10 Minutes to Save Your Marriage

Simply put: A guy (friend) and she struck up a deal to be friends with benefits -- but then he started not wanting the benefits! Now she's confused as to what to do next, and how to take this! James and Dr. Steve leave no stone unturned!

A serious question this week... A listener has been in what she describes as a horrible marriage -- and just when she was ready to walk out, he turns it around and behaves as she wishes he would have all along. They have a child... should she stay or should she go? She asks for advice, and James & Dr. Steve give her the lowdown.

A listener writes in because she is concerned that her long-time boyfriend has a history of not getting a good job, or of making any movement toward marriage and "adulthood". James and Dr. Steve give their advice, and discuss some the rash of arrested development that seems to be a growing concern nation-wide.

Even family members can have radically opposed beliefs and opinions -- and in this new world of managed identities and social media, how do we handle these conflicts? Grace and dignity may have to wait... hear what James and Dr. Steve have to say!

Is it okay to fantasize about another person when you're married? A listener writes in and asks just that, as she has been thinking about a coworker. James and Dr. Steve put things into perspective, and give her some practical wisdom!

An 18yo listener writes in to say his/her brother treats him/her in a verbally and emotionally abusive manner, and that their parents are unwilling to step in and curb his behavior. Unsure of what to do next, advice is sought -- and granted. James and Dr. Steve break down the situation and give solutions in their professional, but affable style.

James and Dr. Steve get a question from a 15yo listener who laments saying something "weird" to a girl he likes -- and she has not been warm toward him ever since. Listen in as the pros empathize with the lad, but give him some tough advice to swallow.

Yup -- you heard that correctly: A listener asks for advice on what to do about her husband, who controls his gas around other people, but will not stop himself from farting around her (despite repeated requests for him to not do that). James and Dr. Steve give that advice, as they take every listener question seriously!

A listener writes in and asks about maintaining friendships more effectively. Too, he says he has been "lonely by choice" for much of his life, and needs to develop better relationship skills. James and Dr. Steve take different approaches to responding, as they wind him around to solutions.

A listener feels a good vibe with a woman who works at his grocery store - but needs advice on the best way to proceed from here. Up to the challenge are two guys who haven't dated since Teddy Roosevelt's administration -- but know a thing or two about relationships! James and Dr. Steve give answers and direct him toward success!

When your spouse's ex has Borderline Personality Disorder, is there a way we can help the kids from that relationship? A listener writes in with this question, as she sets out to keep secure boundaries with her step children. James and Dr. Steve give answers to a difficult situation.

A listener writes in because she has a friend who pops in and out of their life... when they are together, the friendship is golden - but then there are long stretches of time where the friend disappears from the radar screen. James and Dr. Steve analyze and offer advice for how to handle a friendship that seems inconsistent at best.

When this listener and his girlfriend sit down for dinner, they ask each other how their day went... he gives brief answers, she tells a story -- but when is too much too much? James and Dr. Steve give answers on how to handle a big disparity in word volume between someone who is chatty and someone who is not!

A young listener writes in and tells about how her mother is losing her patience and temper with the family dog; then asks if there is anything she can do. James and Dr. Steve wade into a new relationship pool with this one, as they field the question and offer suggestions for mom.

Men and boys do a fair amount of trash talk with each other... A natural part of being a guy in America -- but how much is too much? James and Dr. Steve break down the game film and talk about the importance of talk... the nature of relationships, and how smack talk can be both a vehicle toward intimacy -- but also a barrier from it!