What Happily Married Men Do Well

Doug shares 6 things that happily married men do well. He also gives dating advice and unpacks the four types of love.

Listener questions and comments:

  • Steve – My wife doesn’t feel an emotional connection. What should I do? (30:50)
  • Mary – Start by complimenting your spouse and kiss each other for 10 seconds and dance in front of your family. (47:00)

Resources:

6 things happily married men do well

  1. You listen to her
  2. You express appreciation often
  3. You prioritize quality time with her
  4. He champions her dreams and supports her growth
  5. He takes responsibility and repairs the damage early
  6. He embraces evolution and adapts together

Ways to show you are listening

  1. Repeat the heart of what she says
  2. Ask questions with genuine curiosity
  3. You do not immediately defend yourself
  4. Your body language says you are present
  5. You respond to the emotion, not just the facts
  6. You remember what matters later