Marriage Advice, Relationship Advice, Tips, and Help Articles
By Becky, Empowered Wife At age 37, I met the man I would marry. We dated briefly before he proposed, and I figured I had nothing to lose. I was hoping for happily-ever-after and preparing for the worst at the same time. My happily-ever-after never arrived, but the worst did. My insecurities and fears took… Read More »
By Empowered Wife Ellie I used to have an alter ego. She was named “Dragon Lady.” She had been with me my whole life, following me into every romantic relationship I had. I grew up in a very dysfunctional home. Fight or flee were my only options most of the time. I chose to fight.… Read More »
If you’re anything like I was, some fights come up in your relationship more often than a hit song plays on Top 40 radio. You don’t want to have the same fight over and over, but it keeps happening. You’re just talking about the leftovers from dinner and next thing you know, your mother–who isn’t… Read More »
Sonya, Laura Doyle Certified Coach “The problem with you is…” Ouch. I hate hearing words like that. Is it bait, an insult, or a bad joke? For years, I wallowed in hurt that felt so fresh I could tear up practically on demand thinking about how unloved and unappreciated I felt. What do you do… Read More »
If you’re anything like I was, when you fight with your partner you both say nasty things. It can be shocking to see how low this thing you live with will go. And while I’ve said some regrettable things during a fight, the biggest thing on my mind when it’s over is that he owes… Read More »
You already know that talking about feelings is the key to having a good relationship with someone you love. But if you’re anything like I was, sometimes expressing your feelings starts a big fight, leaving you feeling like it’s not safe to share your inner self. It’s crummy. Here you are revealing your truth and… Read More »
When every negotiation at your house feels like a battle, you waste a lot of energy. Whether it’s about how to handle a baby who won’t sleep, a budget that doesn’t add up, or a growing mess in the house, it takes a lot longer to accomplish things when you have to debate and argue… Read More »
When you’re fighting, bickering and snapping at each other, you just want it to stop. You want him to understand where you’re coming from and make him realize that it’s ridiculous to keep arguing. Or else you find yourself imagining how nice it would be to be alone, with no one contradicting or finding fault… Read More »
It’s natural to want to feel close to your man by sharing your feelings and hearing his feelings too. But what if he has no idea how to do that? What if you ask how he’s feeling and he just shrugs and clams up? What if the only feeling he’ll acknowledge is… hunger? You know… Read More »
When your husband is giving you the silent treatment, it hurts. A lot. I still remember how lonely it was when we had cold wars in my house. Your brain goes into an endless loop of thinking about how to get him to talk to you again. It gnaws at you and colors everything else… Read More »
