What Is The Pursuer-Distancer Dynamic In Relationships? Therapists Explain
sourab26 Have you ever brought up an issue to your partner only to feel completely shut out? You rehearsed what you’d say a thousand times in your head, making sure you…
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The Real Reason You Keep Having The Same Fight Over & Over With Your Partner
You come in from work and find a pile of junk mail on the counter, yet again. Your kids have had back-to-back appointments but your partner hasn’t taken them to…
Moms “Need To Be Meaner” To Husbands, According To Reddit
There are a few things worse than hearing a friend complain about their partner. Not only because you want them to feel supported and loved, always, but because it’s hard…
Do AI Chats Count As Cheating? You May Want To Talk To Your Partner About Bots
It used to be that when you caught your partner smiling at their phone and quickly tucking it away before you entered the room, you had to worry about another…
6 Signs Your Marriage Is In Its “Meh” Era & How To Shake It Off
The roommate phase, the dry spell, the do-you-even-like-me-anymore doldrums — whatever you call it, most married couples go through it at some point, maybe more than once. If you feel…
37 Phrases To De-Escalate An Argument, According To Real Therapists
We’ve all been there, standing across the kitchen from our partner, wondering how a conversation about who does the dishes more devolved into a full-blown argument. (OK, maybe it’s because…
How Can I Get My Husband To Help Make Dinner?
Ask Scary Mommy is our weekly advice column wherein Scary Mommy editors and guest editors — fellow moms like you — will answer your burning questions. You can send all…
What Is “Sex Debt” & Is It Killing The Mood In Your Marriage?
When your partner snuggles up to you in bed and starts kissing your neck, you know it’s an invitation to do more. But you just can’t muster the energy tonight,…