Dr. Buckingham, I feel like I am in hell. I am separated from my wife and do not know how things got so messed up so quickly. She recently moved out with our 10 year old and 14 year old children. I tried my best to be a good father and husband, but my wife always complained about me being insensitive to their needs. I did what I knew how..which was put a roof over their … [Read more...]
What If Your Spouse Started Protesting Against Your Behavior Like Colin Kaepernick?
Everybody has an opinion on San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who is protesting by refusing to stand during the national anthem. Kaepernick started his protest to shine a national spotlight on, and bring change to, America’s perceived wrongdoings against people of color. Most people I know agree with his message. Even if they don’t agree with him, they … [Read more...]
Ever Thought About Rewarding Your Spouse’s Mistakes Instead?
I can only imagine the initial reactions to the title above. A few of you were probably thinking "oh hell no", while others may have questioned "now why would I do something like that"? But believe me, it makes all the difference in how couples handle stressful situations and move forward. The last thing we want to happen, when we've made a mistake, is to be constantly … [Read more...]