Introduction

Too Much Control

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We all have times of conflict, but what if it feels like your spouse is being controlling or manipulative? Jim Daly talks with Dr. Ron Welch and his wife Jan, who overcame control issues in their own marriage. Plus, John and Erin share how to know if you're truly being the best spouse you can be.

 

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Focus on Marriage Assessment

 

How to Deal With a Controlling Spouse 

 

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The Benefits of Losing Control in Your Marriage

 

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We all have times of conflict, but what if it feels like your spouse is being controlling or manipulative? Jim Daly talks with Dr. Ron Welch and his wife Jan, who overcame control issues in their own marriage. Plus, John and Erin share how to know if you're truly being the best spouse you can be.
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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-2026-03-26?refcd=2448201">Receive the book The Controlling Husband for your donation of any amount!</a>
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/bqagek">Focus on Marriage Assessment</a>
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<a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/how-to-deal-with-a-controlling-spouse-digital-download/?refcd=2448201">How to Deal With a Controlling Spouse</a>&nbsp;
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/97sw7g">Contact our Counseling Team</a>&nbsp;
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/tqrxil">The Benefits of Losing Control in Your Marriage</a>
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If you’re married — or soon to be — you’ve got questions. What makes this relationship work? How do I fix it when it breaks? Where do I go when I need help? Host John Fuller and marriage experts Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley help answer those questions with practical, down-to-earth insights based on God’s design for marriage. Find answers and inspiration in every short episode of this Christian marriage podcast.