Dr. Buckingham, I am a 32-year-old woman married to a man 18 years older than me. We have been together 11 years married for 9 with 3 beautiful children. Life was great at one time but that was many years ago. This marriage has been unhappy for about 6 years. It's like one day a light bulb popped on in my head and I thought, "OH God what did I do." I want to reconnect with my … [Read more...]
3 Communication Alternatives for a Spouse Who Doesn’t Open Up
Communication challenges in relationships are extremely common. A great deal of concerns are centered around one partner not sharing enough or failing to discuss the issues bothering them most. As you might imagine, this leaves the other partner frustrated and questioning the foundation of the relationship. Communication or lack thereof can make or break a partnership. What … [Read more...]