10 Minutes to Save Your Marriage

What should you do if you've told a professor you're not interested, but he continues to pursue? A listener faces this very quandary, as she is torn between protecting her career/future, and easing out of the advances made by a professor in her field. Listen as James and Dr. Steve band together to support her decision!

A child of divorce wants to be okay with their mom's boyfriend, but it's easier said that done. A psychologist and a comedy writer weigh in on how to make it happen.

If your partner uses sarcasm a lot, what does that mean? A listener asks about how her relationship is viewed by outsiders -- as she and her boyfriend have a certain manner of relating to each other that is comfortable for them, but has drawn some concern from others.

With dating and meet-up apps becoming more popular than ever, users are having difficulty defining the nature and future of relationships started in this quick manner. This week, a listener writes in with a question about whether the signals mean their relationship is intended to last. Peer in as James and Dr. Steve help read the signs, and discuss this relatively new relationship phenomenon.

A woman wants to know if she should pursue a coworker she's interested in. She thinks it's mutual, but she's not sure. Is this sort of thing still okay in 2018?

A listener writes in and asks about how to handle her mother - who is impossible to please, and will find something wrong with everything the daughter does. Dr. Steve and James break down the relationship, and offer advice that is both psychologically sound, and practical in its approach.

A listener writes in and asks about some unrequited feelings -- she has been giving a lot to this relationship (friendship?)... he has not. She asks our opinion about the future and what to do -- and Dr. Steve & James give candid feedback on their views of the long-term potential. If you've ever felt like you've been "friend-zoned", this episode is a MUST listen!

A listener writes an and tells a secret - she is developing a crush on her boyfriend's brother. Whether it's dating or a marriage, interests on people outside of the relationship can be a learning experience. Listen to Dr. Steve and James guide her through the thinking process.

A listener writes in and classically describes narcissism, through the actions of her mean mother. The family dynamics unfold among the children and father, and James & Dr. Steve give advice on how to proceed, given the limited options offered by her mom.

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!