The Dr. John Delony Show

My Wife Said She Never Loved Me

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Jan 16, 2026
Blair, a caller navigating marital challenges, shares her husband's struggles with punctuality linked to ADHD and time blindness. John Delony offers insightful strategies, encouraging her to express feelings of embarrassment and find a balance in expectations. He suggests honoring natural consequences to address lateness and emphasizes the importance of rebuilding support networks to ease pressure. The conversation is a deep dive into communication, understanding, and navigating the complexities of relationships.
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ADVICE

Own Your Choice Language

  • Choose language that gives you ownership: say "I am choosing to not come back" instead of "I can't."
  • That clarity lets you define why you made the choice and keeps agency in your hands.
INSIGHT

Rebuild Marriage As A New Project

  • The marriage you had can be over while the marriage you rebuild is a new project to design together.
  • Reverse-engineer a shared picture of life, then plan actions and seasons that make it real.
ANECDOTE

Silence Nearly Broke His Marriage

  • John admitted he used silence and withdrawal to regain power in his marriage, a tactic that nearly ended it.
  • He calls true courage walking back through the front door and starting the hard conversation.
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