Why Couples Are Mean To Each Other

Why Couples Are Mean To Each Other

Have you ever watched yourself or someone else treat their partner poorly and wonder, "Why is this allowed?" There are some fascinating reasons why this happens, specifically in marriage. It won't change unless we are aware of what we're doing and why we're doing it. I've got a Men's Retreat happening in St. George, UT (Sept. 25-28). You can email me at bryce@brycebauer.com if you want more info.

"I don't feel safe." - your wife

Your wife has probably figured out that she doesn't always feel emotionally safe with you. How do you respond to that? Do you know why she says this? Do you know what she means? Do you know how to make it better? If you want 15 minutes of direct feedback, listen in.

4 Way To Show Respect To Your Wife

Respect is about feeling seen. When we feel seen, we feel valued and respected. I'll give you a few simple practices you can implement today that will help your wife or partner feel respected.

Can you be too nice?

If you find yourself consistently feeling unappreciated, it's most likely because of the way you've set up your relationship. Nice guys set up covert contracts, lie about how they're feeling, and overextend themselves as a way to earn respect and appreciation. If that doesn't work, they can start to feel resentful, frustrated, and confused. I'll talk about how this works and give you some new ways to break out of the "fake nice" pattern.

Politics May 2026

If you don't want to hear my political opinion, skip this one. I share what I think, and then I give you a few relational moves to make, no matter where you land on the political spectrum.