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You Always Have Two Wounded People In A Dysfunctional Marriage

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If your marriage feels one-sided, cold, or full of blame — you’re not alone.
Many men ask, “Why am I the only one doing the work?”
“She never opens up. She never wants sex. She avoids everything — but I’m the one who has to change?”

This video explains why that feeling is valid… but also why healing still starts with you.

What You’ll Learn in This Video:
✅ Why your wife’s avoidance often triggers your old wounds
✅ Why every broken marriage includes two wounded people
✅ How to stop trying to fix her and take back your emotional power
✅ What leadership looks like when you’re healing without her help
✅ The 6-step Secure Husband Process to help you grow strong again

This Episode Is for You If You:
🔹 Are tired of feeling like you’re the only one working on the marriage
🔹 Feel hurt by your wife’s shutdowns, silence, or rejection
🔹 Want to stop over-explaining, over-functioning, or begging for love
🔹 Need clear steps to get emotionally strong again — even if she stays the same
🔹 Are ready to stop blaming and start leading with strength

Here’s What You’ll Take From This Video:
✔️ How your reactions give away your power — and how to stop
✔️ Why fixing her never works — and what to do instead
✔️ What childhood wounds get triggered in marriage — and how to meet them
✔️ Why your wife’s coldness may be her wound, not her hate
✔️ How to lead your side of the marriage — even if she never changes

This is not about blame. It’s about responsibility.
You don’t have to fix her.
You don’t have to wait on her.
You just have to decide:
“I will not let her behavior control my peace anymore.”

You can become secure — even in a marriage that feels broken.

That’s your next step.
And it starts now.

Need help with that first step?
For a free 30-minute consultation, visit SecureHusband.com

If you struggle with life, marriage and relationships and are ready to thrive,check out the resources from Certified Professional Coach Bruce Abbott at https://SecureHusband.com.

#deadbedroom
#marriage
#sexlessmarriage
#MarriageHelp
#SaveYourMarriage
#SecureHusband
#MarriageAdvice
#RelationshipHealing
#SelfWorth
#InnerChildHealing
#MensMentalHealth
#SelfLoveJourney
#EmotionalHealing
#OvercomeRejection
#HealthyMasculinity
#MarriageCoaching
#StopPeoplePleasing
#SelfGrowth
#attachmenttheory
#attachmentstyles
#anxiousattachment
#preoccupiedattachment
#attachment
#avoidantattachment

All content is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical or psychological diagnosis or treatment. Always consult your physician before starting any treatment or therapy. This includes all content on this site, email, blogs, podcasts, social media, and events. Nothing shared constitutes medical or legal advice. Use of this information is at your own risk.

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If your marriage feels one-sided, cold, or full of blame — you’re not alone.
Many men ask, “Why am I the only one doing the work?”
“She never opens up. She never wants sex. She avoids everything — but I’m the one who has to change?”

This video explains why that feeling is valid… but also why healing still starts with you.

What You’ll Learn in This Video:
✅ Why your wife’s avoidance often triggers your old wounds
✅ Why every broken marriage includes two wounded people
✅ How to stop trying to fix her and take back your emotional power
✅ What leadership looks like when you’re healing without her help
✅ The 6-step Secure Husband Process to help you grow strong again

This Episode Is for You If You:
🔹 Are tired of feeling like you’re the only one working on the marriage
🔹 Feel hurt by your wife’s shutdowns, silence, or rejection
🔹 Want to stop over-explaining, over-functioning, or begging for love
🔹 Need clear steps to get emotionally strong again — even if she stays the same
🔹 Are ready to stop blaming and start leading with strength

Here’s What You’ll Take From This Video:
✔️ How your reactions give away your power — and how to stop
✔️ Why fixing her never works — and what to do instead
✔️ What childhood wounds get triggered in marriage — and how to meet them
✔️ Why your wife’s coldness may be her wound, not her hate
✔️ How to lead your side of the marriage — even if she never changes

This is not about blame. It’s about responsibility.
You don’t have to fix her.
You don’t have to wait on her.
You just have to decide:
“I will not let her behavior control my peace anymore.”

You can become secure — even in a marriage that feels broken.

That’s your next step.
And it starts now.

Need help with that first step?
For a free 30-minute consultation, visit SecureHusband.com

If you struggle with life, marriage and relationships and are ready to thrive,check out the resources from Certified Professional Coach Bruce Abbott at https://SecureHusband.com.

#deadbedroom
#marriage
#sexlessmarriage
#MarriageHelp
#SaveYourMarriage
#SecureHusband
#MarriageAdvice
#RelationshipHealing
#SelfWorth
#InnerChildHealing
#MensMentalHealth
#SelfLoveJourney
#EmotionalHealing
#OvercomeRejection
#HealthyMasculinity
#MarriageCoaching
#StopPeoplePleasing
#SelfGrowth
#attachmenttheory
#attachmentstyles
#anxiousattachment
#preoccupiedattachment
#attachment
#avoidantattachment

All content is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical or psychological diagnosis or treatment. Always consult your physician before starting any treatment or therapy. This includes all content on this site, email, blogs, podcasts, social media, and events. Nothing shared constitutes medical or legal advice. Use of this information is at your own risk.

  continue reading

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