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Responsibility, Not Blame for Your Marriage

Responsibility, Not Blame for Your Marriage

"The single most empowering thing you can do is take responsibility for yourself, 100% of the time." Mel Robbins  If you’ve ever had an argument with your wife and found yourself mentally building a case for why you were right, you’re not alone. You remember what she...

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You’ve Changed But Your Wife Doesn’t Trust It

You’ve Changed But Your Wife Doesn’t Trust It

"Stop being afraid of what could go wrong, and start being excited about what could go right." Tony Robbins There’s a statistic every married man should know: Women initiate roughly 67% to 90% of divorces, depending on the study and the population being measured. The...

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Own Your Part Without Taking All the Blame

Own Your Part Without Taking All the Blame

"I will keep constant watch over myself and‚ most usefully‚ will put each day up for review." Seneca When things go wrong in your marriage, it’s easy to start building a case. You remember what she said. You remember what you said. You can probably point to the moment...

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When Getting Along in Your Marriage Isn’t Enough

When Getting Along in Your Marriage Isn’t Enough

“Such silence has an actual sound, the sound of disappearance.” Suzanne Finnamore You could be in the middle of a quiet divorce and not even know it. One of the things that can make a quiet divorce so difficult to recognize is that there may not be much conflict at...

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The Conversations You Decide Aren’t Worth It in Your Marriage

The Conversations You Decide Aren’t Worth It in Your Marriage

“Not rocking the boat is an illusion that can only be maintained by the unspoken agreement not to feel and in the long run it never really works." Kenny Loggins  There are probably some subjects you’ve stopped bringing up with your wife. Not because they don’t matter....

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You’re Listening. So Why Doesn’t She Feel Heard?

You’re Listening. So Why Doesn’t She Feel Heard?

“The greatest gift you can give another is the purity of your attention." Richard Moss   You’re not ignoring your wife. At least, you don’t think you are. She’s telling you about her day while you’re checking your phone, keeping an eye on your kids outside, and...

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Your Wedding Day is Only the Beginning

Your Wedding Day is Only the Beginning

“Sometimes if you wait too long, it’s too late."  Sarah Strohmeyer   You finally found someone worth keeping. Now what? Think about the way most men are taught to approach relationships. How to meet a woman. Get a date. Make a good impression. Get her interested. You...

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Are You Leading Your Marriage—or Just Delegating It?

Are You Leading Your Marriage—or Just Delegating It?

“Leadership is action, not position." Donald McGannon You probably consider yourself a leader. At work, you set goals. You make decisions. You solve problems. You create a plan and get people moving toward a common goal. And if you're successful, people trust you....

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Is There Still a Marriage—or Just an Infrastructure?

Is There Still a Marriage—or Just an Infrastructure?

““Such silence has an actual sound, the sound of disappearance.”  Suzanne Finnamore There’s a question most couples avoid until it’s almost too late: Are we actually in a marriage, or are we simply maintaining a life together? You have the house. The kids. The bank...

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Comfort in Your Marriage is Costing You

Comfort in Your Marriage is Costing You

“Sometimes being uncomfortable is the only way to save yourself from settling.”- Andrea Ager    You’re probably not as stuck in your marriage as you think you are. You probably already know what needs to change: The conversation you need to have. The boundary you need...

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