When Did Marriage Become So Hard?

For centuries, people have described creativity as something mysterious: a flash of insight, a whisper from the muse, a sudden idea that seems to arrive out of nowhere. Psychologist Ap Dijksterhuis explores the hidden mental processes that lead to these moments of inspiration, an ... Show More

How does the culture in which you live shape the life that you lead? We all know that culture affects the languages we speak and the foods we eat. But anthropologist Joseph Henrich says the impact of culture goes even further, reaching into our bodies and our minds. He takes us o ... Show More

Some people are good at putting themselves in another person's shoes. Others may struggle to relate. But psychologist Jamil Zaki argues that empathy isn't a fixed trait. This week, we revisit a favorite episode about how to exercise our empathy muscles. Then, Leslie John answers ... Show More

We Need To Talk about how marriage is a trap. Is it really? What happens after we get married? Is divorce the only way out? Why do we resort to divorce in the end? What traditions have changed, and what has happened to us eversince? How hard has it become to ask for marriage? How ... Show More

As the holiday season approaches, many couples find themselves hitting a quiet but undeniable breaking point. Something about this stretch of time—from mid-October through the new year—brings things to the surface. Maybe it's the reflection that comes with the end of a year. Mayb ... Show More

<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1725542/open_sms">Enjoy the episode? Send us a text!</a></p><p>Do you feel something is “off” in your marriage but can’t quite explain it? The truth is, the biggest warning signs of a troubled marriage ar ... Show More

<p dir="ltr">If your husband is saying it's over or he's more interested in someone else, that's terrifying and painful. It's tempting to believe that it's not up to you whether your marriage will last. On today's episode of The Empowered Wife Podcast, we're talking about the top ... Show More

Marriage is a lifelong commitment, and it can be scary for those who do not know what to expect or how to go about it. As a Muslim Marriage Celebrant, I am often faced with dozens of questions by the couple and family as to what the Islamic marriage contract involves. Everyone wa ... Show More

When was the last time you and your spouse discussed where you want to be in 3 - 5 years? Erin Smalley addresses how a lot of couples are struggling with a sense of vision today. Also, Jim Daly speaks to Sean and Lanette Reed about how they've learned to set goals in their marria ... Show More

According to CNN.com, marriages rates are on the way up.  Why is marriage important?  Love or not adulting alone?  The crew's reasons tho!Steve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

What makes a great marriage, or even a good marriage? Today we're talking to Frances Mayes, bestselling author of the mega-hit novel Under the Tuscan Sun which has been a touchpoint for women going through any kind of life change or reinvention for nearly 30 years. Now Frances ha ... Show More

<p dir="ltr">When I got married, I thought my husband would support me, kiss away my tears, listen to my problems, desire me, snuggle with me, and do everything he could toward our common goals. And he did—for a while. When he became distant, I felt bamboozled and just knew that ... Show More