What couples should know before marriage

Doug continues to unpack 13 things marriage therapists wish couples knew before they got married.   Listener questions and comments: Don - My wife has told me that I've become jaded because of the gross work I do as a paramedic. I feel like I can't share that stuff with my wife because she shouldn’t be subject to it. She feels alienated. (18:04) Richard - My wife left me for our marriage therapist. How do I find a good therapist in the future? (45:44)   Resources:   Catholic Therapists https://catholictherapists.com/   Catholic Psychotherapy https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/   Hold Me Tight https://www.amazon.com/Hold-Me-Tight-Conversations-Lifetime/dp/031611300X   Rebuilding Trust https://relevantradio.com/2026/01/rebuilding-trust/     Things therapists wish you knew Marriage isn’t a fix for a broken relationship Love isn’t all you need You’re marrying their family too Conflict is inevitable in every relationship Financial compatibility is critical Intimacy fades over time Your partner can’t fulfill all your needs Baggage doesn’t unpack itself You’re going to change and so will your partner Shared goals are essential Communication styles matter Routine can be a double-edged sword Marriage is not always 50/50