A wife writes in and says that her husband gets "grabby" -- almost to an extreme. She adds that this is a turn-off for her, and that she is feeling more resentful as their marriage progresses because he does nothing to curb his behavior (despite her explaining how it affects her). James and Dr. Steve offer practical advice, and discuss possible reasons for his behavior.

A husband writes in and asks for advice, as his wife announced that she is no longer interested in having sex with him. James and Dr. Steve tackle the question from different viewpoints, as James plays the heavy this week!

A listener writes in and asks for advice on how to best deal with a member of her work group who "steamrolls" group members, monopolizes the group time, and forces her opinion onto others. James and Dr. Steve jump right in and hoist THEIR opinions into the ring!

A listener writes in for advice on how to handle her boss - who seems to micromanage the employees, and seems to be all critical, never supportive. James and Dr. Steve dig in, look at the situation from different perspectives, and give some sensible advice!

A personal episode for both co-hosts, as James and R. Steve answer a question about revealing seriousness/exclusivity in a new relationship -- but then share the story of how each of them FIRST said "I love you" to their respective spouses. Get to know these two like never before!

We don't have a listener question this week, so James comments on something he read online -- which fuels an entire episode between he and Dr. Steve. Is it going too far to break up with someone over an issue as simple as a dog?

A listener writes in with a question about her celebrity crush - she understands social boundaries, but wants to know what we think about her creating a scenario where she meets the object of her affection. Is it a good idea? James and Dr. Steve have some pretty straightforward advice to give!

This week - another Breakwell-generated question: What are the three most common battlegrounds for couples to argue about? Dr. Steve gives it some thought, and comes up with a pretty solid list. Listen in and see if YOUR relationship issues match these common ones!

James decided to break protocol some, and ask Dr. Steve a question on his own: What are three things every couple SHOULD do in a relationship? Rather than framing in the negative, let's look at positive steps toward marital and relationship harmony!

A listener writes in and asks how to cope with a situation that seems bad, but out of their control. He currently live in Hong Kong, and his family is divided with the political strife occurring there. James and Dr. Steve approach the question not from a political standpoint, but with strategies to manage stress when "accepting the things you cannot control" plays such a big role.