Where did the affection go? My husband and I have been marriage coaches for quite some time now, and this is one of the topics that comes up frequently. Wives think: "Before marriage he gave me all of the attention that I needed." "What changed?" Husbands think: "I didn't realize she was so needy?" What Happened? Marriage happened! My husband and I had a good … [Read more...]
Does Your Spouse Have Room to Breathe? Remember, He/She Needs Space
When I was a teenager, and in my first relationship, I found myself completely inspired by the wisdom contained in the lyrics of an En Vogue song. "Hold On" discussed exactly how one ought to show up in a relationship, especially in one worth keeping. Complaining and failing to provide our partners space could possibly steer our relationship in the wrong direction. Listening to … [Read more...]