You’re reeling after realizing the extent of the denial you’ve been in for, oh, at least 6 years. It hit you on your commute to work: this is your life. It’s not changing, it’s not getting better. Your marriage is miserable. You can’t discuss anything without getting...
As humans, we’re pretty adaptable. Adaptability is a good trait to have when you’re doing, let’s say, a home renovation. You don’t have a working kitchen and are having to take showers at the gym, but you’re flexible enough to make it work, albeit temporarily. ...
The tricky thing about life is it’s hard to arm yourself with the knowledge you need to survive unforeseen circumstances. The future is distant, and things are going really well, so why bother? One of the many perks of life is, resources exist to provide you with the...
You’ve probably heard about the “seven-year itch” or been warned that the first year of marriage is the hardest. But if you’re in year three—or year fifteen—and things feel harder than they should, you might be wondering: Is this normal? Or is something wrong with us?...
If you’ve found yourself Googling this question, you’re probably not just curious—you’re worried. Something feels different. Maybe it’s the way you talk to each other lately, or how small frustrations now land like personal attacks. Maybe you notice that respect—once...
You’re not screaming at each other. There’s no slamming doors or ultimatums. But somewhere between morning coffee and falling asleep on opposite sides of the bed, you’ve started wondering: Is this just what marriage becomes? Perhaps you’ve noticed the same argument...
