Marriage Monday: Husbands, talk to your wife about whether what you’re working so hard to provide, is what she most needs

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. Whether or not you’re the primary bread winner, you’re feeling It is my job to provide for my family. It’s a hard world out there, with lots…

Wives, build a deeper connection with your husband through physical intimacy

Wives, build a deeper connection with your husband through physical intimacy

Tip #36: Wives, build a deeper connection with your husband through physical intimacy.  There are times when it feels like some “connection” gets lost between spouses. Long days, busy schedules and running around with the kids add physical distance. And confusion, frustration, misunderstandings, stress and grumpiness add emotional distance. Both husbands and wives instinctively want…

Husbands, instead of getting frustrated at how much your wife chatters, see it as a signal of a specific need for connection

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 to be more talkative and expressive of their emotions than men. In fact, women’s brains are usually structured to process things by talking them through,…

Wives, invest in your husband by saying “thank you.”

Wives, invest in your husband by saying “thank you.”

Tip #34: Wives, invest in your husband by saying “thank you.”  Every day, our men wake up and head out to “conquer” the world. Or, rather, the worlds of work, finances, home, school, kids’ activities, sports… We think we understand that, right? Turns out, we don’t. Not quite. Because in his mind, it isn’t about…

Wives, see his anger as a legitimate signal of pain – and address it with respect

Wives, see his anger as a legitimate signal of pain – and address it with respect

Tip #33: Wives, see his anger as a legitimate signal of pain – and address it with respect Every relationship – even the happiest ones! – will have moments of conflict. And how we deal with that conflict can make the relationship stronger…. or really hurt it. Ladies, one of the clearest examples of this is…

Husbands, get in the habit of telling your wife she is beautiful

Husbands, get in the habit of telling your wife she is beautiful

Tip #32: Husbands, get in the habit of telling your wife she is beautiful. 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 some of that little girl inside. A little girl who wants to…