Bruce Abbott Guilt tripping your wife about sex won’t bring her closer. It’ll push her farther away. If you’ve said things like: You’re not alone.I’ve said those things too. But let’s be real: those comments don’t create connection. They create pressure. And no woman becomes more sexually open because she feels emotionally cornered. Why Guilt Backfires Every … Read more
There’s a lie a lot of men believe, and it’s keeping them emotionally starved in their marriage. The lie is this:“If I love myself or take care of myself, I’m being selfish or narcissistic.” Sound familiar? If you’ve ever thought that setting a boundary or speaking your truth meant you were being controlling…If you’ve ever … Read more
Why It Feels So Tempting to Start Over If you’re in a marriage that feels cold, disconnected, or just plain lonely, it’s easy to start fantasizing. You might catch yourself thinking about what it would be like to start over. To be with someone who finally sees you, who desires you, who wants to connect … Read more
You’re Not Wrong for Needing Affection “Dude, you may be able to live without touch and affection, but I sure as hell can’t.”That was a comment someone left on one of my previous episodes. And I get it. I really do. But this conversation isn’t about giving up touch and affection in marriage.It’s about healing … Read more
Yes, you and your wife are both 100% responsible for your own happiness—but you still influence hers. You Are Responsible For You You are the only one responsible for your happiness. Not your wife. Not your kids. Not your job. Not your parents. Not your friends. Not the market. Not the weather. Not your favorite … Read more
In most marriages, there’s a honeymoon phase. Even in the healthiest marriages, that phase comes to an end. When the Honeymoon Ends Most men say the pivot happens after kids or a shift in the family dynamic. Suddenly, desire fades. Not completely, but noticeably. That doesn’t mean she’s rejecting you. It’s a natural transition. But … Read more
So if I stop chasing my wife for affection and sex, am I just giving up on ever having that as part of our marriage again? No. And that’s why letting go of pressure doesn’t mean letting go of hope. I remember when I was in this same situation. I hear it over and over … Read more
Ever wonder why, when you try to love your wife, it just comes off as controlling or insecure? It’s because what you’re calling love… is often neediness in disguise. You think you’re being romantic. You think you’re being caring and affectionate. But what she feels is pressure, control, emotional weight, clinging, and jealousy. And instead … Read more
There’s a common theme I hear over and over with the men I work with: “I feel alone in my marriage.” “I’m sleeping right next to her, but I feel completely lonely.” “We live in the same house, but I feel invisible. She doesn’t touch me. She doesn’t seem to care.” If that strikes a … Read more
Most of the men I work with still want their wife. They still love her. They still want to hold her. They long for connection, affection, closeness, warmth. But something’s shifted. She’s pulled back. You don’t know how to reach her anymore. Every time you try, she tenses up. And you feel rejected again. So … Read more