Better Husband Blog

For many men, the most damaging voice in their marriage is not their wife’s frustration or criticism. It is the voice already running in their own head.

That voice shows up the moment something goes wrong. You forget something important. You say the...

Marriage isn’t a set-it-and-forget-it kind of relationship. It’s a living, breathing connection that needs attention, intention, and consistent effort. Yet so many men fall into the trap of thinking that once things are “good enough,” the work is don...

Every marriage has its “view.” The shared history. The inside jokes. The comfort. The spark that existed long before the responsibilities, the pressures, and the endless logistics took over. But when irritation builds and perfection becomes the expec...

Many men work hard at their marriages. They read the books, listen to the podcasts, and walk into their homes with honest intentions to do better. Yet when the moment of connection arrives, their behavior shifts. Instead of showing up as the grounded...

Marriage rarely falls apart overnight. More often, disconnect builds slowly. You see it in the small moments where partners withdraw instead of leaning in, avoid rather than repair, or try to handle everything alone until the relationship feels dista...

Most men are trained to scan for what’s broken. It’s instinctive: assess the problem, fix what’s failing, and move on to the next issue. But in a marriage, that mindset can quietly work against both you and your partner. When your attention is pulled...

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 ...

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...

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...

If most of us were honest with ourselves, we would probably say that one of the things we want most in our marriage is peace, right? A calm, easy life with fewer arguments and maximum comfort. But here’s the truth: choosing easy comfort like this ove...