Dear Dr. Buckingham, My wife and I have been married going on ten years. Two years ago I allowed myself to engage in an affair with someone that works on my former job. Sad to say I did this act while my wife was pregnant with our third child. The affair lasted 10 months and it ended. To put it out there I thought I was being slick thinking no one would find out, especially … [Read more...]
4 Ways Men Can Be More Supportive of Their Wives
One of the most important qualities that men look for in women is support, or what we would affectionately call “having our back.” We ask her to pick us up when we are down, to be our friend and our confidant, to be strong where we are weak. Sometimes as men, though, I believe we forget that we can leave our women empty in the support department. While they are busy being … [Read more...]
3 Things You Need to Know Before You Say “I Do”
Is the person you are dating looking like he or she may be the one? Do you feel the relationship is heading towards marriage? Well, before you start trying on wedding dresses and tuxedos, sampling wedding cakes and practicing your first dance for your wedding, there are some things you need to know before you say “I do." 1. Your wedding will not reflect your marriage. Just … [Read more...]