Do you struggle to keep the spark in your relationship since becoming a parent? Sometimes the exhaustion and stress of parenthood really zap the romance out of your relationship. But a strong, happy marriage is good for you and good for your kids. So, how can we ensure our love stays strong after parenthood?

 

Dr. Bill Doherty is a University of Minnesota professor, author and marriage and family therapist who has devoted his life to understanding what makes and keeps marriages strong. You, your spouse and your children will reap the benefits of the tried and true advice he brings to Mom Enough. As a bonus, Bill also offers tips about the most helpful way to respond if a friend confides in you with concerns about his or her marriage. Don’t miss this timely Valentine’s week show!

 

WHAT STEPS WILL YOU TAKE TO HAVE A HAPPY MARRIAGE?

How did your marriage change when you became a parent? How does parenthood affect your relationship now? What strategies do you already use to keep your relationship strong, and what new tips for a happy marriage did you get in this Mom Enough discussion?

 

WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT KEEPING THE LOVE ALIVE?

❉ Take Back Your Marriage. Check out Dr. Bill Doherty's book for more information keeping the love strong.

 

❉ MARITAL FIRST RESPONDERS. Check out this free course where you can learn how best to respond when friends or family confide in you about their marriages.

 

❉ DISCERNING WHEN YOUR UNHAPPY MARRIAGE CAN BE SAVED: PART 1 OF “WHEN YOUR MARRIAGE IS NOT WHAT YOU WANT IT TO BE." Even under the best of circumstances, marriage involves hard work, with highs and lows an expected part of the journey. Responsibilities of parenting create added stress even in the best of marriages. But what if your marriage is really not what you want it to be? What if you believe your unhappy marriage is on the brink of failure? Tune in as Dr. Bill Doherty shares information and resources to help couples discern whether their unhappy marriage can be saved and to take steps to do so when possible.

 

❉ THE DOHERTY RELATIONSHIP INSTITUTE. Want to learn more about Discernment Counseling? Or, are you interested in Dr. Doherty's approach to couple's therapy? Check out the Doherty Relationship Institute.