215. Does Your Relationship Feel Hopeless? Why Giving Up Might Not Be the Answer

In this important episode, we’re talking to the spouse who feels stuck, discouraged, or even ready to throw in the towel. We get it.  We’ve been there too.

We’re diving into a powerful resource: Dr. Gary Chapman’s book, Loving Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away. We’ll unpack four painful myths that keep couples stuck and explore six powerful “realities” that can spark real change, starting with you. And yes, we’re sharing our own story of how we nearly gave up, what we did instead, and why we’re so thankful we didn’t walk away.

Whether you’re barely hanging on or just in a tough season, this episode is filled with vulnerability, truth, encouragement, and hope. We hope you know you’re not alone, and there is a path forward.

You'll Discover:

• Four common myths that keep couples stuck, feeling hopeless in their relationship
• Six powerful realities that can shift your mindset and help you move forward
• Why shifting your own attitudes and actions is the key to influencing your relationship
• How “reality living” helped us break destructive patterns in our marriage 
• The difference between giving up and letting go with peace and clarity

Resources from this Episode:

• Loving Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away by Gary Chapman
• Episode 138. How Relational Dysfunction Plagued Our Marriage and How We Finally Broke Free
• Episode 202.  How to Break Free From Painful Cycles and Enjoy Deeper Levels of Intimacy [with Ron and Nan Deal]
• Episode 200. A Heart-to-Heart Conversation Exploring the Secrets to Lasting Love
• Episode 190.   Where can you turn for help?  Understand the Difference Between Counseling and Coaching
• Episode 65. 6 Simple Steps for Inviting Your Spouse to Get Help with You
• Episode 147. Do Sensitive Conversations End Up Creating Conflict in Your Relationship? 
• Episode 139. The Most Common, Challenging Pain Point Every Blended Couple Experiences (The Stranded Stranger & Trapped Teammate Dynamic)
• Episode 120. 3 Valuable Lessons That Saved Our Marriage and Blended Family
• Episode 101. Are you overwhelmed because your marriage feels like too much work? (Part 1 of 2)
• Episode 51. Overcoming Discouragement (Part 1 of 3)

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