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Building Great Marriages

66 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

Sharing skills to build great, passionate marriages, full of love, trust and devotion.

Focusing on communication, boundaries and kindness.

Because marriage doesn't work when you find the right person. Marriage works when you become the right person.

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48: Career Versus Marriage - Which Comes First?

December 18, 2022 21:39 - 1 hour - 69 MB

In today's competitive and uncertain environment, balancing work life and family can be difficult. How do we prioritize? Do traditional roles still apply?

47: Spaces - Don't be a wife to a boyfriend with Leila Tomasone.

July 21, 2022 01:24 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB

Join me for a Twitter Space led by relationship coach Leila Tomasone on "Don't be a wife to a boyfriend." Is there something wrong with giving it all away? If we don't show up with our best effort, why should he show up with the ring?

46: Guest on Jeff Charles - The Culture of Marriage

July 19, 2022 23:28 - 1 hour - 66.9 MB

Join Jeff Charles and me in discussing how to create a culture of marriage in our society today, and the importance of a solid relationship in our own personal life. What are the ingredients of a long-term, happy, successful marriage and family?

45: Marriage in the Manosphere - Pat Stedman

July 15, 2022 15:28 - 1 hour - 99.7 MB

Is marriage approved in the manosphere? If so, what should that look like? What do we need to be aware of? Join Pat & I in discussing how to have the best marriage and relationship.

44: Mission of Marriage with Zac Fine & Dovid Feldman

July 10, 2022 21:17 - 1 hour - 74.6 MB

Looking to have a better, more connected relationship? Dovid & Zac, both Psychotherapists, discuss the meaning of marriage, divorce, and its effect on men. We do a deep dive into marriage therapy best practices, and differences in how men & women view relationships. Come join us for a fascinating conversation, full of truth bombs and new perspectives.

43: How to Control Your Parnter

June 03, 2022 03:21 - 2 hours - 117 MB

Can we control our partner? Do you want to? What's the best way? Come explore marriage, love & relationships with the best Twitter Fam!

42: Should You Get Divorced?

April 15, 2022 22:45 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MB

The decision to get divorced is heart-wrenching. How do you know if you are choosing right? Learn how we can step back to make the best choice. 

41: Is Having a Shared Vision Important?

April 03, 2022 19:10 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

Having a shared vision always helps. But is it necessary? Do you need to agree upon a relationship mission to have a happy marriage?

40: Is Your Relationship Transactional?

March 27, 2022 19:19 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MB

None of us want a transactional relationship where we are keeping score. But in reality, is being loved unconditionally what we are aiming for? Or do we have expectations for our relationship?

39: Spaces - Protect your Marriage from Cheating

February 28, 2022 00:54 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MB

Infidelity is the 800lb sledgehammer we club our marriage with. In spite of our vows and our real desire to be married, so many fail. How do we ensure we protect our marriage from cheating?

38: Spaces - Do you need to be good in bed?

February 23, 2022 02:02 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

Modern society teaches us that we need to be good in bed. Is this true? And if so, what does it mean? How do we please our partner?

37: Spaces - Is Romance Killing your Relationship?

February 17, 2022 18:46 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

Romantic notions of what makes a great relationship and spouse have taken over our media, society, and even our religious institutions. But do they make sense?

36: Spaces: Should you Marry Young?

February 16, 2022 14:24 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MB

Is marrying in your 20's better than waiting till your 30's? What difference does it make? Should we marry young?

35: Spaces - The Importance of an Apology

February 10, 2022 19:56 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

34: Spaces - Do We Give Unconditionally?

February 09, 2022 12:33 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB

Expecting to get after we give is ugly. Yet, we all want our needs met? How do we give unconditionally, and yet have a mutually satisfying relationship?

33: Spaces - How to Receive Graciously

February 08, 2022 23:28 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

Giving is easy, but receiving can be hard. If we do so graciously, we become open to more gifts and blessings, as well as show kindness to our partner.

32: Spaces - Can you be Single and Happy?

February 06, 2022 22:11 - 1 hour - 79 MB

If singles are happier than married folk, what's the point of relationships? Come learn about the incomparable meaning, depth, and joy of sharing your life with your soulmate.

31: Spaces - The Myth of Red Flags

February 06, 2022 17:29 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Are Red Flags real? What are they, and how should we use them? Is it OK to disqualify someone from being in a relationship completely?

30: Spaces - Inner Meaning of Commitment

February 04, 2022 21:04 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MB

Commitment is something that we fear - who knows if it will work out? But perhaps it's the opposite - commitment ensures a long-lasting love.

29: What to Expect from Marriage

February 03, 2022 17:53 - 1 hour - 90.9 MB

Entering marriage blindly with little understanding or preparation is unnecessary. Come learn what to expect - the good, the bad, and the forever of marriage! 

28: Creating the Relationship you Desire

February 01, 2022 17:35 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MB

Heath Stoner, Leila Tomasone, and I discuss how to create a loving, inspired relationship - what works and what doesn't. 

27: Spaces - Am I OK if I have no desire for my spouse?

January 31, 2022 03:24 - 1 hour - 75.9 MB

I'm supposed to feel a burning desire for my spouse. And yet, I don't. Is something wrong with me? How do I get myself to want him more?

26: Spaces - Having Sex When Not in the Mood?

January 28, 2022 22:27 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

When we feel far from our spouse, emotionally, it's difficult to be intimate. But what if sex is exactly what you need to bridge the distance?

25: Spaces - How to Criticize your Spouse

January 28, 2022 01:01 - 1 hour - 64.5 MB

We all hate receiving criticism from our partner. But is there a way we can do it effectively?

24: Spaces - Easing the Pain of Breaking Up

January 27, 2022 14:58 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

Breaking up is hard, no matter who instigates it. How do we recover in the deepest, best way possible?

23: Increase Intimacy with Trust

January 26, 2022 12:11 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

We want her to meet our intimacy needs. Do we hold her at arm's length? Or bring her closer with trust?

22: Spaces: Setting Boundaries with Love

January 25, 2022 13:19 - 1 hour - 70.6 MB

Saying "No" to our partner is never easy. Yet, a healthy relationship requires boundaries. Learn how to, with love.

22: Spaces: Getting More Love with Gratitude

January 25, 2022 00:44 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

Gratitude is the secret ingredient to bring more love, closeness, and happiness to your relationship. Learn how to feel and express life-changing appreciation!

21: Spaces: Open Her Up to Intimacy

January 25, 2022 00:19 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

Intimacy is a foundation of a great marriage. So why is it so difficult? When we first connected, sharing private love was so effortless. But as the years progress, crafting a healthy sex-life takes thought and planning. Learn how to open your wife up for a consistent, loving intimate life!

20: Spaces: How to Recover from a Fight

January 24, 2022 18:13 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

Best to never fight. But that's not realistic. So how do we recover gracefully, without further hurting our relationship?

19: Masterclass: Setting Boundaries

June 22, 2021 12:13 - 1 hour - 100 MB

Join us for a masterclass discussion about all things boundaries: How to set, receive and respect boundaries. This episode is a recording of a great class hosted by Dovid & Miriam Feldman, with a bunch of participants all chiming in.

18: Masterclass: Relationship Communication

March 14, 2021 21:06 - 1 hour - 85.3 MB

How do we speak and be heard? How do we connect with our partner, heart to heart, without defensiveness, anger, and conflict? Learn the art of Relationship Oriented Communication - a method I devised to really express yourself, and get your thoughts and feelings heard and understood. Follow me: Twitter: @dovidfeldman Web: dovidfeldman.com Email list: dovidfeldman.com/email

17: Creating Amazing Appreciations

February 28, 2021 19:09 - 47 minutes - 43 MB

Appreciation is a foundation of a loving relationship. It builds trust, increases goodwill, and restores intimacy. Learn how to craft the best appreciations to connect to your partner's heart in the deepest way.

16: Creating Emotional Safety

February 03, 2021 01:09 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

Emotional Safety is the crux of a loving relationship. Yet too few men understand its importance. Learn why your partner desperately needs emotional safety, and more importantly, how to give her the security she must have to connect with you fully. This is foundational to creating a loving, connecting, intimate relationship and building a great marriage! To learn more, come visit me here: web: dovidfeldman.com Twitter: @dovidfeldman

15: Should You Submit to Your Spouse?

January 27, 2020 00:03 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

The idea of submission within our relationships is associated with many loaded meanings. Many think of a master and slave. Others may think it has to do with some weird sex. And for others, it may conjure up some ancient religious patriarchal laws between husband and wife. Accordingly, it’s very difficult to divorce the word “submission” from ideas such as being forced to do something, or that when we submit we are saying our partner is superior or that they have authority over us. It defin...

15: How To Handle Disappointment in Relationships

December 29, 2019 21:28 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

Disappointment in your relationship is inevitable. The question is - how are you planning on handling it? How do you get over, and even get stronger, from relationships challenges? Join me on an exploration in learning how to let-go, and grow from the hard times. Follow me: Twitter: @dovidfeldman Instagram: @dovidfeldman Blog: www.dovidfeldman.com For personal sessions, reach out and schedule a free Clarity-Call: dovidfeldman.com/clarity-call  

How To Lose Your Wife

December 01, 2019 20:34 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

Don't push away your love! Learn how to keep her, instead. While loving comes natural to most, we are often guilty of behaving in ways that push away our partner. Often times, these behaviors are done in the name of "love". Learn how to keep your love intimate, growing & close rather than pushing her away. Join me here: Twitter: @dovidfeldman Instagram: @dovidfeldman Web: dovidfeldman.com Subscribe to my email: dovidfeldman.com/email

14: How To Lose Your Wife

December 01, 2019 20:34 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

Don't push away your love! Learn how to keep her, instead. While loving comes natural to most, we are often guilty of behaving in ways that push away our partner. Often times, these behaviors are done in the name of "love". Learn how to keep your love intimate, growing & close rather than pushing her away. Join me here: Twitter: @dovidfeldman  Instagram: @dovidfeldman  Web: dovidfeldman.com Subscribe to my email: dovidfeldman.com/email

EP13: Maintaining Frame? Or Being a Jerk?

November 19, 2019 17:48 - 15 minutes - 11.9 MB

As men, we know the importance of being a leader. To that end, we try to "maintain frame" in our relationships. But how do we know when we have crossed the line into just being an obstinate jerk?

13: Maintaining Frame? Or Being a Jerk?

November 19, 2019 17:48 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

As men, we know the importance of being a leader. To that end, we try to "maintain frame" in our relationships. But how do we know when we have crossed the line into just being an obstinate jerk? Learn how and when to let go of being controlling, and give space to your partner in relationship. Twitter: @dovidfeldman

12: The World is Crying for Fathers

November 11, 2019 01:36 - 7 minutes - 6.47 MB

The world is in tears. We are weeping children, crying out for love, direction, meaning and strength. The world is mourning the loss of their fathers. It is incumbent on this generation - the fatherless generation - to demand, protest, and commit to bring back fathers into our homes. Come and explore what a father means, and the importance of bringing him back.   ~Dovid Feldman Building Great Marriages blog: dovidfeldman.com/journal twitter: @dovidfeldman insta: @dovidfeldman email:...

EP12: The World is Crying for Fathers

November 11, 2019 01:36 - 7 minutes - 5.68 MB

The world is in tears. We are weeping children, crying out for love, direction, meaning and strength. The world is mourning the loss of their fathers. It is incumbent on this generation - the fatherless generation - to demand, protest, and commit to bring back fathers into our homes. Come and explore what a father means, and the importance of bringing him back.   ~Dovid Feldman Building Great Marriages blog: dovidfeldman.com/journal twitter: @dovidfeldman insta: @dovidfeldman e...

The World is Crying for Fathers

November 11, 2019 01:36 - 7 minutes - 5.68 MB

The world is in tears. We are weeping children, crying out for love, direction, meaning and strength. The world is mourning the loss of their fathers. It is incumbent on this generation - the fatherless generation - to demand, protest, and commit to bring back fathers into our homes. Come and explore what a father means, and the importance of bringing him back.   ~Dovid Feldman Building Great Marriages blog: dovidfeldman.com/journal twitter: @dovidfeldman insta: @dovidfeldman e...

EP11: Thank G-d, Women are Too Emotional!

November 05, 2019 15:27 - 8 minutes - 6.8 MB

How do men and women differ, and why does it matter? One of the most oft-discussed, yet misunderstood topics in the manosphere is why women appear to be so emotional. Yet, in spite of all the conversation and theories, nobody has any real answers that satisfy, so the conversation continues on and on. Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subscribe & review!   ~Dovid Feldman Building Great Marriages blog: dovidfeldman.com/journal twitter: @dovidfeldman insta: @dovidfeldman em...

Thank G-d, Women are Too Emotional!

November 05, 2019 15:27 - 8 minutes - 6.8 MB

How do men and women differ, and why does it matter? One of the most oft-discussed, yet misunderstood topics in the manosphere is why women appear to be so emotional. Yet, in spite of all the conversation and theories, nobody has any real answers that satisfy, so the conversation continues on and on. Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subscribe & review!   ~Dovid Feldman Building Great Marriages blog: dovidfeldman.com/journal twitter: @dovidfeldman insta: @dovidfeldman em...

11: Thank G-d, Women are Too Emotional!

November 05, 2019 15:27 - 8 minutes - 7.52 MB

How do men and women differ, and why does it matter? One of the most oft-discussed, yet misunderstood topics in the manosphere is why women appear to be so emotional. Yet, in spite of all the conversation and theories, nobody has any real answers that satisfy, so the conversation continues on and on. Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subscribe & review!   ~Dovid Feldman Building Great Marriages blog: dovidfeldman.com/journal twitter: @dovidfeldman insta: @dovidfeldman email: dovi...

10: Finding Meaning in Relationship Challenges

October 27, 2019 17:30 - 10 minutes - 10 MB

If you are in a relationship, then you have experienced adversity. Challenges and struggles that have stretched you beyond what you thought possible. For some of us, the pain of these challenges have been the breaking point in our love, and we separate. And for others, the adversity we experienced has had a traumatic effect on our love, perhaps breaking trust, but not in a way that we felt the need to leave. But for some, the challenges and struggles have actually made them and even their re...

EP10: Finding Meaning in Relationship Challenges

October 27, 2019 17:30 - 10 minutes - 9.96 MB

If you are in a relationship, then you have experienced adversity. Challenges and struggles that have stretched you beyond what you thought possible. For some of us, the pain of these challenges have been the breaking point in our love, and we separate. And for others, the adversity we experienced has had a traumatic effect on our love, perhaps breaking trust, but not in a way that we felt the need to leave. But for some, the challenges and struggles have actually made them and even their re...

9: Should You Share Your Truth?

October 13, 2019 18:38 - 10 minutes - 9.52 MB

We all want to be authentic in our relationship. But does that mean we should really share our Truth? Perhaps biting our tongue is a better decision. Learn why, in this interesting podcast! Twitter: @dovidfeldman Web: dovidfeldman.com Email: dovidfeldman.com/email Blog: http://dovidfeldman.com/should-you-share-your-truth/

EP09: Should You Share Your Truth?

October 13, 2019 18:38 - 10 minutes - 9.48 MB

We all want to be authentic in our relationship. But does that mean we should really share our Truth? Perhaps biting our tongue is a better decision. Learn why, in this interesting podcast! Twitter: @dovidfeldman Web: dovidfeldman.com Email: dovidfeldman.com/email Blog: http://dovidfeldman.com/should-you-share-your-truth/

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