If you've heard it once, you've heard it a thousand times. Marriage is not easy. Like anything in life worth having, it takes work. But, what if you feel your work isn't being valued? Perhaps you sense your wife has lost respect for you. Or maybe your wife is constantly making decisions without communicating with you. If you feel like you're in a losing battle while fighting … [Read more...]
Is It Disrespectful For a Married Man to Frequent Strip Clubs?
Dear Dr. Buckingham, I am living a nightmare in my marriage. I recently learned that my husband has been seeing a stripper on the side. Occasionally, he comes home late, but I do not mind because I know that he goes to dance clubs with his friends sometimes. Recently, he came home around 3 a.m. and was wearing a wristband and smelled like perfume. I asked him where did he … [Read more...]
I Married a Serial Cheater: Is Walking Away the Right Thing to Do?
Dear Dr. Buckingham, I read a posted letter to you from Young and In Love and I saw myself in this. The only difference is, I am 54 years old and have been married to my husband for 28 years now. We have four kids, all past the age of 18. I have been sacrificing for so long living with this cheating husband of mine for my children's sake and I have always blamed him for … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Why You May Not Be Getting the Respect You Want From Your Wife
I’ve been married for over seven years. And though that's not an eternity, it's long enough for me to be grateful that I still feel like I married the right guy. He still gets me. He still makes me laugh. He still supports my dreams. He still provides for us. I think I did pretty well. I respect my husband, not just because he’s my husband and I love him, but also because … [Read more...]
My Husband Likes to Sneak a Peek at Curvy Women…Should I Be Concerned?
Dear Dr. Buckingham, My husband and I went on a trip so that we could enjoy each other and spend some quality time together. He asked me to look at something on his cell phone while he was holding it. I noticed that he could not hold the phone steady. As I looked up, I noticed that he was not looking at the phone. I saw him looking at a woman. When I asked what he was … [Read more...]
Help! I’ve Been Married for 51 Days and I Want an Annulment
Afternoon Dr. Buckingham, As I write to you, I'm feeling lost & disrespected. I've only been married for 51 days and it seems since we said "I do", all hell has broken loose. My husband just called me from Maryland, but our residence is in Atlanta. Just last night we had a serious altercation, his ex-wife showed up with the boys (19 & 16) and he practically rode … [Read more...]
I Don’t Trust My Husband Because He Doesn’t Respect Me: What Should I Do?
Dear Dr. Buckingham Hello, I have a few questions regarding my marriage. We have been together for 3 years and married 2, one issue is that I have never met, seen nor spoken to the other parent of my spouse's child. I am almost never informed when they are speaking or communicating with each other. It really bothers me because I find myself questioning my trust for them. We … [Read more...]