Don’t Settle for Control or Manipulation

About this episode

The episode discusses overcoming control and manipulation in marriage with insights from Jim Daly and guests Dr. Ron and Jan Welch.

We all have times of conflict, but what if it feels like your spouse is being controlling or manipulative? Jim Daly talks with Dr. Ron Welch and his wife Jan, who overcame control issues in their own marriage. Plus, John and Erin share how to know if you're truly being the best spouse you can be.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book The Controlling Husband for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   How to Deal With a Controlling Spouse     Contact our Counseling Team     The Benefits of Losing Control in Your Marriage   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

People in this episode

Host: Jim Daly

Guests: Dr. Ron Welch, Jan Welch

Topics covered

• conflict resolution
• marriage dynamics
• control issues
• spousal support
• personal growth

Keywords

• control
• manipulation
• marriage
• spouse
• conflict
• support
• personal growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Focus on the Family, Focus on Marriage Assessment, Counseling Team

Products: The Controlling Husband

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