I used to be such a no-nonsense person that when people would hurt or disappoint me, I would throw them away. But after a while, I looked around and noticed that I was alone. And I realized that I had to change. In the beginning, I didn’t know how to change because the disappointment had been so great. I slowly began to realize that I was holding onto un-forgiveness and … [Read more...]
How to Overcome 6 Barriers to Forgiveness After Infidelity Threatens Your Marriage
Have you been unable to forgive your spouse for being unfaithful? Even after he or she has proven absolute re-commitment to you, you know within your heart you have been unable to forgive. Something is preventing you from forgiving. It can be one or a combination of barriers that need to be identified immediately in an effort to heal and forgive. According to our society … [Read more...]
Free Couples Webinar: Picking up the Pieces: How to Forgive Your Spouse When the Trust Has Been Broken
You always hear people say that the first step towards healing in your marriage is forgiveness. But that's not always an easy step to take when you've been betrayed. And how come you still feel so bad even after you have forgiven. This is often how people feel, when the one person that they have trusted with their heart has hurt them. If you're having problems getting … [Read more...]
Ask Dr. Buckingham: I Messed Up, but How Can I Get My Wife Back?
Hello Dr. Buckingham, I have been married for 7 years to a wonderful woman and we have 4 children. One child is in college, one in high school and the youngest children are 5 and 4 years old. I never was good at talking much and always kept things inside. I know my wife loves me, but I don't think that she is in love with me anymore. We had a good marriage, but I let myself … [Read more...]
Ask Dr. Buckingham: I Caught My Spouse in a Lie; Should I Think the Worst?
Dr. Buckingham, My name is Christina. I have been married for 5 months however; my husband and I have been together for almost 10 years. We have a 2 year old daughter and we have lived together for almost 4 years. We have had many ups and downs over the years. A recent down happened on Valentine’s Day. My husband was off from work that day but he did not tell me. Instead, … [Read more...]