Focusing on the little things

Break 1

Don't stop dating each other

Break 2

Blended family, broken boundaries

Apologize without using the word 'but'

Do you have a tendency to focus on what’s wrong in your marriage? Why not focus on the little things you can do right? Today, Doug shares easy things to do to help avoid divorce.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Tim - How can we move beyond the simple ‘I feel’ versus ‘You’ statements when a situation is more complicated? (20:36)
Angela - Could you do an episode on grandparents raising their grandchildren, a growing crisis across the country? What advice, resources, and support would you offer grandparents navigating this challenging role? (42:44)

 

Resources:

 

Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

 

Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/

 

Catholic Therapists

https://catholictherapists.com/

 

Catholic Psychotherapy

https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/

 

Easy things to help avoid divorce
Talk about small things before they become big things.
Set aside 10 minutes a day to really connect with each other.
Say thank you more often.
Don’t’ stop dating each other.
Put your phones away during meals.
Don’t badmouth each other to friends or family.
Apologize without using the word ‘but’.

Do you have a tendency to focus on what&rsquo;s wrong in your marriage? Why not focus on the little things you can do right? Today, Doug shares easy things to do to help avoid divorce.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Tim - How can we move beyond the simple &lsquo;I feel&rsquo; versus &lsquo;You&rsquo; statements when a situation is more complicated? (20:36)</li>
<li>Angela - Could you do an episode on grandparents raising their grandchildren, a growing crisis across the country? What advice, resources, and support would you offer grandparents navigating this challenging role? (42:44)</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://catholictherapists.com/">https://catholictherapists.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Catholic Psychotherapy
<a href="https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/">https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/</a>
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Easy things to help avoid divorce
<ol>
<li>Talk about small things before they become big things.</li>
<li>Set aside 10 minutes a day to really connect with each other.</li>
<li>Say thank you more often.</li>
<li>Don&rsquo;t&rsquo; stop dating each other.</li>
<li>Put your phones away during meals.</li>
<li>Don&rsquo;t badmouth each other to friends or family.</li>
<li>Apologize without using the word &lsquo;but&rsquo;.</li>
</ol>

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.