Communication techniques - Review

Recognizing communication barriers

Passive communication

Misreading nonverbal communications

Making assumptions

Stress and external pressure

Break 1

Novena - Mary, Mother of Fairest Love

I assume the worst in my family

How to handle conflict

Doug continues to explore the idea of building a strong foundation of communication. Plus: Day 2 of the novena to Mary, Mother of Fairest Love.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Ron - I am the one in the relationship who tends to think my wife is doing bad things. I assume the worst. Would it be better to not respond at all if she is giving me these signals? (34:15)

Doug continues to explore the idea of building a strong foundation of communication. Plus: Day 2 of the novena to Mary, Mother of Fairest Love.
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Listener questions and comments:
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<li>Ron - I am the one in the relationship who tends to think my wife is doing bad things. I assume the worst. Would it be better to not respond at all if she is giving me these signals? (34:15)</li>
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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

Building a Foundation of Communication (Part 2)

Staying faithful to your marriage vows

Married to a high-functioning alcoholic 

Break 2

Divorced but your marriage is valid

Doug unpacks a case study about a “stander” from Impossible Marriages Redeemed. A “stander” is a victim of divorce who chooses to continue to live a life faithful to their wedding vows.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Jeannie - We are called to faithfulness, not happiness. (20:40)
Jennifer - Thank you for the 'standers' and for what you promote. We can always offer Masses. (21:42)
Mary - What is the Church's view on people who leave marriage from abuse? I told my mom to leave her marriage when I was 16. (23:17)
Frank - I am now 72 but I was married when I was 23. We split up when my wife had an abortion. We got an annulment. (39:53)

 

Resources:

 

Impossible Marriages Redeemed

https://www.leilamiller.net/impossiblemarriagesredeemedpdf

 

The Forgiveness Institute

https://internationalforgiveness.com/

Doug unpacks a case study about a &ldquo;stander&rdquo; from Impossible Marriages Redeemed. A &ldquo;stander&rdquo; is a victim of divorce who chooses to continue to live a life faithful to their wedding vows.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Jeannie - We are called to faithfulness, not happiness. (20:40)</li>
<li>Jennifer - Thank you for the 'standers' and for what you promote. We can always offer Masses. (21:42)</li>
<li>Mary - What is the Church's view on people who leave marriage from abuse? I told my mom to leave her marriage when I was 16. (23:17)</li>
<li>Frank - I am now 72 but I was married when I was 23. We split up when my wife had an abortion. We got an annulment. (39:53)</li>
</ul>
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Resources:
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Impossible Marriages Redeemed
<a href="https://www.leilamiller.net/impossiblemarriagesredeemedpdf">https://www.leilamiller.net/impossiblemarriagesredeemedpdf</a>
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The Forgiveness Institute
<a href="https://internationalforgiveness.com/">https://internationalforgiveness.com/</a>

Standing by your Marriage Vows

Verbal abuse and setting boundaries 

My husband resents my reversion

Should mom stay home with the kids?

How should we divide responsibilities?

Conspiracy theories in marriage

Speak well of your spouse

Should you get involved to help your parents’ marriage? What can you do if your reversion to the faith is causing more tension in the marriage? Doug answers these questions and more.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Hellen - My husband and I have been married for 42 years and the Holy Spirit finally got a hold of him and he just converted after all this time. (21:54)
Jessica - I also witnessed abuse of my father on my mother and we spoke up after he did something. We all gathered up the courage and told him no. He never hurt her again. (36:42)

Should you get involved to help your parents&rsquo; marriage? What can you do if your reversion to the faith is causing more tension in the marriage? Doug answers these questions and more.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Hellen - My husband and I have been married for 42 years and the Holy Spirit finally got a hold of him and he just converted after all this time. (21:54)</li>
<li>Jessica - I also witnessed abuse of my father on my mother and we spoke up after he did something. We all gathered up the courage and told him no. He never hurt her again. (36:42)</li>
</ul>

Breaking Cycles of Verbal Abuse 

Special Announcement 

Second Marriage Outside the Church 

Emotional Affair at Work 

Doug takes calls from listeners facing difficult family and marriage situations, including divorce, a child marrying outside the faith, and helping a spouse who spirals into worst-case thinking. The conversation also touches on emotional affairs and second marriages outside the Church.

Listener questions and comments:


Brian – My brother was just served divorce papers and his wife will not explain why. How can I support him during this process? (10:40)


Carmel – My 40-year-old daughter is marrying an atheist. Should I attend the wedding? (19:19)

 

Resources:

 

Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

 

Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle

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

 

Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/

Doug takes calls from listeners facing difficult family and marriage situations, including divorce, a child marrying outside the faith, and helping a spouse who spirals into worst-case thinking. The conversation also touches on emotional affairs and second marriages outside the Church.
Listener questions and comments:
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Brian &ndash; My brother was just served divorce papers and his wife will not explain why. How can I support him during this process? (10:40)
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Carmel &ndash; My 40-year-old daughter is marrying an atheist. Should I attend the wedding? (19:19)
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</ul>
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Resources:
&nbsp;
Marriage Unhindered
<a href="https://www.marriageunhindered.com/">https://www.marriageunhindered.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle
<a href="https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle">https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle</a>
&nbsp;
Happy Marriage for Life
<a href="https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/">https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/</a>

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