Mary Ellen Goggin
Remember when loving your spouse felt effortless? You laughed together, talked for hours, and felt truly seen. But now? The distance between you is palpable. Your conversations revolve around schedules and responsibilities, or—worse—don’t happen at all. You might still care deeply, but you’re left wondering how to fall back in love with your spouse when…
Read MoreYou share a home, a bed, maybe even a family—but somehow, you feel miles apart. Emotional neglect in marriage doesn’t always look volatile or indifferent. Sometimes, it’s simply the absence of connection. You might recognize it as a slow drift into parallel lives where real conversations are replaced with logistics and routines. Your partner isn’t…
Read MoreYou want your family to feel happy, supported, and connected. But let’s face it—some days, life just feels like a lot. Between work stress, family obligations, and the chaos of daily routines, it’s easy to wonder if you’re doing enough to create the kind of home life you want for yourself, your spouse, and your…
Read MoreMany couples experience a slowdown in their sex lives. Spontaneity and excitement fade into routine and predictable encounters – in other words a boring sex life. Sound familiar? Losing this important way you used to connect with your spouse is disheartening and concerning. But this does not mean a boring sex life is your new…
Read MoreDoes your husband seem to take everything as criticism, even when you’re just trying to share your feelings? It can be absolutely exhausting when every conversation seems to turn into an argument or stonewalling. You are then left wondering, “What did I say wrong?” If this sounds familiar, there’s probably a lot going on beneath…
Read MoreDoes your wife seem distant, upset and angry with you all the time? It is a very painful situation to be in. You begin to question if she still loves you. And you are likely thinking something like, “My wife resents me—how do I fix it?” You are not alone. Resentment can seem to suddenly…
Read MoreWhen you feel you just can’t talk to your husband about your feelings, it’s hard to be you or feel whole. It can seem as if every time you try to talk with him, the words get stuck in your throat, or the conversation doesn’t go the way you hoped. You’re definitely not alone. Many…
Read MoreDoes your partner seem more like a stranger than your beloved? If so, it’s likely that resentment has stealthily snuck into your relationship. Left unchecked, it can cause significant damage. Luckily, you can overcome resentment in your relationship and make your connection stronger than ever. How Resentment Builds Unmet expectations are a significant source of…
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