Couples
Practical, professional guidance for married and committed couples working through the everyday friction, distance, and repair that come with sharing a life.
Is It Okay to Keep Some Secrets From Your Spouse?
The Short Answer Yes, some privacy is normal and healthy in a marriage. The real question is not…
Why Do I Feel Jealous of My Spouse’s Success?
The Short Answer Feeling jealous of your spouse’s success is more common than most people admit, and it…
How Do You Rebuild Trust After Constant Broken Promises?
The Short Answer Trust broken by small, repeated promises is rebuilt the same way it was worn down,…
Why Does My Spouse Get Along Better With Everyone Else Than With Me?
The Short Answer This usually happens because people naturally relax more with others when there is less at…
What Should You Do If Your Spouse Never Apologizes?
The Short Answer If your spouse rarely apologizes, it often means they never learned how, not that they…
Why Do I Feel Unappreciated in My Marriage?
The Short Answer Feeling unappreciated usually means your daily effort has become invisible to your spouse, not that…
Is It Normal to Argue About the Same Thing Every Year?
The Short Answer Yes, this is very common, and it does not mean your marriage is failing. Many…
Why Do Couples Stop Saying I Love You?
The Short Answer Couples usually stop saying I love you not because the love is gone, but because…
How Do You Know If You Married the Wrong Person?
The Short Answer Most of the time, the doubt you are feeling is not proof you married the…
Why Does Criticism From My Spouse Hurt So Much?
The Short Answer Criticism from a spouse hurts more than criticism from anyone else because your spouse is…
Why Do I Still Think About My Ex After Getting Married?
The Short Answer Thinking about an ex once in a while is common, even in a happy marriage.…
Why Do I Feel Guilty Putting Myself First in My Marriage?
The Short Answer This guilt is common, and it does not mean you are selfish. Many people are…