Dear Dr. Buckingham, My husband and I have been married for 19 years. He has always had women friendships that he has chosen not to share with me. When I find out about these so call friendships he tells me that it is only a friendship. Related: Here are 3 truths he wants to tell you but may not know how! I know deep down in my heart that has not always been the case. … [Read more...]
Haters: How I Chose to React to an Attack on My Marriage
“Haters” is such an overused and tired term. How self important a person must be to think that there are people in this world whose sole purpose is to rain on their parade. Haters is a term I've rarely used… until I encountered one of my very own and because 'parade rainer on-er' just doesn't have the same ring to it. "Negative people need drama like oxygen. Stay positive...it … [Read more...]
5 Ways I Know My Husband Trusts Me
A spouse’s trust is sacred and should never be taken for granted. It takes time to develop genuine trust between a husband and wife because we all bring baggage from our childhoods or former relationships that can interfere with our ability to trust each other. This January, my husband and I will celebrate 17 years of marriage. Over half of those were spent learning how to … [Read more...]