Lonely Though Married

To be lonely when you’re married can seem contradictory. The two don’t seem like they should go together. You marry one another so you won’t be without the other, and as a result, you won’t feel lonely. And yet… it happens. It’s like being lonely in a crowd. How is this Read More…

The Emotionally Distant Husband

Are you eager to be linked in a loving relationship with a man who cares about you deeply, but it’s just not happening? Are you willing to encourage him on the deepest emotional levels, but you can’t chip through the ice? Do you feel that despite your relatively lax expectations, you are Read More…

Marriage Minded Schedules – Pt 2 – MM #238

Are you too busy to be married? Most of us would answer “no” to that. But let’s rephrase the question: Would your spouse say you act like you’re too busy to be involved in your marriage? Would he or she say that you treat your marital relationship as if it’s unimportant to you? Read More…

When You Feel Disconnected From Your Spouse

Do you feel disconnected from your spouse? The need for closeness and the reactions to being disconnected are a natural part of being human in close relationships. This is especially true in a marital relationship. Couples also long for closeness while protecting their hearts from being hurt and devalued. Spouses Read More…

Lonely in Marriage?

Getting married isn’t a guard against loneliness. That might not set well with us, but it’s true. As a matter of fact, many spouses find themselves lonely in marriage. We confess that we’ve each found ourselves lonely in our marriage at times. We never thought that would happen, but it Read More…