The Suzanne Venker Show

Suzanne reads a letter from a married millennial mom who has chosen to stay home with her children despite living in a high cost of living area and despite having a Ph. D. from Harvard.

According to a new report by Pew Research, American women are increasingly becoming the breadwinners in their marriages. But they're also taking on the lion's share of household chores and childcare. Are their husbands just lazy, or is there more going on than what the media would have us believe? Pew study: https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2023/04/13/in-a-growing-share-of-u-s-mar...

Suzanne responds to a new poll that shows more and more Americans say college isn't worth the cost. https://www.wsj.com/articles/americans-are-losing-faith-in-college-education-wsj-norc-poll-finds-3a836ce1

Suzanne discusses the most important things to consider when deciding whether or not to marry the man or woman you love.

Suzanne responds to a study about whether or not it's okay to have a "work spouse." https://www.businessinsider.com/gen-z-boomers-work-wives-millennials-disagree-husband-2023-4?amp

Suzanne talks about the 4 Cs of every relationship and hones in on the one that goes couples the most trouble: Communication. She offers tips for how to fight productively with your spouse and gives examples of what couples should NEVER do.

Suzanne discusses the reality of how being overly ambitious, or Type A, can ruin your marriage or relationship.

As Suzanne and her husband celebrate 25 years of marriage, she reflects on what ultimately makes a marriage last. (Hint: The answer isn't all that sexy.)

Suzanne talks about the six most common marriage problems she has seen over the past several years in her coaching sessions and provides answers for how to cope with them. Article referenced in episode: https://www.westernsouthern.com/money-conversations-before-marriage

Suzanne answers a question from a stay-at-home mother of a 4 1/2 year old boys whose friends have parents who won't discipline them.

Suzanne and her husband Bill talk about what it really means to "discipline" children and offer tips for how to do so effectively.

Suzanne breaks down the three different types of marital (or relationship) conflict—conflict avoidance, high-conflict, and constructive conflict—and how couples can move toward the latter. 

Suzanne discusses the red flags and non-negotiables all unmarried women and men should watch for while dating.

Suzanne reads several emails from her listeners.

Suzanne explains why living with a boyfriend or a girlfriend with whom the future is unclear is just dumb.

Suzanne talks with a client who left her high-paying job to stay home with her two children and what she came to realize about the lies the culture tells women. IN THIS EPISODE: Liz's wake-up call The transition from woman to mother How to be a wife Social media's influence on marriage and motherhood The true cost of being raised "like a man"

Suzanne tackles the very sensitive topic of daycare and how it can't possibly meet the irreducible needs of children. IN THIS EPISODE: Why neither political party cares about this issue 5 myths about daycare Attachment theory ADHD as a stress reaction, not a disorder Why guilt is a good thing

Suzanne refers to a comment Bret Weinstein made to Jordan Peterson on an Instagram reel and connects it to the Pew study she discussed in Ep. 157: 6 Super Solid Reasons for Women to Prioritize Love Over Career

Suzanne implodes the idea that women should focus exclusively on career and "worry about marriage later."

Suzanne announces her return to The Suzanne Venker Show. As always, you can reach Suzanne with your comments, questions, or suggestions at suzanne@thesuzannevenkershow.com.

In this episode, I share an announcement about the future of The Suzanne Venker Show.

Suzanne talks exclusively to men about how to be great husbands and outlines six ways to win their wives' hearts. Say what you mean, and mean what you say. Show up. Look her in the eyes with no distractions when you're having a serious conversation. Never stop romancing her. Listen and be open to anything she wants to say without being defensive. Don’t follow—lead.

Suzanne answers a listener question. 

There isn’t a person on this planet who can avoid relationship conflict (unless, of course, you remain single.) In fact, if you’re someone who hates confrontation, you're going to struggle to be in a marriage or relationship at all—until or unless you learn how to embrace conflict. Suzanne discusses why it's critical for couples to embrace conflict and offers six tips for having hard conversations...

Suzanne answers an email from a woman who asks how to explain to her bf that living together is a bad idea.