Some challenges shake a relationship to its core. Addiction, chronic anger, emotional disengagement, mental health crises, or even contempt — this section addresses the make-or-break moments. We help you name the threat, understand its impact, and find a path forward that honors both self and partnership.
When insecure attachment styles collide, relationships can become a battleground of unmet needs and emotional turmoil. Let’s dive deeper into the challenges faced by couples with mismatched attachment styles. In my last post, I discussed common…
We’ve all experienced it: that one thought you desperately want to evict from your mind but keeps showing up uninvited. Maybe it’s a worry about the future, a past mistake that haunts you, or a…
Picture this: You’re driving with your spouse in the passenger seat. A heated argument erupts, turning your peaceful drive into a battleground on wheels. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Research shows that car fights are…
As a licensed sex therapist and couples therapist, I have worked with many couples whose relationships have been devastated by compulsive sexual behavior. Also known as hypersexuality or sex addiction, compulsive sexual behavior is characterized…
In a Nutshell: What This Article Explores If you’ve ever found yourself searching “why is my husband yelling at me” or “why does my husband scream at me,” you’re not alone. This article explores the…
Dear Dr. K, My wife is always angry at me. I can’t talk to her without her getting angry. My wife says I don’t listen to her, but I do. She always tells people “my…
Dear Dr. K, I’ve been married for nearly 12 years, and during that time, my wife and I have built a life together that, on the surface, seems stable and full. However, over the past…
At 11 PM, Roy’s car pulled up after another night with friends, leaving Cora with that familiar hollow ache. The dishwasher was the only other life in their quiet home as Cora finished another solitary…
Every relationship has its silent struggles – those small moments of frustration that build up over time like layers of sediment. Whether it’s repeatedly broken promises, uneven household responsibilities, or competing priorities between work and…
My sister just pulled off a “Disney wedding” in Florida. With Christmas coming soon, she feels the usual pressure of hosting our family’s annual party in her spacious home. As I watch her juggle the…
Dear Dr. K, I am verbally abusive to my wife. I have explained to her that name-calling or remarks are only words that I say when I get angry, and they mean nothing. She feels…
Dear Dr. K, My husband has been cheating on me with escorts and women from random unknown places. He has admitted to having a threesome with two females who he never met before. In our…
Dear Dr. K, My wife recently told me she wants a divorce. She said I don’t respect her and don’t listen to her. She says all I want her for is to cook, clean, care…
Dear Dr. K, I’m feeling very neglected by my mate lately. We started dating in May 2000. He has been very secretive about most of his life, i.e., phone calls, who and where he’s been……
Dr. Burford is a Christian minister practicing science-based couples therapy through Couples Therapy Inc. He works with all couples with a specialization on couples wanting a biblical perspective. This post originally appeared on his blog….
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