You’ve probably heard the phrase “If mom isn’t happy, no one’s happy.” But an unhappy husband is just as difficult to handle. You've probably heard the phrase "If mom isn't happy, no one's happy." But an unhappy husband is just as difficult to handle. As it turns out, there are things we wives can avoid saying that get under his skin. 1. "We need to talk." Carter Bailey, a 27-year-old husband from Texas, said unless you want to trigger your husband's "fight or flight" respons

The proverb “silence is golden” may be wise advice before making a judgment about another person; but experts agree that it can be a costly mistake in relationships. According to Kerry Patterson, co-author of the New York Times best-seller Crucial Conversations, “couples who argue effectively are 10 times more likely to have a happy relationship than those who sweep difficult issues under the rug.” In his research, Patterson discovered that four out of five people believed p

While disagreements are inevitable in a marriage, there are things you might be doing that make it worse. Is your marriage making you...