Bruce Abbott

You’ve probably heard me talk about “abandoning your inner child” in past conversations. But what does that actually mean—especially inside a relationship? Let’s talk about it. In a previous episode, we mentioned a listener who shared about a wife refusing to go to couples counseling. And in that context, I brought up the idea of … Read more

So your wife just told you she has zero interest in going to couples counseling.Ouch. That’s a tough one. You might be feeling like you’re the only one who actually wants to work on the marriage. And that’s exactly what a listener shared in a recent comment. They said: “It just makes me truly accept … Read more

Okay, so I acted emotionally immature.How do I overcome these past mistakes and grow? Acknowledging the past—your past reactions, whether it was getting angry, withdrawing, or acting needy—is a crucial part of the healing process. It doesn’t change the steps of the Secure Husband process, but it deepens the work. You’re not just addressing the … Read more

What if I told you that to heal your marriage might not have all that much to do with your wife? The Secure Husband process—it’s powerful for healing wounds like this because what happens is it teaches you to connect with your inner child. Now, before you start going, oh man, come on Bruce. Don’t … Read more