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How to Deal with Addiction in a Relationship
by Anonymous This anonymous author shares her battle to save her marriage. What began with overworking led to family problems, drugs, guns, cheating, and zero quality time. This author didn’t give up. Both she and her husband put in an extraordinary effort to save their marriage… My husband and I have been married for almost 13 years and we have 3 kids. As of right now our marriage is still a little rocky but we are learning as we go. Every hour. Every day. Every month. Every year. I will try and sum up what we went through, and are STILL going through. When Your Husband is Addicted to Work…
- Abuse, Anger or Temper, Arguing, Considering Divorce, Love Languages, Mental Illness, Raising Children, Roles, Therapy
What Are Normal Ups and Downs in a Relationship?
by Anonymous What are normal ups and downs in a relationship? In this story, one dedicated husband shares his take on the ups and downs of marriage. I’ve been with my wife for 9 years, and married 6. We have two absolutely wonderful 4 year old children. I’m about to turn 29, and she will be 28 in March. In the beginning, it was as per usual with new feelings, and new emotions that neither of us had really felt before we had met each other. Sex life was amazing, and very often. This relationship was one for the ages, we bonded so well, and in-laws treated each like their…
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What is the Seven Year Itch About? True Stories about the 7 Year Itch
What is the seven year itch about? If you’re between years 6 and 10 of your marriage, you may be experiencing a hard time in your marriage. What I Learned from My Parents’ Marriage I grew up in a house with both my mom and dad, as well as a younger sister. I knew a select few of peers that also had both parents still married and because of that, I thought I knew exactly what marriage was supposed to look like. Lol! Growing up, our regular routine was Dad in the den watching TV and Mom in the bedroom watching tv. We rarely sat together for dinner, but did…
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He Would Never Part II: Domestic Violence Stories 2020
by Anonymous Individuals who have been through domestic violence themselves or whose friends or family members have experienced it want to hear similar stories. All victims should reach out for help with moving forward after domestic violence. Domestic violence stories 2020 all look different – there is no one size fits all. This anonymous author shares her domestic violence real life story, and how she moved on from tragic moments of sexual abuse. Domestic Violence Real Life Story It started the day our blended family became one. They moved in with us at the old house when I was around 5 years old. I was not exactly happy that there…
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Closer to You: Who Should Go to Marriage Counseling? Things to Improve Marriage, Toxic Beliefs about Marriage
by Kaylee Have you ever wondered who should go to marriage counseling? Kaylee shares her experience with non-crisis marriage counseling. She believes that everyone has toxic beliefs about love or themselves. If you’re searching for things to improve marriage, consider attending marriage counseling with your spouse and exploring your own toxic beliefs about love or self. Things to Improve Marriage: Therapy and Self-Help My hubby and I are best friends. He still makes me light up like a Christmas tree when he walks in the room. Our problems have brought us closer. We have fought, both of us, to make it so. There are many things that have helped us…
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I Love My Husband but I Hate Our Marriage: Constant Fighting in Marriage, Competition in a Marriage by Anonymous
This author wanted to share how her perfectionism wreaked havoc on her marriage. She and her husband endured constant fighting in marriage and the consequences of competition in a marriage. If you’ve ever thought to yourself “I love my husband and hate our marriage,” you’re not alone. Read this author’s story: Setting the Stage for Competition in a Marriage This isn’t a long story, but it’s a lesson I want to share. My entire life pre-marriage, I had always been strong willed. I liked to make all the decisions and I tended to believe what I believe was always correct. Yes, I need to work on being humble, but it’s…
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Part 3: When is Divorce the Answer? The Cycle of Abuse in Relationships, How to Open Up about Domestic Abuse, Escape Plan: Abusive Relationship, Story about Breaking the Cycle of Abuse
By Anonymous Read Part 1 Here. Read Part 2 Here. In the final part of her story, our brave author discusses how to open up about domestic abuse and her escape plan. Abusive relationship trauma can make it hard to end the cycle of abuse in relationships, but our author managed to do it. Here is her story about breaking the cycle of abuse: Escape Plan: Abusive Relationship The next day when I saw the therapist, I told him what happened and the instant I did I saw his demeanor change. I could see his mind shift away from anything he’d previously planned for my visit to something new. He…
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Part 2: When is Divorce the Answer? Stories of Emotional and Physical Abuse, Narcissistic Personality Disorder Real Stories
By Anonymous Read Part 1 of “When is Divorce the Answer?” Here! This real author underwent emotional and physical abuse in her relationship. In Part 2 of the story, the author realizes that her spouse is physically abusive, and has been for some time. In Part 3 of the story, coming next week, her spouse is diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder. Real stories about this disorder can be hard to read, but so important to share with others going through the same thing. Here is her story. Marriage Counseling, Emotional Abuse A couple of months after the therapy appointment, he suggested we go see the therapist he’d worked with after…
- Abuse, Anxiety and Panic, Arguing, Church of Jesus Christ of LDS, Dating, Divorce, Marrying Young, Mental Illness, Therapy
Part 1: When is Divorce the Answer? by Anonymous
A Story of Emotional Abuse in Marriage, Physical Abuse in Marriage, and Narcissistic Personality Disorder in Husband We talk a lot about working through problems and staying married here at Wives’ Tribe, but when is divorce the answer? Abuse is a reason to end a marriage, and so is a person who is not only imperfect but also immovable. A person who is treating you poorly and entirely unwilling to change may have problems that are beyond your control. Read on for a story about emotional abuse in marriage and how this anonymous writer dealt with their hurdles. After enduring physical abuse in marriage and narcissistic personality disorder in her…
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Child Loss and Different Ways to Mourn by Robin
Are you and your spouse struggling with the loss of a child and having difficulty coping? Do you know the best ways to support yourself and each other during tragic times of sadness? We encourage our readers to visit Save The Marriage and begin this tried and proven experience to strengthen their marriage. When you find that person in your life that you’re willing to spend the rest of your life with, there is no other feeling like it. So much about your personalities and characteristics are similar, but you’re not naïve, you know that there are differences as well. I have been married for five years next month, and…