Many times as a marriage counselor, I have heard the phrase “he just doesn’t care about me.” Of course there have been many different variations of that phrase, but each time the same thing is meant…“We are not connected emotionally.” Emotional intimacy is one area of intimacy that is the hardest to achieve. There are a couple of reasons for this difficulty. Most men … [Read more...] about 5 Steps to Emotional Intimacy
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Marital Intimacy…It’s Not Just About Sex
What do you think about when you hear the word “intimacy?” I know that is a dangerous question to ask. Most men are going to answer with a simple word: “sex.” Women think differently mostly, but they too will answer with “sex” pretty quickly. dictionary.com uses several definitions, but the one that I liked the most is: a close association with or detailed knowledge or … [Read more...] about Marital Intimacy…It’s Not Just About Sex
Can I Ever Understand My Wife?
This quote is a typical man's thought, but I think differently. A man came into my office one day truly upset about the way his marriage was going. He sat down and began to relate to me the difficulty he was having even carrying on a conversation with his wife. After a few minutes of sharing his frustrations, he blurted out “I just don’t understand her!!” “She is different … [Read more...] about Can I Ever Understand My Wife?
Understanding Your Wife
Many days in my counseling ministry I hear about how women feel their husbands do not understand them. When I make a statement about what it means to understand their wives, usually the women cry because for the first time in a long time they feel they are heard and understood. Now I'm not bragging because I am not the best husband or the best counselor. I have to admit that … [Read more...] about Understanding Your Wife