When your marriage is in trouble, you know it because you’re worried that something bad is going to happen, like your family getting broken beyond repair. But how do you know whether your marriage is really in trouble or just going through a phase that everybody goes through? Here are three signs your marriage is… Read More »
When you first say the words “I do,” the idea that your marriage will last forever feels like a given. Of course it will! That’s why you’re committing for life in front of God and everybody! You met the right person and he miraculously felt all melty with you just like you did with him.… Read More »
If you’re anything like me you love feeling desired, and when the physical passion in your relationship is missing or rare, it makes you feel undesirable, which feels awful. Then you wonder if it’s because of the extra pounds or wrinkles turning him off. Or maybe because there’s something wrong with him that he’s not… Read More »
When your kids leave home to spread their wings, it’s exciting! And bittersweet. It’s what you raised them to do but also a letdown because you won’t get to see them as much and they no longer need you as much, which can leave you feeling empty. If co-parenting was a big part of the… Read More »
Everybody knows there are some things you can’t just forgive in marriage. You’re probably already thinking of them right now before I say them, right? Like abuse, whether physical, emotional or verbal. It’s terrible. Number two is being cheated on. Whether he’s going to prostitutes or has another woman. It makes you feel like a… Read More »
We all want to feel seen, heard and understood. If you’re not feeling understood, it’s like you’re missing a nutrient in your diet, and you start to feel malnourished. I remember feeling this way when I’d listen to my husband talk endlessly about something he was interested in but then as soon as I brought… Read More »
One of the worst feelings is when you’re not getting much of your husband’s time to begin with then you hear his voice get all warm and happy when he’s talking to the neighbor or on the phone with a co-worker or even the bank teller. It’s hard not to take it personally. Or if… Read More »
It’s frustrating when you know your marriage is broken and yet your husband won’t do anything about it. He won’t read a marriage book, won’t go to counseling, won’t even have a conversation about it! It can make you crazy. I mean why even try if he’s not going to do anything?! Especially if the… Read More »
If you’re thinking of leaving your relationship, it’s because you’re feeling lonely, hurt and hopeless about it ever getting better. I still remember how terrible that felt and how much relief I felt thinking about escaping my marriage for those very reasons. That pain was real! The part that wasn’t so real was my fantasy… Read More »
Who wants to live with an emotionally distant husband? I think it’s safe to say nobody! If your husband neglects you emotionally and sexually, the wall between you can feel insurmountable and so discouraging. A sure sign of emotional detachment in marriage is that you’re lonely, and when that goes on for a while it… Read More »