Raising grumpy teenagers

Break 1

Practical tips

Break 2

Getting children to help

Give a compliment

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss tips for dealing with a grumpy teenager.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Clara - How do you handle balancing your emotions and venting while dealing with teens? (22:24)
Sarah - You both are super helpful. How do we speak to teens about helping around the house and being attentive to the needs of people and the household? (32:15)
Len - There is a great story. Teens are aware of the growth they have after the end of their teen years. (38:20)

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss tips for dealing with a grumpy teenager.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Clara - How do you handle balancing your emotions and venting while dealing with teens? (22:24)</li>
<li>Sarah - You both are super helpful. How do we speak to teens about helping around the house and being attentive to the needs of people and the household? (32:15)</li>
<li>Len - There is a great story. Teens are aware of the growth they have after the end of their teen years. (38:20)</li>
</ul>

Marriage Unhindered is a sincere exploration of the joys and challenges within the realm of marriage. Hosted by the seasoned Doug Hinderer, this one-hour, caller-based show is scheduled to air every Saturday from 11am – 12pm CT, and will offer listeners an authentic journey into the complexities of marital relationships.

Marriage Unhindered is a sincere exploration of the joys and challenges within the realm of marriage. Hosted by the seasoned Doug Hinderer, this one-hour, caller-based show is scheduled to air every Saturday from 11am – 12pm CT, and will offer listeners an authentic journey into the complexities of marital relationships.

Marriage Unhindered

Advice for dealing with grumpy teenagers

What God has joined

What is required for a valid marriage?

Valid marriages and prenuptial agreements

Can you marry if you cannot consummate?

The case of an abandoned spouse 

What does it mean to be joined together in matrimony? What is the difference between natural and sacramental marriage? Fr. Robert Altier joins Doug to tackle these questions and more.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Robert - If the wife concealed the fact that she was infertile, is that grounds for an annulment? (12:45)
Susie - We were married by a protestant minister as non-practicing Catholics. What is the status of our marriage? (23:30)
Patrick - What does the Church think about prenuptials? Does the Church frown on that? (29:21)
George - Two people are 70. Can they be married if they cannot consummate the marriage? They are open to adoption. (34:58)
Richard - If mental illness is not diagnosed until after marriage, is the marriage valid? (38:23)
Amy - Is it true that someone who cannot conceive won’t be married by a priest? (40:38)

 

Resources:

 

Marriage Bundle

https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle

 

God’s Plan for Your Marriage

https://godsplanforyourmarriagebook.com/

What does it mean to be joined together in matrimony? What is the difference between natural and sacramental marriage? Fr. Robert Altier joins Doug to tackle these questions and more.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Robert - If the wife concealed the fact that she was infertile, is that grounds for an annulment? (12:45)</li>
<li>Susie - We were married by a protestant minister as non-practicing Catholics. What is the status of our marriage? (23:30)</li>
<li>Patrick - What does the Church think about prenuptials? Does the Church frown on that? (29:21)</li>
<li>George - Two people are 70. Can they be married if they cannot consummate the marriage? They are open to adoption. (34:58)</li>
<li>Richard - If mental illness is not diagnosed until after marriage, is the marriage valid? (38:23)</li>
<li>Amy - Is it true that someone who cannot conceive won&rsquo;t be married by a priest? (40:38)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
&nbsp;
Marriage Bundle
<a href="https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle">https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle</a>
&nbsp;
God&rsquo;s Plan for Your Marriage
<a href="https://godsplanforyourmarriagebook.com/">https://godsplanforyourmarriagebook.com/</a>

What it means to be joined together

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss tips for dealing with a grumpy teenager.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Clara - How do you handle balancing your emotions and venting while dealing with teens? (22:38)
Sarah - You both are super helpful. How do we speak to teens about helping around the house and being attentive to the needs of people and the household? (32:29)
Len - There is a great story. Teens are aware of the growth they have experienced after the end of their teen years. (38:34)

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss tips for dealing with a grumpy teenager.
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Clara - How do you handle balancing your emotions and venting while dealing with teens? (22:38)</li>
<li>Sarah - You both are super helpful. How do we speak to teens about helping around the house and being attentive to the needs of people and the household? (32:29)</li>
<li>Len - There is a great story. Teens are aware of the growth they have experienced after the end of their teen years. (38:34)</li>
</ul>

Responsibility for a good marriage

Phrases to instantly strengthen your marriage

Husband's addiction and emotional needs

How do I better trust my wife?

Whose responsibility is it that you are in a good marriage? Doug continues to share common phrases that can help each spouse take responsibility in strengthening their marriage.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Michelle - My husband is in recovery for drug and alcohol addiction right now, and he has taken on the addiction of working, and I want to navigate through this while he can’t fulfill my needs emotionally. (19:14)
Chris - I struggle with telling my wife that I trust her. She will have an outburst and threaten me. How can I get better at trusting her? (32:53)
Matt - What do I do if I’m in a marriage that makes me want to satisfy my wife and her children, but will force me to turn away from God? (38:33)
Sylvia - I’m a recovering alcoholic. There is hope, and your family will come around. (46:54)

 

Resources:

Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

 

Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/

 

Phrases to instantly strengthen your marriage
I appreciate you.
I am sorry.
I believe in you.
How can I help?
You make me happy!
I trust you.
I’m proud of you.
Let’s talk about it.
I’m grateful for us.
What do you think?
I love you.
I’m here for you.
I admire you.
Thank you for being you.
We can do this.

Whose responsibility is it that you are in a good marriage? Doug continues to share common phrases that can help each spouse take responsibility in strengthening their marriage.
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Michelle - My husband is in recovery for drug and alcohol addiction right now, and he has taken on the addiction of working, and I want to navigate through this while he can&rsquo;t fulfill my needs emotionally. (19:14)</li>
<li>Chris - I struggle with telling my wife that I trust her. She will have an outburst and threaten me. How can I get better at trusting her? (32:53)</li>
<li>Matt - What do I do if I&rsquo;m in a marriage that makes me want to satisfy my wife and her children, but will force me to turn away from God? (38:33)</li>
<li>Sylvia - I&rsquo;m a recovering alcoholic. There is hope, and your family will come around. (46:54)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
Marriage Unhindered
<a href="https://www.marriageunhindered.com/">https://www.marriageunhindered.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Happy Marriage for Life
<a href="https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/">https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Phrases to instantly strengthen your marriage
<ol>
<li>I appreciate you.</li>
<li>I am sorry.</li>
<li>I believe in you.</li>
<li>How can I help?</li>
<li>You make me happy!</li>
<li>I trust you.</li>
<li>I&rsquo;m proud of you.</li>
<li>Let&rsquo;s talk about it.</li>
<li>I&rsquo;m grateful for us.</li>
<li>What do you think?</li>
<li>I love you.</li>
<li>I&rsquo;m here for you.</li>
<li>I admire you.</li>
<li>Thank you for being you.</li>
<li>We can do this.</li>
</ol>

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