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The Dr. John Delony Show

Parents "Keeping Score", Being Honest With Kids, Mom is Psychologically Abusive

The Dr. John Delony Show

Ramsey Network

Society & Culture, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Relationships

4.85.9K Ratings

🗓️ 10 February 2021

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Summary

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental health challenges. John will give you practical advice on how to connect with people, how to take the next right step when you feel frozen, and how to cut through the depression and anxiety that can feel so overwhelming. You are not alone in this battle. You are worth being well—and it starts by focusing on what you can control. Let us know what’s going on by leaving a voicemail at 844.693.3291 or visiting johndelony.com/show. We want to talk to YOU! Show Notes for this Episode How do my husband and I stop trying to “keep score”? My husband has a son from previous relationship. We have no contact with him. How/when do we tell our two little boys about him? My mom is very psychologically abusive to my dad. I am caught in the middle. How do I navigate this situation? Email: If something happens to me, I want to make sure my kids go to the right people. There are family members I would want to take them and other members that I definitely wouldn't want to take them. Should I have these conversations now? Lyrics of the Day: "Since I Put Your Picture in a Frame" - Tom Waits tag: marriage, anger/resentment/bitterness, communication, parenting, family, abuse, suicide/self-harm These platforms contain content, including information provided by guests, that is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to replace or substitute for any professional medical, counseling, therapeutic, financial, legal, or other advice. The Lampo Group, LLC d/b/a Ramsey Solutions as well as its affiliates and subsidiaries (including their respective employees, agents and representatives) make no representations or warranties concerning the content and expressly disclaim any and all liability concerning the content including any treatment or action taken by any person following the information offered or provided within or through this show. If you have specific concerns or a situation in which you require professional advice, you should consult with an appropriately trained and qualified professional expert and specialist. If you are having a health or mental health emergency, please call 9-1-1 immediately.

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0:00.0

Hey, what's up on today's show?

0:01.2

I talked to an awesome mom of three who's asking for help

0:04.8

on how to stop keeping score in her relationship

0:07.4

with her husband.

0:08.5

I also talked to a mom of two young kids whose husband

0:12.6

has another son that the little ones don't know about.

0:15.2

And they want to know how to have that conversation.

0:17.4

And finally, talk to a young man who's caught

0:20.0

in a psychological trap between mom and dad,

0:23.0

and he doesn't know what to do.

0:24.3

Stay tuned.

0:25.3

Hey, what's up?

0:38.3

What's up?

0:39.1

This is Deloney with the Dr. John Deloney Show.

0:42.4

The show's about you.

0:43.7

It's for you.

0:45.0

To your calls, your challenges, your problems, your concerns,

0:49.2

with what's going on in your heart and the mirror,

0:52.6

and the hearts and minds of your kids.

0:55.0

Your spouse, girlfriend, a boyfriend, your country.

0:59.8

Man, there's a lot going on.

1:01.6

There's a lot of hurting people.

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