Dr. Buckingham, I am a 32-year-old woman married to a man 18 years older than me. We have been together 11 years married for 9 with 3 beautiful children. Life was great at one time but that was many years ago. This marriage has been unhappy for about 6 years. It's like one day a light bulb popped on in my head and I thought, "OH God what did I do." I want to reconnect with my … [Read more...]
If Your Relationship Has Flatlined, Here Are 5 Real Steps to Resuscitate a Lifeless Marriage
By Veronica Tetterton, Ph.D. Many married couples have witnessed first-hand, the sharp descent from marital bliss to misery in the wake of the exchange of their wedding vows. What happens to the marriage after we say “I do?” According to psychology research, life happens. We encounter new stressors of children, work, finances, all while trying to maintain our role … [Read more...]