#marital-communication

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fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

I Had to Undergo a Dramatic Physical Transformation. I Uh, Didn't Expect My Husband's Strange Reaction.

He has recently discovered that he enjoys just kind of rubbing my head and running his fingers through my very short hair. He says it's soft and very nice. The other night, he actually ejaculated from doing nothing but running his hand around the back of my head. It's made the whole thing weird to realize he's sexualized it that much.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Asking Eric: My husband knows I'm traumatized by grippy socks, yet he keeps giving them to me

My husband of more than 20 years gives me slipper socks with grippy soles. I hate them! We live in a hot climate, so I have little use for them. They filled up my sock drawer and retraumatized me every time I touched them. I threw them away and they came back. He gave me five more pairs at Christmas. They can't be worn with shoes or out in public.
Relationships
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Harriette Cole: My husband wants another kid, but for my own well-being I must say no

A previous traumatic pregnancy can justify refusing another biological child; partners should seek medical counsel, explore alternatives, and make a joint decision.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Asking Eric: My husband's family sings so badly that they've ruined music for me

The last few years I've just started telling him and everyone around us that I don't like music and don't care for it in the background. I'm not embarrassed, it just hurts my ears, literally. I realize it brings him/them joy, but how much joy do I tolerate at my extreme discomfort? I actually used to really like, even love, some music, but now I completely hate it. Hating music is now part of my personality, which I never intended.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Asking Eric: When I realized what was going on, I evicted my wife's kids. Things got ugly.

Making unilateral eviction decisions without involving one's spouse harms the marriage; prioritize joint decision-making, communication, compromise, and managing in-law relationships.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My Husband Pushed Us to Live Closer to His Family. Now He's Complaining About the One Thing I Ask for in Return.

Unspoken expectations about family visits and unacknowledged effort for travel can cause resentment between partners.
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