Man. Woman. Marriage.

Man. Woman. Marriage.

Hosted by: Dr. Debi Smith, PsyD

A man and a woman are different by design. Each experiences life differently. Together, they spark the synergy that creates sweet harmony. Sometimes they’re out of sync and feel like a complete mismatch. But...

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The Dream of (Almost) Every Woman

Some women dream of running the world — including running their husbands. But I don’t think those women are in the majority. In my experience — both as a former professor and clinical psychologist, as well as my...
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Why So Many Wives Seem to Be Angry All the Time

Why do so many wives look and sound angry? An angry wife can be very confusing to her husband — mostly because he doesn’t understand what’s really going on in the moment. He doesn’t realize that she uses anger as a...
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Making Sense of a Woman

A woman isn’t nearly as complicated as her husband thinks she is. Honestly, almost everything she struggles with in her marriage — as even she would admit — is related to one of these three things. A Fresh Perspective...
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The Beauty of a Woman — The Psychology of Femininity

Most men readily admit that they don’t understand women. In fact, no one has ever been able to explain a woman to a man in a way that he can completely grasp. Even the most famous psychiatrist of all time, Sigmund...
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Disconnected Husband? Try This Experiment

Is your husband distant and disconnected when he comes home at the end of the day? Do you know the one thing that can instantly change the atmosphere between you and your husband? It’s so simple you’ll wonder why no...
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What Does a Good Husband Want from His Wife?

What does a husband really want from his wife? A man may not say this out loud. In fact, he may not even consciously articulate it to himself. But his efforts are not random. They are directional. They are aimed at...
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Making Sense of a Husband's Behavior

A woman is often confused by her husband’s behavior. This is especially true when they’re not getting along. When she can’t understand why he does what he does instead of what she thinks he should do, she’s...
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The Making of a Man: Nature and Nurture

There's real wonder in a man, not because he's flawless, but because he has an amazingly intricate design. In this first episode in the series "The Wonder of a Man," Dr. Debi explores his biological foundation and the...
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The Marriage Trap: Where to Begin When It Seems You Can't Win

If you're feeling trapped in your marriage, and nothing you've tried has worked, chances are it's not due to a lack of effort. Most couples have tried everything they can think of to fix their marriage. They've read...
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The Quiet Drift That Happens Before Couples Realize Something Is Wrong

Most couples don’t realize how disconnection begins. In this episode, Dr. Debi explains how small, overlooked moments create patterns over time — leading to the quiet drift that happens long before couples realize...
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How to Rediscover Hope When Marriage Feels Rocky

When your marriage feels rocky, it’s easy to lose hope — especially when nothing you try seems to work. In this episode, Dr. Debi explains why hope fades and how understanding patterns and gender differences can help...
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When Something Feels Off in Your Marriage

Something in your marriage feels off—but you can’t quite put it into words — or fix it. You just feel hurt and frustrated. This episode offers empathy and hope for that experience and introduces a new opportunity to...
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