The love of friendship

Break 1

Using “The formula”

Break 2

Planning date night

Doug continues his discussion on reasons why couples fall out of love. He shares the importance of putting God first, then your spouse, then your children. Doug speaks to the value of rekindling the love of friendship with your spouse, reconnecting on shared hobbies, and keeping the commitment of time with your spouse by planning regular date nights.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Mary - What do you do next when your spouse asks something that's impossible or unreasonable? We have a few young kids and my car and house need to be cleaned when he comes home.
Bella - My husband plans to play golf, but he doesn't plan dates. I tell him we should plan.  What should we do?
Laura - I've been married for 25 years. I just don't feel like communicating with my husband on my personal needs. What should I do?

 

Resources:

 

Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

 

Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/

 

Catholic Therapists

https://www.catholictherapists.com/

Doug continues his discussion on reasons why couples fall out of love. He shares the importance of putting God first, then your spouse, then your children. Doug speaks to the value of rekindling the love of friendship with your spouse, reconnecting on shared hobbies, and keeping the commitment of time with your spouse by planning regular date nights.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Mary - What do you do next when your spouse asks something that's impossible or unreasonable? We have a few young kids and my car and house need to be cleaned when he comes home.</li>
<li>Bella - My husband plans to play golf, but he doesn't plan dates. I tell him we should plan.&nbsp; What should we do?</li>
<li>Laura - I've been married for 25 years. I just don't feel like communicating with my husband on my personal needs. What should I do?</li>
</ul>
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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;
Catholic Therapists
<a href="https://www.catholictherapists.com/">https://www.catholictherapists.com/</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 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

Reasons couples fall out of love (Part 2)

Avoiding Discouragement 

Defining Discouragement

Break 2 

How to navigate my divorce 

Friday rant 

Doug takes calls from listeners struggling with discouragement, resentment, and distance in long-term marriages. He offers guidance on staying faithful to your vows and finding hope when relationships feel strained. Plus, the Friday rant! 

 

Listener questions and comments:
Jennifer – My marriage is in despair after 31 years, and my husband is distant and sleeping separately. How do I stay faithful to my vows when things feel so broken? (07:18)
Luara – After 31 years of marriage, I am starting to feel resentment. How do I remember and live out my vows? (19:32)
Tom – I am divorced after 13 years of marriage and have tried therapy multiple times. How do I find healing and move forward? (34:25)

 

Resources:

https://spiritualdirection.com/2026/02/01/avoiding-the-trap-of-discouragement

https://www.forgivenessinstitutekc.com/ 

Doug takes calls from listeners struggling with discouragement, resentment, and distance in long-term marriages. He offers guidance on staying faithful to your vows and finding hope when relationships feel strained. Plus, the Friday rant!&nbsp;
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Listener questions and comments:
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<li data-section-id="wiqj2m" data-start="329" data-end="510">Jennifer &ndash; My marriage is in despair after 31 years, and my husband is distant and sleeping separately. How do I stay faithful to my vows when things feel so broken? (07:18)</li>
<li data-section-id="1n03czc" data-start="511" data-end="636">Luara &ndash; After 31 years of marriage, I am starting to feel resentment. How do I remember and live out my vows? (19:32)</li>
<li data-section-id="zqvvv3" data-start="637" data-end="778">Tom &ndash; I am divorced after 13 years of marriage and have tried therapy multiple times. How do I find healing and move forward? (34:25)</li>
</ul>
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Resources:
<a href="https://spiritualdirection.com/2026/02/01/avoiding-the-trap-of-discouragement">https://spiritualdirection.com/2026/02/01/avoiding-the-trap-of-discouragement</a>
<a href="https://www.forgivenessinstitutekc.com/">https://www.forgivenessinstitutekc.com/</a>&nbsp;

Avoid the Trap of Discouragement 

The value of a budget

Pensions and saving

Helping college aged kids launch

Catholic Legacy

Is money causing stress in your marriage? Today, Doug is joined by Preston Allex to talk through practical ways to manage family finances. They cover why creating a family budget matters and how to support college-aged kids as they transition into independence. They also share the value of Catholic Legacy: Faithful planning for a peaceful tomorrow.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Tony - My wife and I have a big family and we have no credit card or debt but also no savings. We rely on divine providence hoping everything works out month to month, but it’s getting old. What do we do? (19:10)
Kathy - My husband and I paid our kids deposit and rent for a month to help them launch. (31:41)

 

Resources:

Catholic Legacy

https://catholiclegacy.com/

Is money causing stress in your marriage? Today, Doug is joined by Preston Allex to talk through practical ways to manage family finances. They cover why creating a family budget matters and how to support college-aged kids as they transition into independence. They also share the value of Catholic Legacy: Faithful planning for a peaceful tomorrow.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Tony - My wife and I have a big family and we have no credit card or debt but also no savings. We rely on divine providence hoping everything works out month to month, but it&rsquo;s getting old. What do we do? (19:10)</li>
<li>Kathy - My husband and I paid our kids deposit and rent for a month to help them launch. (31:41)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
Catholic Legacy
<a href="https://catholiclegacy.com/">https://catholiclegacy.com/</a>

Managing Family Finances Together

4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse

Virtues to combat the 4 horsemen

Husband texting multiple women 

Ask your spouse what they need

Doug examines the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse and the damage they do to a marriage: criticism, contempt stonewalling and defensiveness.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Ray - Can you give the steps of what to do once you meet a girl? (16:37)

Doug examines the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse and the damage they do to a marriage: criticism, contempt stonewalling and defensiveness.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Ray - Can you give the steps of what to do once you meet a girl? (16:37)</li>
</ul>

Reasons couples fall out of love (Part 2)

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