Marriage Advice, Relationship Advice, Tips, and Help Articles
Mari-Jean Phillips-Anderson Laura Doyle Certified Relationship Coach I told my husband I wanted to write this blog and asked what he thought had changed for us since I first read The Surrendered Wife. “Well,” he said, “It really helped you when I was in Afghanistan.” Nope, that was way before. “Well,” he said, “It helped… Read More »
Your husband doesn’t want flowers or chocolates for Valentine’s Day. Red socks or silk boxers or even a six-pack of his favorite beer won’t be as romantic to him as getting what he really wants from you. And I don’t mean sex, although he likely wants that too. But there are three things he wants… Read More »
Sheila, Retired Laura Doyle Certified Relationship Coach Our anniversary starts like any other day. As far as I know, we do not have anything special planned. On this morning, I ask myself, “How do I feel? What do I want?” I feel full of happy reserves and a yummy lightness in my heart. I have… Read More »
Watching a movie may not seem like an effective way to improve your relationship, but it is. If you’re lacking inspiration, motivation or hope right now, watching a film is not a bad way to get started with restoring playfulness and connection. I know it sounds like I’m making this up, but researchers at University… Read More »
By Empowered Wife Leticia I live in Amsterdam, where having a bike is crucial. Bikes let me fly through the city and arrive at my destination in half the time that a car takes. I enjoy the scenery at every stoplight and I’m engaged in the world around me. I never have to stress over… Read More »
Sarah Ellis I used to be married to a figment of my imagination. My imaginary husband was very affectionate. He always greeted me with a huge smile, and hug and a kiss when he walked through the door. He was very romantic. He bought me flowers and chocolate and prepared candlelit dinners and wrote me… Read More »
Can a relationship really turn around in just a month when it’s been struggling along or falling apart for years? It definitely can, but only if the wife gets the right information and applies it. She holds the key. It won’t help if the husband tries to apply it, and this isn’t for couples. But… Read More »
When your husband says the words, “I don’t love you,” the hurt comes in waves. First, there’s shock and bewilderment. Your mind races with questions. How did this happen? How long has he felt this way? Then there’s terror. What does this mean for our future? For our marriage? For our kids? Then there’s deep,… Read More »
Empowered Wife Courtney The Not-So-Pleasant Past I remember it like it was yesterday. I was rushing around the house, trying to get ready for work. The baby was asleep, my husband was asleep, and it looked like a bomb had gone off in the house. So basically, it was a normal day. However, on this… Read More »
Maybe your husband seems distant or cold. Maybe he’s just so touchy all the time—like if you breathe wrong, it sets him off. Or you see him so rarely it’s just awkward when you’re together, and you start to wonder, “How should I act around this guy?” You want him to be more loving and… Read More »
