Mary Ellen Goggin

Can You Fall Back in Love with Your Spouse? Here’s How to Start

By Mary Ellen Goggin / February 13, 2025
Rear view of senior couple sitting apart on a bench wondering how to fall back in love with your spouse.

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…

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Why Emotional Neglect Happens in Marriage (And How to Heal Together)

By Mary Ellen Goggin / February 10, 2025
Woman crying against her bed while her partner sleeps because of the emotional neglect she feels in her marriage.

You 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…

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What Every Husband Should Know to Create a Happier Home Life

By Mary Ellen Goggin / January 20, 2025
A smiling family of four as a result of what a husband can change to make life better.

You 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…

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Should You Expect and Accept A Boring Sex Life In Your Long-Term Marriage?

By Mary Ellen Goggin / December 18, 2024
Close up of a man and woman holding hands whoa re determined not to have a boring sex life in their long term marriage.

Many 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…

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Understanding Why Your Husband Takes Everything As Criticism & What To Do

By Mary Ellen Goggin / September 9, 2024
Husband feeling criticized while on the phone with his wife.

Does 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…

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My Wife Resents Me. How Do I Fix It?

By Mary Ellen Goggin / August 26, 2024
Man looking out the window as he wonders why his wife resents him and how to fix it.

Does 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…

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I Can’t Talk To My Husband About My Feelings? What Should I Do?

By Mary Ellen Goggin / August 12, 2024
Sad woman holding a paper with a smile drawn on it.

When 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…

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How to Overcome Resentment in a Relationship

By Mary Ellen Goggin / July 30, 2024
Woman standing with her arms crossed feeling resentment about her relationship.

Does 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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