The Empowered Wife Podcast: Marriage Help with Laura Doyle

If you suspect your man is just a little too emotionally intimate with another woman, it feels terrible. It's threatening because emotional intimacy was a big part of how you two fell in love to begin with. It could signal that he's falling for someone else, which is not right. You shouldn't have to fear that some other woman is having the connection with him that you want or that she might have bigger plans for his future. But where's the line on emotional cheating? If he were clearly over the line, you could use the law to confront him. Then he would have to admit he is cheating and he'd realize that's not the man he wants to be. He'd keep his distance and blow her off, like he should, and go back to being emotionally intimate with you and only you. But what if it's not over the line? What if he's just being friendly and there's nothing to worry about? On today's episode of The Empowered Wife Podcast, we're unpacking exactly what emotional cheating is.

Plus, my guest Maxine was grouchy and resentful that her husband wouldn't do things for her no matter how creatively she nagged him. But she made some changes, and today her marriage feels really good. She knows he just wants to make her happy and that she has the key. She's going to tell us what she did so you can do it too.

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Here's what you'll get:

• 6 SIMPLE steps to bring back playfulness, passion, and connection to your marriage.

• The 3 COMMON mistakes wives make when trying to fix things (and how to avoid them!).

• A clear, actionable plan to create the joyful, loving marriage you deserve.

Don't wait—your playful, passionate marriage is just one click away.

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What could be worse than knowing that your husband loves someone else when he should be devoted to you and only you? This should not be happening. It's so wrong! And a terrible rejection to know he finds someone else so alluring that he's willing to put everything he has with you at risk. I mean, is she younger than you? Prettier? What is it about her that's worth making a fuss about? He is your husband and this is not part of the agreement you made. It's so hurtful and disappointing when the time, attention and affection he's giving her is taking away from what he should be giving you. On today's episode of The Empowered Wife Podcast, we're talking about what to do when your husband is in love with someone else.

Plus, my guest Cindy's husband was having an affair for three years, which she never thought would happen to her! Saving her marriage seemed completely hopeless because he wouldn't end it. Then she started experimenting with the Intimacy Skills, and today she has the marriage she always wanted. She's going to tell us what she did so you can do it too.

Download the FREE Adored Wife Roadmap now and start transforming your relationship today! Click here: lauradoyle.org/roadmap

Here's what you'll get:

• 6 SIMPLE steps to bring back playfulness, passion, and connection to your marriage.

• The 3 COMMON mistakes wives make when trying to fix things (and how to avoid them!).

• A clear, actionable plan to create the joyful, loving marriage you deserve.

Don't wait—your playful, passionate marriage is just one click away.

Get started now: lauradoyle.org/roadmap

Going from feeling desired and sexy to getting rejected by your own husband is a terrible feeling. Is there something wrong with him? With you? Is it because you're not as attractive as you used to be? Either way, it's scary to think about a dreary future with little to no passion. You might wonder what you can even do about it if the problem is his lack of drive. Are you going to be on a starvation schedule in the bedroom or even involuntarily celibate when you're still a sensuous being? That's an awful life sentence to serve 'til death do us part. But fortunately, that doesn't have to be your story. On today's episode of The Empowered Wife Podcast, we're talking about what it means when your husband rejects you sexually—and what to do about it. I'll share two ways you can turn this around and skyrocket the passion in your marriage.

Plus, my guest Erin's marriage was doing okay, so she was blindsided when her husband announced that he was moving out. There was another woman. But in just a few months of using the 6 Intimacy Skills™ and the Connection Framework, miracles happened in her marriage. Wait until you hear what she did! I think you're going to want to do it too.

Download the FREE Adored Wife Roadmap now and start transforming your relationship today! Click here: lauradoyle.org/roadmap

Here's what you'll get:

• 6 SIMPLE steps to bring back playfulness, passion, and connection to your marriage.

• The 3 COMMON mistakes wives make when trying to fix things (and how to avoid them!).

• A clear, actionable plan to create the joyful, loving marriage you deserve.

Don't wait—your playful, passionate marriage is just one click away.

Get started now: lauradoyle.org/roadmap

Not only will this phrase help make your marriage last a lifetime, it will also help your marriage stay shiny and amazing. Because it's not just the words coming out of your mouth and your husband hearing them that make them powerful. Although that's certainly part of it, and he will respond to you better. This phrase is also going to change your heart. It does double duty that way. That's why I consider it the most powerful Intimacy Skill of all. On today's episode of The Empowered Wife Podcast, we're talking about a phrase to say every day for a long-lasting marriage.

The intimacy at my guest Nicole's house had grown COLD. She was doing everything yet not feeling appreciated. But six months ago something happened, a big something, and now her husband can't stop taking her on romantic date nights. She's going to tell us how she did it so you can do it too!

Download the FREE Adored Wife Roadmap now and start transforming your relationship today! Click here: lauradoyle.org/roadmap

Here's what you'll get:

• 6 SIMPLE steps to bring back playfulness, passion, and connection to your marriage.

• The 3 COMMON mistakes wives make when trying to fix things (and how to avoid them!).

• A clear, actionable plan to create the joyful, loving marriage you deserve.

Don't wait—your playful, passionate marriage is just one click away.

Get started now: lauradoyle.org/roadmap

We've discovered four things that are pivotal for wives fixing their marriage. But one in particular helps you make quantum leaps in your marriage because it helps the 6 Intimacy Skills stick. It's when I started practicing this piece that I got my miracle of feeling loved, desired, taken care of and special every day—more than ever over 20 years later. I'm excited to share how I got a breakthrough with being able to implement the Intimacy Skills myself when I was terrible at them! So you'll know the missing link if you're struggling, like I was, to implement the Skills or wondering why you can't remember to use them. On today's episode of The Empowered Wife Podcast, we're talking about the Connection Framework and how you can pay it forward.

Plus, even though she knew she was a good wife, my guest Steph felt lonely and hopeless. She could feel her marriage slipping through her hands. Through that pain came an insight that set her in a new direction. Today her marriage feels loving, respectful and safe. She's going to share what she did so you can do it too.

Download the FREE Adored Wife Roadmap now and start transforming your relationship today! Click here: lauradoyle.org/roadmap

Here's what you'll get:

• 6 SIMPLE steps to bring back playfulness, passion, and connection to your marriage.

• The 3 COMMON mistakes wives make when trying to fix things (and how to avoid them!).

• A clear, actionable plan to create the joyful, loving marriage you deserve.

Don't wait—your playful, passionate marriage is just one click away.

Get started now: lauradoyle.org/roadmap

It's so dreary to find out you're married to someone with bouts of exhaustion and depression interspersed with manic behavior. It feels like bait and switch. How are you ever going to have a great partnership when there are just those two extremes and nothing in the middle, no normal husband behavior? It's scary because not only are you married to someone who can't always be a good partner to you, it sucks up your time and energy trying to care for him. Instead of a playful, passionate marriage, you're left with a stressful burden. Ugh! But it doesn't have to be that way. You too can be a ridiculously happy wife, even if your husband is bonafide bipolar. On today's episode of The Empowered Wife Podcast, we're talking about how to fix a marriage to a husband who has bipolar disorder.

My guest Joanne was desperate to avoid the pain of another divorce at any cost but didn't know where to start since the breakdown was mostly her husband's fault. She had some unpleasant realizations and started to do a few things differently, and he responded beautifully. Today her marriage is calm, peaceful, and respectful on both sides. She's going to tell us how she did it so you can do it too!

Download the FREE Adored Wife Roadmap now and start transforming your relationship today! Click here: lauradoyle.org/roadmap

Here's what you'll get:

• 6 SIMPLE steps to bring back playfulness, passion, and connection to your marriage.

• The 3 COMMON mistakes wives make when trying to fix things (and how to avoid them!).

• A clear, actionable plan to create the joyful, loving marriage you deserve.

Don't wait—your playful, passionate marriage is just one click away.

Get started now: lauradoyle.org/roadmap

Part of why you decided to go all in and commit to your man is because he made you feel special. So when you see your husband checking out other women, it's not only disappointing, it can be threatening. That's not the agreement you had when he said you were the most wonderful, amazing woman in the world. It can make you angry if he's looking at another woman in an obvious way. It can be embarrassing and make you feel insignificant. You shouldn't have to feel that way with your man! So what gives? Why is it so difficult for a man to just be respectful and only look at you and not at other women? On today's episode of The Empowered Wife Podcast, we're talking about why men look at other women.

Plus, my guest Krystin was devastated when her husband moved out without even telling her. That's when she found the Intimacy Skills and had an unexpected twist on her journey to becoming a ridiculously happy wife. She'll tell us what she did so you can do it too.

Download the FREE Adored Wife Roadmap now and start transforming your relationship today! Click here: lauradoyle.org/roadmap

Here's what you'll get:

• 6 SIMPLE steps to bring back playfulness, passion, and connection to your marriage.

• The 3 COMMON mistakes wives make when trying to fix things (and how to avoid them!).

• A clear, actionable plan to create the joyful, loving marriage you deserve.

Don't wait—your playful, passionate marriage is just one click away.

Get started now: lauradoyle.org/roadmap

If you miss snuggling on the couch, dreaming about your future together, and spontaneous dance grooves in the hallway, it's disappointing when that goes missing. Without love, there's just work and chores and sleep. It's lonely and sad when all the joy is sucked out of your marriage. But if you want to feel desired again, get pats on the butt just because, and see his face light up when you walk in, you can get it all back. You can have deep conversations and silly ones too. On today's episode of The Empowered Wife Podcast, I'll reveal 3 steps that will fix your relationship so that it's loving instead of loveless.

Plus, even though my guest Margaret's household was miserable and explosive, she was incredibly hurt when her husband moved out then said he wanted a divorce. But she made some changes and today she feels secure and happy with her best friend in their now peaceful home! She's going to tell us how she did it so you can do it too.

Download the FREE Adored Wife Roadmap now and start transforming your relationship today! Click here: lauradoyle.org/roadmap

Here's what you'll get:

• 6 SIMPLE steps to bring back playfulness, passion, and connection to your marriage.

• The 3 COMMON mistakes wives make when trying to fix things (and how to avoid them!).

• A clear, actionable plan to create the joyful, loving marriage you deserve.

Don't wait—your playful, passionate marriage is just one click away.

Get started now: lauradoyle.org/roadmap

This is the 200th episode of the Empowered Wife Podcast, so first of all, let's have some confetti! Yay! It's because of you listening to this podcast every week, many of you more than once, that it's been so successful. So thank you for listening, for thinking marriage is important enough to learn about and work on, because it is, and for the glowing ratings and reviews, and for sharing the podcast with your friends and family! I'm so grateful. I want to celebrate with you that we've been together for all these years, working on making our marriages stronger, staying inspired, and changing the world by changing our own families, making them strong.

On today's episode of The Empowered Wife Podcast, we're going to reveal 5 lessons from 200 empowered wife podcasts.

• I'll take you behind the curtain to introduce you to my podcast team and share their aha moments.

• My guests today are two master relationship coaches and two husbands, one of them mine! They'll talk about the top 5 lessons we've learned from doing 200 Empowered Wife Podcasts.

Download the FREE Adored Wife Roadmap now and start transforming your relationship today! Click here: lauradoyle.org/roadmap

Here's what you'll get:

• 6 SIMPLE steps to bring back playfulness, passion, and connection to your marriage.

• The 3 COMMON mistakes wives make when trying to fix things (and how to avoid them!).

• A clear, actionable plan to create the joyful, loving marriage you deserve.

Don't wait—your playful, passionate marriage is just one click away.

Get started now: lauradoyle.org/roadmap

It's annoying when you're trying to have a conversation and your man either clams up and gets cold or raises his voice or starts arguing with you. It seems mysterious why he's so riled up. If only he'd relax so you could have a normal conversation! I used to be so confused about why my husband would look exasperated when I'd made an innocent comment. It turns out that, without meaning to or even realizing it, I was offending him. I didn't think he should be offended! But now that I understand how, it's not surprising he was reacting so badly. On today's episode of The Empowered Wife Podcast, we're going to answer the question "Why is my husband so defensive?" I'll share 3 embarrassing ways I unintentionally made my husband feel he had to protect himself from me.

My guest Rachel studied the 6 Intimacy Skills™ before her relationship even started but found that practicing them in theory was very different from practicing them in marriage. Here are the adjustments she made so she now says she's married to the best husband in the world!

Download the FREE Adored Wife Roadmap now and start transforming your relationship today! Click here: lauradoyle.org/roadmap

Here's what you'll get:

• 6 SIMPLE steps to bring back playfulness, passion, and connection to your marriage.

• The 3 COMMON mistakes wives make when trying to fix things (and how to avoid them!).

• A clear, actionable plan to create the joyful, loving marriage you deserve.

Don't wait—your playful, passionate marriage is just one click away.

Get started now: lauradoyle.org/roadmap