Marriage

Like many of you, I’ve heard, seen, and read multiple articles about the alleged rape at Cornell University. In case you haven’t followed this story, the short version is that an inebriated woman attended a fraternity party, engaged with several men also under the influence, and ended up engaging in sexual encounters with several fraternity members—very likely without her full consent.

When the story was fresh, I considered hopping in with my perspective but thought better of it. I...

 

3 Cheers for Foreplay!

 

Three steps for husbands who want to understand their wife: notice what she’s doing, make it easy for her to talk, and listen instead of trying to fix it.

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Can you trust a spouse who cheated? Dr. ### and Dr. ### answer listener calls on rebuilding trust, choosing a counselor, and setting boundaries.

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Dr. ### and Dr. ### explain the two reasons spouses cheat, why trying to stop the affair backfires, and the one thing you can control instead.

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Karson and Ashley tell Dr. Joe how their marriage came back to life after it seemed hopeless, and how a Marriage Helper workshop and coaching helped.

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Dr. ### and ### talk about the hurt of divorce, how unhealed rejection can linger for years, and why taking care of yourself matters.

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A miscarriage can be one of the hardest losses a couple faces. Dr. ### and ### talk about the grief and how to care for a grieving spouse.

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Does your husband say you’re trying to make him someone he’s not? Dr. ### and Dr. ### talk about naming what you need and finding a fair compromise.

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Job loss is a real loss for both spouses. Dr. ### and ### explain why you both need room to grieve and why fixing your spouse backfires.

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