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What Every Husband Should Know to Create a Happier Home Life

By Mary Ellen Goggin / January 20, 2025 / Comments Off on What Every Husband Should Know to Create a Happier Home Life

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 / Comments Off on Should You Expect and Accept A Boring Sex Life In Your 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 / Comments Off on Understanding Why Your Husband Takes Everything As Criticism & What To Do

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 / Comments Off on My Wife Resents Me. How Do I 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 / Comments Off on I Can’t Talk To My Husband About My Feelings? What Should I Do?

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 / Comments Off on How to Overcome Resentment in a 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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My Wife Won’t Talk To Me Anymore. What Should I Do?

By Mary Ellen Goggin / July 9, 2024 / Comments Off on My Wife Won’t Talk To Me Anymore. What Should I Do?

If your wife won’t talk to you anymore, you are probably frustrated, confused, isolated, and lonely. It’s also likely you are wondering what exactly went wrong and how to fix it. When communication breaks down in a marriage, it is often a red flag that there are deeper issues needing attention. Your wife’s silence could…

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How to Forgive Infidelity – The First Time

By Mary Ellen Goggin / June 27, 2024 / Comments Off on How to Forgive Infidelity – The First Time

Discovering your partner has cheated is gut-wrenching. The betrayal cuts deep and you begin to question whether anything about your relationship is or was real. You also wonder if your relationship is over or if it’s possible to forgive their infidelity. If this is the first infidelity, forgiving it is most likely possible, but it…

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