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EPISODE · Dec 26, 2025 · 1H 17M

How To Avoid Divorce During The Holidays

from Relationship Radio: Marriage, Sex, Limerence & Avoiding Divorce · host Dr. Joe Beam & Kimberly Beam Holmes: Experts in Fixing Marriages & Saving Relationships

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text!Did you know that divorce filings increase by 30% in January? It’s not a coincidence. The holidays don't just magnify relationship problems; they market a perfection that no marriage actually has. If you are dreading this Christmas because you feel like you are walking on eggshells, you are not alone.In this video, I’m sharing the exact "Stop The Chaos" plan you need to implement next week. This isn't about fixing your whole marriage in one day. It is about damage control. It is about getting through the holidays without becoming a statistic.I was where you are 12 years ago. I know the fear, the loneliness, and the overwhelming anxiety. But I also know there is hope.In this video, we cover:The "Knee Surgery" Analogy: Why you need to calm the inflammation (the chaos) before you can have the surgery (the workshop) to fix the root cause.The Holiday Truce: Why you must stop all relationship talks from Dec 23rd to 26th.Managing External Chaos: How to handle nosy family members and protect your children from the tension.The "If/Then" Plan: Practical ways to manage your own anxiety if your spouse doesn't show up or acts distant.The PIES of Attraction: How to focus on YOU physically, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually to become a safe place.🎄 THE "STOP THE CHAOS" PLAN FOR CHRISTMAS:Stop Pushing: No begging, pleading, or "heavy" talks.Be A Safe Place: Warm, kind, and accepting (but not smothering).Manage Expectations: If your spouse is distant, treat them like a guest. Be hospitable, but don't force connection.Damage Control: Your goal this week is not to "save" the marriage, but to prevent making it worse.👉 Join our Marriage Helper Community today and get 50% off your first month!https://bit.ly/4qlQCXeIf you're struggling in your marriage, don’t wait. Get our FREE resource: The 7 Steps to Rescue Your Marriage 👉 https://marriagehelper.com/free📞 BOOK A CALL WITH OUR TEAM: https://bit.ly/4fhb9Yz🔗 Website: https://marriagehelper.com📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagehelper👀 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marriagehelperFollow our other channels!📺 https://youtube.com/@kimberlybeamholmes📺 https://youtube.com/@drjoebeam

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text! Did you know that divorce filings increase by 30% in January? It’s not a coincidence. The holidays don't just magnify relationship problems; they market a perfection that no marriage actually has. If you are dreading this Christmas because you feel like you are walking on eggshells, you are not alone. In this video, I’m sharing the exact "Stop The Chaos" plan you need to implement next week. This isn't about fixing your whole marriage in one day. It is about...

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