If you want a good relationship, you sometimes have to tell your spouse, "No." Arlene Pellicane talks about a time where she had to have a tough conversation with her husband on learning to accept her "No." Also, Greg and Erin share how working through tough scenarios can lead to better friendship with your mate.

 

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Accepting When Your Mate Says "No"

Introduction

In-Law Issues

Common In-Law Problems

Marriage Resources

What do you do if your in-laws are making things difficult for you and your spouse? Drs. John Townsend and Henry Cloud talk with Jim Daly about how to respond if an in-law is pressuring you to do things that hinder you from prioritizing your marriage. Plus, Greg Smalley describes how he's learned to focus more on his marriage while not relying on his parents as much. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

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What do you do if your in-laws are making things difficult for you and your spouse? Drs. John Townsend and Henry Cloud talk with Jim Daly about how to respond if an in-law is pressuring you to do things that hinder you from prioritizing your marriage. Plus, Greg Smalley describes how he's learned to focus more on his marriage while not relying on his parents as much. Find us online at <a href="http://focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast" data-callout-id="edit_links_in_description">focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast</a> or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2026-07-09?refcd=2499002">Get today's featured resource, "Boundaries."</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/cgz7sq">Take the Focus on Marriage Assessment.</a> <a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/establishing-healthy-boundaries-with-your-in-laws-digital-product/?refcd=2499002">Download "Establishing Healthy Boundaries With Your In-Laws."</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/0kg4ox">Take the Reactive Cycle Assessment.</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/sw5k26">Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster.</a>

Building Boundaries With In-Laws

When the tension is high in your marriage, how do you and your spouse work through it? Fawn Weaver and Jim Daly share about ways you can de-escalate an argument with your mate. Then, Erin and Greg open up about how they've learned to get better at working through a conflict as a team. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY

The Argument-Free Marriage

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When the tension is high in your marriage, how do you and your spouse work through it? Fawn Weaver and Jim Daly share about ways you can de-escalate an argument with your mate. Then, Erin and Greg open up about how they've learned to get better at working through a conflict as a team. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2026-07-07?refcd=2499101">The Argument-Free Marriage</a>
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Navigating Inevitable Conflict

In-law relationships can be some of the most complex after you get married. Dr. Gary Chapman joins Jim Daly to talk about responding in a Christ-like manner when your in-laws are not treating you fairly. Also, Erin Smalley discusses how this is a common issue for a lot of couples, and why you're not alone if this is your story.

 

 

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In-law relationships can be some of the most complex after you get married. Dr. Gary Chapman joins Jim Daly to talk about responding in a Christ-like manner when your in-laws are not treating you fairly. Also, Erin Smalley discusses how this is a common issue for a lot of couples, and why you're not alone if this is your story.
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Find us online at <a href="http://focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast" data-callout-id="edit_links_in_description">focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast</a> or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
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<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2026-07-01?refcd=2495801">Happily Ever After</a>
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<a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/becoming-friends-with-your-in-laws-digital-product/?refcd=2495801">Becoming Friends With Your In-Laws</a>&nbsp;
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/o3j6is">Download the Godcaster App</a>
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/sqhvhi">Counseling Consultation and Referrals</a>
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