Couples
Practical, professional guidance for married and committed couples working through the everyday friction, distance, and repair that come with sharing a life.
Why Do I Feel Disconnected From My Spouse After a Big Fight?
The Short Answer Feeling disconnected after a big fight is common, especially when the fight ends without real…
How Do You Know If You Are Being Too Sensitive or If Your Spouse Is Being Hurtful?
The Short Answer The difference usually comes down to intent and pattern, not just how something feels in…
Why Does My Spouse Never Initiate Anything in Our Marriage?
The Short Answer A spouse who never initiates often is not being lazy or uninterested. Many people fall…
Why Do I Feel Like I Have to Walk on Eggshells Around My Spouse?
The Short Answer Walking on eggshells usually means you have learned that certain words or actions might trigger…
Why Do I Feel Like My Opinion Does Not Matter in This Marriage?
The Short Answer Feeling like your opinion does not matter usually means decisions have started happening without your…
How Do You Support Your Spouse Through Depression Without Losing Yourself?
The Short Answer Supporting a spouse through depression works best when you care for them without disappearing yourself…
Why Do Couples Drift Apart After a Big Move or Job Change?
The Short Answer Big changes like a move or a new job take up a huge amount of…
Why Do I Feel Anxious Whenever My Spouse Is Upset?
The Short Answer Feeling anxious whenever your spouse is upset often comes from earlier experiences, sometimes from childhood,…
Is It Normal to Not Want to Be Touched Sometimes?
The Short Answer Yes, this is normal and common. Wanting space from touch sometimes does not mean you…
Why Do Small Lies in a Marriage Feel So Damaging?
The Short Answer Small lies hurt because they are not really about the size of the lie, they…
How Do You Stop Keeping Score in a Relationship?
The Short Answer Keeping score usually starts as a way to protect yourself from feeling taken advantage of.…
Why Do I Feel Like the Only Adult in My Marriage?
The Short Answer This feeling usually means one partner has ended up carrying most of the planning, decisions,…