Couples
Practical, professional guidance for married and committed couples working through the everyday friction, distance, and repair that come with sharing a life.
Why Does Caring for Aging Parents Put So Much Strain on a Marriage?
The Short Answer Caring for aging parents strains a marriage because it adds a demanding, often unpredictable second…
Why Do I Compare My Marriage to What I See on Social Media?
The Short Answer Comparing your marriage to what you see on social media happens because you are comparing…
Why Do I Feel Distant From My Spouse Since They Changed Their Faith or Beliefs?
The Short Answer Feeling distant after your spouse changes their faith or core beliefs usually reflects a real…
Why Did a Health Scare Change How I See My Marriage?
The Short Answer A health scare often changes how you see your marriage because it strips away the…
Why Do My Spouse and I Handle Money So Differently Even Though We Agree on the Big Goals?
The Short Answer Agreeing on big financial goals but clashing over daily money habits usually means you differ…
Why Does Retirement Change a Marriage So Much?
The Short Answer Retirement changes a marriage so much because it removes the daily structure, separate routines, and…
Why Do I Feel Guilty for Wanting More Time to Myself in My Marriage?
The Short Answer Feeling guilty for wanting more time to yourself is a common but usually unfounded guilt,…
Why Do I Feel Like I Cannot Be Honest About Our Marriage With Friends?
The Short Answer Feeling unable to be honest about your marriage with friends usually comes from fear of…
Why Does My Spouse’s Hobby Feel Like It Is Taking Priority Over Me?
The Short Answer A spouse’s hobby feeling like it is taking priority over you usually points to a…
Why Do I Feel Alone When My Spouse Is Sick or Struggling?
The Short Answer Feeling alone when your spouse is sick or struggling is a common and understandable response,…
Why Am I Afraid My Marriage Will End Up Like My Parents’?
The Short Answer Fearing your marriage will end up like your parents’ is a common and understandable worry,…
Why Does My Spouse’s Phone Feel Like a Third Person in Our Marriage?
The Short Answer Feeling like your spouse’s phone is a third person in the marriage usually reflects a…