Domestic Violence

He used to lock me outside our house with no shoes or coat, rage at me for an hour or more, and make me doubt my sanity. When he hit me, it was the last straw.

Emotional Abandonment

I needed him to listen and show that he cared about how I felt – to look me in the eyes and be present so I’d know he had my back. But this wasn't something he knew how to do.

PTSD from Policing

After a few years of policing, I began to crack. I was no longer easy-going and fun. I became an angry guy capable of hurting those that I loved the most.

Remarriage

I couldn’t give her the life she wanted. Maybe I wasn’t such a great catch for her after all; my broken past and messy life were smothering her.

Sexless Marriage

The few times we were intimate it was mechanical and void of emotion on his part. Then it stopped all together. In a bizarre way, his distancing made facing his death a lot easier. He inadvertently prepared me for widowhood.

Unfaithful Husband

A few years into our marriage, I discovered that my husband had been sending sexually explicit emails to women he had met on the Internet. That was just the beginning.

How to Survive Dual Incomes Without Duels

Marriage takes two people who choose to work together in all areas of life.

Does Sex Feel Safe in Your Marriage?

In marriage, sex is supposed to feel safe, right? Often it is not for women.

Make Your Differences Work For You

Vive la difference! Do you as a couple embrace your differences or try to thwart them? You don't have to agree on everything to live in peace.

Marital Mayhem: 4 Principles Guaranteed to Mess up Any Good Relationship

If you can avoid these four things, you marriage has a great chance of beating the odds.

Romance: Surviving the Diaper Phase

Is it possible to have romance in between the diaper changing, 2 a.m. feedings, and sleep deprivation of being a parent?

Stopping the Cycle of Divorce

Your marriage isn’t doomed to ending in divorce like your parents’, especially if you consider these points.

Unmet Expectations: Sex three times a week?

You may have some unmet expectations in your marriage. Many people do.

The Effects of Porn on Marriage

Many couples think porn will rev up their sex life. But it will actually deflate it instead.

Married? Stop Keeping Score

Marriage is not a contest of wills or a tallying up of who does the most. If you see it that way, you both lose.

What Women Want: Listen with Your Heart

The way to a woman’s heart is to listen. Really listen. Here are some ways to improve your listening skills.

What's Your Communication Style?

If you find yourself frustrated, stifled, pushed, or confused about your current relationship, take a look at your communication style.

The Last Christmas Before the Divorce

I will never forget the Christmas party where I witnessed a family being torn apart.

Coping with Change

Change is an inevitable part of life, like the ocean rolling to the shore. How do you face it? Do you try to stop it from happening or ride the wave?

Back to the Heart of Valentine’s Day

It's really about the beauty of sacrifice.

Why I Won't Change My Last Name

Names are very important things. So when a woman gets married, deciding to change it can be a complicated and difficult decision.

Want a Great Marriage? Share Your Calendars

Sometimes in order to run the household smoothly, you need to have a business meeting.

Boundaries in Marriage

The closer two people become, the more important it is to set firm boundaries. It’s the loving thing to do.

I Don't Feel Anything for my Husband

Feelings are not the best foundation for marriage. However, feelings, or the lack of them, can affect your marriage. You need to address them together.

My Husband is Meeting Women Online

We all chat online with friends. But what should we do if your mate crosses the line and actually pursues people of the opposite sex online?

My Husband Orders Me Around

My Husband Says He Needs Some Space

Should husbands and wives spend all their leisure time together? Read why that may or may not be a good idea.

Romance for Dummies

Most guys are not into romance. Especially once you have caught her and slipped the ring on her finger. Deed done, right? Maybe not.

The Fine Art of Deciding Together

Part of a working relationship is making decisions together. But doing that successfully depends on how each of you see the relationship.

Why Married Women Watch Porn Too

Women are now more and more into porn. Even Married women. Why?

5 Levels of Communication

If you are together as a couple for any length of time, you will have conflict. It’s all about two personalities with their experiences, emotional baggage, perceptions, and feelings learning to coexist. But, unless you learn how to argue fairly, conflicts can make or break your relationship.

How to Write a Love Letter

It may seem old-fashioned to write a letter and mail it. Yet, the last time you got something in the mail besides ads and bills, wasn't it special?

I Am So Jealous of my Husband’s Ex-Wife

If you are feeling jealous, there are probably other feelings to address first.

My Husband and I Have Nothing in Common

Can a lost connection be restored?

Space in a Relationship

If your spouse says they need “space,” then maybe you have been taking up too much of it.

Using Guilt as a Weapon

Using guilt as a weapon may get you what you want in the short term, but it is a dangerous tactic that will undermine your relationship and rob you of intimacy with your partner. Rid your relationship of guilt once and for all.

We've Lost Our Passion

We all can get into a rut, even in our marriages. We slide in them, without realizing how deeply stuck we are. Here are some tips on pushing your marriage back onto the road to bliss.

What is True Love?

Movies and romance novels proclaim we will live happily ever when we find our true love. But once you find them, how do you keep them? When the rubber meets the road, maybe we need more than love to keep a relationship vital and flourishing. Or perhaps we need to redefine what love is.

What is Wrong with Multiple Sex Partners?

We are all aware of the physical risks associated with multiple sex partners, but could these choices also put you at risk for heartache?

What Men Want in a Relationship

It turns out most men don't want a housemaid-partner. They want a self-sufficient, secure, confident woman, plus 5 more things.

A Man's Perspective on Why Feelings Matter

I thought I was emotionally self-aware — that is, until my wife and I went to marriage counselling. I went in there expecting the session to help fix my wife and her feelings, but it turned into a discussion about why I had isolated myself from my own emotions.

You Always Marry into a Family

They say that when you marry someone, you marry their entire family. There’s a lot of truth in that. How can you adjust without losing who you are?

Understanding the role of Personal Distance in Relationships

Everyone wants intimacy in a relationship, but at times a little distance can be a good thing.

Twelve Ways to Make Your Spouse Dislike Sex

So, your partner no longer seems that keen on sex, and it's definitely not sizzling like it use to. You may be inadvertently sabotaging your own sex life.

Emotional Abandonment: Shut Out by Your Spouse

Do you live under the same roof but feel a million miles away from the person you married? Is there little or no emotional support between you? There is hope. To move forward, you’ll need to understand what factors have eroded your intimacy and what you can do as a couple to rebuild your lost intimacy.

Help! My Husband Doesn't Want Sex!

"So often I hear about how much men need sex, but my husband has no interest in sex. The only time we make love is when I initiate it. Is there something wrong with me? Why doesn’t my husband want me?"

My Husband Says I'm Too Fat

No one wants to hear those words. So what should we do when we do?

Sexless Marriage: What to do?

When a marriage is sexless because one partner simply does not want sex, it can lead to deep hurt for the other partner. They can feel unattractive, unwanted, and ultimately unloved. "Do they still love me?" They might wonder.

10 Things Guys Wish Women Knew About Men

You'd be surprised at what really goes on in the mind of your man. This wisdom was discovered by interviewing more than a thousand men. It turns out that sex isn't the only thing on their minds.

Rebuilding Trust

People are complex, broken beings; therefore, previous hurts, fears or losses can impede their determination to trust and/or be truthful in a relationship. But, people have the capacity and the ability to change and to grow in trust and truthfulness.

Stop Trying to Make Her Happy

I felt like it was my job to be the hero and save my damsel in distress. What else are husbands supposed to do anyway? I would offer solutions. Or give advice. Or try to cheer her up. Well, it didn't work! But what I learned sure does.

Can He Trust You with His Feelings?

In spite of all the tricks we use to try and impress someone in the early stages of dating, intimacy is founded on knowing and being known. Do your actions and words communicate to your partner that it's safe for him to reveal his vulnerabilities to you?

My Husband Checks Out Other Women

We all notice attractive people, but when does a glance become a stare? And when does a stare lead to flirtation, or worse? If he freely looks when you are with him, how bold is he when you are not present?

My Husband is Losing Interest in Sex

Before we got married, sex was great. We used to have sex at least once per day. Within a week after the marriage he began to lose interest in it. Now it is once per week or once every 2 weeks, and when we do it it doesn’t seem like he wants to.

Returning Home After Separation

My husband and I have been separated for a while now and he is thinking of returning home. On one hand I want him to, and on the other I am not sure because of many fears I have. What would be your advice in handling this?

She Wants to Feel Special

You think flowers will smooth things over, then she gives you that pout or sigh. What did you do wrong now? Men, despite what the commercials lead you to believe, you may not know what she needs after all.

There is a Real Difference Between Hearing and Listening

How many times do you really listen to what someone is saying? Sure, you hear them. But does your brain absorb what their words mean? Is what they are saying important to you, or are you already formulating your response?

Being in Love Isn't Enough

You expect your love will last forever. It is so intense, it steals your breath. You can’t imagine life without each other. Love is all you need, right? Nope. Just because you are in love doesn't necessarily mean you are compatible enough to walk through life together.

Being married, can I have friends of the opposite sex?

Today, men and women work, play, and live in close proximity to each other. It’s important for every married couple to set some clear boundaries in terms of relationships with the opposite sex.

Do You Trust Him?

Trust takes time and effort, is easily broken, and hard to restore — but if you’re willing to work at it, the reward is the relationship you’ve always dreamed of.

Help! My Wife Does Not Want Sex

You can’t help but take it personally if your wife doesn't respond to your amorous gestures. But, her reaction probably has very little to do with her attraction to you and a whole lot to do about where she is right now in life. Even if “let’s talk” makes you cringe, maybe it's time to do just that.

Helping Your Husband Battle Pornography

Discovering your husband is checking out porn can be a gut-punch. It is a violation of trust so it is no wonder if you feel betrayed, angry, or hurt. Or maybe right now you are just numb and bewildered. Here is the good news. The two of you can get beyond this. Other couples have.

Why do People Seem to Lose Their Friends After Marriage?

I want to get married, but I am afraid of losing my friends. I know of many people who have lost their friends after being married. Please explain to me why people, especially women, lose their friends after marriage?

Men and Emotional Intimacy

A man who can cry is a man who has learned some secrets about intimacy. But sadly, for many men, something tragic or life-changing must occur before they understand this truth.

My Husband Wants to Leave Me

"He did agree to go to marriage counseling with me, but he says that he is going to go just to help me understand why he’s leaving. Is there any hope for us at all?

New Baby, Distant Husband

Babies are wonderful ― let’s be clear about that ― but they are also one of the biggest changes a marriage will ever go through. Like all aspects of parenthood, it helps to be prepared.

Romancing Your Wife

When her eyes light up excitement zips across your body into your heart. The connection is intense. So why is it so much harder to get there now than when you first dated?

I Love My Spouse, but I’m Attracted to Someone Else

Sometimes, a little chemistry begins to develop between a man and a woman at work. But that exciting connection can quickly become a slippery slope.