As husbands, we might have a slight disconnect between making our women feel secure and making her feel secure in our marriages. Sometimes we believe that to have a happy wife, we must be willing to defend her from a guy that disrespects her or simply shield her from harm. While jumping in front of cars, rescuing her from a burning building, or getting up at night to see “what … [Read more...]
5 Signs You Might Be an Ungrateful Spouse
"I'm too good to you. I'm way too good to you and you take my love for granted. I just don't understand it!" So you know I was on a plane and listening to Drake's song "Too Good," and as soon as I heard this part of the chorus, it hit me. Many of us are in relationships and marriages, and we feel like we have an ungrateful spouse. We are tired of our mate taking us for granted … [Read more...]
What A Man Really Means When He Says He Just Wants To Be “Friends”
A guy who doesn't allow his relationships to go deeper may have commitment issues. Okay… maybe I’m being a little naïve here, but when a man is at a point in his life where he is looking for a mate, he isn’t on the dating scene looking for “friends.” I know, I know...your mate should be like your best friend and all of that, but most women and men of a certain age aren’t … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Your Man Is Tired Of You And You Don’t Even Realize It
“Happy wife, happy life!” is a common piece of advice every man is given when he gets into a relationship or marriage, but how exactly do you achieve this if you’re already in an unhappy relationship? While I endorse treating your woman like a queen, sometimes that’s just not enough for some women. In this post, we’ve listed some of the possible reasons why your relationship or … [Read more...]
11 “Not So Easy” Topics Every Married Couple Needs to Discuss
Marriage communication is one of the most important factors in keeping a peaceful relationship. Somewhere in the world right now, there's a couple arguing about one of the topics I'll discuss. And while I can't answer any of these questions for you, effective communication in marriage and compromise are keys. To know which topics you should discuss with your spouse, read … [Read more...]
Why Does My Man Always Want Sex? 6 BIG Things Ladies Must Know About Men and Sex!
Do you ever wonder why men like sex? Because they really do. Men like sex! Okay now that we’ve gotten that out of the way and now that every woman reading this feels like it will just confirm her thoughts of men being “horn dogs,” I would like to take this time to make this blog about more than just sex. Men, before you start beating your chest and saying “YEAH!” and ladies … [Read more...]
Communication in Marriage: 4 Signs You and Your Spouse are Finally Maturing
Okay let’s be honest…if you’re with someone for any extended period an argument or two is inevitable. Sometimes the smallest things just turn into WWII for no reason. Emotions get high, things are said that shouldn’t be, and then a week later you’re still mad at each other. Let’s just say my wife and I had a little spat yesterday. But as I look back at it, I realized how far … [Read more...]
Is Your Marriage Worth the Fight? 6 Things to Consider Before You Call It Quits
When you commit your life to someone you don't just commit to the good times, because the bad times are inevitable. There will be rough seasons and challenges that every relationship will face. Some of those challenges will push you to your limits and test your love. Some will have you thinking that you are better off being by yourself. Some will have you reminiscing … [Read more...]
The Day I Became My Wife’s Partner Instead of Her Helper
I can remember really early in my transition to becoming a parent (I say early like it's been a long time...but my little girl is only a year and half) I truly didn't know what I was doing. It’s not that I was lazy or anything, but I think some fear of not doing things right caused me to be very passive in helping to tend to my daughter. I depended on my wife to initiate … [Read more...]
Top 5 Things All Husbands Find Annoying
I know my wife and I aren’t the only ones that still have petty arguments from time to time so... I surveyed a few other husband’s to see what petty arguments we have in common! Well it didn’t take me long to see an overlapping theme. Tell me if you have them and tell me what you would add to the list! Keep reading! No, I’m not stopping 3 other places! Ladies why is it when … [Read more...]
5 Straightforward Steps to Becoming a Better Husband
I'll be honest and admit a truth: as husbands, we don't always get it right. With the pressure put on us to perform in so many roles, sometimes the hardest thing in the world to do is to admit when we are wrong. Knowing he let his wife down or fell short is a blow to a man's pride, ego, and sometimes credibility, and that's not easy to cope with. Maybe you've experienced … [Read more...]
4 Toxic Thoughts that Men Need to Stop Having in Their Relationships…NOW!
You might be familiar with the famous quote “Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions, they become habits. Watch your habits, they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.” Well just like in life, the same thing applies to your relationships: especially the part about your thoughts becoming your … [Read more...]
4 Reasons Husbands Need to Take Better Care of Themselves
I recently told my wife that I think I want to retire from being an adult! I must admit that sometimes the pressures of life can begin to weigh on you heavy. As a man, this idea of protecting and providing is a heavy load to carry and sometimes we feel that we can’t ever show any signs of wearing down. Trying to be the best at a job, the best at a business, the best in … [Read more...]
Step It Up Husbands: 5 Very Real Reasons She Doesn’t Follow Your Lead
“You can’t expect a woman to keep following you if you’re leading her nowhere!” I posted that message on my Facebook page last week and the sharing and liking began immediately. A part of me thought, “Wow this must have hit home with a lot of people.” But then, the coach in me started wanting to dig a little deeper. Is there more to the story? Maybe we need to clarify … [Read more...]
Here’s What Would Happen If Couples Just Learned to Compromise
I recently had a client, who was afraid to get into a relationship, say, "I just don't want to lose myself in a relationship." Well of course I peeled that onion back and discovered that the core of the issue was that my client didn't realize that compromising isn't the same thing as settling. Why has the word compromise become a 4-letter word instead of a 10-letter word!? Why … [Read more...]