Dear Dr. Buckingham My wife and I have been married for seven years and together for 13. I found out last a few months ago that she has had multiple sex partners since we have been married and before. In all my previous relationships I was the one cheating. In this one I have not, although she has complained about me watching porn. Our families are blended. This is my … [Read more...]
Is It Ever Okay To Go Through Your Man’s Things?
If you haven’t been there personally, you probably have a friend who has—going through her man’s phone, wallet, car—wondering if she will stumble upon some incriminating evidence that he’s doing something wrong. Sometimes the evidence is there—clear as day, begging the question, did she really need to go through his things to figure that out? And sometimes, there is nothing … [Read more...]
No Female Friends for My Husband, Am I Asking Too Much?
Dear Dr. Buckingham, My husband and I have been married for 19 years. He has always had women friendships that he has chosen not to share with me. When I find out about these so call friendships he tells me that it is only a friendship. Related: Here are 3 truths he wants to tell you but may not know how! I know deep down in my heart that has not always been the case. … [Read more...]
How Can I Trust My Wife If She is Dishonest? Does She Deserve to Be Trusted?
Dr. Buckingham, A few years back I discovered my wife having secret phone calls and text messages from an old high school flame. After some extensive research, I found out this guy has been in the background for years. Mind you, my wife is in her mid 30s but has been in contact with this guy since high school. He even asked her to marry him more than once while we were … [Read more...]
My Wife Continues to Cheat, What Should I Do?
Dr. Buckingham, My wife and I have both committed adultery in the past and I thought it was behind us until recently. I found out back in December that my wife had an affair on me. The affair ended in November when the guy she had the affair with broke it off. Since then my wife has joined a band that this guy is in and doesn't believe this to be a problem. My Wife Continues … [Read more...]