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Why do I get defensive every time he brings something up?
You're ready with an answer before he finishes. Here's how to hear him out without putting yourself on trial.
Why does he shut down the second you ask for help?
You're tired of asking twice and getting silence the third time. Let's talk about what you're carrying and what needs to change between you.
I'm tired of planning every date, but when I stop, nothing happens
You've run the calendar for decades, and now romance feels like another job. Here's how to ask him to share the planning and see what happens next.
Why doesn't he comfort me the way I need? Maybe he's never been handed the map
You've been waiting for him to just know. Here's how to ask for comfort in plain words, without apologizing for needing it.
Why does one small comment turn into three days of silence?
One small comment, and now you barely speak for days. Here's how to address what stung and ask for a better way back to each other.