There are so many ways of detaching and disengaging in a relationship that we’re not always conscious of when we are doing it. Here is a list of some of the most common ways people disconnect from each other: Making your intimate partner a lower priority in your life. If you do this, your partner […]
Setting Boundaries vs. Building a Wall
Dear Neil: We have been married for over 25 years. On occasion my husband has verbally scolded me in front of other people socially. I’ve also received verbal put-downs in front of our children and their partners. He chooses to mix with others at social functions, especially attractive women. Is this just bad manners, or […]
Husband Says He Loves Me But Treats Me Poorly
Dear Neil: I am a married, working mother with 2 young children. My husband and I constantly argue, usually because he spends very little time with me. His work and study take about 80 hours a week, and he has had little involvement in raising our second child. Despite the fact that I earn more […]