No fault divorce in Texas

Break 1

Mental Illness in marriage

Break 2

When pornography destroys a marriage

Mary Bowen joins Doug to give an update on her lawsuit against the Texas no fault divorce law.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Ronnie - My parents got a divorce when I was in my 30s and it hurt me. (17:05)
Patrick - When you go through divorce, you feel like a criminal. I went through it and it was humiliating. (19:36)
John - If you have a marriage partner that has a mental illness (bipolar), how do you work with that in a Catholic marriage? (23:08)
Marilyn - My granddaughter wants a divorce. As a grandma, what should I do? They've been married for 14 years and have 4 boys. (39:32)
Don - My wife left me legally and I have tried reaching out to redeem the marriage. It’s been 6 years so what do I do? (44:40)
Jose - My wife decided she wants a divorce and she says this is what God wants. (47:40)

 

Resources:

Primal Loss

https://www.leilamiller.net/primallosspdf

Mary Bowen joins Doug to give an update on her lawsuit against the Texas no fault divorce law.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Ronnie - My parents got a divorce when I was in my 30s and it hurt me. (17:05)</li>
<li>Patrick - When you go through divorce, you feel like a criminal. I went through it and it was humiliating. (19:36)</li>
<li>John - If you have a marriage partner that has a mental illness (bipolar), how do you work with that in a Catholic marriage? (23:08)</li>
<li>Marilyn - My granddaughter wants a divorce. As a grandma, what should I do? They've been married for 14 years and have 4 boys. (39:32)</li>
<li>Don - My wife left me legally and I have tried reaching out to redeem the marriage. It&rsquo;s been 6 years so what do I do? (44:40)</li>
<li>Jose - My wife decided she wants a divorce and she says this is what God wants. (47:40)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
Primal Loss
<a href="https://www.leilamiller.net/primallosspdf">https://www.leilamiller.net/primallosspdf</a>

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 Monday through Friday at 5PM 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 Monday through Friday at 5PM CT, and will offer listeners an authentic journey into the complexities of marital relationships.

Marriage Unhindered

Fighting No-Fault Divorce

What is permissible in the bedroom

Does God restore complex relationships?

St. Bartolo Longo

Doug discusses what is and is not permissible in the bedroom. He also shares tips for those who feel like giving up on their marriage.

 

Listener question and comments:
Matthew - I don't condone coercion but I don't think it should be kept from the other. I wonder if there is a traditional teaching that keeps those two things in harmony. (21:02)
Mary - How do I communicate using the 4 four horsemen method. I need help doing it correctly. (38:23)
Ron - Can I be forgiven for hurting my wife even when I’ve been to confession for it. Can I receive or do I have to go back to confession? (46:37)

Doug discusses what is and is not permissible in the bedroom. He also shares tips for those who feel like giving up on their marriage.
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Listener question and comments:
<ul>
<li>Matthew - I don't condone coercion but I don't think it should be kept from the other. I wonder if there is a traditional teaching that keeps those two things in harmony. (21:02)</li>
<li>Mary - How do I communicate using the 4 four horsemen method. I need help doing it correctly. (38:23)</li>
<li>Ron - Can I be forgiven for hurting my wife even when I&rsquo;ve been to confession for it. Can I receive or do I have to go back to confession? (46:37)</li>
</ul>

Bedroom Manners

Feast of the Guardian Angels

When an elderly parent moves in

How will this affect mom?

The joys and struggles

Doug shares how to handle the challenges when and elderly parent moves in with you.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Matt - I have been married for 20 years. I have a continued pattern of not telling the truth. My wife has had enough. What should I do? (6:22)
Addison - We moved in with my father-in-law. He's 86 now. It has been hard, but really beautiful since our son is 8 years old. My biggest advice is to have those memories, and try and have your own time. Sit around the table and have dinner together. (11:51)
Rose - Mom moved in with me. I feel called by God to take care of my mom.  I fell back on that when stressed. My mom is 98 and I am grateful. (21:47)
Mary - It was my mother who lived with my whole family and it was a great experience. (26:20)
Gina - My mom is in a private home, I only had her for a month. She had bathroom issues, and drove husband crazy. She loves the private home. (29:37)
Liz - My mom lived with us and had dementia. My husband and kids helped take care of her.   Don't lose that connection with your wife. We are struggling to be back with each other. (34:29)
Gloria - Since my mom’s cancer was terminal, we made the decision that I would travel 500 miles to stay with mom and my husband stayed at home. Our son stayed with my husband and our daughter stayed with me. (37:08)
Sylvia - When my mom came three months ago, she underwent trauma emotionally, and now is in comfort care. (41:06)

 

Resources

 

Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

 

Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/

 

Emotionally Focused Therapy

https://iceeft.com/

 

Catholic Therapists

https://catholictherapists.com/

 

Catholic Psychotherapy

https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/

Doug shares how to handle the challenges when and elderly parent moves in with you.
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Matt - I have been married for 20 years. I have a continued pattern of not telling the truth. My wife has had enough. What should I do? (6:22)</li>
<li>Addison - We moved in with my father-in-law. He's 86 now. It has been hard, but really beautiful since our son is 8 years old. My biggest advice is to have those memories, and try and have your own time. Sit around the table and have dinner together. (11:51)</li>
<li>Rose - Mom moved in with me. I feel called by God to take care of my mom.&nbsp; I fell back on that when stressed. My mom is 98 and I am grateful. (21:47)</li>
<li>Mary - It was my mother who lived with my whole family and it was a great experience. (26:20)</li>
<li>Gina - My mom is in a private home, I only had her for a month. She had bathroom issues, and drove husband crazy. She loves the private home. (29:37)</li>
<li>Liz - My mom lived with us and had dementia. My husband and kids helped take care of her.&nbsp;&nbsp; Don't lose that connection with your wife. We are struggling to be back with each other. (34:29)</li>
<li>Gloria - Since my mom&rsquo;s cancer was terminal, we made the decision that I would travel 500 miles to stay with mom and my husband stayed at home. Our son stayed with my husband and our daughter stayed with me. (37:08)</li>
<li>Sylvia - When my mom came three months ago, she underwent trauma emotionally, and now is in comfort care. (41:06)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources
&nbsp;
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;
Emotionally Focused Therapy
<a href="https://iceeft.com/">https://iceeft.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Catholic Therapists
<a href="https://catholictherapists.com/">https://catholictherapists.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Catholic Psychotherapy
<a href="https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/">https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/</a>

Caring for Parents Under One Roof

My wife thinks I am cheating on her

Healing past wounds

Empathy

When is empathy toxic?

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss toxic empathy. They also discuss questions on marital infidelity, and healing past wounds.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Juan - I have been married for 15 years and my wife thinks I'm cheating. (4:04)
Joe - Does marriage counseling help heal past wounds such as infidelity? (18:37)
Don - I've experienced toxic empathy and also the other marital issues fueled by toxic empathy. (41:13)
Gloria - My husband was unfaithful, but doesn't want to go to counseling. Should I still go to counseling myself? (47:51)

 

Resources:

Monica Hinderer

https://www.monicahinderer.com/

 

Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

 

Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/

 

Emotionally Focused Therapy

https://iceeft.com/

 

Catholic Therapists

https://catholictherapists.com/

 

Catholic Psychotherapy

https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss toxic empathy. They also discuss questions on marital infidelity, and healing past wounds.
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Juan - I have been married for 15 years and my wife thinks I'm cheating. (4:04)</li>
<li>Joe - Does marriage counseling help heal past wounds such as infidelity? (18:37)</li>
<li>Don - I've experienced toxic empathy and also the other marital issues fueled by toxic empathy. (41:13)</li>
<li>Gloria - My husband was unfaithful, but doesn't want to go to counseling. Should I still go to counseling myself? (47:51)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
Monica Hinderer
<a href="https://www.monicahinderer.com/">https://www.monicahinderer.com/</a>
&nbsp;
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;
Emotionally Focused Therapy
<a href="https://iceeft.com/">https://iceeft.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Catholic Therapists
<a href="https://catholictherapists.com/">https://catholictherapists.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Catholic Psychotherapy
<a href="https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/">https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/</a>

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