Better Husband Blog

If you look at the downfall of a marriage, it’s not often that everything falls apart overnight. Most of the time, they actually fade in silence as well as through from one or both parties. Too much quiet distance, one too many unspoken frustrations,...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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...