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The Difference Between What’s Yours and What’s Your Wife’s
One of my go-to lines about marriage has to do with “yours, mine, and ours”. It comes up when I hear someone talking about “my” money or “your” cat. I jokingly say that the only things that are “yours” and “mine” are shoes and underwear. (And sometimes not even...
Do You Say “No” to Your Wife?
Some commonly accepted marriage advice is just plain wrong. The admonition for men to just say, “yes, dear” is unhealthy. So is the refrain “happy wife, happy life.” A relationship that is solely focused on one partner’s feelings is destined to be challenging. Yet,...
Neither You, Nor Your Marriage, Are Guaranteed a Tomorrow
Last weekend was one of mixed emotions for me. I returned to my special place for the first time in almost 25 years to honor my mother’s final request. She died over 18 months ago and wanted her ashes buried at the cabin our family once owned in the Sierra Nevada...
Do You or Your Wife Make the First Move?
No, I’m not talking about initiating sex. I’m talking about after you’ve had a disagreement or a fight. Who reaches out to the other first? And is it always the same person? Because the details of how the two of you repair the breech in your marriage matters. All...
For Love or For Money in Your Marriage
Money may not be the “root of all evil” but it can seriously mess up a marriage. It is one of the top two areas of serious conflict in relationships. In fact, a study published in the journal Family Relationships found that “financial disagreements are stronger...
Yes, You Find Your Wife Attractive…
I hope it goes without saying that you find your wife attractive. But what else is she? If your compliments stop with her looks, you’re leaving her to believe that that’s the only aspect of her you value. I’ve been thinking about this for a couple of weeks after...
Do You Know Your Wife’s #MeToo Story?
Every woman has a #MeToo story, including your wife. It was the moment that she became aware of her vulnerability as a woman. And it has an impact on your marriage. It could have been when she was a child, a teenager, or a young adult but it happened. It may have been...
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