The Dr. John Delony Show I’ve Married the Same Man 3 Times (Am I Crazy?)
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Dec 12, 2025 In this episode, Dave, a father navigating the bittersweet transition of his daughter going off to college, opens up about grief and regret over the years spent providing for his family. He reflects on how this new phase challenges his identity as a parent. The conversation also touches on the complexities of marriage, including a caller sharing her experiences with multiple marriages and the factors that have strained them. John Delony offers insights into rebuilding relationships and coping with change, encouraging practical steps toward healing.
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Decades Of Rebuilds And Repeated Hurt
- Stephanie has been with her husband since high school and they've divorced twice, remarrying a third time amid repeated infidelity and medical traumas.
- She now has five kids and still carries deep hurt, anger, and resentment despite efforts to reconcile.
Excavate Before You Rebuild
- John compares major marriage ruptures to the Twin Towers: you can either walk away or excavate and rebuild from bedrock.
- Rebuilding without full excavation means trying to build on collapsed infrastructure and will keep failing.
Clear The Deck And Ask If He's All In
- Do clear the calendar and pretend you are building a new marriage from scratch, then define how you want the house to feel and what must be true.
- Do ask your husband directly, "Are you all in?" and pursue joint counseling if he is.
