Marriage Advice, Relationship Advice, Tips, and Help Articles
If your marriage is gasping for breath, I don’t need to tell you how painful that is. Or how scary, especially when you think of what’s at stake. Your heart, for one thing, not to mention the life you’ve built together. When you feel like the end is near and that’s the only option, it’s… Read More »
If you’ve ever been separated, I don’t need to tell you what a stressful, heartbreaking experience it is. It’s also so awkward and embarrassing to have to explain to everybody what’s going on. You don’t want their pity, or for the kids to get scared or start asking really hard questions. You just want to… Read More »
When you’re wondering whether the relationship is over for him, it’s because you’re worried that you’re going to be left. You’re scared that you’re going to be abandoned and you want to know the future so you can prepare and somehow soften the blow to your heart. If you just knew one way or the… Read More »
If he doesn’t want you anymore, it does hurt—really bad. Whether his actions are speaking louder than words and he’s too busy to spend time with you or he’s saying he doesn’t want you and making plans to leave you, or has already left, it can leave you with the excruciating impression that you’re unlovable.… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
