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Mad in MarriageThe Matt Townsend Show • Season 6, Episode 224, Segment 5

Sep 20, 2017 • 30m

Brian Willoughby, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the School of Family Life at Brigham Young University. Dr. Willoughby is also the Director of the RELATE Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to studying and improving romantic relationships. Dr. Willoughby's research focuses on young adult dating and relationship patterns. Dr. Willoughby is the co-author of the book "The Marriage Paradox" Dr. Willoughby discusses how being "mad" may be hurting your marriage.

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