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Is Your Wife Shy About Letting You See Her Body? Try This!
I recently heard from a man who was feeling frustrated because his wife is so shy about letting him see her body. He’s happy in their marriage and satisfied with […]
Does Your Wife Think Your Marriage Has Lost its Spark? Here’s How to Respond
After getting their youngest child settled in at college for her freshman year, Phil began to notice signs of restlessness in his wife during their first few weeks of being […]
Why Your Wife Wants to Text You All Day
Recently, a man at one of my conferences spoke up about a marital issue that had been bubbling up for a few months. He works long hours in a high-stress […]
Does Your Wife Worry How You’ll React When She Shares?
I know what it’s like to take a daughter to college, and it’s not easy. So when a man shared this story with me, I could understand why his wife […]
Men, Improve Your Love Life by Taking Care of Yourself
Guys, is your wife constantly encouraging—or even nagging—you to take better care of yourself? I recently heard from a man who thought he was doing a decent job in that […]
Improve Your Sex Life by Accommodating Your Wife’s Needs
After hearing yet another variation on the “not tonight, dear, I have a headache,” Dan turned over and tried to go to sleep. Disappointed and frustrated, he wondered why he […]
Marriage Itself Doesn’t Make Your Wife Happy
Guys, if you think things are going fine in your marriage, but you hear your wife asking perplexing questions like, “Do you really love me?” or “What happened to the […]
Your Wife Needs You to Tell Her She’s Beautiful
Men, have you ever had a date with your wife take a turn for the worse and you didn’t know why? You’d probably both been looking forward to date night, […]
5 Easy Ways a Dad Can Connect With His Teen Daughter’s Heart
**This article is part of our August and September 2018 Guest Blog series. During a particular intense ‘sandwich generation’ season (launching my daughter to college and my son to high […]
Husbands — Not So Fast With The Intimacy After An Argument
It started off as a nice Saturday, right? Doing yard work together, going for a walk, and even a sitter scheduled for the evening. But then it seemed to go […]
3 Things NOT To Say When Your Wife Is Worried
Men, have you ever found yourself wanting to roll your eyes and mutter under your breath when your wife shares yet another worry that is keeping her up at night? […]
Men: Here’s the Phrase that Will Make Your Wife Amazingly Happy
At a recent marriage conference, a man sidled up to me and began talking while keeping an eye on his wife nearby, clearly trying to ask a question before she […]
4 Phrases That Make You Your Wife’s Hero
There’s a reason why superhero movies are so popular, right? What’s not to love about someone who defies all odds, defeats the villain, rescues the vulnerable and saves the day? […]
3 Reasons Why Your Wife Won’t Just Tell You What She Wants
So men, here’s the key that will unlock the door to your wife’s confidence and security: pursue the lifelong practice of studying your beloved, then put what you learn to work.
3 Reasons Your Wife Won’t Tell You Exactly What She Wants
Not long ago, someone we know got engaged via a multi-stage, elaborate proposal that had clearly taken an immense amount of thought and effort. A mutual friend, upon hearing the […]
Big Fight? What Every Husband Needs To Know
Men, have you ever found yourself feeling frustrated when, after a fight with your wife, she seems to doubt your relationship and commitment? It made perfect sense to you that […]
How to Surprise Your Wife In Ways That Will Delight Her
Men, have you ever been surprised when you’ve tried to surprise your wife? I heard just such a story recently, and I’ll bet you can feel this guy’s pain. Even though […]
Don't forget this simple way to make your wife happy
Dear Shaunti, I’m in hot water. My wife is the most beautiful, amazing woman I know. (I’m sure she’d tell you otherwise, but it’s true.) But I just don’t talk a […]
Every woman desperately wants to hear this essential phrase
Every little girl dreams of finding her prince and knowing she is his princess. Husbands, you need to know that even after years of marriage, your wife probably still has […]
Relationship Rules Good Couples Break | Reader’s Digest
Which relationship rules can be broken, how and why? This article includes Shaunti’s research from The Kindness Challenge. Read More
11 Signs You Can Totally Trust Your Partner
Reader’s Digest Article by Marissa Laliberte While part of trust is simply taking your partner’s word, these little indicators make it easier to know you’re in a loving, stable relationship. […]
Men, Avoid This Sneaky Trap That Will Kill Your Marriage
Last week, speaking primarily to women, we revealed the sneaky trap that will quietly but efficiently kill any marriage: Never, ever, ever think your spouse “shouldn’t” be hurt by something […]
Will My Man Love Me Even When I Act Unlovable?
Several people have passed along this hilarious GIF – but have also wondered why it strikes such a chord to see a little girl’s ugly tantrum and the caption “I […]
3 Reasons Your Wife Plays Games Instead of Telling You What She Wants
Not long ago, someone we know got engaged via a multi-stage, elaborate proposal that had clearly taken an immense amount of thought and effort. A mutual friend, upon hearing the […]
Men: Want to make your wife insanely happy? Try this one phrase.
The man sidled up to me at one of our recent marriage conferences, and was clearly trying to ask a question before his wife noticed. “So I say ‘I love […]
Guys: 3 ways to listen well to your wife
Men, finish this sentence. Your wife is upset and says “I don’t want you to fix it, I just want you to ____.” Most of you have heard that… and […]
Some hysterical memes about the differences between men and women
People always send me memes about the differences between men and women. Some of them are too raunchy to post, but this one was (fairly) tame and made me laugh […]
Men: Four phrases that make you a hero to your wife
Guys, I know from the For Men Only research that you want to make your wife happy. And in many ways you already do! But if you want to hit the […]
Dads: Four Phrases a Daughter Needs to Hear From You
Dads, we know you love your daughter. And you know you love your daughter. But you might be surprised at much she needs to hear it. In the research with […]
We're a fan of iDisciple – and we think you will be, too!
We’re a fan of iDisciple – and we think you will be, too! Check out iDisciple, a platform that provides an engaging on-the-go resource for growing closer to Christ. We hope you […]
Is your wife worried about something? 3 things to NEVER say.
1. “Just don’t think about it.” Women have no idea what that means. If she’s worried that her best friend suddenly isn’t talking to her, she has no way to not think […]
How do I convince my wife to let me see her body?
Dear Shaunti, OK, awkward question but here goes: how can I convince my wife to let me see her in all her glory? We have a decent sex life, we […]
Is your wife asking, “Are we okay?” 4 triggers that make her feel insecure in your relationship
1. Conflict. For most guys, conflict is just conflict; it is fairly easy to put it out of your head and focus on whatever you’re doing that day. But for […]
Actions Don’t Always Speak Louder than Words: How Should You Affirm Your Wife?
Dear Shaunti, I’m in hot water. My wife is the most beautiful, amazing woman I know. (I’m sure she’d tell you otherwise, but it’s true.) But I just don’t talk […]
I’m Unhealthy and My Wife is Unhappy
Dear Shaunti, Things haven’t been great between me and my wife the past few months. I’m not happy at work, we’re behind on our bills, and I’ve been pretty down. […]
My Lady Is A Loose Cannon
Dear Shaunti, I used to think I was crazy, but these days I feel like I’m the stable one in our house. I recently read a news report where this […]
Men, When Your Wife Worries Give Her Your Understanding, Not Your Frustration
Tip 53: Men, When Your Wife Worries Give Her Your Understanding, Not Your Frustration Guys, I know this is a huge shocker, but…. women’s brains are wired differently than men’s. […]
Husbands, reassure your wife
Tip #50: Husbands, when you are angry or upset with your wife and need to get some space, reassure her that “We’re okay” before you pull away – and give […]
Make-Up Sex: Does it Exist Beyond the Locker Room?
Dear Shaunti, The other day, I got into a big fight with my wife. In an attempt to make things right, I tried to get intimate–and she got furious! We’ve […]
What Women Want … In a War of Words
Dear Shaunti, The other day, I got into a huge fight with my wife. I was mad and couldn’t talk to her. I was worried I would say something bad […]
Taking a “Second Glance” at a Woman
When I was writing my book For Women Only, one of the subjects I struggled with the most was what I was learning about men’s visual nature, and the fact […]
Am I Beautiful?
See if this pulls up a familiar image in your mind: a dutiful husband is pulling “purse duty” just outside the changing rooms as his wife tries on new clothes […]
What Does It Mean to Lead Your Daughter Spiritually?
What Does It Mean to Lead Your Daughter Spiritually? Guest post by Dr. Michelle J. Watson. Dads…I realize that I may be treading on sacred ground here as I provide […]
The Pressure Behind Your Pricetags: Understanding Your Husband's Need to Provide
Dear Shaunti, My husband makes a good income, and I always stick to our budget, but my husband is always nervous about my spending, and it makes me nuts. He’s […]
Husbands, signal love in a way she can feel it
Tip #41: Husbands, signal love in a way she can feel it Recently at an event, a man came up to me looking worried – and confused. His wife had […]
The Science of Seduction: Create Chemistry by Getting Physical
Dear Shaunti, My wife is constantly nagging me about taking care of myself, but I feel like I’m doing a good enough job where that is concerned. I work out […]
The Father Wound of Anger
The Father Wound of ANGER Guest post by Michelle J. Watson, PhD, LPC drmichellewatson.com If you were to walk up to me and ask, “Michelle, if you could give me […]
Marriage Monday: Husbands, talk to your wife about whether what you’re working so hard to provide, is what she most needs
Tip #37: Husbands, talk to your wife about whether what you’re working so hard to provide, is what she most needs Guys, every day you feel the burden to provide. […]
Why won’t my wife trust me?
Dear Shaunti, You say that women have worries that pop up in their minds, almost like open windows on a computer. I see that in my wife every day – […]
Husbands, instead of getting frustrated at how much your wife chatters, see it as a signal of a specific need for connection
Tip #35: Husbands, instead of getting frustrated at how much your wife chatters, see it as a signal of a specific need for connection. We all know that women tend […]
