Marriage Builders Radio Podcast
Is there a problem you face in your marriage that requires expert advice? ;For the past 15 years, Marriage Builders®; Radio has been hosted by Licensed Clinical Psychologist and best-selling author on marriage, Dr. Bill Harley, and his wife, Joyce, to answer listeners' ;questions on their daily one-hour radio podcast program. ;Just about every conceivable problem that can occur in marriage has been addressed: ;Conflicts over friends and relatives, time management, financial management, child training, and sex, just to name a few, are discussed with a plan to resolve them. ;Issues of neglect, abuse, dishonesty, infidelity, and drug abuse are commonly addres...
Mon, February 08, 2021
#1946 - Need / Annoy / Affair / Pregnant - Marriage Builders Radio w/ Dr. Bill Harley & Joyce Harley
IN THIS EPISODE OF Marriage Builders® RADIO: Program #1946 Bill and Joyce Harley explain the emotional needs concept found in Dr. Harley's best-selling book, "His Needs Her Needs." PART 1 OF 2 - David writes to Bill and Joyce Harley that he completed the emotional needs questionnaire with his wife. How often should they retake the questionnaire? Do your emotional needs change frequently (Program ID: 1946-1a) ------------------------------------------ PART 2 OF 2 - David writes to Bill and Joyce Harley that he completed the emotional needs questionnaire with his wife. How often should they retake the questionnaire? Do your emotional needs change frequently? PART 1 OF 2 - A listener writes to Bill and Joyce Harley that his wife contradicts him in their home and in public. He finds it annoying, disrespectful, and embarrassing. How can he get her to stop these contradictions? (Program ID: 1946-1b) ------------------------------------------ PART 2 OF 2 - A listener writes to Bill and Joyce Harley that his wife contradicts him in their home and in public. He finds it annoying, disrespectful, and embarrassing. How can he get her to stop these contradictions? (Program ID: 1946-1c) ------------------------------------------ PART 1 OF 2 - Jeffery writes to Bill and Joyce Harley that he has been married for three years. While they were engage, he had a sexual encounter with his former girlfriend. He disclosed this information to his wife before they were married. Ever since, his wife is afraid he will have an affair. She asks that he does not attend meetings where women are present. This, along with other demands, have limited his ability to function at work. He tries to be open about his activities at work, but it hasn't changed her demands. What should they do? (Program ID: 21946-1d) ------------------------------------------ PART 2 OF 2 - Jeffery writes to Bill and Joyce Harley that he has been married for three years. While they were engage, he had a sexual encounter with his former girlfriend. He disclosed this information to his wife before they were married. Ever since, his wife is afraid he will have an affair. She asks that he does not attend meetings where women are present. This, along with other demands, have limited his ability to function at work. He tries to be open about his activities at work, but it hasn't changed her demands. What should they do? Joanne writes to Bill and Joyce Harley that her husband has a negative outlook on almost everything in life. He is upset with his work, family, finances, etc. Nothing seems to please him. Where can she start if he gets upset discussing his negativity? (Program ID: 21946-2a) ------------------------------------------ Sandra writes to Bill and Joyce Harley that she became pregnant after dating her boyfriend for three months. They married due to the pregnancy; however, s
Mon, February 01, 2021
Recommendations For Getting Along At Home During COVID
Joyce searched the internet to see what was being recommended for couples during this time of stay at home. As couples are working from home together, one professional recommends that they need to have an imaginary co-worker to blame things on. Bill and Joyce Harley discuss if this is a good way to deal with annoying behavior? (Program ID: 2159-1a)
Mon, February 01, 2021
COVID Weddings
Bill and Joyce Harley are discussing how COVID is impacting lives. In particular, how people are getting creative with their weddings. (Program ID: 2159-1b)
Mon, February 01, 2021
When Is Separation Your Best Option To Address An Anger Problem?
Nancy writes to Bill and Joyce Harley about her husband's anger problem. They discuss the importance of separation and staying separated until there is proof of control of his anger. (Program ID: 2159-1c)
Mon, February 01, 2021
When Your Spouse Justifies Verbal Abuse - Part 1
Jeff tells Bill and Joyce Harley that he has an issue with the relationship his wife has with their neighbor. Jeff's wife has an issue with Jeff's anger over the situation. Dr. Harley sees that Jeff is struggling with angry outbursts and Jeff's wife is not being thoughtful. (Program ID: 2159-1d)
Mon, February 01, 2021
When Family Has Unrealistic Expectations
Don writes to Bill and Joyce Harley about the idea of expectations. Don is considering moving closer to family, but is concerned that expectations don't always match reality. (Program ID: 2159-2b)
Mon, January 25, 2021
Understanding Pornography - Part 1
Karen asked Bill and Joyce Harley about pornography. What resources does Marriage Builders® have on this topic? (Program ID: 2220-1c)
Mon, January 25, 2021
Who Determines How An Emotional Need Is Met?
Jane writes to Bill and Joyce Harley about meeting emotional needs. In marriage, who determines how an emotional need is met? (Program ID: 2220-1b)
Mon, January 25, 2021
What Is Marriage? It's Not What Most People Think
What is marriage? How is marriage defined at Marriage Builders® and how is marriage unfortunately defined elsewhere? Bill and Joyce Harley help you define what marriage is so that you can build and maintain a successful relationship. (Program ID: 2220-1a)
Mon, January 25, 2021
Clarifying The Definition Of Love.
Kevin writes to Bill and Joyce Harley for clarification on the word love. Some authors define love as a commitment that drives a person toward real love. Is love a commitment or a feeling? (Program ID: 2220-2b)
Mon, January 25, 2021
"I hit my wife. How do I get her back?" and Rushed Decision Making
David asks Bill and Joyce Harley about reconciling with his wife after she left him because he hit her. Hillary is looking for advice on how to apply the Policy of Joint Agreement when there isn't time to get enthusiastic agreement. (Program ID: 2220-2a)
Mon, January 25, 2021
Understanding Pornography - Part 2
Bill and Joyce Harley continue to offer guidance for Karen's struggle to save her marriage from the devastation of pornography. They discuss steps for reconciliation. (Program ID: 2220-1d)
Mon, January 11, 2021
Let's Not Argue! Define, Understand, And How To Successfully Stop Arguing In Your Marriage.
Bill and Joyce address what couples commonly argue about, what is an argument, and how can you avoid them in a way that allows your marriage to grow. (Program ID: 2169-1b)
Mon, January 11, 2021
How To Recover From An Emotional Affair? The First Step
Aaron sent Bill and Joyce a question about recovering after an emotional affair. What should be their first step? (Program ID: 2169-1d)
Mon, January 11, 2021
Learning To Negotiate In Marriage. Yes, Negotiate.
Jeff is seeking advice from Bill and Joyce Harley on how couples can improve their negotiation skills. (Program ID: 2169-1c)
Mon, January 11, 2021
Opposite Sex Friendship & Is Infidelity An Addition?
Bill and Joyce Harley discuss two email questions. The first email is a question from Sam who wants to know if it is wise for married people to have friends of the opposite sex. The second email is from Ron who is seeking clarification on why infidelity is referred to as an addiction. (Program ID: 2169-2a)
Mon, January 11, 2021
Improving Mental Heath
Bill and Joyce Harley address an article about what people are doing to improve their mental health. (Program ID: 2169-2b)
Mon, January 11, 2021
Who Decides What's A Love Buster?
Sheila writes in with a question for Bill and Joyce Harley about Love Busters. Who decides when something is a Love Buster? (Program ID: 2169-1a)
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