Finding Hope for Your Desperate Marriage (Part 2 of 2)

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly

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🗓️ 16 October 2024

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

Dr. Gary Chapman discusses reality living, busting some of the myths of marriage such as people cannot change and unhappy marriages are hopeless. He suggests that while you’re not able to change your spouse, you can change your own behavior which could positively influence your spouse.

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0:00.0	I do believe that many many people give up in those difficult marriages which if they
0:07.0	had a different perspective on things which I'm calling reality living they could be an influencer. It is true we can't change
0:16.0	our spouse. We can't make them change but we can influence them.
0:19.9	The insights from Dr. Gary Chapman and he has more encouragement and hope for
0:25.4	your marriage today on Focus on the Family. Your host is Focus President and
0:30.5	author Jim Daly and I'm John Fuller.
0:33.0	Last time we talked with Dr Chapman about some difficult situations within marriage,
0:38.0	having a spouse who's a workaholic or one who is depressed.
0:43.0	We also touch on reframing your mindset to be more positive toward your spouse.
0:48.0	I realize it's a hard thing to do, but it's necessary. And I love what Dr Chapman said in that clip just a
0:55.9	moment ago you can't change your spouse but you can influence them and with
1:01.6	God's Help and guidance you can have a thriving marriage.
1:05.0	Today, we have more help and trusted advice for desperate marriages.
1:10.0	And I know you'll want to hear what Dr. Chapman has to share.
1:14.0	He has been with us here a number of times on Focus on the Family.
1:18.0	He's always a favorite guest for Jim you and me and also for our listeners.
1:22.0	Great responses every time he's here
1:24.4	no doubt you're familiar with his best-selling series the five love languages books and
1:29.6	our conversation today is based on another book that Gary wrote called
1:34.2	Loving Your Spouse when you feel like walking away.
1:37.6	Gary welcome back to focus on the family.
1:40.3	Thank you good to be back with you, Jim.
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