There are many reasons that trust can be broken in a marriage. Any circumstance where one partner is keeping secrets form the other can be cause for trust to be lost. When this happens, whether it be an affair, abuse, financial issues, etc., in order to work it out and move forward, the offending party has some work to do. If you're the one who messed up, here are a few ways … [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...]
Do You Trust Your Mate? 5 Ways to Assess Your Trust Level
Trust is an essential part of any relationship. It is vital to a marriage. You can’t have a business relationship without trust... how much more is this true in a marriage. Words like faith, belief, confidence, loyalty, and devotion come to mind when you think of synonyms for trust. All these words stir up feelings of security, safety, and a tight bond within the marriage … [Read more...]
3 Keys to Rebuilding Trust After It’s Been Broken
In order for Steven to rebuild her trust, there must have been trust to begin with. But he done messed up! Now he’s trying to figure out how to rebuild trust. Steven was supposed to be at happy hour with some co-workers (plural)….so he told his fiancé, Tracey. But half the truth is a lie; he was at happy hour with a coworker (singular)…in a two seater…in the corner…hugged … [Read more...]