Caller: “I Resent My Husband for Not Wanting Kids”
Summary
Dr. John Delony advises a wife whose husband reversed his stance on having children, urging her to grieve the loss and confront the relationship's impasse rather than suppress her feelings. He also supports a father of a son with autism, encouraging him to hire professional care to protect his wife's well-being and prioritize their marriage. A listener shares her journey toward embracing safe physical touch after trauma, and the segment concludes with a listener asking if her husband should have defended her against a hurtful comment from his grandmother.
Topics discussed
Listener intro: Husband changed his mind on having kids
Defining 'love and honor' vs. self-burial
Identifying the root fears behind the decision
Dr. John's personal experience with miscarriage
Navigating grief and the choice to stay in marriage
Action plan: Writing a letter and scheduling a final talk
Grieving the lost future and planning new life
Sponsor: Delete Me data removal service
Sponsor: Capstone Wellness for young men
Listener intro: Son's aggression straining marriage
Recognizing limits and the need for professional help
Managing internal critical voices and self-talk
Creating a plan for wife's respite and self-care
Reconnecting as a couple and grieving the old life
Resource: The Together App for couples
Sponsor: Hallow for holiday mindfulness
Listener intro: Discomfort with physical touch
Reframing touch as a basic human need
Practicing intentional vulnerability and presence
Sponsor: Money and Marriage Getaway
Show update: New voicemail submission process
Am I the Problem: Grandma's hurtful comments
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