Responsibility for a good marriage

01/01/2026 48 min
Responsibility for a good marriage

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Whose responsibility is it that you are in a good marriage? Doug continues to share common phrases that can help each spouse take responsibility in strengthening their marriage.   Listener questions and comments: Michelle - My husband is in recovery for drug and alcohol addiction right now, and he has taken on the addiction of working, and I want to navigate through this while he can’t fulfill my needs emotionally. (19:14) Chris - I struggle with telling my wife that I trust her. She will have an outburst and threaten me. How can I get better at trusting her? (32:53) Matt - What do I do if I’m in a marriage that makes me want to satisfy my wife and her children, but will force me to turn away from God? (38:33) Sylvia - I’m a recovering alcoholic. There is hope, and your family will come around. (46:54)   Resources: Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/   Happy Marriage for Life https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/   Phrases to instantly strengthen your marriage I appreciate you. I am sorry. I believe in you. How can I help? You make me happy! I trust you. I’m proud of you. Let’s talk about it. I’m grateful for us. What do you think? I love you. I’m here for you. I admire you. Thank you for being you. We can do this.