Save a Marriage After Infidelity – How You Can Rebuild Trust

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My marriage almost fell apart in 2013 after I cheated on my wife. So I wanted to share all the steps to save a marriage after infidelity that worked for my wife and me. To save a marriage after infidelity, there has to be complete honesty from the cheater as rebuilding trust is the #1 … Read more

19 Worst Emotionally Distant Wife Signs

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My (now ex) wife and I often struggled in our marriage due to her inability to connect with me emotionally. So learned to spot some of the emotionally distant wife signs. Some of the signs of an emotionally distant wife include being on the phone constantly, deflecting blame onto others, shutting down during arguments, using … Read more

11 Deadly Types of Marital Conflict You Should Avoid

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All couples have disagreements. But while I’ve been married for well over a decade I still wonder about how to avoid the different types of marital conflict. The types of marital conflicts include inappropriate use of technology, jealousy and being controlling, the silent treatment, sexually destructive behavior, using kids as a weapon, money fights, criticism … Read more

The Silent Treatment Hurts & is Emotional Abuse (how to stop it)

There was a time when my ex-wife and I would be arguing and she would just suddenly stop and walk away, and I’ve done it too. I know that’s not good, but I wondered exactly how the silent treatment hurts us and is the silent treatment a form of emotional abuse? The silent treatment is … Read more

Gottman’s Four Horsemen & How They Can Lead You to Divorce

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My wife and I used to name call, yell, use profanity, and constantly criticize one another. Dr. John Gottman, the world’s leading marriage expert, calls refers to that behavior as Gottman’s Four Horsemen. Dr. John Gottman’s Four Horsemen refer to the 4 worst things couples can do to one another which can lead to divorce. … Read more

Can Marriage Counseling Help? (Cost, Insurance, Success Rates)

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We’ve all heard of marriage counseling, but we aren’t sure it will work. Back when my marriage was struggling, I wondered can marriage counseling help? Marriage counseling can help if both spouses are willing to go. Both spouses also need to be 100% honest in therapy, being willing to take ownership of their part in … Read more