A Wise Woman’s Guide to Men and Marriage Dr. Debi Smith, PsyD

Your confidence has taken a few hits. Maybe a lot of hits. You assigned meaning to the things that happened. The more hurt you are, the more likely you are to believe the worst and prepare for the worst … to try to protect yourself. In that state of mind, you started telling yourself lies … and believing them. Lies like: “I can’t. It’s too hard. I don’t know how. I’ll never figure this out. I’ll don’t have what it takes. I’ll never get what I want. I can’t ask anyone to help me. No one understands. It’s too late. And the most powerful lie of all? No one will ever love me. I don’t deserve love.”

You run everything that happens between you and your husband through that very same filter. The good news is, you can change that filter. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves here. Instead, you’re going to use your Super Power to discover where you are and what's keeping you stranded there.

Why focus on the Heroine's Journey here? After more than two decades working in the field of Psychology, I'm still supremely passionate about helping couples and single adults discover more effective ways to live out their dreams. Especially women. We're not like men. Men are not like us. Yet we women have power to make a difference. Yes, according tradition, men have been given the leading role. That's where the frustration lies for so many women. Yet we still have power to make a difference … without disrespecting men. In fact, our ability to influence men is a power most women never learned to use wisely. But life is not only about making sense of men. We have so much more to be and to do. And the good news? Understanding The Heroine's Journey can help you succeed at life AND love.

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Just so you know ... I never favor one sex over the other. That would be counterproductive. That means I am not a sexist. And although I love helping women get what they want, I am not a feminist either. I am simply a pragmatist who recognizes and honors the fact that men and women are different by design. That's what A Wise Woman's Guide is all about.

DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this video is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace a professional evaluation or treatment for emotional and relational concerns. If you are experiencing severe distress or believe you may be a victim of domestic violence, please contact a licensed mental health professional for assistance. If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Are you looking for professional Christian counseling? Discover how two therapists approach their work and some of the techniques they use. Listen in as Dr. Debi discusses professional treatment models for anxiety and trauma, and couple's counseling with Kelly Saylor, a Christian Mental Health & Marriage Counselor. Mrs. Saylor provides TeleHealth services for people in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. Her credentials include: MACC, LMFT (NC), LCMHC (NC), AAMFT-S, LPC (SC), BC-TMH, CCTP, CCATP.

Contact Info: Kelly Saylor Counseling & Consulting Services  SureHope Counseling & Training Center

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DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this video is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace a professional evaluation or treatment for emotional and relational concerns. If you are experiencing severe distress or believe you may be a victim of domestic violence, please contact a licensed mental health professional for assistance. If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Does it feel like your marriage hit a roadblock? You've arrived at an impasse. Neither of you is willing to budge. How did that happen? What brought you to this moment? Discover where that roadblock came from in your marriage and what you can do to move on beyond it to enjoy a more joyful marriage. LEARN MORE ► Free Resources PODCAST SHOW NOTES ► AWiseWomansGuide.com

What do you believe about God? Your beliefs about Him affect your beliefs about your marriage, too. I believe He created you both, male and female, to partner with and enjoy one another. Therefore, He must be intimately interested in your happiness. Let's take a look at the Heavenly Love Story, from Creation to Easter, to discover the truth about His love ... and yours. 

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Men and women communicate differently. Consequently, they often have difficulty understanding what the other person is trying to communicate. Men are more sensitive than women realize. Plus, words have different meanings for men than they do for women. What she said is not always what he heard. And what he said is not always what she heard. In this episode, Dr. Debi talks about several ways men and women can begin to communicate differently.

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