Better Husband Blog

When a woman says she’s unhappy, unloved, or unsure she wants to stay, it rarely comes out of nowhere. It isn’t “just another fight.” It’s an accumulation of years of trying, asking, hoping, and not receiving what she needed. Many men don’t recognize...

Some men excel in every arena except the one that matters most. They build companies, win championships, transform industries, and even set records. But at home, the relationship quietly falls apart.

Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, Jeff Bezos, Tiger Wood...

Most men don’t realize something important about themselves:

They are already relationally skilled.

They already know how to be patient, calm, empathetic, and emotionally steady because they do it every day at work, with clients, with coworkers, wi...

When your wife is upset, emotional, or confrontational, it’s easy to get reactive. There are a myriad of possibilities for how you could react, but some of the most common ones for men are: shutting down, getting defensive, or pushing back. Whatever ...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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....