Better Husband Blog

Here’s a thought exercise for you.

Imagine you’re walking along, and suddenly the ground gives out beneath you. You’re falling straight into a deep, dark pit. You land hard. It’s cold, disorienting, and you can barely see the light above you.

What ...

 Have you ever tried to apologize to your wife and something like, “I’m sorry I did that, but you did this too” came out instead?

It’s subtle, and maybe you don’t even realize you’re doing it, but everything after the word “but” takes away from what...

It starts quietly.

You’re both home but living separate lives. Managing kids, bills, and schedules, saying I love you before bed but not really feeling it anymore. You’re not fighting, but you’re not really connecting the way you did in the past, ei...

Do you agree with this statement?

Being a “good husband” means staying calm, keeping the peace, and avoiding conflict.

If you believe that holding back your thoughts, staying agreeable, or keeping your opinions to yourself is the best way to mainta...

Have you ever said, “I’m sorry,” hoping it would end a fight, only to notice your wife still seems distant, guarded, or hurt? You said all the right things, yet something still feels unresolved. You might be left thinking, What more am I supposed to ...

Do you ever feel like no matter what you do, it’s never enough? Maybe you’re constantly trying to prove yourself to your wife, at work, or even to yourself. You work hard, plan thoughtful surprises, or take on extra responsibilities, but there’s stil...

What do the 90s Chicago Bulls, the Golden State Warriors, and the New England Patriots have in common? They all belong to the “greats” in their respective sport. But these teams didn’t just rely on talent. They had a strategy, a system, and a shared ...

Have you ever noticed that no matter how much you try, your arguments with your wife always seem to end the same way? Maybe you walk away frustrated, unheard, or like you’re stuck in a loop, revisiting the same fight over and over. If that sounds fam...

Do you find that, when your wife shares a concern, your brain instantly puts up a wall? Or it sounds the alarm for a fight you didn’t even want? Maybe your wife mentions a minor mess in the house, or points out a miscommunication, and suddenly you’re...

You may have heard some men say, “I’ll get to my marriage when the time’s right.” Or perhaps you’ve seen it happen: a man spends years focusing on work, ambition, or personal goals, only to wake up one day realizing his marriage has slipped quietly i...

Have you ever felt like you and your wife’s lives under one roof feels more like roommates than partners? For many couples, that sense of disconnection doesn’t mean a lack of love! Instead, it’s a lack of intentional time together.

Think about it: w...

Many couples experience a disconnect in sexual desire at some point in their marriage. You may find yourself craving intimacy while your partner seems distant (or maybe the roles are reversed). Either way, this difference can create frustration, rese...