Hello Dr. Buckingham My heart is very heavy because my husband and I have been married 34 years, and although he claims that he loves me and he wants to remain married, I don't feel his love. He doesn't show any affection. When I share my concerns, it seems to me that it's not important to him. Don't get me wrong, my husband is a good provider and has been a good father. But … [Read more...]
Help! Should I Remain Married Although My Husband Says He Doesn’t Love Me Anymore?
Dear Dr. Buckingham, I have been married 33 years. My husband says he no longer loves me and is very adamant about it. He has cheated in the relationship a number of times. I'm a Christian and have asked him about counseling and he refuses. I am at my wits end. I am considering divorce. Should I Remain Married Although My Husband Rejects Me? Do you have any advice for lonely … [Read more...]
Is Love Enough to Sustain Your Marriage? 3 More Things You’ll Need to Make it Last
Is love enough to sustain your marriage? I will let you answer that for yourself. Let’s layout a few facts and a little evidence, and then you can draw your own conclusion. Have you ever heard a man or woman say, “I love my wife or I love my husband but I just can’t live with them any longer”? Or maybe you have heard this one, “I still love my ex, we get along so much … [Read more...]