Dr. Christine Bacon joins Doug to discuss her book –The Super Couple. PLUS: 6 faulty assumptions of a super marriage.
Listener questions and comments:
- Kimberly – My husband was in a substance abuse program and I didn’t know about it. I found out the hard way. How do I help him from a spouse’s point of view. He’s not Catholic and he’s adamant to divorce me but also wants to be a better father. (18:30)
- Rosie – How can I mend the relationships in my family? (29:13)
- Colleen – During my marriage I was abused but we persevered and got help and now we are better! (40:13)
Resources:
Dr. Christine Bacon
https://www.drchristinebacon.com/radio
The Super Couple: A Formula for Extreme Happiness in Marriage
https://www.amazon.com/Super-Couple-Formula-Happiness-Marriage/dp/163393201X
6 Faulty Assumptions
- They got married “the right way.”
- They learned “super” from their parents.
- They never endured any major struggles.
- They were never attracted to others besides their spouse.
- They couldn’t possibly be married to pessimists.
- They were more alike than different.
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