Better Husband Blog
The Better Husband Blog is where men learn practical relational skills to build stronger marriages. Here you’ll find insights on communication, trust, intimacy, and leadership in your relationship. Each article offers clear steps you can put into practice right away so you can show up as the partner your wife needs and the man you want to be.
If you’ve been married for a while, you’ve probably asked yourself a question many men share:
What happened to the affection between us?
Not sex or romance, but simple warmth, closeness, touch, and ease—the sense that you’re still emotionally movin...
There’s something almost universal about men in relationships: we tend to be natural fixers. When something is broken, we want to repair it.
That instinct, although it may not always feel this way, is one of your greatest strengths. It’s how you bui...
Think about the beginning of your relationship with your wife.
When you first started dating, pursuing her felt natural. You made time for her without overthinking it, and you were curious, intentional, and emotionally present because you genuinely ...
There’s a moment in many marriages that doesn’t look like a problem on the surface, but feels like one underneath it.
You’re choosing a movie, picking a weekend activity, or just talking about something you’re excited about. You feel your energy ris...
There’s a moment many men experience in marriage that feels incredibly frustrating.
You’ve had an epiphany and suddenly, everything feels clear.
You finally understand why you get defensive, shut down, and why certain comments from your wife hit yo...
Urgency.
It’s a feeling that can arise suddenly in many marriages.
And it can happen for a variety of reasons, although often a conversation will trigger it. Suddenly, you realize the relationship you thought was running smoothly might not be as st...
There’s a moment in almost every marriage where something small turns into something much bigger than it needed to be.
Think about a time where a plan changed, something didn’t go the way you expected, or your wife said something that hit you the wr...
There’s a moment that shows up in a lot of marriages, and if you’re honest with yourself, you’ve probably been there.
Your wife is telling you how exhausted she feels. She’s overwhelmed, burned out, and carrying more than she can handle. She’s openi...
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