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Why 69% of Marriage Problems Will Never Be Solved (And Why That's Good News) Jun 18, 2026

If you've ever felt like you and your spouse keep having the same fight on repeat, you're not broken. You're not failing at marriage. You're actually experiencing something completely normal.

Research shows that 69% of problems within a relationship are unsolvable. Not most. Not some. Nearly seven ou...

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Can One Person Save a Marriage? What the Research Actually Says Jun 11, 2026

You're lying awake running the same loop. Your spouse seems checked out. Every hard conversation turns into a fight or a wall of silence. And you're the only one who seems worried about any of it.

So you ask the quiet question you're almost afraid to answer: Can one person save a marriage?

Here's the ...

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What to Do After a Big Fight: A Step-by-Step Repair Process for Couples Jun 04, 2026

The fight is over. Maybe someone walked out of the room. Maybe you're both sitting in that heavy silence where nobody wants to be the first to speak. Maybe you said something you already regret, or heard something you can't unhear.

And now you're stuck in the worst part. Not the fight itself, but the...

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What Healthy Couples Actually Do Differently (7 Habits That Build a Marriage You Love) May 28, 2026

Most people think healthy couples are just lucky. Better chemistry. Easier seasons. Less baggage to carry into the relationship...but after almost a decade of sitting with couples as a licensed marriage therapist, I can tell you that is not the story.

Healthy couples are not different people—they do ...

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How to Reconnect With Your Spouse When Life Has Become a Logistics Meeting May 21, 2026

You know the conversation. It happens in the kitchen at 7:14 am while one of you is pouring coffee and the other is finding a missing shoe.

"Did you reschedule the dentist?"
"Yeah. Can you grab the kids at 3? I have a call."
"I thought you had the call yesterday."
"Different call."
"Okay. I'll be late, s...

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What to Say When Your Partner Says, "You Care More About Work Than Me" May 14, 2026

You're standing in the kitchen. You've just walked in from a late meeting, or closed your laptop after another twelve-hour day. Your spouse looks at you, and the words land like a punch: "You care more about work than me."

If you've been on the receiving end of that sentence, you already know how dis...

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What to Do When You're the Only One Trying in Your Marriage May 07, 2026

If you've ever lain awake wondering whether your marriage will make it, while the person next to you sleeps soundly, you already know the particular loneliness of this situation. You're carrying something heavy. They don't seem to notice the weight.

The fact that you're searching for this means somet...

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One Person Can Shift a Marriage Apr 30, 2026

If you're reading this, you've probably been here for a while.

You've brought up the issues, you've suggested counseling, you've sent the article, recommended the book, hinted at the podcast...you've had the talk, then had it again. And your spouse isn't moving.

So now you're stuck with what feels lik...

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How Work Stress Spills into Your Relationship Apr 23, 2026

Work stress doesn’t stay neatly at the office. It follows you home—in your thoughts, your energy, and sometimes in how you show up with your partner.

The good news? Once you understand how this spillover happens, you can protect your relationship from its negative effects and even g

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A Better Way to Measure the Health of Your Marriage Apr 16, 2026

As a marriage coach, I’ve seen something that surprises a lot of people.

I’ve worked with couples who were on the brink of divorce—seriously questioning whether they should stay together—and within a week, they found themselves feeling more connected and in love than they had in years

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Success at Work Means Nothing if You’re Disconnected at Home Apr 09, 2026

There’s a version of success that looks impressive from the outside.

The business is growing, the numbers are strong, and people respect what you’ve built.

By most standards, you’ve made it. And yet—there’s a quiet disconnect waiting for you at home.

Conversations feel surface-level, time together feel...

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How a Strong Marriage Makes You a Better Leader Apr 02, 2026

When people think about leadership development, they often picture books, seminars, and business coaches. Rarely do they think about their marriage.

But they should. Because one of the most powerful places you develop as a leader isn’t the boardroom—it’s at home.

A strong marriage doesn’t just make li...

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