Understanding Your Partner

Why Is Deciding Whether to Relocate Tearing Us Apart?
The Short Answer A relocation decision tears couples apart so intensely because it forces two people to weigh…

Why Do My Spouse and I Never Seem to Be Awake at the Same Time Anymore?
The Short Answer Mismatched waking hours usually come from real, practical causes, work shifts, parenting demands, or simply…

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 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 Do My Spouse and I Want Sex at Completely Different Times?
The Short Answer Wanting sex at different times of day is an extremely common mismatch, and it is…

Why Does It Feel Like My Spouse and I Are Growing at Different Speeds?
The Short Answer Feeling like you are growing at different speeds is a normal and common experience in…

Why Do I Feel Disappointed That Marriage Does Not Look Like I Imagined?
The Short Answer Feeling disappointed that marriage does not match what you imagined is extremely common and does…

Why Do My Spouse and I Show Love So Differently That It Feels Like a Different Language?
The Short Answer Spouses who show love differently are not necessarily mismatched in how much they love each…

Why Do I Feel Unheard Even When My Spouse Is Listening?
The Short Answer Feeling unheard despite your spouse’s attention usually means the problem is not whether they are…
