My wife is controlling 

How can I help my working husband? 

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Doug responds to letters about a controlling wife and a lazy husband, reflects on the role of shared values in marriage, and considers how men can keep their identity in family life. He also takes on a heartfelt question from a wife supporting her husband through parenting challenges and financial stress.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Bobby – After my divorce, I’ve realized how essential it is to marry someone with the same core values. (17:13)
Mike – Can a man keep his identity without getting lost in his wife? (24:26)
Addison – My husband feels like a bad father because of our autistic son and money struggles. How can I best support him? (34:54)
Doug - When it comes to giving in, the key is communicating how important an issue really is. (41:09)

 

Resources:

Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

 

Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle

https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle

 

Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/

Doug responds to letters about a controlling wife and a lazy husband, reflects on the role of shared values in marriage, and considers how men can keep their identity in family life. He also takes on a heartfelt question from a wife supporting her husband through parenting challenges and financial stress.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Bobby &ndash; After my divorce, I&rsquo;ve realized how essential it is to marry someone with the same core values. (17:13)</li>
<li>Mike &ndash; Can a man keep his identity without getting lost in his wife? (24:26)</li>
<li>Addison &ndash; My husband feels like a bad father because of our autistic son and money struggles. How can I best support him? (34:54)</li>
<li>Doug - When it comes to giving in, the key is communicating how important an issue really is. (41:09)</li>
</ul>
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Resources:
Marriage Unhindered
<a href="https://www.marriageunhindered.com/">https://www.marriageunhindered.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle
<a href="https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle">https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle</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

Who’s Really in Charge Here?

When marriage therapy is not working

Do what the therapist tells you

Struggling with the declaration of nullity

Mary at the Crossroads of History

Avoiding mistakes couples make

What do you do when marriage therapy is not working? What do you do when your parents receive a decree of nullity and start dating other people? Doug answers these questions and more. PLUS: Mary at the Crossroads of History.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Pepper - I have done a lot of therapy and it was not going well. My therapist friend told me to 'do what the therapist tells you'. I hadn't been because it seemed silly. But you have to do it because it makes a huge difference. (20:00)

 

Resources:

 

Mary at the Crossroads of History

https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/mary-at-the-crossroads-of-history

 

Rekindled Hearts

https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/rekindled-hearts-book

 

Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

 

Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/

What do you do when marriage therapy is not working? What do you do when your parents receive a decree of nullity and start dating other people? Doug answers these questions and more. PLUS: Mary at the Crossroads of History.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Pepper - I have done a lot of therapy and it was not going well. My therapist friend told me to 'do what the therapist tells you'. I hadn't been because it seemed silly. But you have to do it because it makes a huge difference. (20:00)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
&nbsp;
Mary at the Crossroads of History
<a href="https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/mary-at-the-crossroads-of-history">https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/mary-at-the-crossroads-of-history</a>
&nbsp;
Rekindled Hearts
<a href="https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/rekindled-hearts-book">https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/rekindled-hearts-book</a>
&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>

Responsibility for a good marriage

Phrases to instantly strengthen your marriage

Husband's addiction and emotional needs

How do I better trust my wife?

Whose responsibility is it that you are in a good marriage? Doug continues to share common phrases that can help each spouse take responsibility in strengthening their marriage.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Michelle - My husband is in recovery for drug and alcohol addiction right now and he has taken on the addiction of working and I want to navigate through this while he can’t fulfill my needs emotionally. (19:00)
Chris - I struggle with telling my wife that I trust her. She will have an outburst and threaten me. How can I get better at trusting her? (32:38)
Matt - What do I do if I’m in a marriage that makes me want to satisfy my wife and her children but will force me to turn away from God? (38:19)
Sylvia - I’m a recovering alcoholic. There is hope and your family will come around. (46:38)

 

Resources:

Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

 

Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/

 

Phrases to instantly strengthen your marriage
I appreciate you.
I am sorry.
I believe in you.
How can I help?
You make me happy!
I trust you.
I’m proud of you.
Let’s talk about it.
I’m grateful for us.
What do you think?
I love you.
I’m here for you.
I admire you.
Thank you for being you.
We can do this.

Whose responsibility is it that you are in a good marriage? Doug continues to share common phrases that can help each spouse take responsibility in strengthening their marriage.
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Michelle - My husband is in recovery for drug and alcohol addiction right now and he has taken on the addiction of working and I want to navigate through this while he can&rsquo;t fulfill my needs emotionally. (19:00)</li>
<li>Chris - I struggle with telling my wife that I trust her. She will have an outburst and threaten me. How can I get better at trusting her? (32:38)</li>
<li>Matt - What do I do if I&rsquo;m in a marriage that makes me want to satisfy my wife and her children but will force me to turn away from God? (38:19)</li>
<li>Sylvia - I&rsquo;m a recovering alcoholic. There is hope and your family will come around. (46:38)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
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;
Phrases to instantly strengthen your marriage
<ol>
<li>I appreciate you.</li>
<li>I am sorry.</li>
<li>I believe in you.</li>
<li>How can I help?</li>
<li>You make me happy!</li>
<li>I trust you.</li>
<li>I&rsquo;m proud of you.</li>
<li>Let&rsquo;s talk about it.</li>
<li>I&rsquo;m grateful for us.</li>
<li>What do you think?</li>
<li>I love you.</li>
<li>I&rsquo;m here for you.</li>
<li>I admire you.</li>
<li>Thank you for being you.</li>
<li>We can do this.</li>
</ol>

The Rosary and giving thanks

Phrases that strengthen your marriage

How can I help?

I trust you

Say thank you for the invisible things

Doug shares phrases that will instantly strengthen your marriage.

 

Listener questions and comments:
John - I had a stroke and my wife is my caregiver. She is struggling to take care of me. How do I help her help me? (23:59)

 

Resources:

Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

 

Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/

 

Phrases to instantly strengthen your marriage
I appreciate you.
I am sorry.
I believe in you.
How can I help?
You make me happy!
I trust you.
I’m proud of you.
Let’s talk about it.
I’m grateful for us.
What do you think?
I love you.
I’m here for you.
I admire you.
Thank you for being you.
We can do this.

Doug shares phrases that will instantly strengthen your marriage.
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>John - I had a stroke and my wife is my caregiver. She is struggling to take care of me. How do I help her help me? (23:59)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
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;
Phrases to instantly strengthen your marriage
<ol>
<li>I appreciate you.</li>
<li>I am sorry.</li>
<li>I believe in you.</li>
<li>How can I help?</li>
<li>You make me happy!</li>
<li>I trust you.</li>
<li>I&rsquo;m proud of you.</li>
<li>Let&rsquo;s talk about it.</li>
<li>I&rsquo;m grateful for us.</li>
<li>What do you think?</li>
<li>I love you.</li>
<li>I&rsquo;m here for you.</li>
<li>I admire you.</li>
<li>Thank you for being you.</li>
<li>We can do this.</li>
</ol>

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