conflict
Q&A: Husband can't forgive wife
Question: My wife has always been critical of everything I do. After several years of marriage, I've come to point where I just can't take it anymore. I don't believe in divorce, so we’re sleeping in separate rooms and living separate lives under the same roof. Now she wants me to forgive her so that we can move forward in our marriage, but from my perspective it's not quite that easy. Her cutting words still burn in my memory, and I'm not ready to become vulnerable again. What should I do?Words that bruise: Are you emotionally abusive?
Written by Todd Foley
This is the second installment of a two-part series. Click here to read the first article.Reference to the individuals and organizations quoted does not constitute a blanket endorsement of either the individuals’ external work or their respective organizations.
Jerry is always right. Carolyn, his wife, is always wrong. He makes sure she knows this. He shifts blame, shirks responsibility and seeks control, but still proclaims his commitment to their marriage. This juxtaposition of love and abuse blinds him to the fact that he’s an emotionally abusive husband.
Couple devotional: Healthy conflict management
Written by Laird Crump
This month’s couple devotional is focused on the challenges of marriage and, in particular, the thriving marriage trait of healthy conflict management.Words that bruise: How to know you're in an emotionally abusive marriage
Written by Todd Foley
This article is the first installment of a two-part series. Click here to read the second article.
Carolyn knew she had something to say, but she had to build up the courage to tell her husband, Jerry.
She finally told him that she’s been thinking about going back to school for further education.
Read more: Words that bruise: How to know you're in an emotionally abusive marriage
Q&A: Workaholic husband
Question: My husband is a workaholic. He spends very little time with me and our sons, but when I approach him, he simply says, “Things will be better soon.” Do you have any suggestions?A
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