When we feel threatened, we build emotional walls that don’t allow our spouse into the deepest parts of our hearts and minds. The emotional distance can cause marital problems.
Emotionally Distant
When a husband’s autism isn’t diagnosed, there are bound to be struggles. One wife shares what she’s learned about neurodiverse marriages.
When a husband says, “My wife constantly criticizes me,” what do you do? Help him deal with the issue using these tips.
If a wife or husband feels neglected by their spouse or out of touch with them and tells you about it, how can you help? Use this guide.
When your mate has suffered past abuse, it might take years or even decades for him or her to heal. The process can be very difficult and full of twists and turns. John, Greg and Erin share how to walk with your spouse, even when he or she is recovering from a traumatic experience. Featuring …
Why are we unhappy in marriage? How can we repair our broken relationship? We can find healing through commitment, communication and Christ.
Divorcing or staying stuck in a miserable marriage are not your only options. You can stay together and develop three key marital attitudes that may ultimately help you develop a better marriage.
Emotions — even anger and hurt — have a purpose. These strong feelings need to be appropriately understood, valued and utilized so you can better care for yourself and know your spouse deeply.
Maybe you never learned teamwork. Maybe you came from a broken home. Or the dynamics of your marriage may make it difficult to connect. Whatever the reason, loneliness in marriage can be overcome.
Guys, we can resolve disagreements a lot more quickly, and with better results, if we see our wives not as opponents to be outplayed, but as teammates. Let’s be men who can disagree, discuss — and then move on.
Christmas may be the most wonderful time of the year, but the busyness of the season and financial pressures can lead to stress, which breeds conflict and leads to a disconnect in marriage.
Taking responsibility for a better marriage begins by recognizing your need for help and then creating emotional safety in your relationship.
When you and your spouse disagree, or get hurt, or become frustrated, or reach an impasse, the easiest thing to do is what you have always done!
Relating to each other is not a technique we’re born with. It’s like a muscle that needs to be developed over time.
