Jonathan Marcotte joins Doug discussing the impact of childhood attachment wounds in a marriage. Listener questions and comments: John – I have an anxiety disorder that upsets my wife and it causes tension in our marriage. What advice do you have that can help us? (24:09) Maria – Sometimes my husband makes comments that can […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/8365ffb9-edb4-4351-8b7d-b3220181b11a/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Conflict in Marriage is unavoidable. So how should you respond? Doug shares ten key behaviors that emotionally mature spouses demonstrate when they’ve been hurt. Listener questions and comments: Tina – How can I rebuild my relationship with my husband after a conflict that’s left him emotionally unavailable? (8:22) Toni – People often say homemakers aren’t […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/83dd0661-06c0-4190-be1d-b3210187084b/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Is teasing acceptable in marriage? How about playful sarcasm? Today, Doug unpacks a letter by Alice Von Hildebrand from her book By Love Refined. Doug shares how humor can be a great thing but can be hurtful if you cross the line and that the key for both spouses is to focus on the other’s […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/a0fdab03-ca9c-490d-a1a3-b31e017d451c/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to dissect the differences between disciplining and punishing children. They share that when we punish children, the children often shut down, but when we discipline, we show them the adults we want them to become. Listener questions and comments: Mary – What should I do instead of counting to three or […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/c96cc747-1104-43b9-86d1-b31d018312d3/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug calls on wives to pick one or two of his points to work on with their husbands. From offering silent support for your spouse to showing emotional and physical affection, husbands need to know their wives love them. Listener questions and comments: Elizabeth – My husband leaves me little notes when I am feeling […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/e35ebace-0509-4d5c-b534-b31c01836a26/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug shares what wives wish their husbands understood. From realizing that romance doesn’t have to be expensive to learning that she often wants to be heard not fixed, Doug offers practical advice to help men become the husbands their wives truly need. Listener questions and comments: Rich: A conversation with his wife of 25 years […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/da83b993-aa38-4851-8d64-b31b0188a5ae/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Can a marriage survive without trust? Can you have trust in one area of marriage and not the other? Today, Doug shares tips for building trust in your marriage. He unpacks the benefits of trust and explores the difference between emotional, intimate, financial and parental trust. Listener questions and comments: Adrianna – My adult daughter […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/3f30b3d6-28e5-479f-a583-b31a018068df/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

How should you relate to a father who abused you emotionally and physically as a child? Does a pornography addiction invalidate a marriage? Doug opens up the mailbag and shares advice on these questions and more. Plus: The Friday rant! Listener questions and comments: Cindy – I’ve been dating a man for three months and […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/2085b098-ac18-4d5d-aaba-b31701827652/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to continue their conversation on raising happy children. Listener questions and comments: Lori – When my mother disciplined my brothers, instead of getting mad she would cry. It was the worst punishment ever. (17:40) Donna – I have a son who’s older, and making a career choice. I was worried about […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/16387ea2-0b91-4133-8750-b316017e5116/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

What is holding you back from seeing a marriage counselor? Doug shares reasons couples resist marriage counseling and why just about every married couple can benefit from therapy. Listener questions and comments: Deedee – I’ve been using my sister as my therapist and she’s an Atheist. Could you recommend a Catholic group of therapists in […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/3bc9a77b-a733-4bf3-aaf3-b315017e98e0/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Doug shares reasons why people fall back in love when they get into their 50’s. From maturity and self-awareness to an increase in appreciation and self-confidence Doug encourages listeners to rediscover the spark in marriage through prayer, forgiveness and acts of service. Listener questions and comments: Donna – My husband and I were married for […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/2866cc5e-75c5-4c6b-88f0-b31401836d3a/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

JL Marti joins Doug to discuss the devotion to Our Lady of Fair Love sharing how her intercession helps heal marriages and broken families. Doug also goes to the mailbag giving marriage advice on words of affirmation, reconciliation in marriage, and building a strong foundation of communication. Resources: Fairest Love Family Project https://www.fairestlovefamilyproject.org/ Marriage Unhindered […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/032085b4-f742-4d50-a40b-b0f1010b35e9/5d698d23-9b87-4565-ad68-b313017f72df/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more