A friend of mine is in the early stages of getting divorced.  He and his wife have been through pastoral counseling, marriage counseling, and have taken countless relationship building trips together.  The two have done exactly everything that you would think one would need to do to overcome troubles in their relationship.  Even with all of their attempts to climb this mountain, nothing seems to be working.  According to my friend, divorce must be the only option.

AUDIO:  Check out the conversation from  yesterday’s show (1/7/10)

Here at the radio station, we’re encouraging listeners to add one more item to their New Years Resolution list.   It’s called the 30-Day Challenge.  Since I’ve moved to Las Vegas, I have heard countless stories of the troubles that families in this area are dealing with.  From divorce and death to lack of work, home foreclosures, evictions, and repossessions, it seems like just about everyone is dealing with one of life’s most difficult situations.

The 30-Day Challenge

Here’s where the 30-Day Challenge comes in.  For the next 30-days, commit to listening to nothing but SOS Radio.  When you jump in the car, turn on SOS Radio and leave it on.  Don’t switch to any other radio stations.

At home, tune your clock radio to SOS Radio.  Instead of waking up to that annoying buzzing sound, wake up to music that’s encouraging.

At work, turn the switch.  Go in the back room, blow the dust off of the office stereo, and put on SOS.  If you think you’d get in trouble for doing that, try listening online.  I’d hate to get you fired. 

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According to a new survey of 3,000 new parents, Parents go out together just 15 times over the first five years of their child’s life.  Seven in ten wish they could have more nights out together, and 57 percent say their relationship lacks romance since the arrival of their firstborn.  About 25% of parents surveyed said that a night out isn’t any fun unless you can sleep in with your loved one the next morning.

What’s the biggest reasons for staying in?  Not having enough money and feeling guilty about asking people to babysit.

CHIME IN: Once you became a parent, how did you keep your relationship alive?

I imagine the use of antacids shoots through the roof around this time of the year.  Not because of the turkey, but because of the stress of spending time with family.  Family visits can be tense and contentious.  Harmony and family are two words that most typically don’t put in the same sentenace when it comes to the holidays.

The folks behind the relationship website YourTango.com have put together their list of the Top 9 Tips for a Successful Visit with the Family.  With a little prep work, you can survive the holiday!  This is a must-see list for the holiday season!