How to Save Your Marriage When Your Spouse Won’t Try
Reconciling Marriages with Coach Jack – Podcast Episode
On this episode of Reconciling Marriages with Coach Jack, Christian psychologist and relationship coach Dr. Jack Ito shares how you can rebuild and save your marriage—even if your spouse refuses to work on it. If you're tired of waiting for cooperation that never comes, this episode will show you how real change is still possible, starting with you.
What You'll Learn:
- Why your spouse’s resistance doesn’t mean your marriage is hopeless
- The three options you have when your spouse won’t help
- Why trying to convince your spouse usually makes things worse
- How to create powerful change through matching words and actions
Want to Work With Coach Jack?
If you're ready to stop feeling powerless and start rebuilding your marriage today, my Difficult Partner Coaching Package will show you how to turn things around with confidence and love. Learn more at: https://coachjackito.com/relationship-coaching-services/win-win-coaching-restoring-love-with-difficult-partners/
Key Takeaways:
- Waiting often causes more damage than progress.
- Convincing your spouse usually increases emotional distance.
- Positive change often brings short-term resistance.
- Loving strength—not conflict—is the key to reconnecting.
- Real progress comes from consistent actions, not words alone.
Additional Resources:
More relationship help for you:
- Coaching Package: Restore a Loving Relationship with a Difficult Spouse
- Book: Overcome Neediness and Get the Love You Want
- Dr. Dobson's Book title: Love Must Be Tough
- Article: How to Improve Your Skills with Marriage Boundaries
Work one-on-one with Coach Jack to repair your relationship using small, easy steps that rebuild connection quickly. Visit CoachJackIto.com to learn more about relationship coaching.
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