10 Minutes To Save Your Marriage

A listener writes in and reports that a girl who broke up with him a year before -- now wants to "give it another try". He asks the advice of James and Dr. Steve, who are in TOTAL agreement about the decision!

When you marry your spouse, you marry their family... Listen in as James and Dr. Steve work through a strategy for dealing with a sister-in-law who is determined to make one of our listeners as uncomfortable as she can!

Another great question from a listener - she writes in that her wedding day is coming up fast -- and so is her stress! She's worried about what unhealthy relatives will do to hijack or sabotage her big day! James and Dr. Steve are eye-to-eye again this week, as they lay out the battle plan...

You ever talk to somebody who wants to keep talking over you? Cutting you off, jumping in... even if they don't mean to? This week, James and Dr. Steve tackle that issue, and provide concrete solutions to keep you assertive without being aggressive!

Old issues die hard - especially for some folks! If your partner keeps bringing up things from the past (things you THOUGHT had been sorted out), listen in... a psychologist discusses options and solutions.

Our first question about sexuality within a relationship. A listener writes and expresses concerns about the different sexual appetites of each partner, and the resentment that can build as a result. Listen in while James gets more and more uncomfortable - as Steve ventures into an arena that is commonplace for relationship therapists!

A listener writes in and asks about social anxiety - her boyfriend seems to suffer from a touch of it. Dr. Steve goes into detail about understanding and managing it behaviorally - and James shares some anecdotes from his own life and relationships.

Petty arguments crop up from time to time in every long term relationship, but what do they mean? A wife writes in with a perfect example, and Dr. Steve offers a shocking opinion! It seems the comedian and psychologist agree on this one, as James has his back.

James and Dr. Steve field a question from a frustrated woman: her boyfriend refuses to make a decision, thereby leaving her to take the risk with every crossroad. Listen as we break it down and give advice to spare her from getting irritated, and perhaps save their relationship!

A girlfriend writes in, frustrated by her boyfriend's apparent "commitment phobia". She wants to know if it is time to hold 'em, or time to fold 'em… James and Dr. Steve break it down and give her practical advice.

A wife writes in because her husband seems upset by her making more money than him, so she is seeking advice. James and Steve give their feedback, and discuss how fragile some marital issues can make us feel.

A listener asked about watching television in order to fall asleep: Is it rude to the partner trying to fall asleep next to them, and is it overall a good idea anyway? James and Dr. Steve give their insights, and may just agree with each other again...

James and Dr. Steve get a question from a listener who feels his girlfriend would like for their relationship to move forward much faster than he is comfortable with. He asks if they should have a talk or break up now - so we address and respond to his situation, then discuss how any relationship will have shades of this issue.

Some pre-marital advice! A listener wrote in and asked about his fiancé - who is ten years older than him. Listen as James and Dr. Steve talk about the pros and cons of age difference for the long term health of a relationship.

This may be a post-mortem, but a listener asked about "Borderline Personality Disorder" -- because he is divorcing a spouse who has been given that diagnosis. Dr. Steve explains the condition, and talks about treatment and prognosis.

James and Steve take a shot at solving a tough one - a listener wrote in because she is concerned about her partner's drinking. Listen as they break down the issue, and talk toward solutions.

A listener asked about negotiating aggressive driving. Both partners refuse to drive with the other because they distrust their partner's driving. James and Dr. Steve break it down and discuss solutions (AND reasons) for this type of relationship grapple!

Great question from a twitter follower about how financial decisions are made in a marriage. James and Steve tackle the issue head-on, and discuss options for the couple. Listen, laugh, and learn as wit is mixed with wisdom, as per their typical style!

James and Steve build upon the momentum from a successful launch, and take on a question about living with opposite schedules (early bird & night owl). Your affable hosts talk it out and give real answers to the real world relationship questions -- and all in ten minutes!

Our first episode of the new show! Great question from a listener who is concerned about a spouse wanting to "open" the relationship... James and Steve start ironing out the wrinkles of the new format, while they iron out the wrinkles of the Marriage!