Doug reflects on what we can learn from mentally strong people and how their habits can strengthen our marriages. He also responds to listeners facing deep family struggles, from broken communication with adult children to navigating separation and betrayal in marriage.

 

Listener questions and comments:

• Juan – My daughter got married 5 years ago and completely changed. We rarely see the grandkids or hear from her, and I’m worried since she used to be close to the Church. (23:46)

 

• Alec – We’ve been separated since January after she had an affair. We’ve been married 5 years and have a two-year-old, and I need some guidance. (38:35)

 

• Ramon – Like Juan, my daughter stopped calling and seeing the grandkids much. I later found out she was having problems and finally was able to talk to her. (44:06)

 

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/

 

Monica gray – article:

https://homeaddict.io/i-study-and-train-mentally-strong-people-for-a-living-here-are-27-things-they-never-do/

 

Gottman method:

https://www.gottman.com/about/the-gottman-method/

 

Things mentally strong people do that you can apply to marriage

1. never dwell on the past
2. Don’t waste time feeling sorry for yourself
3. Never give away your power
4. Don’t shy away from change
5. Don’t waste time on what you can’t control
6. You can’t please everyone
7. Don’t fear taking calculate risks