Is there a problem you face in your marriage that requires expert advice? For the past 15 years, Marriage Builders® Radio has been hosted by Licensed Clinical Psychologist and best-selling author on marriage, Dr. Bill Harley, and his wife, Joyce, to answer listeners' questions on their daily one-hour radio podcast program. Just about every conceivable problem that can occur in marriage has been addressed: Conflicts over friends and relatives, time management, financial management, child training, and sex, just to name a few, are discussed with a plan to resolve them. Issues of neglect, abuse, dishonesty, infidelity, and drug abuse are commonly addressed. To access the past 15 years of Marriage Builders® Radio episodes, visit the Marriage Builders® Radio Archive section of the Marriage Builders® website. Search though the vast array of marriage related subjects to find the answers to your questions. Or, If you would like to have Dr. Bill Harley and Joyce directly help you solve problems you face in your marriage, email your questions to Joyce Harley at mbradio@marriagebuilders.com. Although not all questions submitted are answered, if your email question is chosen to be answered on the radio show, you will be notified by email directing you to listen to that broadcast. If you would like to consider being a caller, include your telephone number. You will be called by Joyce to explain the procedure to you. Names and locations are changed to protect your privacy.
IN THIS EPISODE OF Marriage Builders® RADIO: Program #1946 Bill and Joyce Harley explain the emotional needs concept found in Dr. Harley's best-selling book, "His Needs Her Needs." PART 1 OF 2 - David writes to Bill and Joyce Harley that he completed the emotional needs questionnaire with his wife. How often should they retake the questionnaire? Do your emotional needs change frequently (Program ID: 1946-1a) ------------------------------------------ PART 2 OF 2 - David writes to Bill and Joyce Harley that he completed the emotional needs questionnaire with his wife. How often should they retake the questionnaire? Do your emotional needs change frequently? PART 1 OF 2 - A listener writes to Bill and Joyce Harley that his wife contradicts him in their home and in public. He finds it annoying, disrespectful, and embarrassing. How can he get her to stop these contradictions? (Program ID: 1946-1b) ------------------------------------------ PART 2 OF 2 - A listener writes to Bill and Joyce Harley that his wife contradicts him in their home and in public. He finds it annoying, disrespectful, and embarrassing. How can he get her to stop these contradictions? (Program ID: 1946-1c) ------------------------------------------ PART 1 OF 2 - Jeffery writes to Bill and Joyce Harley that he has been married for three years. While they were engage, he had a sexual encounter with his former girlfriend. He disclosed this information to his wife before they were married. Ever since, his wife is afraid he will have an affair. She asks that he does not attend meetings where women are present. This, along with other demands, have limited his ability to function at work. He tries to be open about his activities at work, but it hasn't changed her demands. What should they do? (Program ID: 21946-1d) ------------------------------------------ PART 2 OF 2 - Jeffery writes to Bill and Joyce Harley that he has been married for three years. While they were engage, he had a sexual encounter with his former girlfriend. He disclosed this information to his wife before they were married. Ever since, his wife is afraid he will have an affair. She asks that he does not attend meetings where women are present. This, along with other demands, have limited his ability to function at work. He tries to be open about his activities at work, but it hasn't changed her demands. What should they do? Joanne writes to Bill and Joyce Harley that her husband has a negative outlook on almost everything in life. He is upset with his work, family, finances, etc. Nothing seems to please him. Where can she start if he gets upset discussing his negativity? (Program ID: 21946-2a) ------------------------------------------ Sandra writes to Bill and Joyce Harley that she became pregnant after dating her boyfriend for three months. They married due to the pregnancy; however, she never considered him a romantic partner, because they don't have a romantic chemistry. How can she start loving him when there was no romance at the start? (Program ID: 2220-2b) ------------------------------------------ Marriage Builders® RADIO Willard F. Harley, Jr., Ph.D. is a Licensed clinical Psychologist of over 45 years and is a best selling author of many books on marriage including His Needs, Her Needs: An Affair-proof Marriage. Dr. Harley and his wife, Joyce, host Marriage Builders® Radio to discuss marriage related issues and to answer your questions about problems you may be having in your marriage. #marriage #marriagehelp #marriageadvice #marriagesolutions
Joyce searched the internet to see what was being recommended for couples during this time of stay at home. As couples are working from home together, one professional recommends that they need to have an imaginary co-worker to blame things on. Bill and Joyce Harley discuss if this is a good way to deal with annoying behavior? (Program ID: 2159-1a)
Bill and Joyce Harley are discussing how COVID is impacting lives. In particular, how people are getting creative with their weddings. (Program ID: 2159-1b)
Nancy writes to Bill and Joyce Harley about her husband's anger problem. They discuss the importance of separation and staying separated until there is proof of control of his anger. (Program ID: 2159-1c)
Jeff tells Bill and Joyce Harley that he has an issue with the relationship his wife has with their neighbor. Jeff's wife has an issue with Jeff's anger over the situation. Dr. Harley sees that Jeff is struggling with angry outbursts and Jeff's wife is not being thoughtful. (Program ID: 2159-1d)
Don writes to Bill and Joyce Harley about the idea of expectations. Don is considering moving closer to family, but is concerned that expectations don't always match reality. (Program ID: 2159-2b)
What is marriage? How is marriage defined at Marriage Builders® and how is marriage unfortunately defined elsewhere? Bill and Joyce Harley help you define what marriage is so that you can build and maintain a successful relationship. (Program ID: 2220-1a)
Jane writes to Bill and Joyce Harley about meeting emotional needs. In marriage, who determines how an emotional need is met? (Program ID: 2220-1b)
Karen asked Bill and Joyce Harley about pornography. What resources does Marriage Builders® have on this topic? (Program ID: 2220-1c)
Bill and Joyce Harley continue to offer guidance for Karen's struggle to save her marriage from the devastation of pornography. They discuss steps for reconciliation. (Program ID: 2220-1d)
David asks Bill and Joyce Harley about reconciling with his wife after she left him because he hit her. Hillary is looking for advice on how to apply the Policy of Joint Agreement when there isn't time to get enthusiastic agreement. (Program ID: 2220-2a)
Kevin writes to Bill and Joyce Harley for clarification on the word love. Some authors define love as a commitment that drives a person toward real love. Is love a commitment or a feeling? (Program ID: 2220-2b)
Bill and Joyce address what couples commonly argue about, what is an argument, and how can you avoid them in a way that allows your marriage to grow. (Program ID: 2169-1b)
Aaron sent Bill and Joyce a question about recovering after an emotional affair. What should be their first step? (Program ID: 2169-1d)
Jeff is seeking advice from Bill and Joyce Harley on how couples can improve their negotiation skills. (Program ID: 2169-1c)
Bill and Joyce Harley discuss two email questions. The first email is a question from Sam who wants to know if it is wise for married people to have friends of the opposite sex. The second email is from Ron who is seeking clarification on why infidelity is referred to as an addiction. (Program ID: 2169-2a)
Bill and Joyce Harley address an article about what people are doing to improve their mental health. (Program ID: 2169-2b)
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