Doug answered questions about different marriage related issues Doug answers a email about a verbally abusive husband in a blended marriage, even while the husband goes to mass regularly and even goes to adoration. (3:30) Brendon (Caller)-Ask how to keep his girlfriend secure as it’s a long distance relationship and he’s a Division 1 athlete. […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/4a189a8b-913c-4fc3-8244-b30501898797/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Do you feel like you and your spouse are just roommates? Is your spouse emotionally unavailable? Today, Doug discusses lonelinessin marriage. He shares the signs and science of loneliness, and offers concrete solutions for overcoming loneliness. PLUS: The Friday rant! Listener questions and comments: Mirna – I can relate to loneliness in marriage. I think […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/d6c0ab0c-04c8-4472-b181-b3020182adda/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Monica Hinderer joins Doug discussing how to raise happy children. They give tips on building self-esteem and also share advice for dating and relationships. Listener questions and comments: Martha – My 7-year-old son can get down on himself. How do I build up his self-esteem? (14:05) Lisa – I’m in a relationship and my fiancé […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/db2e5273-9695-4d87-9865-b301018aa7df/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Are you dating someone and having doubts? Today Doug shares signs you are trying to force a relationship to work. Listener questions and comments: Rose – My sister is starting a relationship and I’m not sure it’s a good idea because they seem to be moving fast. My sister is 29 and her boyfriend is […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/3a315ee2-33a1-4dfd-ac28-b30001804b40/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug continues his discussion on parenting adult children. Listener questions and comments: Suzette – My adult son doesn’t respond to my texts or calls. (9:24) Juan – My son is in his 30s, lives out a homosexual lifestyle and contracted HIV. His health has improved but I am struggling to communicate. How do I talk […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/c8778d06-411b-4a55-ab36-b2ff01804971/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Are you looking for guidance for developing relationships with your children? Today, Doug shares tips for parenting adult children. Listener questions and comments: Flo – Parenting adult children is harder to navigate than toddlers which is more intuitive. My adult kids range from age 23-30. (10:31) Marie – There are differences in how I parent […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/6e3173c7-31fa-47c9-b775-b2fe017fd065/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug discusses the 4 different types of dads; PLUS: A tribute to all the dads in the world. Listener questions and comments: Pete – As a father, the best moment of my life was when my first child was placed in my hands and nestled up to me. (12:15) Mary Frances – My dad died […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/33d57e5b-c0b4-4492-8439-b2fb0185d14e/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Should I marry my baby’s father? My husband won’t show me his bank account. What should I do when marriage advice doesn’t work? Doug goes to the mailbag. Listener questions and comments: Vera – My boyfriend and I had a baby and we did break up. Then after 6 months we started dating, and now […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/42a5663b-77d9-4153-9186-b2fa01804a1f/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Dr. Mario Sacasa joins Doug to share tips for how to date well. They discuss the proper age for children to start dating, and how to instill virtue in your children so they can exercise the virtue when the time comes for them to date. Listener questions and comments: Mary – I have a 17-year-old […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/48eeed04-364c-4b95-8fb9-b2f9017dd94e/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug continues to share things you can say to your spouse that will breathe new life into your marriage. He shares the importance of working on marriage together trusting that with the grace of God you can overcome any obstacle to a good marriage. Listener questions and comments: Mary – My husband likes to look […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/13457a2f-249a-434c-b27f-b2f801831ca4/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug shares phrases you can say to your spouse that will breathe new life into your marriage. Listener questions and comments: Dan – There is a tiny fraction of a second to make a decision, and say ‘I feel this’ and ‘I feel that’, and step back and evaluate before screwing up. (19:35) Dave – […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/f979be5b-39ba-46dd-afd0-b2f70180e9dd/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Can you have too much laughter in marriage? Doug unpacks a letter by Alice Von Hildebrand from her book By Love Refined, sharing that while laughter is important, it can be superficial and a relationship should not be solely based on it. Love and service are the true hallmark of a real marriage. PLUS: The […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/b55b422e-073a-4cf7-ac9a-b2f4018abf9c/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more