How to Tell Your Husband He Hurt Your Feelings

How to Tell Someone They Hurt You

When your husband is harsh, thoughtless or downright mean, of course you want him to stop. If you’re anything like I was, you want him to feel embarrassed or ashamed so he won’t do that again! And since he promised to love you in front of God and everybody, it stands to reason that letting… Read More »

How to Rebuild Your Marriage during a Separation

How to Rebuild Your Marriage During a Separation

If your husband is moving out but you want to save the marriage, it can be terrifying. Separation affects everything. Your whole life is being turned upside down without your consent, leaving you feeling powerless and heartbroken. If you still love your husband but are separated, it’s devastating. This is not what you signed up… Read More »

How to Rekindle a Marriage

How to Rekindle a Marriage

When the man who vowed to be with you forever changes his mind, it’s a slap in the face, a punch in the gut and a knife to the heart, all at the same time. I wouldn’t wish that kind of pain on anybody. If you’re asking yourself how you got here when you never… Read More »

We Love Each Other but We Can’t Be Together

We Love Each Other but We Can’t Be Together

Reaching such an impasse, whether it’s getting into the same argument over and over or not being able to be together for any reason, is incredibly frustrating. Especially if you’re following all the usual advice yet you keep finding yourself back at square one. Again. It’s enough to make anyone feel hopeless.  How do you… Read More »

How to Fix a Toxic Relationship

If you’re seeing the early signs of a toxic relationship, it is scary. It’s distressing to catch your man lying, manipulating or gaslighting you. Living in fear, having to walk on eggshells or being made to think you’re crazy are, well, crazy-making. Whether they’re criticizing or accusing you, the things toxic partners say can feel… Read More »

Marriage Coaching vs Counseling

marriage coaching vs counseling

So, what does a marriage coach do? Good question. The realm of marriage coaching can seem mysterious for those of us who have been to individual or couples counseling but never had a coach except in school sports. Marriage counseling is all that any of us had for a long time. It still tends to… Read More »

My Husband Is Giving Up on Our Marriage

If you’ve been asking yourself “Why won’t my husband fight for our marriage,” that is such a painful place to be. It’s bewildering when the same man who once said “For better or for worse” appears to have changed his mind. Trying to figure out what to do when your spouse gives up is baffling.… Read More »

How to Change Myself to Save My Marriage

Save my Marriage

What can you change about yourself to save your marriage? If you’re asking yourself that question, my hat is off to you. Wanting to change myself is not what got me here–I wanted to change my husband! It seemed pretty clear he was the one who needed to change. If only he would watch TV… Read More »

How to Be Supportive in a Relationship

Whoever came up with the whole “for better or for worse” idea… must have been single. Kidding! You know I’m pro-marriage, but even I admit that it can be maddening. When things are going smoothly, no problemo. There’s nothing better! But throw in some kids, financial strain, family illness or special needs, a midlife crisis…… Read More »

Do Husbands Come Back after Leaving for Another Woman?

do husbands come back after leaving for another woman

If your husband cheated and left you, it’s one of the most heart-wrenching things anyone can go through. When the man who vowed to love you for better or worse betrays you, it affects your self-esteem, your health, your family, every aspect of your life. No one deserves to be treated like that. If you’ve… Read More »