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July 2017

July 06, 2017

Sex and Men’s True Hidden Desire

Wives, does your husband want sex...again? It's not just a physical need -- it's also...

June 2017

June 30, 2017

4 Tricks to Control Your Temper When You Want to Explode

While doing some research for my next book, I realized something important: when we are...

June 29, 2017

The Guaranteed Cure for “Grumpy Guy” Syndrome

Three Actions Guaranteed to Cure “Grumpy Guy” Syndrome He’s an involved dad. He’s respected at...

June 26, 2017

4 Things That Will Strengthen Your Long-Distance Relationship

Today's article is a guest post from my Digital Content Manager, Caroline Niziol. Caroline has...

June 19, 2017

The Secret to Being a Wife He Adores

In the research for For Women Only and The Kindness Challenge, I’ve seen an overlooked,...

June 14, 2017

What You Need to Do Before You Have Sex With Your Wife

So, guys, you’ve just had a big fight with your wife and now you’re ready...

June 02, 2017

This One Sneaky Trap Will Kill Your Marriage

Here’s one particularly deadly but easily-missed trap that could be present in your marriage right...

May 2017

May 12, 2017

3 Essential Things You Need to Know About a Man’s Brain

Here are three key facts we females usually don’t know about the male brain wiring...

April 2017

April 24, 2017

The Hidden Truth About Venting

Your co-worker just made you so mad. Or maybe it was your husband who said...

April 21, 2017

What NOT to Say to Your Man – Ever

Ladies, if there were a reality TV show like “What NOT to Wear,” but for...

April 18, 2017

Don’t forget this simple way to make your wife happy

Dear Shaunti, I’m in hot water. My wife is the most beautiful, amazing woman I know....

April 12, 2017

This Particular Feeling is EXCRUCIATING for Men

Dear Shaunti: My husband is great at many things, but sometimes he struggles with getting...

March 2017

March 31, 2017

Husband acting grumpy and withdrawn? You can change that!

Ladies, does your man seem to be doing everything right outside of the house, but...

March 29, 2017

Every Woman Desperately Wants to Hear this Essential Phrase

Every little girl dreams of finding her prince and knowing she is his princess. Husbands,...

August 2016

August 25, 2016

Men, Avoid This Sneaky Trap That Will Kill Your Marriage

Last week, speaking primarily to women, we revealed the sneaky trap that will quietly but...

August 18, 2016

The One Sneaky Trap That Will Kill Your Marriage

“If I had heard this a few years ago, I wouldn’t be divorced today.” I...

August 04, 2016

What Men Need Most From the Woman They Love

While we women enjoy hearing our man tell us “I love you” often to reassure...

April 2016

April 05, 2016

4 Ways To Keep Your Temper When You Want to Blow

While doing some research for my next book, I realized something important: when we are...

March 2016

March 21, 2016

Four reasons your man says “I don’t need help” – even when he does

Ladies, whether it is refusing to admit he needs to go to the doctor, or...

March 02, 2016

3 Crucial Facts You Really Need To Know About a Man’s Brain

The funniest movie moment I saw last summer comes at the very end of Inside Out, as...

February 2016

February 10, 2016

Women: Three phrases to never say to your husband

Ladies, if there were a reality TV show like “What NOT to Wear,” but for...

February 04, 2016

Guys: 3 ways to listen well to your wife

Men, finish this sentence. Your wife is upset and says “I don’t want you to...

January 2016

January 19, 2016

Men: Four phrases that make you a hero to your wife

Guys, I know from the For Men Only research that you want to make your wife...

December 2015

December 07, 2015

For Women: Five Reasons to Have Sex with the Lights On

Yes, the idea is scary for many women! But in 12 years of researching the...

November 2015

November 12, 2015

Is your wife asking, “Are we okay?” 4 triggers that make her feel insecure in your relationship

1. Conflict. For most guys, conflict is just conflict; it is fairly easy to put...

October 2015

October 29, 2015

Guys wonder: do compliments really matter? Three things your wife is secretly thinking:

“Am I beautiful?” You may think your wife is beautiful, adorable, sexy, and you love to...

October 21, 2015

Your husband wants sex? 3 things he’s not saying out loud

Welcome to the weekly list at Ask Shaunti! Each Wednesday, join me as I share...

September 2015

September 08, 2015

Play It Subtle When Talking With Teens

Dear Shaunti, I was driving my 16-year-old daughter home from volleyball practice recently when she...

August 2015

August 31, 2015

Actions Don’t Always Speak Louder than Words: How Should You Affirm Your Wife?

Dear Shaunti, I’m in hot water. My wife is the most beautiful, amazing woman I...

August 17, 2015

I’m Unhealthy and My Wife is Unhappy

Dear Shaunti, Things haven’t been great between me and my wife the past few months....