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Angry Women and Passive Men

The problem has its origins in childhood, long before a young man and woman stand at the altar to say, "I do." For her part, the girl is taught subtly by her culture that marriage is a lifelong romantic experience; that loving husbands are entirely responsible for the happiness of their wives; and that a good relationship between a man and woman should be sufficient to meet all needs and desires; and that any sadness or depression that a woman might encounter is her husband's fault.

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How Do I Know if My Marriage is Emotionally Destructive?

Couples in a stress-filled or difficult marriage are often working on repairing arguments and trying to use kinder ways to express their views, while couples in an emotionally destructive marriage har

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Men and Women Think Differently About Love

In addition to physiological differences, the sexes are blessed with a vast array of unique emotional characteristics. It is a wise and dedicated husband who desires to understand his wife's psychological needs and then sets out to meet them.

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What to Do When a Spouse is Cruel

Question: Dr. Dobson, early this year, my husband of eleven years announced that he didn't love me anymore. Joe told me that he would be leaving, though by begging and pleading with him I convinced hi

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Men and Women Have Different Needs

The sexes are designed with highly specific—but quite different—psychological needs. Each is vulnerable to the other in unique ways. When reduced to the basics, women need men to be romantic, caring, and loving. Men need women to be respectful, supportive, and loyal. These are not primarily cultural influences that are learned in childhood, as some would have us believe. They are forces deeply rooted in the human personality. 

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Quantity and Quality Time—Your Child Needs Both from You

The old debate about which is best for your children, "quantity time" or "quality time," shouldn't be a debate at all. It's not the quantity of time that you spend with your children, it's the quality that counts. Or is it?

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Dr. Dobson’s Statement on the Fires

We pray for peace and comfort for those who have lost homes and businesses, and those who have been displaced in shelters filled to capacity.

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Overcommitment and Lack of Priorities are Straining Your Marriage

There's nothing wrong with having a passion and a dream. It should, however, be kept in balance with other valuable components of your life—your family and your relationship with God being chief among them.

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Is Divorce the Answer? Day 1: Taking the Plunge

Divorce often looks like a “quick fix” for an unpleasant situation, but it is usually far more painful than advertised.

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What Daughters Need From Dads

A father holds the keys to his daughter's feminine identity, her sense of self-worth, and her future relationships. A dad's affirmation, or the lack thereof, will play a role in every aspect of her life, even influencing her choice of a marital partner. 

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