The Dr. John Delony Show How Do We Close Our Open Marriage?
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Dec 15, 2025 Catherine, a caller and longtime married listener, opens up about her struggles wanting to close her ten-year open marriage. She shares how an initial mutual decision led to feelings of emptiness and seeks guidance on setting boundaries. John Delony challenges her husband's intellectual reasoning for their nonmonogamy and emphasizes the courage needed for potential change. They also discuss the importance of parental communication, especially when a teen overhears a family secret, and offer advice for managing trauma in high-stress jobs.
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Make A Clear, Nonnegotiable Boundary
- Decide and declare a new boundary: stop sleeping with other people and build a marriage based on fidelity and integrity.
- Be prepared he may leave, and accept that the previous marriage is already over so you can protect yourself and your kids.
Comfort-Seeking Disguised As Reasoning
- People use intellectualizing or scripture to justify avoiding discomfort or maturity in relationships.
- That avoidance can mask an 'allergy to maturity' and stop growth in marriage.
Answer Teens Quickly And Together
- Respond quickly and directly when a teen asks about a family secret so she knows she can come to you.
- Have both parents present, apologize for hesitation, and reclaim the story together.
