How I Changed My Family’s Legacy of Divorce to One of Strong, Happy Marriage

By Carol, Laura Doyle Certified Coach I come from generations of divorce. It seemed that was to be the destiny of my 26-year marriage as well. Raising three children, self-employment, financial challenges and stress all put tremendous pressure on my husband and me, and our relationship was beaten down. I resented the lack of partnership… Read More »

How to Talk About Sex

How to talk about sex

If the sex in your relationship isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, you’re not alone. Women tell me there hasn’t been any physical intimacy since the baby was born–and he’s four. Or that her husband is always after her for sex, but she just feels used. Or that she’s tired of feeling so rushed… Read More »

Lost the Connection in My Marriage

By Rhonda, Empowered Wife I have been married to my highschool sweetheart for over 30 years. We were pretty happy for the most part but struggled with a small part–the one where I tried to manipulate him into being the way I thought he should be. We had been dating for nine years before he… Read More »

Talking about Feelings

Talking about Feelings

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 »

How I Saved My Marriage when He’s the One who Needed to Change

By Dien, Empowered Woman It was actually my husband who first read The Surrendered Wife. He said he thought it would help our relationship if I considered some of the ideas. I looked at the title, and I was so angry. How dare he blame this on me! I really thought that I was doing… Read More »

How to Make Marriage Fun

How to Make Marriage Fun

Remember when you first fell in love and you laughed together all the time? You two were so silly back then! It was so much fun to be together that you decided to become permanent partners in crime. Your relationship felt so light it filled you with hope and optimism. So how did it get… Read More »

The Common Dating Blunder that (Formerly) Kept Me Single

By Empowered Wife Katherine I started dating when I was twelve years old. I thought I was the expert on men! I had twelve relationships before meeting my husband. However, they all had a way of not working out. I made a wish that I would settle down with a good guy before I turned… Read More »

New Years’ Resolution (Best Relationship)

New Year, New You

New Year, New You New Year’s Day is like a brand new notebook waiting to be filled with accounts of your organized, nutritious, fit, accomplished, prosperous life with your loving mate. Of course, you can make your life better any time of the year, but there’s something inspiring about January, as though she is holding… Read More »

How to Fix My Broken Marriage

How to Fix My Broken Marriage

How do you fix your marriage when it’s been so hard for so long that you just don’t feel like trying anymore? If you were one of the blog readers who asked that question last week, you reminded me of how exhausting that is. It’s awful. When you’re already drained, the idea that there’s one… Read More »

My Husband Is Passive-Aggressive

My Husband Is Passive-Aggressive

If your man says things that are subtly insulting and hurtful but then acts like you’re the one who is overreacting, it can be crazy making. At times you wonder how you can ever win when he mopes around and won’t say what’s wrong. If all you’re getting is the silent treatment, how do you… Read More »