Living in a toxic marriage

Completing the marital act

Making a good apology

Break 1

Giving an effective compliment 

Struggling with forgiveness from past hurts

Break 2

Memorial Day - Come up with a code word

Give your spouse a sincere compliment

Doug discusses forgiveness. He also shares how to make the perfect apology and give the perfect compliment.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Deedee - I like the idea of being specific with compliments. It shouldn’t be just in marriage but all your friendships. (38:56)
Jeff - What you just went through and outlined for couples, could you also apply this to singles? Is the Christian life best lived in community? (43:01)

 

Resources:

 

Lovemaking: How to Talk about Sex with Your Spouse - A Guide for Everyday Catholics

https://www.amazon.com/Lovemaking-Talk-about-Your-Spouse/dp/164680371X

 

God’s plan for your marriage

https://godsplanforyourmarriagebook.com/

 

Holy Sex

https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Sex-Toe-Curling-Mind-Blowing-Infallible/dp/0824524713

 

Making a good apology
Acknowledge the offense
Express remorse
Make amends

 

Giving an effective compliment
Be specific
Name a particular virtue
Tell your spouse why it mattered
A good compliment should be timely
It’s all about them not about you

Doug discusses forgiveness. He also shares how to make the perfect apology and give the perfect compliment.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Deedee - I like the idea of being specific with compliments. It shouldn&rsquo;t be just in marriage but all your friendships. (38:56)</li>
<li>Jeff - What you just went through and outlined for couples, could you also apply this to singles? Is the Christian life best lived in community? (43:01)</li>
</ul>
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Resources:
&nbsp;
Lovemaking: How to Talk about Sex with Your Spouse - A Guide for Everyday Catholics
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lovemaking-Talk-about-Your-Spouse/dp/164680371X">https://www.amazon.com/Lovemaking-Talk-about-Your-Spouse/dp/164680371X</a>
&nbsp;
God&rsquo;s plan for your marriage
<a href="https://godsplanforyourmarriagebook.com/">https://godsplanforyourmarriagebook.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Holy Sex
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Sex-Toe-Curling-Mind-Blowing-Infallible/dp/0824524713">https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Sex-Toe-Curling-Mind-Blowing-Infallible/dp/0824524713</a>
&nbsp;
Making a good apology
<ol>
<li>Acknowledge the offense</li>
<li>Express remorse</li>
<li>Make amends</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
Giving an effective compliment
<ol>
<li>Be specific</li>
<li>Name a particular virtue</li>
<li>Tell your spouse why it mattered</li>
<li>A good compliment should be timely</li>
<li>It&rsquo;s all about them not about you</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.