Category Archives: Rebuilding the Marriage or Relationship

The Distant Spouse: I Must be Romantic or Sexy

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Dr. Bob Huizenga

You, as the pulling away spouse, may be requested to be more “romantic” or “sexy.” The request may be direct: “I want you to be more romantic or sexy,” or you pick up from the need system of your spouse … Continue reading →

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The Distant Spouse: I Don’t want to Talk

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Dr. Bob Huizenga

Words can control, confuse and hurt. If you are the reluctant spouse, you may have a big problem with “talking.” In our culture a huge emphasis is placed upon “talking.” Those who are most verbose and “communicative” seem to dominate, … Continue reading →

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Emotional Distance in a Marriage – Personal Needs and Frustration

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Dr. Bob Huizenga

You are lead to believe, are you not, that one of the primary purposes of marriage or a relationship of significant emotional involvement is to meet personal needs? Once married or in a significant relationship, your partner will meet your … Continue reading →

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Marriage and Loss of Freedom

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Dr. Bob Huizenga

Here’s the 2nd Key to Help the Emotionally Distancing, Pulling-Away Spouse or Significant Other (It might be helpful to share this with your spouse, if s/he is willing to receive.) Key #2: You Need Not Lose your FREEDOM once the “Knot … Continue reading →

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Help for the Emotionally Distant Spouse

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Dr. Bob Huizenga

Keys to Help the Emotionally Distancing, Pulling-Away Spouse or Significant Other… You really are NOT a Schmuck If you are the reluctant spouse that is pulling away, wants emotional distance and is unsure, I want you to feel better: no … Continue reading →

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How Do I Stop Obsessing About the Lies?

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Dr. Bob Huizenga

Someone asked about obsessive thinking in my webinar. The transcription of my answer is below: Man:  I keep having to deal with obsessive thinking about the affair. Lies make you go around and around in your head. What do I … Continue reading →

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To Stay or Go?

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Dr. Bob Huizenga

A person asked this question in my webinar: Shall I go or stay when my husband is still with the other woman and is planning to meet her again? Here’s my response: I’m not sure it’s an issue of “Should … Continue reading →

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Can I Trust Again? Or…Too Much Damage?

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Dr. Bob Huizenga

This is part 2 of my transcript on trust with Nat. Her second question relates to the amount of damage and her capacity to trust and rebuild. Nat:  Part of that is, is there is a point when there’s been … Continue reading →

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Trust Building: Once a Cheater always a Cheater?

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Dr. Bob Huizenga

I provide webinars for those who read “Break Free From the Affair,” and sometimes record the session. I want to share with you a transcript that answers a frequent question; once a cheater, always a cheater? and a closely related … Continue reading →

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Traditional Self Help is Limited – Part 3

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Dr. Bob Huizenga

Here are some responses from my readers to the list I posted previously about self help strategies (I listed 8) being limited: I think many people, me included, know that all that lovey-dovey crap isn’t going to help them through … Continue reading →

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