Couples
Practical, professional guidance for married and committed couples working through the everyday friction, distance, and repair that come with sharing a life.
How Do You Rebuild Respect After Losing It for Your Spouse?
The Short Answer Rebuilding respect starts with understanding exactly what caused it to fade, since respect lost through…
Why Do I Feel Like I Am Waiting for My Spouse to Change?
The Short Answer Feeling like you are waiting for your spouse to change usually means a real, unmet…
What Should You Do When Your Spouse Refuses to Go to Therapy?
The Short Answer If your spouse refuses couples therapy, you can still go alone, and it can still…
Why Do I Compare My Spouse to My Parents’ Marriage?
The Short Answer Comparing your marriage to your parents’ marriage is common, since it is often the first…
Is It Normal to Feel Nothing During Sex With Your Spouse?
The Short Answer Feeling emotionally flat during sex sometimes is more common than people admit, and it does…
Why Do I Feel Like I Have No Say in Big Financial Decisions?
The Short Answer This feeling usually means one partner has become the default decision maker on money, often…
How Do You Know If You Are Enabling Bad Behavior Instead of Being Supportive?
The Short Answer Support helps your spouse grow and take responsibility, while enabling protects them from the natural…
Why Do I Feel Like a Different Person at Home Than Anywhere Else?
The Short Answer Feeling like a different person at home is common, and it usually means home has…
How Do You Know If You Need Couples Therapy or Individual Therapy First?
The Short Answer If a problem clearly involves both of you, couples therapy is usually the right place…
Why Do I Feel Threatened by My Spouse’s Friendships?
The Short Answer Feeling threatened by your spouse’s friendships often comes from your own insecurity or past experiences,…
What Does It Mean When You Stop Noticing Your Spouse?
The Short Answer No longer noticing your spouse, their new haircut, a good mood, small daily efforts, is…
Why Do I Shut Down Instead of Talking When We Argue?
The Short Answer Shutting down during an argument is usually your body’s automatic response to feeling overwhelmed, not…