Married Game Podcast The Truth About Leaving Vs. Leading Your Marriage
Dec 11, 2025
In this insightful discussion, a top relationship coach addresses a burning question: How do you know if your marriage is over? He emphasizes that only men can decide this, challenging common assumptions. Key reasons for leaving, such as infidelity and misaligned values, are explored. His unique Five Dial System helps assess marriage performance across parenting, friendship, ambition, playfulness, and integrity. Listeners learn the importance of self-honesty and raising standards to avoid settling for mediocrity.
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You Decide If Marriage Is Over
- Keith Yackey insists the husband decides when a marriage is over, not external voices.
- Leadership means you get to choose your standards and outcomes in the relationship.
Only Leave With A Clean Conscience
- Leave only when your side of the street is undeniably clean with evidence of being a fantastic husband.
- If you've cleaned your side and she still refuses to rise, leaving is choosing not to settle for mediocrity.
Score Yourself On Five Dials
- Use the Five Dial System (Parenting, Partner, Producer, Player, Power) to score and improve yourself out of 50.
- Aim for 8/10 on each dial so she can mirror your A-level standard back to you.
