We often hear that mutual respect is one of the pillars of a solid marriage, so you may be wondering what’s going on in your own marriage. If you feel your husband doesn’t respect you, it isn’t just about a comment here or there. It’s his tone of voice, the eye roll, and probably way
You haven’t had sex in 6 months? At first, maybe you didn’t think much of it. Afterall, life got busy, someone was tired, the timing was off. It made sense. But then it kept going and now… you’ve noticed the lack of energy around it. No one’s initiating, you’re not joking about it. There’s no
If you’re in a sexless marriage over 60, you already know the feeling of lying in bed next to the person you’ve spent decades with and feeling nothing. No touch, no anticipation, no interest, and maybe not even a conversation about it anymore. You’ve probably asked yourself some version of this already, “Is this just
All too often, if a couple is considering a divorce, they don’t think therapy is worthwhile. After all, if it seems like the marriage has run its course, what’s the use of counseling? This is an emotional response and not rational thinking. In fact, most couples who consider divorce end up staying together, and it’s
As a couples therapist, I’m frequently asked, “How long is too long to go without sex?” Unfortunately, there is no one answer. Some couples have daily sex, others weekly or even monthly and can be perfectly satisfied. As it turns out, frequency is not usually what makes or breaks a fulfilling sex life. The issue
In my 40+ years of experience as a therapist, I’ve observed many patterns in people’s lives. So I can say with a degree of confidence that it is possible to heal from betrayal trauma. Whether your spouse cheated on you or was involved in an emotional affair, a marriage retreat is an effective way to
A midlife crisis may not be a crisis at all, but a natural and healthy questioning of one’s life’s circumstances. While both men and women go through this period of questioning, men tend to have a unique set of challenges during midlife. Struggles with health, family, career, self-esteem and identity are all common and complex
Resentment in a romantic relationship is one of the most common and toxic issues with which couples struggle. It’s a complex issue that’s often rooted in past experiences or traumas, and so it takes some effort to make sense of. Before you can come to any resolution, you’ll first need to peel back a few
If your wife had an emotional affair, you are likely grappling with trust, insecurity, and grief. As painful as this is, know that both you and your marriage can recover from this infidelity. Think of an emotional affair as a warning signal that all is not well and that your relationship needs some support. Relationship
Midlife crisis signs often appear between the ages of 35 and 65. For the most part, this is when people reevaluate their lives and the choices they’re making for the future. Everyone handles this stage differently, depending on their circumstances. How a midlife crisis manifests itself varies greatly between men and women. In order to
