Have you ever met anyone who loves being nagged? I haven’t. Yet for some odd reason, people do it all the time. Maybe they think it’s a good way to get a point across. I think we all know that it isn’t, though. And typically, television shows would have you believe that men are always on the receiving end of nagging, but that isn’t so. It goes both ways. I don’t think … [Read more...]
“Caught in the Act!”: Focusing On This One Thing Is Killing Your Marriage
"What you focus on is what will grow!" This quote got me thinking about how we in relationships tend to focus so much on our mate’s shortcomings and not enough on his or her positive attributes. As a coach I often get clients who call me and can give me a list of everything their mates are doing wrong. "He doesn't clean up behind himself!" "She nags too much!" "He … [Read more...]
3 Tips to STOP the Nagging In Your Marriage
Who has felt nagged by their spouse at some point? Nagging is annoying and irritating. It is such an issue that the Bible even has a scripture verse on it. Proverbs 21:19 (NIV) says, “Better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and nagging wife.” (I can imagine that a quarrelsome and nagging husband is no fun either). Now let’s define nagging. to annoy … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Why He Just Won’t Listen
Is this guy stupid or is he just stupid? I mean seriously, how many times do you have to repeat yourself in order for him to "get it". Why is it always a hassle to get this man to do some of the simplest things. How ungrateful is this guy when you give him so much, yet you have to pull teeth to get some movement out of him. This is just plain ridiculous, but you know what, … [Read more...]
Conflict Resolution; 3 Reasons Why She May Be Nagging You
What is that crazy woman's problem? She just wants to nag nag nag... while all you hear is womp womp womp. I mean seriously, does she really think all of this talking is getting her anywhere? Ain't nobody got time for that. She needs to give you your peace and let you be. The world does not revolve around her but she always wants talk at all the wrong times (while you're trying … [Read more...]
Being a “Know It All” is Not Cute in Marriage
Does your spouse roll his/her eyes every time you make a suggestion? If yes, you may need to determine if you are giving too much unsolicited advice to your partner. Amy Morin, LCSW, over at The Marriage Counseling Blog says that offering too much advice to your spouse could be seen as nagging and could be harming your relationship. I work with a lot of … [Read more...]
How To (Successfully!) Nag Your Husband
by Charli Penn-Watkins Now my husband has made it no secret that one of his least favorite things about me sometimes is my "nagging" tendencies. I'd like to think of myself as a pusher and a doer but to him my "do this" and "do that" rants are more of a royal pain in his but. Now you're probably thinking, well, then why don't you stop? I carry on with my maddening … [Read more...]