We have a wonderful son-in-law that we love very much. Our concern is that he yells at his children, not in just a loud voice but in a THUNDERING voice that even scares my husband and me.
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The Role of Anger in Healing
Today we discuss anger from the viewpoint of women, specifically betrayed partners. We dive into societal stereotypes about how women are perceived when they express anger, and how that can be damaging to their internal regulation of emotions.
Your Hardest Family Question: My husband is hooked on televised sports
My question is how to deal with the problem of husbands “hooked” on TV sports that spend hours each week year round resulting in wives who feel resentful that he prefers spending his time that way than with her? Is there a compromise that might be acceptable to both parties? Do men realize how unhappy it makes their wives but they don’t care?
Your Hardest Family Question: My daughter is marrying a guy we don’t like
Our daughter dated this guy for a couple of years and we had major concerns about him. She was in high school at the time and he was a couple of years order. This was a major source of conflict between her and us during her last two years of high school. They are now engaged. We still disapprove, but the main issue now is that our daughter doesn’t want us involved in her wedding plans at all.
Building a Marriage-Centered Family
Children undoubtedly require a massive amount of time and energy. Too often parents slowly fall into a child-centered marriage and the marriage relationship itself is put on the back burner. In this episode we discuss the need for a marriage-centered household. Doing so creates the optimal secure, healthy environment for children as they grow and learn relationship skills of their own.
Your Hardest Family Question: My ex-wife already introduced the kids to her new boyfriend
My wife and I divorced recently and within less than a month after our divorce, she has a new boyfriend who spends substantial time in her house around the kids. I have no problem with her dating. I want her to be with a great guy. I just think it’s too soon to introduce another man into their lives.
Your Hardest Family Question: My husband has an addiction. What do I tell my kids?
I just discovered that my husband has a pornography addiction and I’m wondering about how I should handle this with my children. Should I tell them about what their father does? If so, what do I tell them and when?
