Dear Dr. Buckingham, I am 26 years young and I have been dating my son's father for about 3.5 years on and off due to infidelity and incarceration. I know it sounds bad, but he has had a rough, hardcore life and I'm very empathetic to his past. He will be 30 in a few days, and is currently incarcerated. Our son is 2 years old and loves his dad very much. He has 2 other … [Read more...]
Don’t Weaken Your Marriage Over Some B.S.
Yes, petty thoughts, actions and ideas can ruin a marriage. It may not always seem like a big deal while we're going through it, but over time the smallest things can actually cause the biggest challenges. Marriage requires everyday effort and we have to do our part by controlling our mouth, doing what leads to peace and eliminating that which does not. There are certain ideas … [Read more...]
Why Isn’t Your Marriage Working?
Some marriages don't work because individuals are usually focused on the wrong things. I love when the readers on BMWK share their stories, ask for suggestions and are completely honest. Admitting our marriage is in trouble in such a public forum is true bravery, in my opinion. Asking for guidance and being vulnerable usually comes as a result of a true desire for change. … [Read more...]
Lure Your Marriage Back From Destruction
From time to time quite a few marriages experience periods of not seeing eye to eye, feelings of frustration and thoughts of defeat . Sometimes couples can clearly see the route that lead down that undesirable road. Other times, circumstances build up until they can't even pinpoint exactly what brought them there. As a result, hurt, disappointment and wanting to call it quits … [Read more...]