Better Husband Blog

The Better Husband Blog is where men learn practical relational skills to build stronger marriages. Here you’ll find insights on communication, trust, intimacy, and leadership in your relationship. Each article offers clear steps you can put into practice right away so you can show up as the partner your wife needs and the man you want to be.

Why Staying Quiet Is Hurting Your Marriage (And How to Be Present) communication emotional awareness habit building passivity Oct 31, 2025

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...

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How to Apologize to Your Wife the Right Way (in 4 Simple Steps!) apologizing communication generosity habit building trust Oct 28, 2025

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 ...

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The 5 Winning Strategies to a Stronger Marriage communication generosity winning strategies Oct 20, 2025

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 ...

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The 5 Losing Strategies That Cause the Same Arguments in Your Marriage communication defensiveness relational life therapy Oct 16, 2025

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...

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Break the Cycle of Defensiveness and Build a Stronger Marriage communication defensiveness Oct 14, 2025

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...

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Low Sex Drive in Marriage? Rebuild Intimacy and Overcome the Desire Gap communication intimacy sexuality Sep 24, 2025

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...

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How to End Arguments in Marriage by Yielding Instead of Defending active listening communication defensiveness Sep 23, 2025

Defensiveness is one of the fastest ways to shut down a real conversation.

And in a marriage, that can make or break things.

When a partner shares that they feel disconnected, overlooked, or unheard, the instinct to defend yourself is natural, yes....

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5 Steps to Rebuild Trust in Marriage After Breaking It active listening communication trust Sep 22, 2025

Every husband messes up. Every man drops the ball.

Maybe you forgot an anniversary, ignored a request, or let life get in the way. If your wife feels disappointed or hurt because of something you didn’t do, this isn’t the end of your marriage! It’s ...

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Why Men Struggle With Emotions—and Simple Steps to Break the Cycle communication emotional awareness Sep 18, 2025

Have you ever found yourself at a loss when your wife is upset or emotional?

Maybe she’s crying, frustrated, or stressed, and instead of knowing how to respond, you freeze. Do you try to fix it right away, change the subject, or maybe just go quiet ...

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Why Gratitude Could Save Your Marriage communication gratitude journaling Sep 17, 2025

What if gratitude was the missing piece that could change everything in your marriage?

While there are no quick fixes to any marriage, there are certainly steps you can take to help it not only grow, but actually thrive.

One such aspect that is oft...

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The 4-Step Method to Stay CALM And Navigate Conflict in Your Marriage active listening communication Sep 15, 2025

In marriage, the words you choose during conflict can either build intimacy or tear it down.

Think about the last argument you had with your wife. Did it feel like you were on autopilot, saying things that made the tension worse? You’re not alone. M...

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Stop Defensiveness in Your Marriage and Connect Better active listening communication Sep 09, 2025

Defensiveness is one of the fastest ways to shut down meaningful communication in marriage. It happens in a split second: your wife asks for something to change, and instead of hearing her request, you feel criticized, attacked, or even inadequate. W...

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