How to get your husband to help out more?

We all want our husbands to help out more without having to nag them. But the wives below have found success with getting their husbands to do what needs to be done—without asking (more than that first time, anyway). Try their tricks on your spouse to lighten your mental load and help out more. 1. Make lists.

What to do when your spouse doesn’t want to change?

There are no easy answers when your spouse can see no reason for a change. Some situations can be dealt with and other situations are deal-breakers. Only you know what you can tolerate and still be emotionally healthy yourself. Accept that you can’t change your spouse. You can only change yourself and your own reactions.

What to do if your Husband Won’t Have Kids?

If you can’t agree on whether or not to have kids. If you’re dying to have kids but your husband refuses, or vice versa, then there may be no point in continuing the relationship if you can’t see eye-to-eye on this important matter. See if you can make this decision with a cool head.

What to do if your husband doesn’t want you to leave?

If your husband knows about your plans and doesn’t want you to leave, then he can try to thwart your plans or to make it very difficult for you to get things done. This may seem sneaky, but your goal should be to leave on the best financial footing. You don’t want your husband to get in the way of that.

What should I do if my husband doesn’t trust me?

Both of you came into marriage with positive expectations and vows. When these things are broken (or suspicion arises), you have a right to stop, talk and evaluate what is going on. You have a right to hold each other accountable, to walk it out together until trust is rebuilt. He can’t say “But I told you I changed, why don’t you trust me?”

What to avoid if your partner wants out?

Five Behaviors to Avoid If Your Partner Wants Out Avoid sabotaging the success of your marriage. Posted July 5, 2017 |Reviewed by Gary Drevitch Share Tweet Email THE BASICS Making Marriage Work Find a marriage therapist near me

What did I tell my therapist about my husband?

I told the therapist that my husband and I were having marital issues, that he didn’t want to work on our marriage, and that I was there to learn how to help him change his mind. She gently explained that’s not how marital therapy (and most of life) works. “He’s either here, or he’s not.

What did I tell my husband to help me manage my finances?

We were good friends, had three terrific kids, didn’t fight about money or sex or family. I told him I thought we could be an A with some small changes. “I feel overwhelmed by the sole responsibility of our financial life, and I worry about something happening to me. I’d like you to help me manage our finances.