Relationship Radio: Marriage, Sex, Limerence & Avoiding Divorce

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text! Have you heard of the so-called “1000 Mile Rule”? It’s a trend spreading online that suggests if you’re more than a thousand miles away from your spouse, you can cheat guilt-free. Sounds shocking, right? In this video, Kimberly Beam Holmes, CEO of Marriage Helper, explains why this idea is destructive and why you should avoid it at all costs. For over 30 years, M...

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text! Are you struggling to save your marriage and wondering where to begin? In this video, I’ll walk you through 5 mindset shifts to save your marriage —practical and proven ways to reframe how you think, act, and grow in your relationship. These five shifts cover the essential questions of who, what, when, where, and why . You’ll discover: Why doing this for yourself...

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text! Are you noticing patterns in the way you and your spouse talk to each other that leave you feeling distant, frustrated, or unheard? In this video, we’ll unpack 3 signs of unhealthy communication in your marriage —and what you can do to stop them before they cause lasting damage. Drawing from leading research and years of experience at Marriage Helper, we’ll walk...

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text! You don’t have to change who you are to look and feel your best. In this video, we’ll talk about how you can become more physically attractive without changing your personality, values, or authenticity. You’ll learn simple, practical ways to enhance your natural appearance—things anyone can do to boost confidence, posture, and energy—while still staying true to y...

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text! If your marriage is falling apart, you’re paying a high price—and it’s called the Pain Tax . In just minutes, Dr. Joe Beam will show you the simple Push-Pull Principle that can stop the hurt, break the cycle, and start drawing your spouse back toward you. This isn’t theory—it’s the same principle that’s helped thousands of couples around the world turn their marr...

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text! You betrayed your spouse—and now you're living with the crushing weight of guilt, fear, and regret. Whether it was a one-time mistake or a long-term affair, you're asking the one question that keeps you up at night: Can I save my marriage... and if so, how? In this video, Dr. Joe Beam—founder of Marriage Helper and a man who has personally walked the pa...

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text! Your spouse cheated—but now they want to come back. Can you ever truly forgive? Can passion and intimacy return after betrayal? In this powerful video, Dr. Joe Beam walks you through the raw emotions, fears, and questions that surface when you decide to take your spouse back after an affair. You’ll discover: Why fear and anger can affect your sex life after infid...

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text! Have you found yourself in love with someone who isn’t your spouse? You feel alive, seen, deeply connected—and yet... you’re married. This intense, overwhelming emotion has a name: limerence. In this video, Dr. Joe Beam speaks directly to the heart of what you’re experiencing. He explains the science, the soul connection, and the emotional rollercoaster that make...

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text! Have you ever heard the devastating words, "I love you, but I'm not in love with you"? This phrase can feel like an emotional earthquake, like something broke inside your chest, shattering the life you knew and leaving you stunned and confused. If you've heard it, you are not alone, you are not crazy, and this is NOT the end of your marriage....

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text! Are you living with your spouse but feel like you're just living with a roommate? Do conversations revolve only around finances, kids, and chores, rather than the fun and passion you once shared? Many couples experience what's called a "companionate relationship," where intimacy and commitment are present, but the crucial elements of passion a...

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text! You want to save your marriage, but your spouse doesn’t seem interested. What now? In this powerful episode, Kimberly Beam Holmes and Dr. Joe Beam walk you step-by-step through how to approach your spouse about working on the marriage—even if they’ve checked out, are asking for a divorce, or are involved with someone else. You’ll learn how to: Overcome the fear o...

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text! What happens to a marriage when life doesn’t just get hard—it breaks you? In this deeply honest and emotional conversation, Cassia shares her and Cory’s journey of staying married while raising a medically fragile child, navigating grief after miscarriages, and confronting the realities of long-term caregiving. From ambulance rides every three weeks to learning h...

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text! This is one of the wildest marriage stories we’ve ever seen. When Elisa walked into our couples workshop, she said, “I would rather die than stay married to this man.” She had already had four affairs. Marcos, her husband, had just retaliated with one of his own. They had already divorced once, remarried, and were still stuck in a cycle of resentment, control, an...

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text! In today’s episode, we tackle one of the most emotionally charged topics in relationships: narcissism. Whether your spouse has called you a narcissist, or you're wondering if they might be one, this conversation cuts through the confusion and cultural noise. Kimberly Beam Holmes is joined by Meredith Ball, a Marriage Helper certified coach, to unpack the rea...

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text! When your marriage feels like it's falling apart, it's tempting to search for answers—especially ones that explain your spouse’s behavior. Maybe you’ve wondered, "Could they be a narcissist?" or "Do they have bipolar disorder?" In this episode, Kimberly Beam Holmes is joined by Marriage Helper coach and counselor Meredith Ball to unp...

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text! He did everything “right”—worked hard, stayed loyal, provided for his family. But when his wife left him for his own brother… he didn’t fight. He tried to understand. He felt bad for them. And somehow, he believed that was love. In this real-life conversation from Marriage Helper, we unpack the painful truth behind passive behavior in marriage—and how it often pu...

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text! What do you say when a friend confesses they’re struggling with pornography? Whether they admitted it directly or you discovered it by accident, knowing how to respond can feel overwhelming. In this honest and compassionate episode, Dr. Joe Beam and Kimberly Beam Holmes guide you through how to handle these conversations with empathy, truth, and clarity. They dis...

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text! You've probably heard people talk about "manifesting" their ideal relationship or saving their marriage just by thinking positive thoughts. But when your marriage is in crisis, hope alone isn’t a strategy. In this episode, Kimberly Beam Holmes—CEO of Marriage Helper and trained performance psychologist—breaks down why traditional manifestation fall...

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text! What happens when a well-meaning husband provides, protects, and leads—yet still finds himself blindsided by his wife's decision to walk away? In this powerful episode, Dr. Joe Beam and Nathan McIntyre unpack a real-life story of a man who thought he was doing everything “right” in his marriage… until it all fell apart. You'll hear: ✔ Why many spouses f...

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text! 🔎 What Does Research Say About Marital Satisfaction Among Christians? | Marriage Helper + Barna Study In this powerful episode, Dr. Joe Beam and Kimberly Beam Holmes dive deep into the fascinating findings from a 2021 survey conducted by Barna Research Group in partnership with Marriage Helper. ➡️ What percentage of Christian couples are truly satisfied in their...

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text! The silent treatment isn't always intentional. When your spouse emotionally checks out, it creates a painful void that can feel impossible to bridge. Dr. Joe Beam and Kimberly Holmes tackle this common marriage struggle with uncommon honesty, revealing the hidden causes behind emotional disconnection. If you're struggling in your marriage, don’t wait. G...

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text! Research shows that four specific communication behaviors during arguments can predict divorce with 80-90% accuracy, while eliminating these behaviors can dramatically improve marriage success. • The four horsemen of relationship conflict are defensiveness, criticism, contempt, and stonewalling • Defensiveness deflects blame and responsibility, creating a downwar...

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text! Ever found yourself wondering why your spouse doesn't just "get it" without you having to say anything? You're not alone. Marriage communication breaks down in predictable patterns, but understanding these patterns is your first step toward meaningful change. If you're struggling in your marriage, don’t wait. Get our FREE resource: The 7...

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text! What happens in a marriage when one spouse says those three devastating words: "I hate you"? This powerful exploration takes us deep into the psychology of hatred in intimate relationships, revealing surprising truths about how love and hate function as parallels rather than opposites. If you're struggling in your marriage, don’t wait. Get our FREE...

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text! What happens in a marriage when one spouse says those three devastating words: "I hate you"? This powerful exploration takes us deep into the psychology of hatred in intimate relationships, revealing surprising truths about how love and hate function as parallels rather than opposites. If you're struggling in your marriage, don’t wait. Get our FREE...