by Christine Lawler LMFT | Oct 1, 2025
When a marriage feels like it’s on shaky ground, the question “Can couples therapy save a marriage?” naturally moves from anxious curiosity to an urgent need. The short, evidence informed answer: sometimes. It works more often than many people expect! The longer answer depends on what “save” means for a particular couple, how soon they seek help, what type of therapy they choose, and how both partners show up for the work. For most couples, the studies show that couples therapy works.
Many studies prove that couples who attend marriage therapy tend to leave better off than those who don’t. Keep reading to learn more.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Aug 14, 2025
Let’s be honest: most people don’t walk down the aisle thinking, “I can’t wait to be an average spouse.” But then life happens. Jobs, kids, bills, laundry, and the 100 notifications on your phone — and suddenly you realize you’ve been putting your marriage on the back burner.
The good news? You don’t always need grand gestures or expensive trips to turn things around. A better marriage starts with small, consistent efforts that make your partner feel loved, seen, and valued. Here are some practical, doable ways to be a better husband and strengthen your marriage.
Keep reading to learn more.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Apr 2, 2025
A very common frustration voiced by women is, “my husband doesn’t help around the house.”
This frustration goes beyond simply wanting someone else to do the dishes or fold the laundry (although, how nice would that be?), it’s about feeling like you have an equal partnership- and feeling like you are valued. Feeling like you are carrying your household and family on your back can lead to resentment and burnout.
If this sounds familiar, know that you are not alone. Many wives and moms feel the heavy weight of the seemingly invisible load of housework. Let’s talk about some ways that you can address this imbalance in your marriage.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Dec 18, 2024
Marriage can sometimes be romanticized as a never ending state of bliss, love, and connection. The reality is that a marriage is constantly evolving, ebbing, and flowing. Occasionally, this evolution can bring up some uncomfortable thoughts like “I don’t like my husband anymore.”
So, what now? You woke up one morning, poured yourself a cup of coffee, gazed out the window, and realized… you don’t like the man you slept next to last night. Know this- you are not alone! You are not the first or last person to have had these thoughts. It’s extremely common to have phases of dissatisfaction throughout your marriage. Identifying these feelings are the first steps of getting to the root causes. Finding those root causes are crucial to repairing your marriage.
In this blog post, we will explore why you may be feeling this way, how to approach it, and if there is hope for your relationship moving forwards. Keep reading to learn more.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Nov 25, 2024
Marriage is a journey of change, shared experiences, mutual respect, and steadfast support. It is an amazing union of two people who love each other- but it is also HARD.
If you are reading this, you’re probably wondering how to be a better husband. Thats great! You have started the journey to put more effort into your marriage. Being a better husband is not always about grand romantic gestures or gifts- it’s about continuing to show up and choose your partner and your marriage every day.
Keep reading to learn some strategies on how to be a more thoughtful, present, loving husband.
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