Effective Marriage Education
A Wise Woman’s Guide to Men and Marriage

A Wise Woman’s Guide to Men and Marriage

Hosted by: Dr. Debi Smith, PsyD

Are you passionate about your mate and your marriage? Nevertheless, do you wish your husband would be more romantic? a more confident and compassionate leader? Do you often wonder what he’s thinking? How he feels?...

All Episodes

Episodes

Marriage Saving Apology: Relationship Skills Nobody Taught You

Learning to how and when to use a marriage saving apology is essential if you want your marriage to be satisfying. No matter how kind we try to be, we still hurt one another in relationships all the time. It's part of...
View Episode

Marriage Coaching vs. Counseling: The Hidden Difference

Should you invest in marriage coaching or marriage counseling? What's the difference? From a practical point of view, marriage coaching could be your best bet for reviving your marriage. I keep hearing that "coaches...
View Episode

Why Big Boys Don't Cry: What Women Get Wrong About Men and Emotions

There's a good reason big boys don't cry. Despite what some women believe about men and boys, every human being experiences the full range of emotions. Although big boys and grown men do cry, they are more likely to...
View Episode

The Hidden Flaw in His Problem Solving

His wife may have a problem with his problem solving for a very good reason. Of course, he has a very good reason for his problem solving. Yes, most men want to fix women's problems instead of having a dialogue about...
View Episode

What Happens When You Hit a Marriage Roadblock? (Part 2)

Sooner or later, everyone encounters a marriage roadblock. However, what matters most is what you choose to do you when you realize you've hit a roadblock. Will you blame your for your marriage misery? Will you turn...
View Episode

The Hidden Truth About Marriage Roadblocks (Part 1)

What are typical marriage roadblocks? Hint: It's not what you think ... or what most people here online ... including counselors ... are telling you. Let's face it when you marry, you're expecting green lights ahead....
View Episode

The Role of Emotions in Couple's Communication

If you want to succeed in marriage, you must understand emotions in couple's communication. No matter what anyone tries to tell you, your first response to any situation is emotional. You are created that way. Our...
View Episode

When Your Wife Is Angry: The Hidden Truth of Her Underlying Anxiety

When your wife is angry, you just try to stay out of her way, right? I totally understand that. The issue of women and anxiety is a very confusing one for a lot of men. Yes, I just said “anxiety” when I know we're...
View Episode

Change Your Marriage by Changing How You Think About Your Mate

Do you wish you could change your marriage? How many times do you think "What if ..." with your heart set on a positive outcome? Or do you usually tell yourself how things would be better "if only ..."? Listen in as...
View Episode

What Happens When She Trusts His Direction

When she trusts his direction, magic happens. Without doubt, women are brilliant and can be a great leaders. However, Romance is not the most effective or efficient or enjoyable place to demonstrate her abilities to...
View Episode

Understanding Her Emotions Will Change Everything for Him

Understanding her emotions might seem impossible. In fact, he might be thoroughly confused by just how emotional she can get. She seems to feel emotions so intensely ... every possible emotion ... and want to talk...
View Episode

How to Stop Her Criticism: A Hero's Secret to End Her Nagging

If she's nagging him, he can stop her criticism when he knows this secret. You know you're supposed to love you wife. You've tried. You really have tried. But you often feel like she isn't doing her part. Isn't she...
View Episode