Marriage Conflict
How Do You Know When It Is Time to See a Marriage Counselor?
The Short Answer Most couples wait far longer than they should before seeking counseling, often years after real…
Why Does My Spouse Shut Down Instead of Talking During an Argument?
The Short Answer Shutting down during conflict, often called stonewalling, is usually a nervous system response to feeling…
Is It Normal to Fantasize About Being Single Again?
The Short Answer Yes, this is a common experience and it does not automatically mean your marriage is…
Why Does It Feel Like I Am Always the One Trying in This Marriage?
The Short Answer The feeling of being the only one trying usually points to a real imbalance in…
What Are the Real Signs a Marriage Is in Trouble?
The Short Answer The most reliable signs a marriage is in real trouble are not occasional arguments, differences…
Why Does Money Cause So Many Fights in Marriage?
The Short Answer Money fights are rarely really about money. Money is one of the few shared, trackable,…
Is My Marriage Over, or Are We Just Going Through a Hard Season?
The Short Answer A hard season and a marriage that is over can feel identical from the inside…
Why Can’t We Talk Without It Turning Into a Fight?
The Short Answer Most couples who cannot talk without fighting are not actually disagreeing about the topic on…
Love During Conflict
Love During Conflict Conflict is one of the clearest tests of marital love because it reveals whether love…
What Respect Looks Like When a Marriage Is in Conflict
Respect During Conflict What Does Respect Look Like When a Couple Is Angry? Respect during conflict means that…
When Two Families Try to Run One Marriage
There is a woman sitting in her bedroom late at night, staring at her husband. She is not…
When Talking Stops Bringing You Closer
There is a particular kind of loneliness that can exist inside a marriage. It is the loneliness of…