Marriage problems can occupy so much space that the relationship becomes hard to see beyond them. Dr. Laurie Betito offers questions for distinguishing a difficulty within a marriage from one that has come to define it.
The Same Incident, a Different Meaning
A damaged car might be an accident or part of a repeated pattern. Context changes the question. Laurie separates life’s pressures from damaging behaviour and considers what a history of friendship, support and repair contributes when something goes wrong.
Small Deposits, Important Limits
An emotional bank account is built through ordinary interactions, but goodwill isn’t permission for every kind of withdrawal. Laurie names everyday ways to strengthen that account, the habits that drain it, and the boundaries the metaphor must respect. Accountability matters alongside affection.
Topics: marriage problems, emotional bank account, relationship repair, accountability, relationship boundaries
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Originally aired on2026-10-02
