Dr. David Archives

A small dose of CrazyMaking is enough to ruin an otherwise healthy relationship. In the following weeks, Dr. David Hawkins will explain the five...

We all have blind spots that can kill us, and our prideful defensiveness must be dealt with if we are to grow.

"My husband tells me that I'm always correcting him," a middle-aged woman shared. "I suspect he's right, but I see so much wrong and I can't help...

Dr. David: We read a good book and practice what the author teaches, and then some time later we're right back to our old habits. What can we do to...

Phil and Amanda are part of a large number of couples who guard their feelings excessively from one another. Why do spouses withdraw from one...

Too many people tolerate too much abuse in marriage, believing it somehow virtuous to be longsuffering. The Apostle Paul clearly advises us on...

Are Christian singles groups safe havens or toxic environments for spouses going through separation? Dr. David responds to a confused husband.

Many men (and women) are abandoned with little of the reason for it pertaining to the marriage. There are many other dynamics at play. Let's...

Dear Dr. David: My husband and I have had trouble getting into heated arguments. Recently, however he and I began couples counseling. The counselor...

As I listen to people complain about their mate, I often wonder, "Is this really that big of a deal?"

Walking through an airport recently I watched a young couple engaged in a very heated debate (fight!) as their two young children watched...

Dear Dr. David: My husband is controlling. When he tells me something I should change, I try it, except it is never good enough or once that...

This article is especially for those of you who feel stuck in your anger. For you, anger is a constant companion...

Rather than share "fair fight skills," which are questionable at best, I'd like to share tools to practice before you experience conflict...

Marriages can be severely impacted by differences in parenting styles, especially when one spouse runs the family in an overly authoritarian...