Unhappy Marriage

What To Do When Your Wife Always Seems Angry

By Mary Ellen Goggin / May 14, 2025
A frustrated husband sits on couch with his head hanging down beside his wife who always seems angry.

You didn’t think your marriage would ever feel like this. You’ve asked a simple question and are met with a sigh or a sharp tone. You walk in the door and immediately feel the chill in the room. No matter what you say—or don’t say—it seems like your wife is always angry with you. And…

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What to Do When You Feel Disconnected in Your Marriage

By Mary Ellen Goggin / March 28, 2025
Couple looking at each other wondering why they are no longer feel connected in their marriage.

You used to talk for hours. Now, most conversations revolve around schedules, bills, or what to watch on Netflix. You no longer feel connected. And you begin to wonder what’s happened to your marriage. Can you get the deep connection you once had or is it simply impossible to regain? The distance between you didn’t…

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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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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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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?” There are ways to talk to your spouse about…

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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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10 Tips for Navigating a Sexless Marriage Separate Bedrooms Scenario

By Mary Ellen Goggin / June 14, 2024
Man sitting in the dark and looking dejected because he's living in a sexless marriage.

Living in a sexless marriage is lonely and confusing for most. If you are in this situation, you are likely feeling frustrated, isolated, and doubtful about your lovability. Despite all of the unpleasant emotions, you probably haven’t spoken about it to anyone because of the stigma of being in a sexless marriage. Then, when you…

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