Does your spouse or partner adhere to the "family comes first" philosophy? Read the story of a wife who’s having trouble because her spouse is seemingly forgetting his responsibility as a husband by putting his family first. In this post, I also share my thoughts on how you can peacefully resolve situations like these. Family Comes First | Staying Strong, Understanding … [Read more...]
Can a Woman Be Successful at Being a Mother, Wife and Career Professional?
Dear Dr. Buckingham, I am currently in a marriage that has gotten worse over the past 15 years. I met my husband in college and we were both ambitious. I studied to become a lawyer and he studied to become a sports journalist. We both accomplished our goals. Before we jumped into the workforce we discussed the possibility that I could make more money than him at some point. … [Read more...]
I Am Tired of My Husband Choosing His Family Over Me. What Should I Do?
Dear Dr. Buckingham, I've been married for eleven years and have one 8-year-old child. My husband has always catered to his family. However in the past three years, it has gotten worse. His mother passed away three years ago, unexpectedly. Living with his mother (at the time of her death) was his 26- year-old younger sister and 25-year-old brother. Of course because it was … [Read more...]
Help…My Mom is Just Plain Rude to My Husband. What Should I Do?
Dear Dr. Buckingham, I've been married for four years now. Both my husband and I have been in and out of work, and as a result we lost our home. We moved in with my single, elderly mother. I eventually got a job and my mother told my husband he had to get a job soon or leave her home. Unfortunately, he did not find a job and now resides with his mother. His family has never … [Read more...]
The Marriage Balancing Act: 5 Secrets to Juggling Marriage and Parenting
Having children, as wonderful as that experience is, alters a marriage. We have to replace spontaneity with planning and searching for sitters. We have to figure out where to get the energy from to satisfy our spouse. Truth is, it’s challenging. We can desire for all of these amazing things to happen in our marriage, and yet still not know how to specifically achieve those … [Read more...]