And can Dr. Phil offer this y