Dr. John Delony

You’re allowed to want connection. You’re allowed to talk about it. Delony FULL EP. “How Can I Help My Husband Be More Comfortable Talking About Sex?”

Trust is built in the small, daily choices to show up. Even when you don't know what else to do, at least show up. Your presence speaks louder than almost any words. Delony

Your child’s feelings are real, even if they don’t make sense to you. Delony

Today, take the most annoying "little" thing about your spouse — could be not filling up the gas tank, not clearing dishes, wet towels on the floor, not making the coffee, etc.) — And choose to intentionally do it for them. Choose to think of a positive attribute for your spouse…

Date nights aren’t optional. They’re maintenance for your marriage. And even the strongest marriages still require maintence. Delony

If you don’t have friends, your kids probably won’t either. Model community. Show your kids what real, genuine friendship looks like. Delony

Resentment grows in the silence of unspoken needs. Speak up. Your partner can't read your mind. Delony

Your kid may not remember all the toys and gifts and expensive game systems, but they will remember your presence. They'll remember how you cared about their day. They'll remember how you believed in them. They'll remember how you put your phone down and looked them in their…

Your kids need to see you and your spouse apologize to each other. Show them what it looks like to acknowledge and accept when you're in the wrong. Model humilty. How you treat your spouse will directly impact how your child understands they are to treat their own future…

When is the last time you bragged about your husband to a group of your friends? When is the last time you went on and on about how great your wife is to a bunch of your bros? Of course you need to be seen and respected and celebrated for the little and big things you do. Your…

The loudest voice in your child’s head will be yours. Make sure it’s kind. Delony

A healthy marriage doesn’t avoid conflict. It handles it with curiosity and patience. Have the hard conversations. Say your needs out loud. Seek to understand. Delony

Your kids don’t need a childhood that looks perfect on social media. They need one where they feel safe, loved, and seen. Delony

Being right isn’t worth being distant. Practice humility. Practice working together. One marriage. One team. Delony

Between the Epstein nonsense, the floods, Al threats, and economic pundits screaming at each other, I reached my breaking point. I can't control any of the above things. None of them. So I turned off all the media and got to work. I called real people who are currently working…

Your child doesn’t need a perfect parent. They need a calm, safe one. Delony

A great marriage isn't built on the loud, over the top, instagram moments. It's built on the boring, little, everyday moments that aren't picture perfect. Practice love daily. Even when it's not exciting. Delony

Stop trying to solve all of your spouse's problems. Instead, practice listening. If they need your advice, they will ask. But often, all they need is a trustworthy, listening ear. Listen well. Love well. Delony

Children need your presence more than they need your punishment. Connection before correction. Every time. Delony

Stop trying to win the argument. Instead, start trying to win back connection. Connection is key to a lasting, loving, and life giving marriage. Delony