The battleground of communication

Break 1

Resolving issues before they blow up

Break 2

Communication and early dementia 

Signs communication is breaking down

Dance in the kitchen

Are you frustrated that you and your spouse cannot communicate without getting upset or hurt feelings? Today, Doug shares how to solve communication problems in your marriage.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Robert - I didn't sign the divorce papers and I want to stand by my marriage vows. How do I proceed? (21:18)
George - Is it better to not say anything or is it better to sleep in the living room because you don’t want to address the issue or to avoid the argument? (27:01)
Christina - My husband has early dementia and mood swings. We have only been married for two years. I am trying to work around this challenge. (34:31)

 

Marriage Unhindered

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Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/

Are you frustrated that you and your spouse cannot communicate without getting upset or hurt feelings? Today, Doug shares how to solve communication problems in your marriage.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Robert - I didn't sign the divorce papers and I want to stand by my marriage vows. How do I proceed? (21:18)</li>
<li>George - Is it better to not say anything or is it better to sleep in the living room because you don&rsquo;t want to address the issue or to avoid the argument? (27:01)</li>
<li>Christina - My husband has early dementia and mood swings. We have only been married for two years. I am trying to work around this challenge. (34:31)</li>
</ul>
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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>

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

Wife saw that divorce was an option

Husband's turning point - leadership

Is there a chance we can reconcile?

Importance of physical touch

Doug shares a case study from Impossible Marriages Redeemed by Leila Miller. When getting married, the wife’s backup plan was divorce. After years of arguing and the husband’s alcohol abuse, hope seemed grim.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Ted - My wife filed for divorce about a month ago and I am wondering how to keep her here or if I need to let her go. (35:11)
Angel - I was a military wife and my husband had a cheating and drug problem. He kept it from my children until right before he died. They are angry and hurt even though he’s dead. I want them to love their father after his death. (43:23)

 

Resources:

Impossible Marriages Redeemed

https://www.leilamiller.net/impossiblemarriagesredeemedpdf

 

The Forgiveness Institute

https://internationalforgiveness.com/

Doug shares a case study from&nbsp;Impossible Marriages Redeemed&nbsp;by Leila Miller. When getting married, the wife&rsquo;s backup plan was divorce. After years of arguing and the husband&rsquo;s alcohol abuse, hope seemed grim.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Ted - My wife filed for divorce about a month ago and I am wondering how to keep her here or if I need to let her go. (35:11)</li>
<li>Angel - I was a military wife and my husband had a cheating and drug problem. He kept it from my children until right before he died. They are angry and hurt even though he&rsquo;s dead. I want them to love their father after his death. (43:23)</li>
</ul>
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Resources:
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>

With God All Things Are Possible

New Year's Resolutions

I want to help my granddaughter

Getting teens out of their rooms

Setting boundaries 

Rules for screens

Doug shares 6 New Year’s resolutions to help marriages thrive. He also gives rules for how to limit your teens social media use and screen time.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Tracey - My daughter took my granddaughter’s car. They think she was drunk driving but she was not and now my granddaughter is angry and wants to come live with me. What should I do? (21:59)

 

Resources:

The Anxious Generation

https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/dp/0593655036

 

6 New Year’s resolutions for your marriage
I will use the daily pinpricks in married life to grow in virtue.
Every day I will pray for, and about my spouse.
I will give my spouse one compliment a day.
I will use 'the formula' to talk with my spouse to let them know when they hurt me.
I will use the words “I’m sorry” and “I forgive you” as many times as needed.
I will limit my use of screens, especially when my spouse and I are together.

Doug shares 6 New Year&rsquo;s resolutions to help marriages thrive. He also gives rules for how to limit your teens social media use and screen time.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Tracey - My daughter took my granddaughter&rsquo;s car. They think she was drunk driving but she was not and now my granddaughter is angry and wants to come live with me. What should I do? (21:59)</li>
</ul>
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Resources:
The Anxious Generation
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/dp/0593655036">https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/dp/0593655036</a>
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6 New Year&rsquo;s resolutions for your marriage
<ol>
<li>I will use the daily pinpricks in married life to grow in virtue.</li>
<li>Every day I will pray for, and about my spouse.</li>
<li>I will give my spouse one compliment a day.</li>
<li>I will use 'the formula' to talk with my spouse to let them know when they hurt me.</li>
<li>I will use the words &ldquo;I&rsquo;m sorry&rdquo; and &ldquo;I forgive you&rdquo; as many times as needed.</li>
<li>I will limit my use of screens, especially when my spouse and I are together.</li>
</ol>

Goals and Resolutions for your Marriage

God's love for us

Struggling with lack of gratitude

I want my marriage to be holy

What are some ways you would like to strengthen your marriage? Today on Marriage Unhindered, Doug shares how to stay focused on God’s love in your marriage. He discusses the importance of growing in virtue as a couple.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Maria - I am struggling because I don’t receive the love and gratitude for all that I do for my family. (19:14)
Hugh - My thought on the quote from St. Francis De Sales: it's a call for married people to take every problem in their marriage and offer it up to God. (23:56)
Tom - I once told my wife that I was her cross. It didn't go over well. She divorced me and we received a declaration of nullity. (26:04)
Michelle - My marriage has been struggling since we got married. I started listening to your show just when I thought it was over.  I utilized what you're talking about.  I started seeing a Catholic therapist. I want my marriage to be holy and I want my husband to be more engaged in the Catholic faith. (40:08)
John - I have been married for 5 years. In terms of finding a fault, I'm bad at time management and my spouse tells me to work on it. (45:58)

What are some ways you would like to strengthen your marriage? Today on Marriage Unhindered, Doug shares how to stay focused on God&rsquo;s love in your marriage. He discusses the importance of growing in virtue as a couple.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Maria - I am struggling because I don&rsquo;t receive the love and gratitude for all that I do for my family. (19:14)</li>
<li>Hugh - My thought on the quote from St. Francis De Sales: it's a call for married people to take every problem in their marriage and offer it up to God. (23:56)</li>
<li>Tom - I once told my wife that I was her cross. It didn't go over well. She divorced me and we received a declaration of nullity. (26:04)</li>
<li>Michelle - My marriage has been struggling since we got married. I started listening to your show just when I thought it was over.&nbsp; I utilized what you're talking about.&nbsp; I started seeing a Catholic therapist. I want my marriage to be holy and I want my husband to be more engaged in the Catholic faith. (40:08)</li>
<li>John - I have been married for 5 years. In terms of finding a fault, I'm bad at time management and my spouse tells me to work on it. (45:58)</li>
</ul>

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