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Marriage Quick Tips: Affairs, Communication, Avoiding Divorce, and Saving Your Marriage
Each week the Marriage Helper team of experts share insight on common (and not so common) marriage pitfalls. They give research-based advice backed by years of experience that you can implement immediately. Learn how to strengthen your relationships and become the best version of yourself. If you’re ready to make your marriage stronger than ever before, then this podcast is for you.
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How to Rebuild LOVE After Cheating
If you’ve made the mistake of cheating and are looking for ways to mend your marriage, this video is your first step towards healing. Dr. Joe Beam, a relationship expert from Marriage Helper, guides you through the complex emotions and decisions you face after an affair. Whether it was a brief slip or an ongoing issue, understanding the type of affair and how to approach reconciliation is crucial.
Why Forgiveness and Commitment Are Essential for a Lasting Marriage
In this heartfelt video, Scott and Ruth delve deep into the essential elements that have kept their marriage strong and thriving: forgiveness and commitment. Their journey hasn’t been easy; they’ve faced significant challenges, including infidelity, but they’ve emerged stronger on the other side. Through open communication, trust-building, and unwavering dedication, Scott and Ruth discovered that
The "Yes" That Reconciled Alice Beam's Marriage
Get ready for a powerful and inspiring conversation! Alice Beam opens up about the most challenging chapter of her life - her divorce. You'll hear the raw emotions of a marriage breakdown, the struggles of single motherhood, and the road to rediscovering her strength. But this isn't just a story of heartbreak. It’s a story of profound hope. Alice shares how she picked up the pieces, foun
Worried About an Affair? How to Confront a Cheating Spouse
Discovering infidelity in your marriage is a heart-wrenching experience, leaving you with a whirlwind of emotions and uncertainties. But how do you confront your cheating spouse without escalating the situation? In this insightful video, Dr. Joe Beam, renowned marriage expert from Marriage Helper, offers invaluable guidance on navigating the challenging terrain of confronting infidelity and rebuil
First Steps to Save Your Marriage - Why Staying Calm is KEY!
🌟 Welcome to a transformative journey towards healing and strengthening your marriage. In this video, we dive deep into the foundational step of regaining peace and clarity amidst marital challenges. Learn why achieving calmness is not just beneficial but essential in paving the way for effective communication and problem-solving with your spouse.👫 What you'll discover:The Importance of Calm:
Is Your Marriage Hopeless? This Marriage Expert Says NO!
Sometimes, saving your marriage feels impossible. Maybe your spouse has checked out, fallen out of love, or is tangled in something that's breaking your bond. But here's the thing: we at Marriage Helper have witnessed incredible transformations. Couples facing what SEEMED like hopeless situations have reignited their love. How? Well, it starts with one simple thing: refusing to give up h
Marriage Helper Reacts to Reddit Marriage Questions!
Join Kimberly Beam Holmes, CEO of Marriage Helper, as she dives deep into relationship challenges posted on the Reddit relationship advice forum. In this insightful episode, Kimberly addresses complex situations with practical advice, focusing on the importance of understanding and support over ultimatums in a marriage. Discover how to handle marital issues with compassion and teamwork, and why se
Is FEAR Secretly Destroying Your Marriage?
Are you paralyzed by fear in your marriage? Feeling helpless, hopeless, and confused about how to fix things?Relationship expert Dr. Joe Beam understands the destructive power of fear and how it can sabotage even the most well-intentioned efforts to save a marriage.In this eye-opening video, Dr. Joe Beam discusses:- How fear prevents you from taking action to improve your relationship.- Why the th
Is Physical Attraction Important in Marriage? Here's the TRUTH
Is physical attraction essential for a lasting marriage? The answer might surprise you! In this video, viewers will explore the role of physical attraction alongside the four areas of attraction from Marriage Helper: physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual (PIES).While physical attraction often sparks initial interest, it's the other forms of attraction that truly sustain a marriage
3 Tips To Fix Communication In Your Marriage TODAY
Is your marriage suffering from silent treatment and misunderstandings? Communication problems are common, but don't despair! Kimberly Beam Holmes, CEO of Marriage Helper, shares how to rebuild connection and bring back intimacy in marriage with 3 essential tips. In this video, you'll discover:The Friendship Fix: Rekindle the spark with marriage communication exercises that build closen
Relationship Expert Explains The 4 Pillars Of Attraction
Explore the "PIES of Attraction" with Kimberly Beam Holmes in this enlightening video. As the CEO of Marriage Helper, Kimberly delves into the four pillars of attraction: Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Spiritual. Learn how each aspect contributes to a strong, vibrant relationship with your spouse. She emphasizes the often-overlooked role of intellectual and spiritual attraction,
How To Deal With A Toxic Relationship
If you want to know what a toxic relationship is, or how to deal with it, we’re here to help. We want to give you some guidelines to think about and provide you with truth, hope, and plan going forward. To start, we’ll cover these two questions: 1. What do people say about toxic relationships? 2. What is a toxic relationship clinically? “Toxic Relationships” are a difficult topic to approach becau
Rejected By My Spouse - Can A Marriage Last Like This?
If feeling emotionally or sexually rejected has stolen your joy and made you feel like less of a person, then you're not crazy and you're not alone.You're wanting to try and turn your marriage around, but you don't know how.In this video, Kimberly Holmes (CEO Of Marriage Helper) is going to share with you the next steps that you can take to feel like yourself again. by going th
My Spouse Is In Love With Someone Else
So your spouse said they’re in love with someone else? Here are 3 things you can do to get them to fall in love with you again & restore trust in the relationship.See how to avoid accidentally pushing your spouse further into the arms of this other person, and how you can react in a way that will make them attracted to you instead.Visit marriagehelper.com for more resources that apply to your
Betrayed By My Husband
You've been betrayed by your husband. Maybe they they hid an addiction from you. Maybe they have been living a lifestyle that you didn't even know about. Or worse, they had an affair with another woman and you just found out about it.It could be that your husband knows that you know, but maybe they don't. You may be contemplating how you plan to approach him about it. But before you
3 Tips To Regain Connection When Feeling Alone In Marriage
It's scary to feel alone. From birth, we are wired for connection. We strive to feel seen, loved and heard. When you first got married, you likely felt as though your partner was your best friend. Over the years, you have drifted apart. What once felt like a deep longing for one another has now turned into a numbness to the relationship. Because of this, you feel more alone now than you did b
Feeling Neglected By My Husband
If you feel as though you are no longer a priority in your husbands life, then this is for you. It’s important that we define what type of neglect we are referring to. For this episode, we are talking about being neglected in the form of intimacy, lack of sex, or feeling like you are no longer a priority.If you are being neglected in the form of feeling unsafe, not provided for, not fed, or abused
How To Save Your Marriage From Ending
Your marriage is about to end. At least, it feels that way.You've desperately searched for answers, but you're worried that anything you do might only make the situation worse.You want things to go back to the way they were before this crisis happened, but you don't know how to get there. It seems like if you don't do something now, that all hope will be lost.Well, we are here
How To Stop Being Jealous In Marriage
Jealousy happens when we are insecure. It comes from the insecurity about not being good enough, attractive enough, or intelligent enough. And we all know that jealousy is the thief of joy. And it will steal the joy in your marriage, too. Why? Because it keeps you focused on what is not enough, how you are not enough, and how your relationship is not good enough. And if you are struggling with you
Marriage Counselor Gave Bad Advice - What Now?
Not all counselors believe that you should stay married. This statement may surprise you, but you should consider that not all counselors are pro-marriage. And sometimes, they may say something that goes against what you want. You know this though, because to your shock, your counselor has said that you should divorce. So what now? At Marriage Helper, we still believe that you can save your marria
Lazy Husband And What To Do About It
"My husband won't do anything. He is so lazy. Everything ends up on my plate, and I’m drowning in responsibility. I can't keep living like this." Does this sound like you? If your spouse seems like they don’t want to do anything or don’t care about anything, it can be hard to know where to start in turning things around.If you're struggling with a husband who doesn't
Not Attracted To My Husband After He Cheated On Me
I just don't know how to get past what has happened. I can't get the images out of my head of who he has been with and the things that he has done.I've had so many women who have been divorced and even some that are in a second marriage happily married say to me, "I wish I would have made my first marriage work." If you feel like you don't know how to do that, we can
Why Men Pull Away In Marriage
Is your husband pulling away from you, and you don't know why? The one quote you need to remember when trying to understand why your husband is pulling away is that people don't leave what they have unless they believe what they are going to is better. This can mean that it's time to do some self-reflection.What are some reasons why men pull away? Things like work, addictions, stres
How To Rebuild Trust In A Relationship
Have you ever been hurt by somebody that you loved or trusted? The feeling of betrayal might not stem from just one incident, but instead, many different times that your trust was violated where now you don’t feel like you can trust anyone. You might begin to close yourself off because you expect to be hurt. So, how can you rebuild trust in a relationship once it’s lost?As deep as your mistrust mi
Signs Of Insecurity In Men And How To Respond To It
Everyone has insecurities of some sort. Most of the time, they stem from something that happened in childhood or perhaps from a traumatic event that occurred later in life. These insecurities can present themselves in many ways, both emotionally and physically.The American Psychological Association reports that insecurity is multifaceted. It pertains to an overall sense of uncertainty or anxiety a
Infatuation Vs. Love
Have you ever felt the excitement of new love? When love begins, it’s exciting, and you think about the person often. But is this genuine love, or is it infatuation? Infatuation refers to the early stages of a relationship when the adrenaline is pumping and chemicals are produced in your brain that make it exciting and euphoric. But can infatuation truly be a form of love?In the social sciences, w
Why Do You Love Someone? Falling In Love Explained
There's a process to falling in love. At Marriage Helper, we call it the love path. Whether you knew it or not, you followed a process that led you to fall in love with your spouse. There isn't a soulmate that you are waiting to connect with, and it has nothing to do with horoscopes or the alignment of the stars and moon. But why do you love someone?There are four parts of attraction tha
Signs Your Wife Doesn't Love You Anymore
Something has changed in your marriage, but you can’t quite put your finger on it. You’re trying not to panic, but you can’t shake this feeling that your wife doesn’t love you anymore. This can be a terrible feeling, but there is hope. But first, we will share with you the three things to look for if you feel like your wife doesn’t love you anymore.Distance doesn’t always make the heart grow fonde
How Ultimatums In Relationships Can Either Work For Or Against You
Has your spouse ever given you an ultimatum? Have you given your spouse one? Not all types of ultimatums can be bad. Your motive behind them is what’s important. Are you trying to control them, or are you trying to protect them or your loved ones from their destructive behavior?An ultimatum says that a specific thing needs to stop or occur in a certain time frame; otherwise, a negative consequence
Married To A Controlling Wife
Being controlled by anyone is terrible, but it's especially painful when the person controlling you is your wife. How can you break free of someone who controls your thoughts, decisions, passions, and hobbies? At Marriage Helper, we have developed an acronym called PIES to determine your physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. Then, we can use that same principle to demons
Husband Looking At Other Women Online & What To Do About It
What do you do if you find your husband looking at other women online?You should talk to him about it if it's bothering you but the question is "how?"Join Kimberly this week as she walks through the pitfalls that can come from these types of conversations and how to approach it if it's happening in your marriage. Mentions:Free mini-course: https://your.marriagehelper.com/how-to
Feeling Disrespected In My Relationship
Most people want out of a marriage, either because they don't feel loved, don't feel liked, or don't feel respected.But what is respect? And how do you show it?In marriage, we tend to feel respected if each of us feels heard, each of us feels lovely and lovable, and each one of us feels like we're part of a partnership. Problems usually arise when one spouse treats the other li
How To Win Back Your Wife
Are you and your wife going through a separation or becoming emotionally distant? Are you wondering how to win your wife back? Men make three common mistakes when they feel that their wife is leaving them. From manipulation to snooping, these mistakes only wind up causing more issues. So what’s the best option? Make you the best you can be, so it’s harder for her to leave. Follow along as we break
Gaslighting In A Relationship
Have you ever, in a relationship, begun to doubt your own mind?You may have experienced gaslighting. In this episode, Dr. Joe Beam explains what is and isn't gaslighting and shares ways you can overcome it.If you're having an issue with communication in your marriage, you may want to work on SMART Contact. You can get started with the SMART Communication eBook. https://your.marriagehelpe
The Difference Between An Emotional Affair And Friendship
When a married person looks to another most of the time, someone of the opposite sex, to fulfill an emotional need, that is emotional cheating. Going to someone else instead of their spouse and being unwilling to give up that relationship is emotional cheating. At the bottom of it, emotional cheating is when you look to someone other than your spouse to fulfill you in areas that only your spouse s
I Hate My Wife
You never thought you'd get to this place. Your bride, your best friend, the woman you fell in love with, has become someone you despise. Does this sound like you? If you hate your wife and are unsure of what to do about it, you've come to the right place. I'll be talking you through some of the emotions you're probably feeling and giving you three things to do to help you proc
Marriage Separation
Have you been unhappy in your marriage but not sure if you're ready for divorce?Perhaps you're thinking, "I don't want to live like this, but I'm not sure I'm ready to end this thing. Maybe we need to separate for a while to see if we can figure some things out." Maybe somebody is recommending marriage separation. If you're considering marriage separation, l
When To Break SMART Contact With Your Spouse
SMART Contact is one of the pillars of what we teach at Marriage Helper. It helps to reset the communication between you and your spouse. Often, we get so caught up in the business of life or some perceived or real hurt that's come from our spouse that we may forget that we love them and need to talk to them that way. But how do you break out of the consistent use of the SMART Contact framewo
Positive Signs During Separation That Could Mean Reconciliation
So you're separated, but you don't want to be. What are some positive signs during separation to look for that may indicate you can put your marriage back together? I was on a podcast recently where we talked about how difficult it can be to put a marriage back together when one spouse wants out. And that is likely where you are right now.You have a spouse who wants out for whatever reas
Emotionally Exhausted Because Of My Cheating Spouse
My spouse is cheating. I'm hurting and emotionally exhausted. How can I stop hurting and become emotionally healthy again? In almost every conversation I have with a client, these are the statements I hear. I have so much compassion for these clients because I know all too well how that feels. If this is where you are emotionally, then this is for you. Some researchers say that finding out yo
Emotional Cheating In A Marriage
What is cheating? Is it still cheating if it never becomes physical? Is there such thing as emotional cheating? The answer is yes. Emotional cheating is real and probably happens way more than people realize. This episode will teach you what emotional cheating is, how to know if you are emotionally cheating or your spouse is emotionally cheating on you, and what to do about it. I'm also going
Is Limerence Bad? How Marriage Can Often Start With Limerence
Often, clients will tell me that they are sure that they were in limerence with their spouse before they were married. But does that mean that the relationship with their spouse was bad from the beginning? If you were in limerence with your spouse when you first entered a relationship together, it doesn't mean it's doomed. Your spouse being in limerence with you or with them is different
How To Tell Your Spouse You Want A Divorce
Do you want to divorce, but you haven't told your spouse yet? Maybe you're just waiting for the perfect moment to present it to them to where it prevents any more damage to the relationship. Or perhaps you're plotting the best way to throw it in their face because you feel fed up with their actions. You're done with the relationship, and you've likely lost any faith in the
How To Heal After Being Cheated On
You're in pain. You just found out your spouse is cheating on you, and you're not sure what to do. In today's episode Director of Coaching, Melody Oseguera is going to share a few tips that will be very beneficial for you to start healing your pain. When you begin to take steps to heal, you're already improving your situation. If you want more help, we have a free mini-course o
How To Save A Marriage On the Brink Of Divorce
If you are trying to figure out how to save your marriage from the brink of divorce, then this is the information for you. At Marriage Helper, we have worked with 1000s upon 1000s of marriages to help situations just like yours. The majority of people who come to us are those where their spouse wants out; They want a divorce or have already filed. And we still have an incredible success rate at sa
How to Futureproof Your Marriage
If you want to future-proof your marriage, then this episode is essential. Whether you are newly married, about to get married, or have been married for 20 years, this episode is going to help you know how to stay married. Now, there are no guarantees. But I will teach you tips today to improve your marriage and have a long-lasting relationship. How do we future-proof your marriage? As I said, the
Reasons For Divorce
Why do people divorce? Quite a question, isn't it? So let us walk you through what the research says.When we start talking about divorce, we can speculate all day long. If you ask people on the street, "What do you think is the biggest problem with marriage?" They will say something like communication. But when you start asking them, "What does that mean?" you begin to rea
You Want A Divorce? Listen To This First
Do this today before filing for a divorce. Has divorce ever crossed your mind or you’ve already broken the news to your spouse? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, watch this video first.Research shows that couples wait an average of 6 years before seeking help for their marriage. Think of that timing in terms of your relationship. How many conversations did you avoid? How many times d
Signs Your Husband Doesn’t Love You Anymore
It’s a painful feeling if you believe your husband doesn’t love you anymore. Many marriages fall into a rut or a hole where intimacy gets lost, and it just doesn’t feel like your husband is paying attention or wants to be around you anymore. They no longer seem present in your life, and you are simply cohabitating instead of building a lasting and meaningful relationship. If you feel this way in y
What To Do When An Affair Ends Abruptly
If you were involved in an affair and it suddenly ended, we know you are feeling a whirlwind of emotions. It feels like you're being torn apart and thinking, "that's it. No one will ever love me like that again." It hurts when the people we love leave us, especially when it comes out of nowhere. It's even more painful if you've given up the most critical parts of your
Understanding The Pain Your Spouse Feels After Cheating On You
How does your spouse feel after cheating on you? Is it guilt or remorse? Maybe they don't even care. Discovering your spouse has cheated is like being on an emotional roller coaster. You feel like you have no control and no way to understand what went wrong in your relationship altogether. There are many reasons for an affair, something feels off, falling out of love, the absence of affection
Can A Relationship Go Back To Normal After Cheating?
Does a relationship go back to normal after cheating? Is it possible to move past the hurt and deception and go on like it never happened? These are all tough questions, but we have the answers in this video. Cheating is a significant moment in your life. Cheating changes everything you ever knew or felt about your spouse. How could they do this to me? I thought we were in love? Where did we go wr
Top 3 Unhappy Marriage Signs
Signs are all around us, and today we discuss the Top 3 Signs of an Unhappy Marriage. Wouldn't it be great always to know what your spouse is thinking? Imagine how fantastic your marriage would be if you could just read their minds and be ready with solutions to their problems. As a married partner, sometimes it's hard to tell what your spouse is going through and how they're feelin
How To Fix A Broken Marriage
If your marriage feels broken or like it’s falling apart, stop what you’re doing and watch this video. At Marriage Helper, we dedicate our time and resources to saving marriages and families, and we want yours to last a lifetime. The first thing to remember is, no one is perfect in a marriage. We all make mistakes, and if marriage were easy, being single wouldn’t exist. Many things contribute to d
Micro-Cheating: What It Is & Why You Should BEWARE
What is micro-cheating? Micro-cheating is doing something that may open the door to another relationship besides the one you're in, right now. In other words, an activity that we would call inappropriate. You might be saying, well, what do you mean, if I'm being funny with somebody, is that micro-cheating? It may; then again, it may not. Flirting, if you're in a relationship very ea
How To Get Your Husband's Attention
If you are wondering how to get your husband to pay more attention to you, you'll want to listen to this episode to gain more information on ways to draw him closer and get him to start seeing you again. There is nothing more frustrating than feeling like you are fighting to get your husband’s attention. Sure, you hang out and spend time together but he isn’t really there 100% of the time or
Difference Between Lust and Love
Lust—that's a powerful word. Sometimes people confuse love and lust, and they ask, "Am I in lust or am I in love?" Lust is a desire to mate with an appropriate partner because we are hard-wired to procreate, part of our brains are always looking to make a baby. So the lust part of us is thinking about pleasure, not relationships. Let's look at love. Dr. Sternberg says love has
Is Marriage Worth It? Choosing Between Marriage & Divorce
Let's look at the research that shows what the benefits are of marriage. Let's approach this from the data and research perspective. We know from research that married people are more likely to have better health physically and emotionally. They have more robust immune systems, better financial stability, and the earning power of a married couple is well above that of a single couple or
5 Ways To Improve Your Marriage When You Feel Stuck
Getting your relationship out of a rut can be difficult, especially if you're unsure of how you even got there. However, there are five ways to improve your marriage when you feel stuck.Begin by ensuring that you're consistently getting control of your emotions, working on yourself, figuring out what you contributed to the breakdown in the relationship, realizing that you cannot control
How to Forgive A Cheater
You’ve discovered that your spouse is in an affair. You feel betrayed. You probably feel alone. An affair is never justified. But no matter what has happened in your life, there is a way to overcome it and not just survive it, but thrive it. What you want to do is deal with the emotion and then deal with the situation. So here’s what I want you to know - that the affair is not a death sentence.It
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