Effective Ways of Dealing With A Defensive Husband or Wife
It’s Tuesday night. The dishes are still in the sink. You mention it casually, and within two minutes, you’re somehow arguing about “tone.” He’s defending himself against accusations you never made. You’re standing there wondering how a simple observation became a courtroom. Sound familiar? You ask a question about the credit card bill. Or you […]
How to Deal With A Husband Who Thinks He Does Nothing Wrong
It can be frustrating when you find yourself asking: “why does my husband thinks he does nothing wrong?” Being in a marriage (or relationship) with someone who cannot admit when they are wrong is toxic. As a result, you are unable to express your feelings with honesty. You might even feel as though you do not matter in your relationship.
What Can You Do When Your Husband Ignores You?
You’re standing in the kitchen recapping something that took place at work, and you realize halfway through your sentence that your husband isn’t listening. He’s on his phone. Or he’s in the living room with a glazed expression that tells you he checked out three minutes ago. You stop talking. He doesn’t notice. The dog […]
How to Save a Marriage When Only One Person Is Trying
A relationship involves two people who are willing to work things out and to make sacrifices for each other. But that is not always the reality, especially if you believe that your marriage is worth saving. Can you save your marriage alone?
Why Does My Husband Get Angry Over Small Things?
Several reasons can cause a husband to get angry, whether or not it is directed toward their partner. Understanding the cause for such an outburst is the first step to restoring harmony in your marriage.
What Are the Hardest Years of Marriage?
While every marriage is different, all marriages will have ups and downs. It is common for newlyweds to get caught up in the excitement of their romance while in the honeymoon stage and assume things will stay the same throughout their marriage.
The Impact of Trauma on Marriage and How Counseling Can Help
Marriage can bring immense joy and satisfaction to life, but it can also be extremely challenging. When a trauma is experienced, it can have a profound impact on marriage. It can cause feelings of mistrust, insecurity, and disconnection between partners. Trauma can also lead to communication problems, anger, and difficulty with intimacy. If left unresolved, […]
Rebuilding Intimacy in a Struggling Marriage
Marriage is a challenging journey for many couples. Over time, couples may find themselves becoming distant and disconnected from one another. Intimacy in a relationship can be an important factor in keeping a marriage strong and healthy, but it can also be one of the first things to go when a couple is struggling. Rebuilding […]
The Distancer in Relationships: Why Your Withdrawal is Sabotaging Love (And How NYC’s Top Couples Therapy Can Help)
Every Sunday morning in Brooklyn Heights, Sarah watches her partner Alex disappear into his home studio the moment she suggests they plan their week together. What starts as a simple conversation about dinner reservations spirals into Alex grabbing his coffee and muttering about needing to “work on some tracks.” The studio door clicks shut. Sarah […]
Couples Therapy or Divorce? How to Decide When You’re Tired of Trying
You did not type “should we get divorced.” You typed couples therapy or divorce. That small word in the middle, the word “or,” tells me something important about where you are right now. Part of you is still asking whether the marriage is salvageable. Part of you is preparing for the answer to be no. […]
