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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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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Gender Differences in Communication Styles

Why does he feel challenged when she just wants to talk? Why does she feel ignored when he thinks everything’s fine? This episode unpacks research behind gender differences in communication and how to close the gap in...
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Gender Differences in the Meaning of Words

Men and women may speak the same language — but they do not hear the same meaning. In this episode, Dr. Debi explains how emotional filters shape male and female communication differently and why miscommunication in...
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Gender Differences in the Quantity and Quality of Words

Men and women may speak the same language — but they do not use words the same way. In this episode, Dr. Debi explains the difference in both the quantity and quality of spoken words between men and women. From...
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Gender Differences in Purpose of Language

Men and women may speak the same language — but they have different purposes in mind. In Part 2 of the communication series, Dr. Debi explains why men tend to use language to relay information while women use it to...
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Why Men and Women Miscommunicate in Marriage (And What It Takes to Fix It)

Why do men and women misinterpret each other so easily? In this first episode of a six-part series, Dr. Debi explains how boys and girls are shaped differently — and how that affects communication in marriage....
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