Handling Conflict in Marriage and Keeping the Love Alive with Doug Hinderer, LMFT

Jordan Langdon

Discover the keys to a thriving marriage with insights from Doug Hinderer, a seasoned marriage and family therapist. Doug shares his personal and professional journey, offering wisdom on overcoming the challenges of marriage while raising a family. With a touch of humor and heartfelt stories, he discusses his new book, "Rekindled Hearts: A Spiritual Journey to Marital Healing." Join us as we explore the resilience needed to maintain a loving relationship amidst life's chaos.

In this episode you will hear:
• Importance of recognizing that conflict is a natural part of marriage 
• Discussion on needs: respect for men, love for women 
• Four Horsemen of marriage: criticism, contempt, defensiveness, stonewalling 
• Introduction of "gentle startup" communication technique 
• Emphasis on daily 1% investment of time to nurture love 
• Significance of forgiveness in sustaining healthy relationships

Be sure to tune-in to Doug's call-in radio show, Marriage Unhindererd, on Relevant Radio every Monday-Friday from 5-6pm cst.

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