Expectations in Marriage What expectations do you have for your marriage? Have you ever thought about it? What you think a marriage should look like, and how you believe your spouse should behave will affect your relationship. Many couples go into marriage with a set view of how their marriage will be and what “should” take place. When I provide premarital counseling, I try to destroy unhelpful expectations about marriage. It’s important to know your own viewpoint of marriage and what you are expecting from your spouse. Sharing this viewpoint is important because they deserve the opportunity ..read more

Infidelity Meaning and Types From time to time I will have clients ask me if they think what their wife or husband did is considered infidelity. Do you wonder what infidelity is or how to define it? Exploring the definition and the types of infidelity will help you figure out the answers to your questions when it comes to things happening in your relationship. There are several words that people may use regarding infidelity, but do they all mean the same thing? Some of those terms are adultery, fornication, cheating, and affair. Do all of these words mean the same thing? To help us understan ..read more

What is an Affair? No one wants to face betrayal by a spouse. It’s probably the most painful experience one can go through. As a marriage counselor, I have heard many stories of heartache and tragedy that result in the relationships of the couples who come to see me. Some are easily redeemable, but most feel hopeless when I first meet them. Big feelings and much confusion comprise those moments. It’s hard to know what to do because every affair is different. Each affair has its own story to tell. Miscommunication is rampant.  Misunderstanding of emotions and actions produces irrational ..read more

Does My Husband Always Think About Sex? Wives, have you ever felt like your husband only wants to engage with you to get you in the bedroom? He grabs and gropes you all the time, but gentle, non-sexual touch is rare or even absent? You’re not alone. Many women come to me saying they feel this way. It’s frustrating because you feel more like a piece of meat than a person with more to offer. You might be even thinking that since I am a man, I couldn’t possibly understand. These feelings usually lead spouses to ask if their husband only thinks about sex. Now, this may seem obvious, but men thin ..read more

How to Handle a Sexually Demanding Husband Are you having concerns about how much your husband is making sexual advances towards you? Many couples have differing sex drives and different understandings of how much sex they should be having. Sometimes a wife can get overwhelmed and feel turned off by her husband when he is too pushy for sex. This is not abnormal. You are created differently and have different needs. Yet, when you feel he is being too sexually demanding, something might be off. You are probably wondering what to do about this. It’s not always an easy answer. Remember, you can ..read more

Affection in Marriage When you’re struggling in your marriage there can be many causes. I would know! Couples come to see me every day with all sorts of problems. That does not mean that all of those problems are the causes of their marital struggles. However, what I see often is a decrease in affection towards one another. Affection is so important in relationships, especially in committed ones like a marriage. Spouses need their partners to show care and concern to keep the relationship strong and healthy.  Understanding what affection is and how it can help your marriage gives you th ..read more

What does it mean when your husband rejects you sexually?: Understanding your man’s distance. Let’s set the scene. You have been doing everything you can to seduce your husband and make him want you. However, he just never takes the bate. He seems uninterested. Sex has dwindled. He is disengaged and focused on other things. What is going on? Am I not good enough, pretty enough, or sexy enough? Why does he not want to ravage me? I couldn’t tell you how many wives feel this way. Probably more men feel this way than women, but if you are reading this, you are struggling with something similar t ..read more

My Wife Hasn’t Slept With Me In Months: 5 reasons your wife is not interested As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. When a wife doesn’t seem interested in sex or is avoiding it, what is going on? You are confused and frustrated. Isn’t sex a big part of marriage? These are questions I have helped people with. As a certified sex therapist, I believe you can revive your intimacy, but there are real reasons that your wife doesn’t want to be intimate with you. I have heard numerous stories about how husbands and wives dance around sex. Sometimes it is the man who doesn’t wan ..read more

What does it mean when your husband rejects you sexually?: Understanding your man’s distance. Let’s set the scene. You have been doing everything you can to seduce your husband and make him want you. However, he just never takes the bate. He seems uninterested. Sex has dwindled. He is disengaged and focused on other things. What is going on? Am I not good enough, pretty enough, or sexy enough? Why does he not want to ravage me? I couldn’t tell you how many wives feel this way. Probably more men feel this way than women, but if you are reading this, you are struggling with something similar t ..read more

My Wife Hasn’t Slept With Me In Months: 5 reasons your wife is not interested As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. When a wife doesn’t seem interested in sex or is avoiding it, what is going on? You are confused and frustrated. Isn’t sex a big part of marriage? These are questions I have helped people with. As a certified sex therapist, I believe you can revive your intimacy, but there are real reasons that your wife doesn’t want to be intimate with you. I have heard numerous stories about how husbands and wives dance around sex. Sometimes it is the man who doesn’t wan ..read more