The Hitched Podcast: Perfecting Your Marriage: Recent Episodes
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A recent BYU study looked at the relationships between marriage quality and stress. And to measure that they had couples watch horror movies. So what did they find? Dr. Karen Sherman shares her thoughts.
Talking about money is a difficult converastion to have, but if you can engage you might be surprised by the results. Dr. Karen Sherman weighs in.
Kindness is a marital superpower. What does that mean, what does it look like and how can it apply to your marriage? Dr. Noelle Nelson dives in.
A study looking at couples over the course of 9 years revealed some patterns in drinking and marriage success. Dr. Karen Sherman unravels the results of the study.
A new study found that those who felt supported by their spouse took on more challenges and were afforded more opportunity to succeed. Dr. Karen Sherman offers her insight.
We don't want any habits that can destroy our marriages. And these are habits that can have a devastating impact even while they're still in your head. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains what we can do about them.
A NY Times columnists recommends tuning your spouse out and daydreaming to benefit your marriage. More concisely, have marriage amnesia. Does Dr. Karen Sherman recommend the same?
More married couples are living apart today than ever before. Why is this happening and what does this mean? Dr. Karen Sherman has thoughts.
When couples divorce, one of the major reasons cited is that they were no longer talking with each other. What causes that and what can couples do to prevent it? Dr. Karen Sherman weighs in.
How does the quality and nature of how you met your spouse impact your relationship down the road? Dr. Karen Sherman explores the issue.
A website that helps married couples have affairs conducted a survey where over three-quarters of respondents said it benefitted their marriage. How reliable is this information and what does Dr. Karen Sherman think?
Dr. Noelle Nelson joins us this week to discuss the four actions that will kill your marriage. Why these are so powerful and what you and your spouse can do about it. Join us to learn how to solve these issues.
What the heck is it? Spoiler, it's related to applying some work to a project. So what does that mean for your marriage and how can it be applied? Dr. Karen Sherman shares her insights.
The views on interracial marriage approval jumped 90% since 1958, which got us thinking... what relationship dynamic is currently taboo, but will be accepted in much wider numbers in the coming years?
A recent survey found that women with higher education were having more babies outside of marriage than in previous generations. What might be causing this change? Dr. Karen Sherman shares her thoughts on the findings.
A recent survey found that 26% of respondents said they got married because they wanted to get on their new spouse's health insurance or vice versa. Can that be true? Are marriages today that pragmatic? Dr. Karen Sherman shares her insights.
How to handle change within yourself, your partner, your marriage... constructively. Because one thing is for certain, you will experience change. Dr. Noelle Nelson joins us this week to explain how.
A recent survey looked at the Instagram accounts of couples to see if they could find a connection between their content and happy relationships. Dr. Karen Sherman discusses the results.
A recent Israeli study tracked the health of men for 30-plus years to see what impact an unhappy marriage had on their health. Spoiler... it wasn't good. Dr. Karen Sherman shares her thoughts.
What's interesting about the trait isn't so much that it exists, but that the couple believes it exists. Dr. Karen Sherman dives in.
The answer isn't yes or no, but has a variety of nuances with a multitude of circumstances that will make the dichotomy more pronounced. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains.
Researchers in China found that the chances of a person expreiencing heart disease was linked to the heart health of their spouse. Dr. Karen Sherman explores why.
Researchers looked at married couples who had been togeher over a decade and followed them for over 13 years. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains what they found.
New research looked at marriage success data and found there was a minimum and maximum age when it would boost the likelihood of divorce. Dr. Karen Sherman weighs in.
Bloomberg shared tips from entrepreneurs on how to keep your relationship strong and this week Dr. Karen Sherman adds her own expertise to the conversation.
Society continues to change and the Pew Research Center put together a top list of statistical highlihgts. Dr. Karen Sherman explains what some of these mean for relationships.
For most of human history, people weren't marrying for 'love.' Marrying for love is a relatively new construct and Dr. Karen Sherman explores what that means.
Nearly 2/3 of women survey respondents admitted to drinking more amounts, more frequently and earlier in the day during the pandemic. Dr. Karen Sherman breaks down these findings.
The Pew Research Center shared data showing for those over 50 the number of divorces has doubled over the last 30 years. Why? Dr. Karen Sherman shares her thoughts.
Researchers suspect more than half of all kids experience at least one traumatic event in their childhood. The number of events and the gender might impact behavior. Dr. Karen Sherman dives into two BYU studies.
Learn how to pay attention to certain behaviors in your marriage that keep the love light burning. Marriage Mindfullness. It starts with choice. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains how this all comes together.
A new survey asked couples to rank relationship satisfaction and compared it to the content that they shared online, or more specifically selfies. What did they find? Dr. Karen Sherman joins to discuss.
CDC data highlights the number of births and specifically those that weren't wanted at the time of pregnancy. When is the right time? Dr. Karen Sherman shares her thoughts.
Researchers looked at the average weight gain of those in and out of marriage and found marital bliss includes a few extra pounds. Dr. Karen Sherman explains the findings.
Researchers identified a gene that might have an impact on your relationship. What does this gene do? Does it matter? What should couples consider if they come accross this infromation and more... Dr. Karen Sherman shares her insight.
Dr. Noelle Nelson is back to discuss her new book, Phoenix Rising, which recounts the complete destruction of her home along with all of her possessions from the 2018 Woolsey fire and the lessons she learned as she worked to move forward.
We know there are certain words we shouldn't use when talking to or about our spouse, but there are other words we don't think about, that seem benign which can be extremely damaging. Dr. Noelle Nelson shares some of them.
What are the differences. How do these differences impact your marriage and how can couples navigate the change during their relationship? Dr. Karen Sherman weighs in.
What are these reasons and what's the science behind this information? Dr. Karen Sherman shares her thoughts.
It seems that an introvert and extrovert would make the perfect couple. Is that true? What are the challenges? Dr. Noelle Nelson weighs in.
The Brag Test can very quickly indicate if your relationship is on the right path. Dr. Karen Sherman explains.
A new survey of couples found that they weren't as impacted with household responsibilities as you might think. Dr. Karen Sherman explains why that might be.
A new study looked at how couples are postponing family and other major milestones because of their debt.
What impact does diet play in a relationship when one spouse is a vegetarian or vegan while the other is an omnivore? Dr. Karen Sherman shares her thoughts.
A new study looks at the support and strain of marriage and how that impacts the health of couples in old age. Dr. Karen Sherman explains the results.
We know that men and women are biologically different, but how different are our brains wired differently. Dr. Karen Sherman weighs in.
Dr. Noelle Nelson shares off-the-beaten path tips to improve your marriage. These are beyond the basics... find out what that means.
We received some new data from the U.S. Census, which exposes the changing dynmaics of marriage and relationships in America. Dr. Karen Sherman reviews the information.
12 Scientists and authors looked at 90 research studies and then prognosticated what marriage would look like in the future. Dr. Karen Sherman is on to discuss their predictions.
Researchers from UC Riverside looked at couples from same-sex and different gender couples and looked at how strong their social connections were. Dr. Karen Sherman exploes the findings.
A Japanese reseearch team found that spouses of those admitted to the ICU were more likely to suffer a cardiac event than spouses who weren't in the ICU. Dr. Karen Sherman explores the findings.
A new study looked at multiple surveys and found singles have more social contacts than their married counterparts. What does that mean? Dr. Karen Sherman discusses the findings.
Researchers from Stanford looked at how white women were perceived when they were in an interracial relationship. Dr. Karen Sherman discusses the findings.
A new study out of Baylor shows lower oxytocin in adults if their parents divorced when they were children. How does this lower 'cuddle drug' level impact marriages? Dr. Karen Sherman shares her thoughts.
In light of Oprah's interview with Meghan and Harry, Dr. Karen Sherman joins to dicsuss how non-royal families can handle family members who still say or act inappropriately.
We've always done things this way, why are you messing with it? Dr. Noelle Nelson explains why this can sap your marriage.
Researchers out of Sweden looked at the family use of alcohol of 300,000 couples and how the in-law use effected their kids' marriages. Dr. Karen Sherman discusses the findings.
New research suggests that when it comes to marital satisfaction, the person we choose to marry isn't as important as the relationship we build together. Dr. Karen Sherman explains what this means.
Researchers looked at a longitudinal study of couples married and not and asked them about their end-of-life happiness. Dr. Karen Sherman discusses what they found.
After AI analyzed what makes couples happy Dr. Karen Sherman explains what we can learn from the meachine's results, plus the caveats.
Dr. Noelle Nelson takes the common idiom and extends it to offer even deeper meaning and understanding.
Dr. Noelle Nelson offers the listeners a magic formula on how to stop arguments in their tracks... seriously!
Even if you're in isolation with your spouse doesn't mean that you still can't be lonely. Dr. Karen Sherman joins to discuss how this is possible, what this means and how to address feeling lonely in marriage.
A new study looked at 33 couples to see whether or not their marriages improved after they received a knee or hip procedure. Dr. Karen Sherman explains why that might be.
Some new research looked at the workplace impact of a good marriage and found that the benefits were good for the home and the employer's bottomline.
A toddler, a job, a pandemic... who has time for sex? Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice for a listener who wants to get her sex life back on track with her husband.
Without respecting your partner when they're trying to communicate all you'll engage in is monologuing. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains the danger and how to overcome this scenario.
The death rate of socially isolated people is twice that of those with strong social ties. Dr. Karen Sherman explains how marriage can help us live happier, healthier and longer when we come together.
A new longitudinal study has linked midlife stress to Alzheimer's disease later in life, particularly for women. Dr. Karen Sherman explains the findings.
New research shows that alcohol, tobacco and cannabis use dips in men who are married. Dr. Karen Sherman explains why that might be.
When the wife makes 40% or more of the household income it begins to stress out husbands. Why might that be? Dr. Karen Sherman shares her insight.
Deceptively simple ways to love your spouse that might be a little tricky to implement, but Dr. Noelle Nelson has tips.
New research shows that couples who have conversations about money have a happier relationship. Dr. Karen Sherman explains why.
A new study of moms suggests that dads increase stress levels for wives more than kids. Dr. Karen Sherman ponders why that might be.
A new study showed that parental leave had a positive effect on the marriage, but the time they took impacted the influence on the marriage. Dr. Karen Sherman discusses why.
Researchers have found most of us experience a U-shaped happiness curve and Dr. Karen Sherman joins to talk about how to navigate the highs and low.
Just like life, in marriage words matter. It becomes too easy to take our language for granted. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains why it's important and the words we need to focus on.
As the lockdown continues are spouses visiting dating apps? If you find out they have what do you do? Dr. Karen Sherman responds.
The U.S. Census Bureau has recently put out their results of marriage data from 2008 to 2018 and Dr. Karen Sherman and host Steve Cooper discuss the lata information.
Everything from starting a family to purchasing a home is getting postponed because of the financial fallout of the pandemic. Should couples be concerned? Dr. Karen Sherman weighs in.
How can we work through the cancelations of our vacations and get the mental and physical vacation we need during Covid-19?
So we've been stuck in quarantine for a while and it's having an impact on relationships. A new survey shares some insights and Dr. Karen Sherman joins to discuss.
We're not seeing smiles from friends and family. How is that impacting our communication ability and connectedness? Dr. Karen Sherman weighs in.
We know there's a bad side to regret, but what about the good side? How can you get over it? Dr. Noelle Nelson weighs in on all things regret.
Should we expect a spike in divorce after the lockdown ends? Is it ok to think about it? What can couples do? Dr. Karen Sherman shares advice.
A new study looks at the relationship momentary sexual enjoyment and marital satisfaction. Dr. Karen Sherman joins to break down the results.
A new study suggests that watching romance movies and then having a discussion afterward showed the same effectiveness as other early marriage relationship interventions like counseling.
Stress is beginning to mount as the days of self-isolating have tallied. Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice; and for those in need of extreme assistance a helpline: National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233).
What do you tell your kids if they're scared? How to handle an economic pinch? Dr. Karen Sherman answers your Covid-19 related questions.
We're living in a strange new normal. Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice on how couples can not just survive, but thrive during this trying time.
A new study shows that men who get married and have kids dramatically reduce the likelihood of being involved in a crime. Dr. Karen Sherman discusses.
In order to build a better or happier marriage you need to communicate effectively. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains how meetings can help.
Penn State researchers found that a husband's perception of their wife's weight impacted marital satisfaction. Dr. Karen Sherman discusses.
A new study found that firefighters who had loving stable marriages at home were more stressed at work than those who didn’t. Huh? Dr. Karen Sherman weighs in.
Researchers looked at two independent longitudinal studies to gauge the marital satisfaction at the beginning of the marriage and over time. The answer isn't so simple and Dr. Karen Sherman says we need to look at attachment styles, among other things.
A new study shows cohabitating men and women see housework differently. Essentially women do more, men do less where men spend more time in professional and academic work. Men think this is fair and women don't. Dr. Karen Sherman addresses this difference.
A new study reveals how happy couples argue, taking a solution-oriented approach to conflict. Dr. Karen Sherman explain what that means and how that can impact your marriage.
A new study found that not only are married people living longer than any other arrangement, but the gap is growing! Dr. Karen Sherman joins to explain the various factors.
A new study found that, on average, women’s levels of sexual desire were not only lower than men’s at the beginning of their marriages, but much more variable than men’s. Dr. Karen Sherman discusses why and how couples can navigate this issue.
A new survey on financial deception reveals the damage it can cause a marriage. Dr. Karen Sherman dives into what that means, why it's happening and what to do about it.
Researchers found a link that married people don't expiernce dimentia as much as other groups, but they're not sure why. Dr. Karen Sherman shares her thoughts on why these finding are encouraging.
Worrying is a natural part of the human emotion and of relationships. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains how you can navigate these feelings and form a more secure relationship as a result.
What does having an ego in marriage mean? How can ego help your marriage? Dr. Noelle Nelson explains.
A new study suggests that couples who consider their spouse their best friend are happier. Dr. Karen Sherman disucsses these results.
Researchers looked at nearly 300,000 patients who had been diagnosed with breast cancer and found that only those who were married had better prognosis' than those who were single. Why? Dr. Karen Sherman joins to explain.
When you show appreciation toward your spouse, you'll be amazed at how you will set yourself up for success in your marriage. These aren't just words either. Dr. Noelle Nelson discusses.
Marriage rates, divorce rates and a variety of other factors around marriage fluctuate throughout time. How does societal impact play a role? Dr. Karen Sherman shares her thoughts.
Dr. Noelle Nelson explains how responding to non-verbal or thoughtless bits of communication can undermine your marriage.
Dr. Frankie Bashan joins the podcast to explore how the metaphor of taking care of your car translates to your relationship... and some people actually do take better care of their car.
A new study out explores the decline of sex in our society. Dr. Karen Sherman discusses what that means and if we should be worried?
What are some common causes of divorce and how can couples be proactive to avoid the path that might lead them to a courthouse. Robin Graine, JD is a Certified Divorce Mediator, a former divorce lawyer and family court hearing officer offers her advice. You can get more information at her website: www.grainemediation.com
The happy chemicals in our brain are designed for particular jobs and randomly flow for no reason. Loretta Breuning, PhD, founder of The Inner Mammal Institute explains what these neurochemicals are and how they impact our relationships.
Researchers call these couples "maximizers." What does that mean? Why would that create a successful relationship. Dr. Karen Sherman provides insight on this research.
What you do in your relationship will have a direct impact on how your partner reciprocates. Psychotherapist, Deva Joy Gouss, explains how if we want change we need to change ourselves.
A new study shows that having a happy spouse not only help your marriage last, but your life too!
A new longitudinal study on marriage happiness shows that married couples get happier over time... but not without some hiccups. Dr. Karen Sherman shares her insight.
You and your spouse are two different people with different motivations and sometimes goals. Dr. Noelle Nelson shares how you and your spouse can agree to disagree on big and little things.
If you naturally produce more oxytocin than others, does that mean your marriage is on easy street? A new study explores this question and Dr. Karen Sherman discusses.
What exactly is a sexless marriage? Is there a frequency or ratio couples can look to? Dr. Karen Sherman offers insight.
The average age of a widow in the U.S. is 59. This seems shocklingly low, but it's also a jolt to the system that we might not be logistically prepared to tackle the world when death does us part. How should we prepare? Dr. Karen Sherman shares her advice.
A lot of marriages deal with a lot of the same problems. Some have simple solutions and some require bespoke resolutions. Dr. Karen Sherman explores the problems and the fixes.
There is a lot of research that shows love is a powerful drug that does wonders for your health. Dr. Karen Sherman explains what some of those benefits are. You can read more here.
The Pew Research Center put together some facts about marriage based on the latest data. Dr. Karen Sherman explains what it says.
We often think that marriage is one thing or another, but in reality it changes over time. Good new is that it gets better. Dr. Karen Sherman explains.
Leaving Neverland is a two-part documentary telling the story of two men who accuse Michael Jackson of sexually abusing them as children. This documentary raises a lot of points about grooming, abuse, the psychological toll it takes on the victim and their family. Dr. Karen Sherman and host Steve Cooper discuss what families can take away from this documentary and the follow-up conversation hosted by Oprah Winfrey. Reference: 'Mindfullness and the Art of Choice'
We often think that marriage is one thing or another, but in reality it changes over time. Good new is that it gets better. Dr. Karen Sherman explains.
What are the little things couples can do to boost their marriage? What are the staples of healthy habits? Dr. Karen Sherman explains.
Dutch researchers analyzed 24 studies and to review the social and societal impact of being married. Dr. Karen Sherman examines what they found.
One study suggests cohabitating is beneficial for relationships and another says it will lead to doom down the line. So what's happening with these different studies? How can we make sense of them? Dr. Karen Sherman breaks things down.
A new CNBC artictle dives into a money study and the relationship it has with how well couples do (or not). Dr. Karen Sherman shares her insight.
A new study suggests that depening on your friends and your race! might have an impact on your liklihood of divorce. Dr. Karen Sherman weighs in.
Divorce coach Laura Bonarrigo joins us to discuss how couples can learn from previous relationships and thrive in their second (or third marriages).
A new study shows that married men make more money compared to women, but also more than single men. Dr. Karen Sherman discusses why that might be.
What do Ben Franklin's virtues have to do with relationships and how can they help couples navigate their future? Dr. Noelle Nelson explains how this all ties together. In part 2 of our conversation.
A recent survey showed that 1 in 3 Americans say they are burned out from the holidays before Christman. Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice on how to accept stress and deal with it in a healthy manner.
What do Ben Franklin's virtues have to do with relationships and how can they help couples navigate their future? Dr. Noelle Nelson explains how this all ties together.
The holidays are a time of year that when we generate a lot of memories, which makes celebrating them especially difficult when we've suffered a loss. Grief specialist Gary Roe guides listeners on what to expect and how to use the holiday season to grieve well.
We all have different ways of making decisions and the process in reaching conclusions can vary. Dr. Tomi Bryan explains how she and her husband honor their different processes and how they got there.
New guest on the show Brigitte Cutshall is a Solutions Consultant and Health Advocate. She is also a two-time breast cancer survivor and living with a benign brain tumor. Today she shares her keys to fulfilling marriage.
A new study shows that a man's testoterone spikes if he believes his wife is opposing him, regardless if she actually is. Dr. Karen Sherman shares her insights.
A new study found that people who are married or widowed are less likely to suffer from malnutrition. What the heck does that mean... and why? Dr. Karen Sherman weighs in.
Grief specialist Gary Roe explains how each of us grieves differently and how we can help a spouse going through the process.
When one partner is away there are considerations for the person away and the person staying home. Dr. Noelle Nelson breaks it down.
A new study came out where respondents were more than happy to blame their student debt for their divorce. Dr. Karen Sherman explains why that might not be accurate.
From a sociological perspective we live in radically different times and therefore we could have radically different expectations of marriage. Dr. Karen Sherman and host Steve Cooper discuss. Referring link: www.npr.org/marriage.
Researchers analyized the results of many different studies and found married couples had lower risk of heart attacks and strokes. Dr. Karen Sherman explains why this might be.
What's an appropriate way to respond when you hear your good friends are getting a divorce? Dr. Karen Sherman weighs in.
What the heck is a demand withdraw pattern, what does it mean and... oh it's the most common pattern of conlict in marriage. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains.
Researchers at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center looked at the blood before and after couples got into a fight and found markers in the blood changed. Dr. Karen Sherman discusses the psychosomatic powers of the body and what that means for marriage.
New reseearch indicates that overly affectionate couples early in their marriage are more likely to have troubles later in their marriage. But what is too much affection? What about the honeymoon? Dr. Karen Sherman explains.
People are starting to pay attention to their online privacy, but how do you handle your privacy when others post things about you? Dr. Karen Sherman weighs in.
We frequently talk about having a good marriage, but what does that mean? Dr. Karen Sherman and editor Steve Cooper attempt to define in concrete terms what an excellent marriage looks like.
How dangerous is a boring marriage? How common is a boring marriage? What can you do about a boring marriage? Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice. Dr. Karen Sherman breaks it down.
A new study suggests couples married for 20 years are happier than newlyweds. Dr. Karen Sherman breaks it down.
Video games can be addictive according to a new report from the World Health Organization. So what does that mean and how is that different than other passionate, fun hobbies? Dr. Karen Sherman explains.
A couple going through a miscarriage can be emotionally traumatizing. Dr. Karen Sherman shares advice for couples who are dealing with the loss.
We live in a busy, hectic world and taking vacation breaks are extremely important and Dr. Karen Sherman explains why.
We often talk about wanting to have a great marriage, but what does that mean? Dr. Karen Sherman shares her thoughts with advice on how to get there.
How can you avoid and get through an ultimatum in marriage? Dr. Noelle Nelson explores the issue and offers advice.
There doesn't seem to be much distance between the two, but there are big differences. Dr. Karen Sherman breaks it down.
When your marriage is hit with unfortunate circumstances or actions, how do you move forward? Dr. Noelle Nelson offers advice.
What should parents know and understand about online citizenship? Dr. Karen Sherman explains.
Dr. Noelle Nelson explains how and why sleeping next to your partner could be imparing your health.
Dr. Noelle Nelson explains how a couple of habits can put a smile on your spouse's face.
Making your spouse your everything can be detrimental to your marriage. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains why.
The New York Times ran a story with 36 Questions that can boost your love. Dr. Karen Sherman explores a few of those questions and what they might reveal about your love and marriage.
It's sometimes difficult to reconcile, but our spouse is on our side and isn't trying to be vindictive in their actions. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains how to give them the benefit of the doubt and how that will improve your marriage.
More men now die from suicide than women do from breast cancer. Dr. Karen Sherman breaks down what to look out for and how couples can be proactive when there are warning signs.
A lot gets discussed about kids in a blended family, but Dr. Karen Sherman dives in on how this effects the relationship.
Dr. Karen Sherman writes the listeners five prescriptive nuggets that will improve your marriage. Read the referenced article here.
These things aren't intentional, but they can and do begin to sap the happiness out of relationships. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains.
Since we're so comfortable with our spouse it's easy to take them for granted. During the holidays when we're stressed it's more important than ever that we're not taking them for granted. Dr. Karen Sherman offers tips.
Since we're so comfortable with our spouse it's easy to take them for granted. During the holidays when we're stressed it's more important than ever that we're not taking them for granted. Dr. Karen Sherman offers tips.
Some men are behaving badly and perhaps the closest person on the planet to them can get through to them... maybe not. Dr. Karen Sherman shares her thoughts.
The negative of your marriage isn't a bad thing, it's simply the part you might not be paying attention to. Dr. Karen Sherman explains.
What do you do when you and your spouse are on completely opposite sides of an issue where you don't see a middle ground. Dr. Noelle Nelson offers her tips.
Just as you need to rejuvinate yourself in anything that has lasting power, you need to keep lighting that spark in your marriage too. Dr. Karen Sherman offers tips.
It's not uncommon for a piece of information about marriage to get taken out of context in order to construct an argument whether it's true or not. Dr. Karen Sherman weighs in on a few of these out-of-context arguments.
There are many reasons why you hold back from expressing your hurt to your spouse, but Dr. Noelle Nelson explains why that is and how to overcome those reservations.
Sometimes to make progress you need to flip your thinking on an issue. This week, Dr. Karen Sherman does just that.
Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice on how couples and families can come together during a crisis and avoid fracturing their relationship while they try to recover.
If you and your spouse agree on everything that's not normal. Dr. Karen Sherman explains why it's healthy to accept disagreement in marriage.
Parents of a child with special needs face additional stress that shift responsibilities, time and attention. Dr. Karen Sherman shares advice on how to seek balance and expectation.
We have a lot of resources around us to enhance our marriages. Dr. Karen Sherman shares ideas on how you can get more out of your marriage.
A couple can create an amazing plan for their future, but unexpected things can (and many times will) happen. Dr. Karen Sherman shares advice on how couples can regroup and move forward.
A fascinating study that provides a set of questions that foster closeness. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains the study and shares some of the questions. Here is a link to the article discussed, which links to the study.
We have more communication tools at our disposal than at any time in history. Dr. Karen Sherman explains how we can best communicate in a modern marriage.
What role does the a spouse have in enabling or helping their husband or wife? Is there a difference? Dr. Karen Sherman discusses.
Dr. Karen Sherman explores the reasons you should celebrate and the level of celebration that is appropriate.
When you know who you are and what your story is, you can shape how you respond to your spouse and the world. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains tips on how to make this happen.
We live in uncertain times where the future looks uncertain. How can couples move through the world without the weight of questions pulls them down?
How can you overcome the small issues that creep up in marriage that bothers you, but you want to break the cycle and resolve the issue.
We communicate in a lot of different ways and it might be your body language isn't saying what you want. Dr. Karen Sherman joins the podcast to discuss.
Marriage requires action to keep the love alive when it fades to the background. Dr. Noelle Nelson offers tips.
A listener reached out to say they knew of abuse in the family and told other members about it, but weren't getting the response they were hoping for. Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice.
Your spouse might do something you don't like, but how do you stop the resentment from taking over your marriage? Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice.
A new study looks at why couples who have sex at least once a week are happier... but it's not the intercouse! Dr. Karen Sherman discusses.
The longest running personality study ever has revealed that our personality changes so much that in life that you might look like a completely different person from when you were 14 to 77 years old. What does this mean for your marriage? Dr. Karen Sherman weighs in.
How can people get the most out of their limited time when they don't have an infinite amount of it. Dr. Karen Sherman shares her tips.
It might seem like you're not a techy, but there's probably a lot of tech around you that you can use to improve your marriage and make life in general easier. Dr. Karen Sherman and Editor Steve Cooper share their tips.
Expectations within a marriage can help the rest of your life run more smoothly. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains how you can express your expectations to live the marriage you want.
Good marriages include disagreements. With those disagreements you can grow in your knowlege and understanding of each other. Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice on how to make that happen.
Marriage can be extraordinarily fun and easy when you do small things regularly. Here are 5 to consider from Dr. Karen Sherman.
Etiquette expert Diane Gottsman rejoins the podcast to discuss her new book, "Modern Etiquette for a Better Life: Master All Social and Business Exchanges" as well as discussing politics and more.
We're familiar with physical endurance, but what does it mean to have good emotional endurance? How can that help your relationship?
Even with the best intentions plans can (and often do) go awry. Dr. Karen Sherman discusses how couples can come together to overcome adversities in life.
Nearly every family or extended family has a member who they just don't bring up in conversation because they are always in trouble. Dr. Karen Sherman explains this family dynamic.
How do you know if you're in a good marriage? What are some markers to look for? Is there a couple you could or should look at for guidance? Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice.
Nobody likes to talk about death, but it's coming for us all. It's important to make plans now, while you're in good health and mind to make things easier when the time comes. Dr. Karen Sherman walks us through the steps.
If you're together for any amount of time you're going to have disagreements. Moreover, you're hopefully close enough to where you can be vulnerable with each other. That also means you might say something you know will hurt your spouse and regret. Dr. Karen Sherman shares advice on how to handle the situation where you say something you regret.
Dr. Noelle Nelson explains why couples rehash arguments and why that isn't good for your marriage.
How does your future look? Dr. Noelle Nelson explains how being an optimist can make big improvements in your marriage and how you can use optimism to take your relationship to the next level.
We're coming to an end of 2016, here are some things you can do in 2017 to make your marriage better or even great in the New Year. Tips courtesy of Dr. Karen Sherman.
Dr. Noelle Nelson discusses the dangers of social media and how it can creep in to the limited special time you and your spouse have together. Moreover, social media has fresh dangers that are different than other types of media.
Why do we procrastinate? How can we get over our procrastination? Is it normal? This and more questions are discussed with Dr. Karen Sherman. Oh, and Karen plays therapist to Hitched editor and host Steve Cooper.
Want to give your spouse something meaningful this year and you want it to really make an impact. Try one (or all) of these ideas from Dr. Karen Sherman that your spouse will surely appreciate.
What are some holiday stress relievers that will help prevent couples from getting upset with each other? Dr. Karen Sherman offers five solid pieces of advice.
Do you undercut your spouse when they attempt to be helpful? For exmample, if they help you with a chore, do you complain about how they did it? If so, Dr. Noelle Nelson explains how this can be damaging to your marriage what you can do about it.
A lot of hurtful things have been said and expressed by family and friends during the Presidential Election season that have torn at the fiber of close relationships. Dr. Karen Sherm and Hitched Editor, Steve Cooper, discuss how to understand, heal and move forward; including scenarios for social media and family gatherings.
Can mental health improve on our physical health? Yes! Absolutely being mentally in-shape can have a positive physical health correlation. Dr. Karen Sherman discusses a few pieces of low-hanging mental health fruit.
Not everything we attempt or support is going to reach the outcome we want. So... how do you accept the results and move forward in a positive manner? Dr. Karen Sherman provides tips and insights to help.
Do you know what a progressive argument is? Dr. Noelle Nelson does and she's here to share her tips on how to take issues you and your spouse have complained about for years and solve them amicably. Really!
A new study came out suggesting it's bad for men to be the breadwinners in a marriage. Dr. Karen Sherman shares her thoughts on why that might be, along with other aspects of the study and modern marriages.
Marriage expert and author Chana Levitan discusses her latest book, 'That's Why I Married You: How to Dance with Personality Differences' and shares a few insights on what readers can expect from the book and lessons gained. You can buy the book here.
While it's important for new parents to bond with their new baby, it's also important for couples to not ignore the bond of their own relationship. Dr. Karen Sherman shares tips on how to keep the connection strong.
There is a lot of anxiety in our society about a myriad of things. Dr. Karen Sherman explains the importance of anxiety, understanding it and how to deal with it.
How do you know if you or your spouse is clinically depressed? What should you do if you or your spouse is depressed? Dr. Karen Sherman explains what qualifies as depression and how couples and move forward.
Relationship dynamics can be tough to transition to and from. This can be really tough when adult children are still leaning heavily on their parents for support when their spouse should take over the role. Dr. Karen Sherman provides insight.
What is mindfulness and how can it help your marriage? How does mindfulness compare to meditation? Dr. Noelle Nelson explains all and provides some easy tips to impliment into your marriage today.
School's in session and parents are stretched thin. Keeping an eye on your marriage is vital. Yes, it can seem tough or implossible to carve out time for you and your spouse, but Dr. Karen Sherman has some great advice for you.
Do you want to be a better friend to your spouse? Dr. Karen Sherman shares information on how you and your spouse can boost your friendship and ultimately improve your marriage.
So much has been said recently about the importance of empathy, but many people don't understand what it is and what having empathy means. Dr. Karen Sherman dives in.
A new study found that married couples who were shown pictures of attractive people found that if the married person were told the pictured individual was single they found that person less attractive than if they were told the pictured person was married. Dr. Karen Sherman weighs in. The study was published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin by Dr. Shana Cole and Dr. Emily Balcetis.
Before you and your spouse head out the door on your next trip, be sure you listen to Dr. Karen Sherman's tips to make the planning and reacclimation process a breeze.
There are no easy answers when trust has been broken in marriage, but there is hope. Dr. Karen Sherman shares her expertise and a few annecdotal stories to help couples move forward.
A listener has written in asking for advice regarding his wife's response to an old friend who has entered their life and is now breaking boundaries of communication. Dr. Karen Sherman weighs in.
If you are a regular listener, you probably know what we're going to say much of the time. Why is it, then, that you still make the wrong choice on occassion in your marriage? Dr. Karen Sherman provides insight.
Dr. Noelle Nelson joins us this week to discuss her new book "Happy Healthy . . . Dead: Why What You Think You Know About Aging Is Wrong and How To Get It Right." What that means, why she wrote it and why you will love it!
Michelle Gannon, PhD and Beth Jaeger-Skigen, LCSW explain the latest research by Dr. Brene Brown, which focuses on the power of vulnerability and empathy; what "wholehearted living" means; Rising Strong Workshops and more. For more visit www.risingstrongworkshop.com and www.hitchedmag.com
Is it normal to have attaction to others when you're married? Is it normal to have a crush on others? What to do if you find yourself in this situation? Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice.
We frequently discuss how talking about marriage problems with friends and family is taboo, but this week we tackle the subject head-on with advice on how to break that taboo. Dr. Karen Sherman shares her insight.
Dr. Sue Johnson, the creator of Emotionally Focused Therapy, discusses the importance of adult bonding, why people should care, the research that backs it up and much, much more.
Men and women have biological differences when it comes to their sexual needs. Dr. Rebecca Jorgensen offers tips and information that couples can implement tonight. Text 33444 and type in "bettersex" to get your free handout.
New research reveals there's more to gratitude than creating a pleasant environment. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains how gratitude can be used as a tool and how to weild it.
Entering retirement is a big life change: you have a lot of free time, you have more time to spend with your spouse, you might have different aspirations. Dr. Karen Sherman explains how you and your spouse can thrive during this transition.
Sometimes just saying, 'I'm Sorry' isn't enough to smooth over the harsh terrain that was created by an error in the past. Drs. Michelle Gannon and Sam Jinich explain how to deliver a heartfelt and effective apology.
Mental health is a huge issue in this country, but it doesn't get the attention it deserves. Dr. Karen Sherman shares her thoughts on what's happening, why it matters, and where it's going.
A new study reveals that those who don't have big expectations for their marriage are happier than those who have high expectations, but fail to reach those goals. Dr. Karen Sherman offers her perspective.
You are two different people with two backgrounds and your own thoughts, feelings and ideas. It can be difficult to find common ground sometimes. Dr. Karen Sherman explains how couples can effectively compromise.
Hopefully you strive to grow and improve throughout your life. So how do you set goals in life life or within your marriage and make them stick? How do you get your spouse to support your goals? How do you even approach such a thing? Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice.
Before a couple has a child (or right after), Dr. Karen Sherman believes the family should do these things to be best prepared for the new baby.
Why do couples get into conflicts and what are the general rules on how to handle conflict? Dr. Karen Sherman has answers and a fun little story to share.
Marriage is an amazingly close relationship, but that also makes it a space of vulnerability. Dr. Noelle Nelson offers advice on how you can say what you want to your spouse to get closer than ever.
We can connect with our spouse (and others) through the use of techonogy in more ways than ever before. Dr. Karen Sherman and Hitched editor, Steve Cooper, discuss how these new communication tools are being used and what that means for your marriage.
A listener wonders why she and her husband are in a cylce of sending loving and thoughtful text messages throughout the day only to have arguments when they're face to face, following by apology texts the next morning to repeat the cycle. Dr. Karen Sherman shares advice.
Doing a project with your spouse can be enjoyable or a total nightmare. Dr. Karen Sherman shares tips on how to avoid the arguments and what couples should keep in mind.
Valentine's Day is in the rearview mirror, so how can couples keep the good feelings going when there's nothing special on the horizon. Dr. Noelle Nelson shares her insight.
A listener wrote-in asking for advice on how to get her wife to have more sex. Dr. Karen Sherman offers a ton of insight on why this might not be a sex issue at all, and what our listener can do about it.
Just because someone is nice doesn't mean they're a pushover. In fact, being nice is a good quality to have if you want a thriving marriage.
Nobody's perfect, but that doesn't mean it's easy to admit a mistake. It's often times tougher to admit mistakes to your spouse. Dr. Karen Sherman explains why and how to approach this issue.
Married partners will have a defined role they execute in the relationship (i.e., the fun one), but can that change? What do the roles mean? Dr. Karen Sherman offers insight.
There are times in a marriage when you just aren't feeling the love in your marriage. Is this normal? How can you prevent it from happening? Dr. Noelle Nelson offers advice.
Take your marriage from good to great. From approaching the conversation to implementing a plan. Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice.
New research has come out monitoring the effects of a happy marriage. Dr. Karen Sherman and Hitched editor, Steve Cooper, discuss; plus simple tips on how you can implement.
What are Dr. Karen Sherman's top tips to live a happily married life. Yes, we have the secrets and we're sharing them.
There are certain times when your spouse can use an extra helping hand (like the holidays), but offering your help and getting your spouse to accept the help can sometimes be difficult. Dr. Karen Sherman shares tips on how you can lend your support.
Are introverts and extroverts compatible? What do those terms really mean? Dr. Noelle Nelson breaks down the personalities of these two groups and what that means for your marriage.
If you're married long enough you're going to make little mistakes. Dr. Karen Sherman shares advice on how to handle these incidences.
If you've ever had trouble getting into relationship talk, perhaps some football analogies will help. Dr. Karen Sherman and editor Steve Cooper give you the playbook.
You might not think birthdays or anniversaries or even Valentine's Day is an important occassion, but they might provide just the spark your marriage needs. Dr. Karen Sherman offers tips and explanations on how to get the most out of them.
You know what you know, but you find yourself in a conversation with someone else who denies the truth. What can you do? What should you say? Dr. Karen Sherman offers fresh information to help with these frustrating situations.
When you have a power couple with two strong personalities, it can be tough for them to agree or back down from a point. Dr. Karen Sherman offers tips on how they can be an all-star team.
All people have differences, even married couples. Dr. Noelle Nelson shares her tips on how to avoid having those differences turn into full blown conflict.
We all want to live happily ever after, but what happens if you aren't feeling loved in your own marriage? Dr. Karen Sherman suggests it could be normal. She also shares tips on what to do about it.
Just because you are no longer married to your ex doesn't mean that circumstances can't change and your feelings might return. Dr. Karen Sherman shares advice on how to handle these feelings and how to interact with your current spouse.
What to do if you or your spouse are constantly telling lies? Nothing earth rattling, but those little white lies that can slowly erode a relationship and trust. Dr. Karen Sherman weighs in.
A hurtful thing will happen in your marriage, it just will. However, how you respond is your choice! Dr. Noelle Nelson offers tips on how you and your spouse can take control over your responses when things don't go your way.
Someone at your office is spreading the false rumor that you're having an affair. What should you do? Should you tell your spouse? Should you confront the rumormonger? Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice.
Your spouse has a new venture they want to work on, but you aren't sure what your role will be and how much involvement they expect from you. Dr. Karen Sherman offers her advice.
It can be tricky dealing with your own emotions and with other family members when you didn't have a positive relationship with a family member who has passed. Dr. Karen shares her very personal story and offers lots of terrific advice.
It can be really easy to get comfortable in a marriage, only to realize you're just going along to get along. Dr. Noelle Nelson offers advice on how you can maximize your opportunities for a happier union.
A new study came out showing a relationship between money and cheating. Dr. Karen Sherman discusses what the data means and what we can learn from it.
A wife wants to know what to do because her husband is emotionally unavailable due to PTSD. Dr. Karen Sherman examines the listener's situation and offers advice.
While divorce rates are dropping, divorce is still not uncommon. Dr. Karen Sherman shares her 5 common mistakes couples make when they're remarried.
Launching a new business takes an investment of time, money, emotional resources and more. Dr. Karen Sherman offers tips on keeping your marriage solid while your new business gains its footing.
Wouldn't it be great if your marriage had a warning light that came on when it required a little maintenance? Unfortunately that doesn't exist, but there are some warning signs you should look out for. Dr. Karen Sherman explains what those are.
Unfortunately, if you are in a relationship for any amount of time you're going to have to apologize for something. Thankfully, Dr. Noelle Nelson shares her amazing tips on how to do it effectively. This is next level stuff!
What can you do during your vacation break that will improve your marriage? What should you plan for, what should you do? Dr. Karen Sherman offers tips.
We all have friends of the opposite sex and sometimes romantic feelings or emotions of jealousy can form cracks in a marriage. Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice.
Your spouse has cheated and you have concrete evidence to prove it. They don't know you have found out. Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice on how to handle the situation.
When a family member asks for money, you want to help out, but you also don't want the lending to add new strain to your family or marriage relationship. Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice.
What are five things couples can do in the next 12 months that will improve their marriage. Dr. Karen Sherman shares her list of five proactive items to improve your marriage.
When you're getting tugged at from all sides at home, it can be difficult to appreciate what happens in your relationship. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains how to bring order.
The institution of marriage could use a tune-up. Dr. Karen Sherman and editor Steve Cooper tackle the big topic of how to fix marriage. No problem, right? For example, if a couple had $1,000 how would Dr. Sherman recommend you spend it?
All good businesses understand the important data points of their venture. What are the important analytics you should look at in your marriage? Dr. Karen Sherman highlights them for you.
A new British study discusses the top reasons couples are unhappy in their marriages. We go through the top 10 reasons and Dr. Karen Sherman offers tips and advice on how couples can overcome these issues.
What do you do when your spouse is focused on other things beside your marriage and an attentive third-party begins to appear alluring.
Why do couples have such a hard time being open and honest when it comes to talk about money. Dr. Karen Sherman explains, highlighting the emotional attachment to money.
Blogger Anthony D'Ambrosio recently posted a column titled, 5 Reasons Marriages Just Don't Work Anymore. Hitched Editor, Steve Cooper, and Dr. Karen Sherman discuss why this viral column is so off base.
What does marriage look like in 2015. More importantly, what does the marriage data say? Dr. Karen Sherman discusses the new data and what it says about modern marriages. And we have a serious question for helicopter parents!
Are you bored by the comfort in your marriage? Dr. Noelle Nelson explains why and how couples can have trouble with this and how to overcome it.
How can couples build fun back into their relationship and make sure that their marriage stays fun for the next many decades. Dr. Karen Sherman has answers.
From big embarrassments like an affair to small issues like posting a picture on Facebook, how should couples handle public embarrassments? Dr. Karen Sherman has answers.
Are you micromanaging your spouse (or feeling micromanaged)? Dr. Karen Sherman explains why we do this, how to handle it and what adjustments can be made to have a happy marriage.
How are you supposed to handle your spouse's stress when they've had a rough day? Even when you're dealing with your own stress. Dr. Noelle Nelson offers advice.
Dr. Karen Sherman talks about what to look for, what questions to ask, and what couples should expect in marriage therapy.
Dr. Karen Sherman discusses how this issue evolves in a marriage and how couples can deal with it.
Dr. Karen Sherman shares her top 5 pieces of marriage advice for couples who are newly married or just looking to strengthen their love.
With all the information out there to help couples stop fighting, Dr. Noelle Nelson says she has three simple tips to stop your next argument.
It's one thing if you think your spouse is cheating, it's another thing if you've been doing work and recovering from an affair and you're suspicious they're doing it again. Dr. Karen Sherman weights in.
Recent research suggest that gratitude may be the new will power. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains what this means and how it can impact your marriage.
Affection has been shown to be immensly important in research. Dr. Karen Sherman discusses the important of affection and how you might ask for it within your marriage.
It's a new year and we want to offer some tips on how you can make sure you're doing the small things to have a great marriage. Dr. Karen Sherman shares her top tips.
Not all marriages last, which means old relationships and your new one can collide. Here's how you (and your new spouse) can more productively deal with an ex.
Whether you and/or your spouse exhibit passive aggressive behavior, Dr. Noelle Nelson explains why and how you can instead have more productive interactions.
We might think that we don't have a choice in loving our spouse, but we do. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains how we choose to love our spouse and how that can improve your marriage.
What should you do if your spouse gives you the silent treatment after a fight? What does it mean and where does this reaction come from? Dr. Karen Sherman explains.
What can you do if you're in a sexless marriage and want to turn things around? Dr. Karen Sherman talks through various scenarios and provides solutions.
New research identifies how couples who argue not only are causing damage to their health, but they actually die earlier. Dr. Noelle Nelson discusses this new research and more.
How important is trust in a marriage? Can you love someone where trust is difficult? Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice.
Being delusional about your partner with those rose tinted glasses is a good thing, according to a new study. Dr. Noelle Nelson digs into what this means and how it can apply to you.
When you are wanting to acheive higher goals as a couple, how can you motivate and encourage your spouse to step up their game? Dr. Karen Sherman explains.
We know that men and women are biologically different, but we're also wired different, mentally. There are many lessons that have been learned through evolution and Dr. Noelle Nelson explains how they apply today.
Dr. Michelle Gannon and Dr. Sam Jinich, leaders of Hold Me Tight Workshops in San Francisco and in the Bay Area, discuss what couples can expect at the workshops, what they're all about, how they began and more.
Warren and Betsy were facing a rocky marriage when they decided they would commit to each other, sell everything, and then travel the world. This week they tell us about a border bribe, losing an enormous amount of weight and a glimpse of their emotional journey.
Warren and Betsy were facing a rocky marriage when they decided they would commit to each other, sell everything, and then travel the world. They have now turned their story into a book and share some of their stories.
Good marriages are made up of many great habits. Dr. Karen Sherman explains what things are important to say all the time.
How to avoid situations where a discussion breaks into a fight and what the ground rules are to have a construction conversation.
While many couples struggle to stay close, there are some who smother their spouse and it can actually drive a wedge in the marriage. Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice.
Learn how men and women differ, psychologically, when making decision. This understanding can obviously offer a deeper knowledge within your marriage.
Nobody is perfect and over the years your spouse's imperfection may begin to annoy you. Dr. Karen Sherman shares tips on how to handle and imperfect spouse.
Can you simply brush your past troubles under the rug or do they need to be addressed? Dr. Karen Sherman has the answers.
What is a flawed apology and how can couples work through them? Dr. Noelle Nelson offers advice.
Dealing with a spouse that has a hot temper can be very damaging to your relationship. Dr. Karen Sherman provides advice on how to deal with this scenario.
New research of over 3 million Americans revealed that married couples had healthier hearts than those who were single or even divorced.
If your spouse is constantly accusing you of lying, Dr. Karen Sherman explains why that may be and what you can do about it.
There's a lot of advice on how to deal with bad news, but how do you deal with good news? Dr. Noelle Nelson explains how to handle a spouse that worries the good times aren't going to last.
Many couples have difficulty getting pregnant and it can cause strain on a marriage. Dr. Karen Sherman discusses tactics on how to make the baby-making process easier.
Believe it or not, but conflict in a marriage can be a good thing. Dr. Karen Sherman explains how couples can reconnect after a fight.
Research has shown that just expressing gratitude can make you happier. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains the research and explores how this can help with your marriage.
This week Dr. Karen Sherman and Hitched editor, Steve Cooper, play a little game of Marriage Myth or Marriage Fact. Listen and play along.
As marijuana gains legalized status in more parts of the country, Dr. Karen Sherman shares a few tips on how to avoid arguing about green herb within your marriage.
It's tough to excel in your marriage communication if you're only listening to your spouse and not hearing them. Dr. Noelle Nelson discusses new research and shares some tips on how you can hear better in your marriage.
We can probably all identify what makes a bad marriage, but what makes a good marriage? Dr. Karen Sherman describes the qualities of a successful and happy marriage and how happy couples move past obstacles.
We know the it's important that married couples continue to carve out time to nurture their relationship. This week, marriage and family therapist, Esther Boykin, discusses her new book, 'The Date Deck.'
New research suggests that Twitter is dangerous for your marriage, but Dr. Noelle Nelson and Hitched Editor, Steve Cooper, have a few nits to pick with this data and explain why it's okay to tweet.
Research has shown that being friends with someone who is divorced means that you're more likely to be divorced as well. So what are the risks of social contagion and how can couples build their marital immune system.
Going to grad school while married can require some additional learning. Dr. Karen Sherman offers tips on how couples can navigate the balance of higher education and marriage.
Nobody's immortal and dealing with sick parents or in-laws can have a very stressful impact on a marriage. Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice on how to deal with this tough harsh reality of life.
Marriage can actually be pretty easy if you know what you're doing. Dr. Karen Sherman offers her tips on what makes a marriages last.
Dr. Noelle Nelson explains new research that shows that the length it takes a wife to cool down after a disagreement effects the happiness of marriage, whereas the husband cool down peroid does not have the same impact.
Dean Olsher is the Host of The Really Big Questions (TRBQ), a project exploring the questions that make us human. Hitched Editor, Steve Cooper, asks Olsher what he has learned about love from the project.
It's easy to let life get in the way of your relationship, but now is the perfect time to re-establish some relationsihp goals. Dr. Karen Sherman offers her expert advice.
What do you do if your spouse informs you they would like a divorce? Or that they love you, but they're just not in love with you? Dr. Karen Sherman offers her expert advice.
Grit can predict the retention rate of teachers, the most successful sales person and who and who will not divorce. The more grit people have the less likely they are to divorce. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains how, why and what this means for couples.
A lot of husbands are looking to bring back that sparkle to their wife's eye. Dr. Karen Sherman offers multiple strategies on how husbands can impress their wives.
Telling your spouse that you're right may not be the best thing to move things forward. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains how being right will stop your conversation.
Nobody likes to watch their spouse in a state of upset, so it's only natural that we'll want to try and cheer them up. Unfortunately, you might be doing the wrong thing, according to Dr. Noelle Nelson. Listen why.
In continuing our chat from last week, Dr. Karen Sherman explains what couples should look for when seeking therapy and the steps to take to move the marriage foward into healing.
If you find out your spouse has cheated, what do you do? Dr. Karen Sherman lays out the steps for a person to take when confronting this crisis situation.
Recent research shows that when you're having trouble in your current marriage, you're more likely to fanticize abougt your last love. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains how couples can fight back the urge of the ex.
Author and relationship coach, Liam Naden, offers advice on what a husband or wife can do if they want to save their marriage, but their spouse is ready to walk away.
Guys have been searching the site looking for answers on how to handle a controlling wife. Dr. Karen Sherman shares insight on how husbands can balance out the marriage.
There's a difference between caring for your spouse and parenting your spouse. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains the difference and how couples can rev their marriage by knowing the difference.
You know that the holidays are going to be stressful and Dr. Karen Sherman offers tips on how you can manage that stress.
There's nothing ordinary about a good night sleep and new research shows that just a single night of good sleep can improve your marriage. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains.
A wife wants to know how she can approach her husband who is constantly criticizing her parenting style. Dr. Karen Sherman weighs in on the this scenario.
Is there a positive to being selfish in your marriage? Dr. Noelle Nelson explains how understanding what's in it for you can actually be a positive.
We dug through the search terms on the website to find out what types of problems people needed help with and getting your spouse to pay attention to you was a really popular one. Dr. Karen Sherman has some tips to grab their eye.
What does it mean when your husband cries? What does it mean when your wife cries? Are they weak? Sensitive? Sad? Dr. Noelle Nelson explains how men and women respond to tears.
A wife writes in wondering what her husband can do to get closer to her family. Dr. Karen Sherman shares her thoughts on getting closer to the in-laws and how it can be accomplished.
A listener wrote in with a letter explaining how her mother-in-law respects no boundaries and it's tearing at her relationship. Dr. Karen Sherman offers tips on how to deal with such an in-law.
Arguments in marriage happen. Dr. Noelle Nelson offers several tips on how you can embrace all the good things about your spouse to find solutions.
We're never told what is normal when it comes to marriage; we only know what we have seen. Dr. Karen Sherman shares personal and professional experiences to help answer this question.
It's sometimes difficult to gauge where our relationship is because many of us don't even know what normal is. Dr. Karen Sherman offers many warning signs that your marriage could be in trouble.
Love is an action not just a feeling. Dr. Noelle Nelson helps explain why you need to take action today and begin to commit random acts of love toward your spouse.
Do you know what causes cheating? Do you know how to stop it in your marriage? Did you spouse cheat on you back when you were just dating? Dr. Karen Sherman offers tips on how to cheat-proof your marriage.
Dr. Noelle Nelson explains what bringing your inner mule means, shares and old Native American legend about two wolves and editor, Steve Cooper, makes the connection with the NFL Hall of Fame Induction ceremony. What?
Is your spouse not showing you the affection you have come to expect? What if they were never affectionate, but you wish they were now? Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice.
A lot of wives have visited Hitched in search for answers, and specifically looking for help because they fear their husband hates them. Dr. Karen Sherman addresses the issue.
We know date nights are important, but there are some real benefits to going on a date day! Dr. Noelle Nelson shares reasons and tips on going on a date day.
A husband is always on the road and the wife wants to know what she can do to keep their marriage strong. Dr. Karen Sherman responds.
A husband has written in wondering how he can help his wife deal with the death of a parent. Dr. Karen Sherman shares tips to help the husband navigate the emotions.
In an era where everything is digital and everything personalized requires a fill-in-the-blank, a hand-written note stands out as an extremely personal sentiment. Dr. Noelle Nelson share tips on making your note special.
A wife wrote in wondering what to do about her husband's job, which puts him in some unsavory environments and makes her uncomfortable. Dr. Karen Sherman offers solutions.
Don't let the responsibilities of life put a damper on your dreams. Dr. Noelle Nelson offers tips on how to bring excitement back into your marriage.
It's an akward and emotional moment when your friend mentions they want to get a divorce. Dr. Karen Sherman offers tips on how you can respond if faced with this situation.
Dr. Noelle Nelson shares how not complaining about the small things will make a huge improvement in your marital happiness--it could take just 21 days! Get the details.
For a long time women in society didn't have many options to hold power over men, with the exception of sex. Is withholding sex within marriage today still a good way to punish? Dr. Karen Sherman weighs in.
Business management is all about setting goals and then accomplishing them. Seems like a pretty good formula for a marriage, right? Dr. Noelle Nelson spells out a plan to make it work for your marriage.
A wife is struggling to deal with her husband's ex-wife. The ex doesn't trust the new wife with her kids and our reader wants to know how to handle the situation. Dr. Karen Sherman responds.
It's often good to say "no" in your marriage, particularly when you put a little thought behind your resonse. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains why it's important and how to do it right.
A reader is having trouble responding when friends and family ask about their trouble getting pregnant. Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice on how this couple can respond and react.
Whether you've been to one wedding or 100, there are always new protocols guests should adhere to. Etiquette expert, Diane Gottsman, helps prep wedding guests on everything from when you can leave a reception to posting pictures on Facebook.
A very common question couples face, particularly women, is making the choice between their career and kids. Dr. Karen Sherman offers some advice and how to weigh the decision.
A lot of couples moved in with parents or in-laws during the economic downturn. Now, a wife wants to move out of her in-laws home and Dr. Karen Sherman provides advice on how to make a graceful exit.
We know that things will not always go as planned in marriage and life. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains why you should just go with it.
Should you bring your new neighbor a basket of goodies, give them a spare key to your home, tell them their dog barks too much? Etiquette expert, Diane Gottsman, offers tips.
What have you done differently to grow as a person? Dr. Noelle Nelson encourages all couples to seek variety in their marriage through self improvement. Listen how!
Just because your spouse is in a bad mood doesn't mean that it's your fault. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains and shares many tips on keeping your relationship happy.
Hitched Editor-in-Chief, Steve Cooper, goes through some of the findings from a new Pew Research Center study on Modern Parenthood and particularly work/life balance.
Etiquette expert, Diane Gottsman, helps us navigate the murky topic of talking money, cash, moola, taxes. What's appropriate, who can we talk to, what can we ask and much more.
Etiquette expert, Diane Gottsman joins Hitched editor, Steve Cooper, to discuss last minute Valentine's Day tips and recommendations to make the day special.
Relationship expert, Dr. Noelle Nelson, has us ask ourselves if we would want to be married to ourselves, then provides many tips if that answer is no.
There's an important conversation about gun control taking place in our society right now, but Dr. Noelle Nelson is going to help couples navigate the conversation of guns in the home and more.
If you're expecting to hear something negative out of your husband or wife's mouth, that's what you'll get. Conversely, if you would rather hear something positive, expect that. Dr. Noelle Nelson explores this issue with several tips on how to make this happen within your marriage.
Money is still a taboo subject in society and a point of contention for many marriages. Money coach and author, Deborah L. Price, discusses some history of money and how we treat it in our society and how it influences the dynamic within our relationships. Price also offers several tips from her book and more.
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Boredom can spell serious danger for your marriage, but it's not difficult to overcome. Dr. Noelle Nelson offers a bunch of information on how to stimulate your marriage…and it doesn't start from within your relationship! For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Over the years, we're all going to have complaints that we need to get off of our chest and air toward our spouse. Etiquette expert, Diane Gottsman, shares her tips on how we can do this kindly. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Noelle Nelson explains what the DSM is, why it matters and what has made it into the latest version. Sex addiction did not get classified as a disorder, however bereavement and hoardering did. Dr. Nelson weighs in on these issues and more. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
When kids grow up it can be difficult to break free from the traditions that their parents have grown accustomed to, but at a certain point couples would like to begin their own. Etiquette expert, Diane Gottsman, offers terrific advice on how to break from from old traditions and how couples can start new holiday traditions of their own. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Noelle Nelson read an article explaining how the Petraeus affair is a product of the new gender-equal workforce and we should expect more of the same to come in the future unless policies change. What?! Dr. Nelson goes through several points and explains what this scandal means, and what couples can do in their own workplace. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
If this is your first Thanksgiving together as a couple or the first that you're sharing with your new in-laws, etiquette expert Diane Gottsman has many tips to help make this Thanksgiving run so smoothly you'll actually be thankful. In this episode we also discuss her new Thanksgiving Unplugged campaign. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
A new study came out asking men and women if they were attracted to their opposite sex friend. The results revealed that the men were overwhelmingly attracted, while their female friends were not. So what does this mean for couples who have friends of the opposite sex? Sexpert, Dr. Trina Read, weighs in. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
It's easy to take the little things for granted in marriage, which is why many arguments start because assumptions are made. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains what assume-itis is and how couples can prevent it from creeping into their marriage. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Hitched editor, Steve Cooper, goes through a list of 13 date ideas that you and your spouse can enjoy during the fall season while the leaves are changing and the weather is still nice enough to go outdoors and be active. Most of these ideas can be done on the cheap and take little effort to execute. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
First, we all agree that the cheater is wrong, but does the non-cheating spouse have something to do with the infidelity? Dr. Noelle Nelson explains what could lead to the cheating, how to prevent it, and the roles husbands and wives play in this situation. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Pulled from the sexpert advice found on the website, editor-in-chief, Steve Cooper, has pulled together a round-up of sex tips for married couples to implement and get it on. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
We usually think of ego in a negative connotation, however, it's not a bad thing. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains how understanding your spouse's ego and respecting it can improve your marriage. Oh, and don't call your spouse "The old ball and chain…" we'll explain. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Few conversations can get as heated and charged as a political one. If you and your spouse have political disagreements, this podcast is stuffed with information and tips on how you can have a respectful and cordial discussion that could actually improve your marriage. Editor-in-Chief, Steve Cooper, tells you how. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Noelle Nelson has a message for all those couples out there who find it difficult to enjoy regular date nights: just start! In this episode Dr. Nelson provides several tips and annecdotes, plus we discuss how other couples may be able to pitch in. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Trina Read discusses the boundaries of appropriate behavior and flirting online and how couples can navigate the new issues created from the ease of connectiions made through social media and mobile technology. Dr. Read even shares a story of how she connected with an ex-boyfriend and explains how it became a positive experience in her marriage. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Nearly 50 percent of all married couples are dual-income households. Unfortunately, many couples begin to take their marriage for granted as they both work to pay the bills. Dr. Noelle Nelson provides many tips on what couples can do to get a proper balance at work and within their marriage without sacrificing either. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Nearly every generation has their own "Fifty Shades of Grey". Dr. Noelle Nelson explains why the themes of this mega-blockbuster continue to pop up and what it all means in this fascinating and enligthening podcast. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Emotional Intelligence, also known as EQ, plays a very important role in our day-to-day lives. Like most personal things, it usually impacts those we care about most, such as our spouse. Dr. Richard Mendelson explains what EQ is and how our understanding of it can help improve our marriages. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
In the extremely rare situation where your husband doesn't help you with chores around the house, Dr. Noelle Nelson has a few tips on changing his mind. Okay, so this might be somewhat common, which is why Dr. Nelson has also added a few tips for husbands too. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
If you're active on the internet, you likely have a Facebook account. And if you have a Facebook account, we're sure you've seen posts that make you wonder how you're supposed to respond or whether or not you should click the 'like' button. Etiquette expert, Diane Gottsman, breaks down many different Facebook etiquette situations with answers on what's an appropriate response. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Even the best intentioned in-laws can often lay on the guilt trip (even unintentionally). This happens particularly when you do a lot of errands and chores for them. That's not to say you always mind helping out, but it can become overbearing. Dr. Noelle Nelson shares three big tips on getting rid of the guilt and improving your relationship. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Don't scream at the driver in front of you as you wait in the hot summer heat to fill up your gas tank. Etiquette expert Diane Gottsman offers several tips that will help cool you down while your car fills up. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
You and your spouse may be doing just fine, but somewhere in the recesses of your brain you feel like you and your husband or wife just aren't connected like you used to be. Dr. Noelle Nelson offers many ideas on why this may be, and more importantly what you and your spouse can do about it. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Etiquette expert, Diane Gottsman, and Hitched editor, Steve Cooper, discuss the etiquette of traveling with your family. From working the radio, to the temperature, to planning proper snacks and stops. If you're taking a trip be sure to download this episode and give it a listen before the rubber hits the road. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Editor-in-Chief Steve Cooper talks about what he saw at this year's video game tradeshow and what parents and couples should pay attention to now and this upcoming holiday season. He talks the Ninendo Wii U, Microsoft's Smartglass, Sony's Wonderbook, plus lots of games. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
When you marry someone who has an ex, they may be separated, but that doesn't mean the communication has stopped. What do you do when the ex continues to call and/or text even when you have asked them to stop. What about a spouse who begins to hide the communications because they don't want to upset you? Dr. Noelle Nelson offers many tips….plus there's some big news at the end! For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Do you feel like all you hear from your spouse is complaints? Does your spouse yell constantly, just as a way they express themselves? Are you having trouble being heard and understanding your spouse's needs? Dr. Noelle Nelson offers some great advice on how to handle a spouse who complains all the time (or seemingly so). For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
We got a letter from a wife who works from home and her husband recently started working from home, as well, and she now feels smothered. Etiquette expert, Diane Gottsman, offers a lot of really great tips on working from home, establishing boundaries and much, much more. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
When it comes to passive aggressive arguments, you wouldn't understand. See, that's exactly what you shouldn't say. Dr. Noelle Nelson will explain how this specific language plays into arguments and how you and your spouse can constructively disagree. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
When we get married, we might feel like we've lost some of our independent freedoms, such as spending money when we please. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains why a spouse might seek shopping therapy, and how that freedom to shop when you feel like it can be negotiated within the marriage. Also discussed is how couples can achieve their own independence within the marriage. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Life can throw some pretty tough situations in our way and it's not going to do us any good to put on a fake happy face. Dr. Noelle Nelson, explains why this doesn't help and what an individual and what couples can do to get out of our funk and to live in the moment--and why doing so is important for our marriage and health. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Sex expert, Dr. Trina Read, explains what erotica is, gives a brief description of 'Fifty Shades of Grey' by E.L. James, and goes into deeper detail about what BDSM is and how this popular book is bringing it into mainstream conversations and stirring a controvery. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
What should you do if your in-laws come over and argue. Constantly. Every time! Dr. Noelle Nelson offers several tips on how to handle this situation and how to keep the toxic in-law relationship from creating a wedge in your own marriage. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Husbands and wives are close, but they can't read minds. So saying something like, 'I'm fine, dear' when there is something wrong won't have a positive effect on a marriage. Dr. Noelle Nelson offers tips on how couples can break through this communication barrier. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Etiquette expert, Diane Gottsman, share 10 tips that all gym patrons should follow when they are trying to get in shape. From what to wear to how you act, Diane's tips will make your exercise experience more enjoy for you, as well as those hard bodies around you. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
No, we're not talking about a surprise pregnancy. We're talking about a child from a previous marriage now moving in with you and your spouse. When you and your spouse got married, this might never have been discusses since the ex lived across the country, but now it's happening. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains how a couple can handle this situation and instead of having it tear the marriage apart, finding ways for it to enhance the marriage. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Noelle Nelson offers many tips on how couples can keep their love alive, particular for modern couples where more men are staying at home and chipping in on the housework and childcare duties--yes, even diaper duty. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Etiquette expert, Diane Gottsman, offers 14 Valentine's Day tips for men that can be implemented each day in February leading up to the holiday of romance. Regardless, these tips require little effort and time and should be implemented in day-to-day life. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Do couples enjoy Valentine's Day? Is it worth the time and anguish? Should a husband or wife expect sex on Valentine's Day? Sex expert, Dr. Trina Read shares her thoughts and ideas on this special holiday celebrating romance. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Elizabeth Weil just released her new book, 'No Cheating, No Dying: I had a good marriage. Then I tried to make it better,' and spoke with editor, Steve Cooper, about the process of writing the book, what she learned, what surprised her and much more. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
The Super Bowl is here. It's the most watched event in our nation, which means family and friends gather together and we understand that some might not want to be there. Our etiquette expert, Diane Gottsman, provides many tips on how to act and what's not appropriate when your team is on the tube or if you're lucky enough to grab a ticket to the big game. (These tips also apply to other sporting events--so give it a listen). For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Does your husband not like that work friend of the opposite sex? Are they jealous that you have so many friends of the opposite gender on Facebook? There are many spouses out there who are uncomfortable with their husband or wife's opposite-sex friends. Dr. Noelle Nelson discusses this issue and provides many tips on how your spouse can become more comfortable with your friends, even if they are of the opposite gender. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
The political season is heating up and our etiquette expert, Diane Gottsman, shares her tips on how to get into politcal conversations, how to discuss politics with your spouse, how to keep the conversation civil, how to call people out on lies and how to politely exit a conversation that isn't going anywhere…plus much more. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
We all have friends that seem like they have their act together and are living a life that we envy, while we're stuck running around too busy to do anything. Instead of being jealous of these couples, Dr. Noelle Nelson offers several tips on how couples can turn those green eyes into a gaze of inspiration to make your own dreams comes true. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
A new year is upon us and etiquette expert, Diane Gottsman, offers 13 tips that will help grow and expand your marriage while delivering fun and excitement. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
It can be an easy trap to fall into; looking at the marriage of a friend from outside and envy how attentive and nice it seems. Dr. Noelle Nelson discusses the issue of how the grass is always greener phenomenon may not always be the case, along with what couples can do about it. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Sex expert, Dr. Trina Read, explains her thoughts on sex addiction, why so many people are misinformed, and what steps people should take if they feel they have a problem. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
We all have things that go wrong in our marriages, things that can be hurtful or even damaging. Dr. Noelle Nelson addresses the issue of what to do after those insensitive or hurtful things have been said or done. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
We're all getting older. Unfortunately, some become a slave to trying to maintain their youth, which can cause serious damage to the marriage. This applies to women and men; and all ages, from 20-year-olds to 40-year-olds and beyond. Moreover, when you begin to look at yourself in a critical light, many will also look at their spouse through the same lense. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Are there things that are better off not sharing with your husband (or wife)? Etiquette expert, Diane Gottsman, says "yes" there are. Diane also discusses the automatically assumed loop hole in sharing secrets with your spouse. Diane explains these circumstances and more in this week's episode. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Is there such a thing as constructive criticism? Dr. Noelle Nelson suggests you have to make a choice to either criticize or be constructive. Don't try to do both. Noelle explains how to walk this delicate line with a few examples and the reasoning behind it. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Andrea Syrtash, author of the new book 'Cheat On Your Husband (With Your Husband)' took a few minutes to speak about the process of writing, dating your spouse and crushing on someone who isn't your husband or wife. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Noelle Nelson explains how constantly shooting down your spouse when they attempt to express themselve, whether trying to discuss their day or express a concern in the relationship, is not to be taken lightly. Fortunately, Noelle offers some great advice. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Halloween is fun for the whole family. To make sure it stays that way etiquette expert Diane Gottsman offers tips for parents to follow and a few reminders that apply to kids. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Losing a job can have an enormous effect on a marriage. Etiquette expert, Diane Gottsman, shares several tips on how couples can deal with a job loss and move forward. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Etiquette expert Diane Gottsman provides 10 simple tips to help when dealing with stepkids; from what to expect in the relationship to what's appropriate conversation about the ex. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
When everything is going good in your marriage Dr. Noelle Nelson shares some tips on how good marriages can get even better with a few rules to follow during dinner time. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
In a terrible economy, like the one we're in right now, a spouse losing a job is, unfortunately, not that uncommon. Dr. Noelle Nelson tackles this issue and pays particular focus on the emotional repercussions of a spouse losing their job. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Etiquette expert, Diane Gottsman, goes through a list of considerations both husbands and wives need to mull when dealing with friends of the opposite sex. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
When one spouse has a job that requires a lot of traveling, it can cause troubles in the marriage if both the traveling and stay-at-home spouse don't follow a few simple rules. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains what those rules are and how couples can thrive in this situation. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
It seems disrespectful to say, but sometimes couples will treat their pet better than their spouse. Etiquette expert, Diane Gottsman, explains this statement and delivers tips on how you can treat your spouse like your favorite pet and in doing so improve your marriage. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
If you have an ex with whom you have a child with, it may cause new problems if that person is irresponsible. Dr. Noelle Nelson describes how a person can deal with that ex, help the child when dissapointment arrises, and keep the current marriage healthy and strong. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
It doesn't take an elaborate study to understand that many, many men need constant reminders from their wives to take action. Dr. Noelle Nelson jumps on the podcast to explain this marriage dynamic and how couples can deal with it and move forward. Men, pay attention! For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
We think delivering an apology can be difficult, but graciously receiving an apology, particularly when you've been offended, can equally as difficult. Etiquette expert, Diane Gottsman explores this issue and provides several tips on how you can accept an apology to help your relationship move forward. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
We think because we have ears that we know how to listen. Dr. Noelle Nelson offers many tips to make sure that statement holds true since so many arguments within marriage happen because we hear our spouse, but we just don't know how to listen to what they're saying. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
While most people have the best intentions, many don't think about the things they say, particularly to military spouses. Our etiquette expert, Diane Gottsman, shares some tips for things not to say when having having a conversation with military family and friends and how we can take their feelings into consideration. For military family members, Diane also shares some responses when some say innappropriate or inconsiderate things. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
It's a tough situation to watch friends get divorced, and how you respond is equally difficult. Our etiquette expert, Diane Gottsman goes through the common situations of a friend seperating from their spouse and provides details on the appropriate way to respond, from how you should react to things not to say. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Your spouse is, without a doubt, going to have an impact on your life--so don't start the blame game when unexpected issues arise that you didn't anticipate. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains the common situations where this happens and provides advice on how couples can stop the cycle of blaming in a knee-jerk reaction. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
We all make mistakes, that's a given, but not all of us own up to those mistakes and offer a heartfelt and appropriate apology. Hitched's etiquette expert, Diane Gottsman, goes through the do's and don't's of delivering an a proper apology--something every married person should know how to do. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
When your spouse wants to offer advice, they might say something like, 'you should do it like this...' We inevitably will get stuck on the word 'should' instead of listening to what our spouse is actually suggesting. Dr. Noelle Nelson provides a few scenarios and some advice on how couples can slay the 'should' monster. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
While on vacation or a quick weekend before an out-of-town conference, being a house guest requires a certain amount of decorum. Etiquette expert, Diane Gottsman, shares some common courtesies all house guests should exercise when bunking in someone else's home. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
There are a lot of major decisions to be made in a relationship, from deciding to have children to purchasing a home. As a result, the converstaion often devolves into someone saying, 'I'm not ready.' Well, Dr. Noelle Nelson can help explain this response and provides advice on how couples can move forward. Are you ready? For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Whether it's you, your child, a friend or a relative that's graduating--whether from high school, college or even some special program--nationally recognized etiquette expert Diane Gottsman provides tips for everyone involved. From what is an appropriate gift to the etiquette of expressing 'thanks' via Facebook, Gottsman delivers the answers. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Sometimes couples get comfortable going against what they're comfortable with because they want to please their spouse. Eventually they realize that certain things don't work for them--they're a square peg trying to fit in a round hole. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains this phenomenon and offers examples on how couples can work through it. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Michelle Gannon discusses the launch of her new Marriage Boost 101 one-day seminar. Michelle discusses what it is, who should go and what couples can expect if they decide to attend. More details can be found at www.marriageboost101.com. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
How many times have you gotten to a store and argued about the purchase because you couldn't make a decision. Good decision-making skills will help alleviate fights and Dr. Noelle Nelson explains how to boost these skills. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
From hotels to restaurants to the coffee shop, our etiquette expert, Diane Gottsman, explains the rules and etiquette of tipping. If you'd like to tip us, we accept five-star ratings and word-of-mouth recommendations to your friends. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
It's estimated that 37 percent of Americans on antidepressant drugs experience sexual dysfunction as a side effect. Sex expert, Dr. Trina Read, addresses the issues and discusses the ways a couple can deal with this dip in libido. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
There's real comfort in a home cooked meal from Mom. However, at some point that same comfort needs to be found in your current home with your spouse. Etiquette expert Diane Gottsman provides terrific advice on the conversation a couple needs to have when one partner is not yet ready to cut the apron ties from their parents. www.hitchedmag.com
Hitched Editor-in-Chief, Steve Cooper, interviews Marlo Gottfurcht, author of 'Love, Marriage...and Facebook' to discuss her new book and much more on how Facebook and marriage intersect. www.hitchedmag.com
Etiquette expert, Diane Gottsman offers many tips on how to handle the numerous interactions while attending a business function or event with your spouse. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Life brings a lot of responsibilities along with it. Dr. Noelle Nelson provides many tips on how you can reduce your stress and even laugh about it. So relax and listen as we help you turn that frown upside down. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Etiquette expert, Diane Gottsman explains how to impress your spouse on your next date night with solid dining etiquette protocol, starting from the time you make reservations until the time you leave the restaurant. There's even a few surprises! For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
When life can load up the responsibilities and stresses, you don't need to succumb to the building pressure and explode. Dr. Noelle Nelson offers several tips on how you can relieve this cycle of stress that can drive a wedge between you and your spouse. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
For the first time we welcome nationally recognized etiquette expert Diane Gottsman on the podcast. Diane discusses common etiquette queries while dealing with in-laws. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Sometimes life gets in the way of being as close as we once were with our husbands and wives. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains how this happens, what it means and how couples can form new bonds that will propel your marriage and regain the closeness you have lost. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
A husband admits to snooping on his wife's e-mail and feels terrible about it. The wife feels her privacy has been invaded. Dr. Karen Sherman addresses this issue and discuss. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Communication seems like such a simple device that humans should easily master, but as we know it's often the root of our relationship problems. Dr. Noelle Nelson presents some tools to help squash tempers and improve your social interactions. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
A wife and husband give a trial separation a try and are struggling to reconnect. Dr. Karen Sherman replies with help for this couple and general thoughts on separations. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
It's common for opposite personality types to attract. Sometimes, however, those things that attracted a couple in a beginning can drive them apart later. Dr. Noelle Nelson explains how these personality differences can be better understood. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Noelle Nelson explains how your choices and compromises can be worked into a dealing with new family members, particularly in-laws and step-children. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Wendy Strgar, founder of Good Clean Love (and long time Hitched contributor) makes her first podcast appearance to talk about her new book, 'Love That Works: A Guide to Enduring Intimacy.' For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
If you're feeling the blahs in your marriage, are you having a lack of enthusiasm in your marriage or your life? Dr. Noelle Nelson weights in and offers some terrific advice, as usual. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Blended families are becoming the norm and sometimes stepkids can have a great effect on the marriage. Dr. Noelle Nelson discusses how couples can handle a situation where a stepchild suddenly enters the family and effects the marriage dynamic. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Trina Read responds to a parent who wrote in concerned that her teenage daughter has heard her and her husband having sex--not once, not twice, but three times! For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Mother-in-laws aren't always evil people out to ruin our lives. Sometimes they just want to be a part of our live and we fail to set appropriate boundries. Dr. Noelle Nelson offers words of wisdom. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Michelle Gannon explains the importance of sharing gratitude in your marriage and offers a few simple steps to get things rolling. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Trina Read discusses the response of parents when they're first told their son or daughter is gay. She also talks about how to handle outside family members and the conversations parents need to have. Here are some of the links mentioned in this podcast episode: www.itgetsbetterproject.com and www.pflag.org. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Noelle Nelson discusses how couples can and should respond to those emotional blow ups, where the reaction is out of proportion to the event or comment. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Where's the line between being cordial and friends with your ex? And can being friends be harmful to your current marriage? Dr. Noelle Nelson discusses. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
A wife writes about the lashing out from her husband who says she should find someone else. Dr. Karen Sherman responds with how this situation should be handled and whether or not the lashing out words should be taken seriously. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Trina Read explains the risks and complications that a couple has to deal with when one (or both) have herpes and are trying to get pregnant and/or are pregnant. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Joni Frater and Esther Lastique discuss the ebbs and flows of a woman's libido according to her cycle, as well as providing tips on how couples can take advantage of the various times of month. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Noelle Nelson explains how couples can diffuse fights that grow or are repeating arguments that seem to escalate to an unsettling point. Dr. Nelson also provides tips on how to handle arguments when they do get to that red alert level. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Trina Read returns to tell us about her new website www.HaveSexAfterKids.com, launching September 20th, and why she decided to create the website along with many tips you can expect to find there. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Noelle Nelson offers many suggestions on how to ease the transition from being single to finding space in your new relationship and shared life. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
New guests and trained sexologists Dr. Joni Frater and Esther Lastique answer a husband's question about how he can rejuvinate his sexless marriage. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Noelle Nelson explains how passing judgement and expressing opinions on your spouse's interests can ultimately effect your relationship. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Noelle Nelson explains why you should take a critical look at all the relationship information that you hear. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Noelle Nelson explains how babies have an enormous amount to teach us about having great relationships. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Noelle Nelson explains how couples can retain their individuality and uniqueness while still offering understanding to the shared relationship. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Karen Sherman follows up on an article she wrote that answered a wife's questions about her unaffectionate husband. In the follow-up, Dr. Sherman replies to readers who have questions of their own. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Michelle Gannon breaks down the reason people say they're too tired for sex and offers numerous ideas to help couples break that cycle to achieve happy and healthy sex lives. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Noelle Nelson explores the reasons that husbands and men in general aren't typically the first person in the room to jump at the opportunity to take care of a crying or needing child. Dr. Nelson also explains what drives women and how couples can accomplish better agreement. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Noelle Nelson helps baseball (and other sports) widows navigate the season without feeling abandoned or any less loved than their spouse's favorite team. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Sexologist Dr. Trina Read offers an early Father's Day gift with information about a man's intimate parts--we guarantee women and men will learn something. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Terri Orbuch, director of the longest running study of marriage in North America, the Early Years Marriage Project, shares what she's learned from following married couples for more than 20 years, including secrets to happy and successful relationships. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Noelle Nelson discusses the Date Night movie with Tina Fey and Steve Carell and offers tips for listeners so they can achieve their own exciting date nights without getting held up by the mafia. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Noelle Nelson offers several tips on how a couple can fight where both can feel good about the outcome. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Karen Sherman responds to a wife's question about jealous feelings she has toward her husband going out--even though these feeling stem from previous relationships and not her current marriage. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Karen Sherman addresses a wife's concerns that her husband's job with odd hours is tearing their marriage apart. Is it fair to ask him to quit even though she knew about the job before marriage? Dr. Sherman has answers. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Noelle Nelson offers tips for couples dealing with jealousy, particularly when one frequently goes out of town, is away serving in the military or other circumstance that keep you physically apart. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
In the second part of a two-episode podcast, Dr. Trina Read offers five romantic gestures for her to do for him. Dr. Read explains the differences between men and women in their idea of romance, which for men means five creative ideas that'll lead to sex. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
In a two-episode podcast, Dr. Trina Read offers five romantic gestures for him to do for her and for her to do for him. One reason for two episodes is that what men and women find romantic differs. Dr. Read explains. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Noelle Nelson discusses the issue of one spouse always having to be right and how that can impact a relationship. It seems like a small thing, but Dr. Nelson explains how it needs to be addressed. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
New guest, Dr. Michelle Gannon, introduces the idea of marriage vacations, why they're important and how they can help improve your marriage--especially for couples with children. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Noelle Nelson discusses the difference between being critical of an action of your spouse and being disrespectful of your spouse. Dr. Nelson also offers several tips on how you can show more respect. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Trina Read discusses what she's learned four months into her six month sex challenge, including when to resume sex, how much sex is normal and what are some things couple need to consider after having a baby. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Noelle Nelson dives into all your questions about sex addiction, what is it, what are the symptoms, is it real or is it just a bad label? All this and much more in this episode. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Noelle Nelson discusses the delicate issue of dealing with outside family members who pry into your marriage, are overbearing, and sometimes drive you crazy, in general. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Trina Read gets your appetite going about aphrodisiac foods: what are they, how did they come about, and are they even real. There's a lot to digest here. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Erik Fisher discusses integrity and commitment and offers several metaphors for how it effects not just marriage, but the rest of our lives. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Looking to woo your spouse this year, but don't have the usual scratch? Dr. Noelle Nelson offers many great ideas that express your love, offer a fun night, and won't hurt your wallet. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Trina Read discusses whether or not a date night implies sex for couples, particularly for couples with kids. You'll also learn of a new Japanese holiday. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Noelle Nelson discusses your marriage economics, meaning when things get tough will your marriage be on the brink of bankruptcy or will you find the cooperation needed to move forward. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
With a new year comes many new beginnings. To start this new decade Dr. Noelle Nelson offers some tips on kick-starting your marriage like it was brand new. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Once the new year begins, 'real life' hits and life can once again seem mundane. Dr. Noelle Nelson offers several tips on how to keep the good cheer and momentum going, and also why it's important to do so. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Noelle Nelson helps us cope with the inevitable tensions that arise during the holidays, whether with our spouses or family. These tips will help put the joy back in the season. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
There may not be cheating or anything too nefarious going on in your marriage, but is there room for improvement? Dr. Noelle Nelson offers advice on how you can accomplish your own marriage makeover. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
As celebrities continue to make headlines for their indiscretions, Dr. Karen Sherman sheds light on the motivation behind cheating, the unique challenges of public figures and much more. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Trina Read discusses the launch of her six month sex challenge, a weekly blog about getting back into sex after baby. Also, "Thank you, thank you for making 100 episodes possible!" For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
A reader and spouse are feeling lonely. Neither have close relationships with their families. Dr. Karen Sherman offers several ideas for the couple on dealing with their family and how to fill the void of loneliness. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Noelle Nelson discusses how anger can inhibit your problem solving skills that keep you and your spouse fighting. Also, be sure to find out who won the Toad to Prince contest visit www.toadtoprince.com. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
John Sileo offers several easy-to-follow safety tips for holiday shopping and identifies red flags to look for if something has gone awry. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Noelle Nelson talks about controlling spouses, why they control and what couples can do about it. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Brett Williams, Clinical Director of HelpTalking.com readdresses the issue of how football season disrupts relationships and what couples can do about it. He also responds to the many reactions of his written article. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Brett Williams, Clinical Director of HelpTalking.com, offers a few bits of advice to David Letterman, plus he explores why married people stray with fellow co-workers. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
You may love your spouse, but are you forgetting to show appreciation and interest in them? Dr. Noelle Nelson helps guide listeners through the issue of 'wasting' your spouse. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Noelle Nelson discusses what drives us toward infidelity--even when there's seemingly nothing wrong with the marriage--and what we can do to prevent it from happening. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Men and women often carry different perceptions and comfort levels with their genitals. Dr. Trina Read explains why this is and what can be done about it. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Identity theft expert, John Sileo, discusses the privacy policies of Facebook and Twitter, plus offers tips on what we should all do when connecting with others online. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Trina Read breaks the taboos about sexual fantasies, explains how you can introduce fantasy into your sex life and offers tips to make your exploration a fun, exciting and healthy success. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Noelle Nelson explains what a stealth attack is, where they happen and what you can do to stop an attack on your marriage. This is a warning to all who have a good spouse that's desirable to others! For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Erik Fisher discusses the seriousness of kids and teens sexting and some of the dangers that it can pose even for the parents. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Fitness expert and ex-pro football player Dave Hubbard tells his extrodinaire story, which includes a life-changing sky diving accident ultimately resulting in his 10-minute training program. He then goes on to offer tips on fighting childhood obesity. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Karen Sherman explains why men sometimes have a difficult time accepting responsibility and how husbands and wives can take on any issue--responsibly. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Karen Sherman breaks down the barriers that prevent some couples from getting professional help and offers tips to squash some common excuses. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Noelle Nelson offers advice on how to keep your marriage sustainable and green by being spontaneous, flirting and much more. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Trina Read discusses sex for couples over the age of 50. Dr. Read explains how sex has to change because our bodies change and what we can do--hopefully to acheive 'ferocious' sex. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Noelle Nelson explains how and why marriages sometimes fall into a funk and how the marriage slump can be prevented-if you're already there, Dr. Nelson will tell you how to dig yourself out. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Brett Williams, executive director of OC Marriage offers advice on what a good date night is, why they're important and squashes your excuses for not going on regular date nights. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Scott Haltzman talks about his new book, 'The Secrets of Happy Families' including his thoughts on the main reasons families struggle and succeed. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Scott Haltzman makes his first appearance on the Hitched Podcast to discuss his newest book 'The Secrets of Happy Families.' In part 1, Dr. Haltzman discusses the process of putting his book together, the changing definition of happy families and more. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Noelle Nelson discusses why little problems can lead to major arguments and how couples need to learn to accept and deal with a happy marriage. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Jackie Black discusses the process of conflicts and various tools and tactics couples can use to better connect and resolve their issues. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Noelle Nelson discusses how blaming your spouse or yourself when problems arise will not lead to resolution. Instead, Dr. Nelson highlights several tips on what to do. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Jackie Black discusses, among other things, why so many successful people have dismal marriages and ways to improve your marriage. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Noelle Nelson discusses how marriage can become stale and how couples can rekindle their marriage. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Noelle Nelson explores why we drive our spouse crazy and what we can do to prevent it. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Why is it that we have adventurous sex when single, but not married? Dr. Trina Read talks about the most adventurous place she's had sex, what adventurous sex can do for a marriage and more. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
In part three of three, Dr. Karen Sherman explains the importance of emotional attachments in marriage and how really simple and small gestures can go a long way. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Trina Read discusses male contraception, including the new injection available for men, as well as the long term effects of 'the pill' for women. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
In the second of a three-part series, Dr. Karen Sherman helps couples connect through empathy, and explains how your childhood experiences can effect your emotional understanding as an adult. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Noelle Nelson explains why boredom has become a regular part of marriage, when it first starts to arrive and what you can do to stop it. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice on how couples can build emotional connections in their marriage, often through their differences. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Noelle Nelson explores how Twitter can effect your marriage, good and bad. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Sex expert, Dr. Trina Read answers reader questions about sex. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
New guest, Dr. Noelle Nelson shares tips on how to prevent the current recession from ruining your marriage. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Find out if it's really bad for your relationship to go to bed angry. Dr. Karen Sherman explains this issue and offers some tips. Plus our BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
If you and your spouse have very few common interests, is that a bad thing for your marriage? Dr. Karen Sherman sets the record straight with some advice on staying connected while maintaining your individuality. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Attachment displayed as a child can be a great indicator of commitment issues as an adult. Dr. Karen Sherman explains why and how, plus what couples can do about commitment issues. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Is 'I'm too tired' the new 'I have a headache' excuse for not having sex? Dr. Trina Read gives us an answer and explains the reasoning behind these excuses, plus offers solutions. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Trina Read offers tips on how couples can use Valentine's Day to bring romance back into their relationship, even if couples think it's a Hallmark holiday. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Karen Sherman explains the reasons rituals are so important and offers some new rituals that weren't mentioned in her aritcle. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
A husband hangs out with cheating friends and it makes his wife nervous. Dr. Karen Sherman answers these concerns and offers tips on how this couple can get through this issue. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Karen Sherman answers a reader's call for help in getting sex back into her marriage. Karen also addresses how the husband can handle this issue. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Trina Read offers a little guidance to listeners on how husbands and wives can give their spouse the gift of sex and intimacy this holiday season. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
With the current economy, just about everyone is feeling a little more stressed. Dr. Trina Read explains how stress affects the sex lives of couples and what they can do about it. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Trina Read addresses online porn addiction, the problems it can cause a marriage and what couples can do about it. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
You're two different people and you most likely have two different sex drives. Dr. Trina Read answers a reader question about how to negotiate having different sex drives and ways to get on the same page. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Politics is one of those extremely passionate subjects that people love to argue about. Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice on how to talk politics with your spouse. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Couples have sex well into their 60s and beyond. Sex expert Dr. Trina Read explains what couples can expect and how they can keep a healthy sex life. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
The honeymoon phase will end eventually. Dr. Karen Sherman helps a reader who's husband no longer shows affection toward her. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
One readers wants to know if her husband forgetting their 20th anniversary is a sign of uncaring, or even worse, infidelity. Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Karen Sherman talks about her new book 'Mindfulness and the Art of Choice: Transform Your Life.' For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Sex expert Dr. Trina Read explains why women like bad boys and how this relates to non-bad boy married men. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Does your husband promise to clean the house and then he either never does it or he does a poor job and you have to do it yourself? Dr. Karen Sherman can help clean up the situation. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice to a husband who's wife stares at other men while they're out together, even though she knows it makes him feel uncomfortable. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
What can you do if you don't think you're getting the respect you deserve in your marriage? What do you do if you're trying to give your spouse respect, but your spouse doesn't acknowledge your efforts? Dr. Karen Sherman has answers. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
A new study revealed that the more housework a husband did, the more sex he received from his wife. Does this mean women who do housework now have a good excuse for not wanting to have sex? For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Is pot effecting your marriage? Dr. Karen Sherman helps listeners navigate the smokey issue and address addiction. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Is there such a thing as Viagra for women? Dr. Trina Read sheds light on the subject, as well as offer alternatives. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Karen Sherman answers a reader question about dealing with rumors about her husband and another women and her husband's response to her concerns. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Sex expert, Dr. Trina Read explains flirting, the benefits, the pitfalls and offers some guidelines to follow. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Is it normal for your spouse to vacation by themselves? Find out the importance of vacations and also hear how our reader responded to the original article. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Can all women have a G-spot orgasm, how to find it, and what are the best positions? For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Address the issue up front and remember that you can't change anyone except the way that you react. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Trina Read responds to a reader question from a husband who thinks his wife is faking having an orgasm. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Sex expert Dr. Trina Read exposes the truth about bringing sex toys into your relationship and if there's any reason to worry about using sex toys. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Karen Sherman answers questions about how to approach a spouse who has gained weight. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
The host of the new reality show 'Here Come the Newlyweds' Pat Bullard talks about his new show and also discusses his time as host of 'Love Connection' and being a writer for 'Roseanne.' For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Today's modern marriages have new and unique challenges and issues, like dealing with a work spouse. Listen to Dr. Karen Sherman explain the warnings and benefits of having a work spouse. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Too tired to have sex? Do you have kids, work opposite schedules or have other reasons why your sex life isn't what it should be? In a two-part podcast, Dr. Trina Read explains how to turn things around. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Too tired to have sex? Do you have kids, work opposite schedules or have other reasons why your sex life isn't what it should be? In a two-part podcast, Dr. Trina Read explains how to turn things around. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
How to initiate fun and play in your sex life this Valentine's Day. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
How do you handle a holiday that you believe is nothing more than a way for card companies to sell more cardboard? For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
A husband's family holds a big family dinner every Sun. The wife doesn't want to go. What to do? For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Having an emotional affair through e-mail is a problem that's new and unique to today's married couples. Listen to Dr. Karen Sherman's advice for one of our readers. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dealing with in-law criticism isn't easy. Thankfully, Dr. Karen Sherman has answers. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Scott Haltzman discusses the release of his new book, 'The Secrets of Happily Married Women: How to Get More Out of Your Relationship by Doing Less.' For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Karen Sherman answers a reader question about getting her husband to do the maintenance on the house that he promised. A friend says she should hire someone and leave the bill on the table for him to see. Find out what Dr. Sherman advises. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
There are three different types of orgasms a woman can have. Is one of them the best kind to have? Dr. Trina Read explains. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
What couples need to know about buying and implementing sex toys into their relationship. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Do you have to split time between your in-laws houses on Thanksgiving? Dr. Karen Sherman will help you navigate through this holiday season. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
What's a guy to do when he wants sex? How should he approach his significant other? Dr. Trina Read has these answers and more. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
At what age should you let your kids go trick-or-treating without adult supervision? How do you discuss this issue with your spouse? Dr. Karen Sherman has the answers. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
What happens to our sex life and mentality after we get married? Dr. Trina Read explains. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Trina Read joins the podcast for the first time to enlighten couples on how much sex is normal in long-term relationships. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
If you're having a hard time deciding on what's for dinner, the food or restaurant may not be the issue. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Are you and your spouse on the same page when it comes to disciplining your kids? Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Karen Sherman discusses the situation of one parent treating their young adult as a young child. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Karen Sherman explores the issue of kids. Specifically, when one spouse wants a child and the other doesn't and how to approach the subject. Dr. Sherman also touches on how to approach parents with the news of not having kids. Find more at www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice for couples when discussing who should be the guardian of their children should anything unfortunate happen. It's a touchy topic, but Dr. Sherman offers some great advice. Find more at www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Karen Sherman discusses why couples fight over TV, the remote control and even paying for cable. Dr. Sherman offers tips to prevent future arguments and reasoning as to why these issues may be more than what they appear. Find more at www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Karen Sherman talks about the need for space. To understand space, however, Dr. Sherman explains gender differences between men and women and how each needs to be treated differently in regards to space. Find more at www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice for parents who want to get their kids to eat healthier. Dr. Sherman also offers advice on getting kids to exercise. Find more at www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice for couples where one partner says one thing, then does another. Find more at www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice on expectation differences leading up to a vacation. Couples argue about things from where to go to how much money is being spent. Dr. Sherman addresses all the issues. Find more at www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice on couples dealing with security issues. In particular, when one partner continually ignores requests to lock doors and/or keep window closed. Enjoy! Find more at www.hitchedmag.com
Dr. Karen Sherman offers advice on spring cleaning and how husbands and wives deal with differences in their cleaning habits. Also included is advice on how to get rid of items when one is a pack rat and the other wants to eliminate junk. Enjoy! Find more at www.hitchedmag.com