Importance of physical attraction 

Unresolved emotional trauma

AI soulmates

Break 1

I'll have to say I love you in a song

Personality disorders and relationships

Break 2

Setting boundaries

The rant - Should I leave my boyfriend?

Doug explores modern relationships from every angle—from the dangers of creating an AI soulmate to offering practical dating advice for those seeking a real human connection. PLUS: The Friday rant.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Tracey - Monica said that people with personality disorders have trouble with relationships. Could you expand on that a little? It speaks to our daughter and we want to know how to approach her. (23:35)
Victor - We deal with AI cases in law enforcement and lots of it leads to self-harm and even suicide. (35:51)
Danielle - I have a relative who has taken a half million dollars from her husband and hid it from the IRS. He is saying he didn’t know anything about it. They want help. What should I do? (42:03)

Doug explores modern relationships from every angle&mdash;from the dangers of creating an AI soulmate to offering practical dating advice for those seeking a real human connection. PLUS: The Friday rant.
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Tracey - Monica said that people with personality disorders have trouble with relationships. Could you expand on that a little? It speaks to our daughter and we want to know how to approach her. (23:35)</li>
<li>Victor - We deal with AI cases in law enforcement and lots of it leads to self-harm and even suicide. (35:51)</li>
<li>Danielle - I have a relative who has taken a half million dollars from her husband and hid it from the IRS. He is saying he didn&rsquo;t know anything about it. They want help. What should I do? (42:03)</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 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

Protecting Relationships from AI

5 Steps Review

Come up with constructive plans

Friend has declined marriage invite

Once it I clear, don't make it clearer 

Mary Undoer of Knots 

Family disrespects my spouse

The Friday rant

Doug finishes his discussion on how to repair the damage after a fight. He also shares what to do when your family treats your spouse badly. Plus: The Friday Rant!

 

Listener questions and comment:
Ron - My wife tries to take charge of everything, but I believe I am called to lead our home. This has been an ongoing struggle throughout our more than 40 years of marriage. She prefers to have the final say in most situations, and I feel I have not been allowed to fulfill what I believe is my God-given role as the leader of our household. (12:35)
Luciano - A friend is refusing to attend our wedding and declined our invitation because we were in a relationship before our annulment. Am I in the right? (23:18)

 

Resources:

 

Love Basics for Catholics

https://stpaulcenter.com/store/love-basics-for-catholics-illustrating-gods-love-for-us-throughout-the-bible

 

 

5 steps to repair the damage after a big fight
Discuss your feelings
Talk about your realities
Share your triggers
Accept your responsibility
Come up with constructive plans

Doug finishes his discussion on how to repair the damage after a fight. He also shares what to do when your family treats your spouse badly. Plus: The Friday Rant!
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comment:
<ul>
<li>Ron - My wife tries to take charge of everything, but I believe I am called to lead our home. This has been an ongoing struggle throughout our more than 40 years of marriage. She prefers to have the final say in most situations, and I feel I have not been allowed to fulfill what I believe is my God-given role as the leader of our household. (12:35)</li>
<li>Luciano - A friend is refusing to attend our wedding and declined our invitation because we were in a relationship before our annulment. Am I in the right? (23:18)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
&nbsp;
Love Basics for Catholics
<a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/store/love-basics-for-catholics-illustrating-gods-love-for-us-throughout-the-bible">https://stpaulcenter.com/store/love-basics-for-catholics-illustrating-gods-love-for-us-throughout-the-bible</a>
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
5 steps to repair the damage after a big fight
<ol>
<li>Discuss your feelings</li>
<li>Talk about your realities</li>
<li>Share your triggers</li>
<li>Accept your responsibility</li>
<li>Come up with constructive plans</li>
</ol>

Protecting Your Spouse From Family 

Repairing damage after a fight

The 4 Horsemen 

The 5 Steps

Happy Birthday Doug!

Share your triggers

Accept your responsibility 

Son-in-law losing his temper

 Doug shares 5 steps to repair the damage after a big fight or regrettable incident.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Monica - My father doesn’t get enough credit for what he does. What should I do and what is my place in that? (20:50)
Teresa - My daughter is going through stuff with her husband and he suggested that maybe he should just kill himself rather than fix things. He has been yelling at her and losing his temper. They have a baby, a dog and a house and are very stressed. (37:18)
Elly - My husband and I had an argument and after we came back together, he told me to 'go to hell' and it’s been very hard and it hurts me still. (46:12)

 

Resources:

The 4 Horsemen
Criticism
Contempt
Stonewalling
Defensiveness

5 steps to repair the damage after a big fight
Discuss your feelings
Talk about your realities
Share your triggers
Accept your responsibility
Come up with constructive solutions

&nbsp;Doug shares&nbsp;5 steps to repair the damage after a big fight or regrettable incident.
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Monica - My father doesn&rsquo;t get enough credit for what he does. What should I do and what is my place in that? (20:50)</li>
<li>Teresa - My daughter is going through stuff with her husband and he suggested that maybe he should just kill himself rather than fix things. He has been yelling at her and losing his temper. They have a baby, a dog and a house and are very stressed. (37:18)</li>
<li>Elly - My husband and I had an argument and after we came back together, he told me to 'go to hell' and it&rsquo;s been very hard and it hurts me still. (46:12)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
The 4 Horsemen
<ol>
<li>Criticism</li>
<li>Contempt</li>
<li>Stonewalling</li>
<li>Defensiveness</li>
</ol>
5 steps to repair the damage after a big fight
<ol>
<li>Discuss your feelings</li>
<li>Talk about your realities</li>
<li>Share your triggers</li>
<li>Accept your responsibility</li>
<li>Come up with constructive solutions</li>
</ol>

Repairing the Damage After a Fight

Dr. Julia Dezelski

Called to the Joy of Love

Need for more marriage preparation 

Resources

Second marriages

Dr. Julia Dezelski joins Doug to discuss USCCB resources available for married and dating couples. 

 

Listener questions and comments:
Chris - When I got married there was very little marriage preparation. This needs to be a bigger emphasis. (23:00)
Walt - It seems like in modern culture it seems like children are an add on and not the focus. Is this being addressed? (31:38)
Margy - There is very little available for people getting remarried in the Church and for those who have annulments. (39:16)

 

Resources:

Catechumenal pathways for married life – Free PDF

https://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/dam/laityfamilylife/amoris-laetitia/OrientamentiCatecumenatomatrimoniale/Catechumenal%20Pathways_ENG.pdf

 

Catechumenal pathways for married life - Book

https://www.orderosv.com/product/catechumenal-pathways-for-married-life?ga_ref_list_id=75ga_ref_list_name=Related%20Products

 

Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/

 

For Your Marriage

https://www.foryourmarriage.org/

 

https://www.portumatrimonio.org/

 

Second marriages

https://www.foryourmarriage.org/second-marriages/

Dr. Julia Dezelski joins Doug to discuss&nbsp;USCCB&nbsp;resources available for married and dating couples.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Chris - When I got married there was very little marriage preparation. This needs to be a bigger emphasis. (23:00)</li>
<li>Walt - It seems like in modern culture it seems like children are an add on and not the focus. Is this being addressed? (31:38)</li>
<li>Margy - There is very little available for people getting remarried in the Church and for those who have annulments. (39:16)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
Catechumenal pathways for married life &ndash; Free PDF
<a href="https://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/dam/laityfamilylife/amoris-laetitia/OrientamentiCatecumenatomatrimoniale/Catechumenal%20Pathways_ENG.pdf">https://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/dam/laityfamilylife/amoris-laetitia/OrientamentiCatecumenatomatrimoniale/Catechumenal%20Pathways_ENG.pdf</a>
&nbsp;
Catechumenal pathways for married life - Book
<a href="https://www.orderosv.com/product/catechumenal-pathways-for-married-life?ga_ref_list_id=75ga_ref_list_name=Related%20Products">https://www.orderosv.com/product/catechumenal-pathways-for-married-life?ga_ref_list_id=75ga_ref_list_name=Related%20Products</a>
&nbsp;
Happy Marriage for Life
<a href="https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/">https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/</a>
&nbsp;
For Your Marriage
<a href="https://www.foryourmarriage.org/">https://www.foryourmarriage.org/</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.portumatrimonio.org/">https://www.portumatrimonio.org/</a>
&nbsp;
Second marriages
<a href="https://www.foryourmarriage.org/second-marriages/">https://www.foryourmarriage.org/second-marriages/</a>

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