Comments on: Food for thought: Being a great husband and having a strong marriage

By: Head Jammer

Head Jammer — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:26:10 +0000

Hi Steven, thanks for your comment and question. It is hard when you are frustrated, I totally understand that. The best thing you can do is talk to each other daily, but do it at a time when you are both relaxed and when there are no stresses and distractions on either of you. You can use this time to discuss anything you like, including the things that are frustrating you. If you do it when you are both calm and relaxed, you are less likely to take anything out on her.
I suggest that when you are frustrated you take a little bit of time to yourself if possible, even if just for a few minutes, to try and ease your frustrations. This is important, because you don’t want to associate your wife with your frustrations. Good luck!

By: Steven k

Steven k — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:11:47 +0000

Hey great advise I would like to ask u question..how should I approach my own problem with communication skills.i tend to shut down when I get frustrated and take it out on her when she has done nothing wrong….

By: Head Jammer

Head Jammer — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 01:07:14 +0000

Hi BBB – wanting to make it is a big part of it. If you are both committed to it that is a good start. “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Families” is a great book to start with. I really enjoyed it and it has some great advice. I think you can’t go wrong with some counseling as well. Good luck to you!!

By: Big Baby Bump

Big Baby Bump — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 17:35:59 +0000

Me and husband married quickly. We do not know how to live married. Both of our parents are in relationships that seem to be unhealthy. we want to make it. What advice would you give us (books, counseling,etc…) Thank you so much

By: Head Jammer

Head Jammer — Tue, 24 May 2011 02:22:31 +0000

Hi HusbandandFatherof2… thanks for your comment. Maybe just try asking her how she is doing, what is on her mind, how she is feeling, what are her wishes. Or reminisce a bit about the old times together when things were better. Just some thoughts, give them a try and let us know how it goes!

By: HUSBANDandFATHERof2

HUSBANDandFATHERof2 — Mon, 23 May 2011 15:18:16 +0000

we’ve been together 18yrs & married for 8. our relationship has been an uphill battle since we got married. i’ve found your advice to be very helpful. i’ve been very neglectful to her & found it hard to communicate with her(just nothing to talk about). can u please give me advice on what to talk to her about & how. i do tell her that “love her” & “that she is the only one for me” & “i dont know where i”ll be w/o her” but that seams to not be enuff. please help if u can.

HUSBANDandFATHERof2

By: Head Jammer

Head Jammer — Tue, 10 May 2011 14:56:40 +0000

Thanks Pee… all the best to you in your marriage!

By: Pee

Pee — Tue, 10 May 2011 13:53:37 +0000

Thank you so much for the advice. About to be married and I strongly believe that this will truely help me and my husband if we can master it. Kip it up.

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By: Head Jammer

Head Jammer — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:49:06 +0000

Thanks Mommy2Be! Sorry to hear that your husband got defensive about you showing it to him. All the Jams here at the Dad Jam are about discussing ways to help with common issues that husbands and wives face as partners and parents. We are all just trying to help each other out and learn from each other, so hopefully your husband will start to see it in that way too. We don’t want to say that anyone is doing a bad job, our goal is mainly to discuss what we think works, and share those ideas with others and get their feedback. Appreciate your comment and hope he comes around to seeing it in a more positive light.