Doug continues to unpack 13 things marriage therapists wish couples knew before they got married.
Listener questions and comments:
- Don – My wife has told me that I’ve become jaded because of the gross work I do as a paramedic. I feel like I can’t share that stuff with my wife because she shouldn’t be subject to it. She feels alienated. (18:04)
- Richard – My wife left me for our marriage therapist. How do I find a good therapist in the future? (45:44)
Resources:
Catholic Therapists
https://catholictherapists.com/
Catholic Psychotherapy
https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/
Hold Me Tight
https://www.amazon.com/Hold-Me-Tight-Conversations-Lifetime/dp/031611300X
Rebuilding Trust
https://relevantradio.com/2026/01/rebuilding-trust/
Things therapists wish you knew
- Marriage isn’t a fix for a broken relationship
- Love isn’t all you need
- You’re marrying their family too
- Conflict is inevitable in every relationship
- Financial compatibility is critical
- Intimacy fades over time
- Your partner can’t fulfill all your needs
- Baggage doesn’t unpack itself
- You’re going to change and so will your partner
- Shared goals are essential
- Communication styles matter
- Routine can be a double-edged sword
- Marriage is not always 50/50
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