The Relationship Recipe

If you live with an angry man, and find yourself constantly walking on eggshells to dodge the incessant tirades, my heart goes out to you. I’ve posted previously about the critical warnings that your husband’s anger is destroying your marriage. I feel that this topic needed revisiting, because it’s such a huge issue with many couples. Many times it leads to abuse. I also believe men’s anger is a method of controlling their wives. I wanted to highlight women’s hidden struggles when dealing with their husband’s anger. There was a time when my husband’s anger was a huge bone of …

Let’s be real—talking about your husband’s hygiene can feel like stepping into a minefield. On one hand, you want to be honest and direct, but on the other hand, you don’t want to sound like his mom, nagging him about taking a shower or wearing deodorant — and you certainly shouldn’t have to. To be honest, the fact that so many guys, (I’d venture to guess at least half,) have some serious hygiene issues. This blows me away since men seem so obsessed with sex. Surely they must know that body stench makes women want to run away, screaming into …

A sexless marriage can trigger a complex web of psychological struggles that extend beyond the surface issues of intimacy and connection. While many focus on the absence of physical affection, the deeper emotional battles often go unnoticed. Here, I explore seven less obvious psychological effects faced in a sexless marriage, shining a light on the hidden emotional landscape. 1. Identity Crisis: Who Am I Without Intimacy? In a world that frequently ties sexual intimacy to personal value, those of us in sexless marriages may confront a profound identity crisis. We might wrestle with feelings of unattractiveness, worthlessness, and even our …

I swear, it feels like one of us is speaking Greek to each other. Constantly. Misunderstandings on a near daily basis are common in my relationship. Many times it leads to fights, and hurt feelings. He has a habit of answering questions that were never asked, because that is how he heard it. I have no idea why his inner filter does this, but I wish it would stop. I couldn’t figure out how he “hears” things that were never said. I blamed myself. One thing that never crossed my mind is how this can be a form of manipulation, …