10 Minutes to Save Your Marriage

A listener writes in and asks for our advice. It seems her husband has some extraordinary spending habits that have driven the family into debt. The wife has been working hard to keep them afloat, but feels her husband will not listen to her pleas for a better long-term plan. James and Dr. Steve give their opinions--see if you agree with our advice!

This week, a listener writes in because he is concerned about his wife, who does not seem to want to leave their new baby. He wonders about her desire to return to work and expresses some confusion about her work ethic. James and Dr. Steve mash up a technically flawed episode (more phone demons, I'm afraid), but cobble together some basic nuggets of wisdom!

This week, a new business traveler writes in to ask about the guilt she feels when she steals away on a business trip and explores the town. James and Dr. Steve both agree she should not feel guilty, but differ in the advice they give to help her overcome those feelings.

A listener writes in and asks for suggestions on how to tell the boss NO...without coming across as rude. James and Dr Steve offer advice, but then descend into a conversation about break-ups--and not accepting a partner's break-up. Listen in to see how this pertains to the two of them--it will make you laugh!

This week, James stumbled upon a concept that caught his attention--so he brought it to the show. Are separate vacations for couples normal and healthy, or abnormal and/or potentially a warning sign? He and Doctor Steve discuss...but either way you think, this is a topic that could generate some controversy!

James comes up with the question this week, as he saw something online and wanted Dr. Steve's take on it. Should we "break up" with friends we no longer wish to keep? Both hosts seem to agree on the answer, but the stories told add a funny footnote to this issue.

A listener writes in and asks about managing the guilt she feels over quitting a job she loves. Spoiler alerts: (1) She is leaving for a LOT more money, and (2) James takes a far more hardcore approach than Dr Steve. Listen in and think about the advice YOU might give to this person...

A listener writes in to talk about a deal-breaker issue between she and her boyfriend: She would like to have a baby, and he does not want to. Specifically, she asked how to broach the topic with him--but James and Dr. Steve take an entirely different approach. Listen in and see if you agree with the hosts (who seem to agree with each other!).

A listener writes in with baby fever--but mentions some extenuating circumstances that will make the conversation with her boyfriend difficult. James and Dr. Steve layout their advice--and get a bit spicy with each other in the process!

This week, James and Dr. Steve field a question about a worker who feels anxiety at work due to Imposter Syndrome. Dr. Steve analyzes the situation and explains the concept of I.S. James takes his usual pragmatic approach--cutting through Steve's psychobabble and getting to the root of the issue.