Author Archives: Dr. Bob Huizenga

Respect and Saving a Broken Marriage

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Dr. Bob Huizenga

Make Save Your Broken Marriage Respect in a Relationship It’s difficult to maintain your self respect as you try to save your broken marriage. You easily doubt yourself, your role in the marriage and go through a litany of “what … Continue reading →

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What to do when your Marriage is Failing

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Dr. Bob Huizenga

Marriage Crisis Tip What to do when your marriage is failing? Tip #1 focuses on your pain. What do you do with your pain? How do you cope with your pain and hurt during a marriage crisis? This marriage crisis … Continue reading →

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Infidelity in Marriage: Key Points in Infidelity Recovery

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Dr. Bob Huizenga

Infidelity in Marriage: More key points about infidelity that help you through recovery. Key Point #2: Infidelity isn’t the end of the world Infidelity is discovered and it feels like your world is coming to an end. Yes, it feels … Continue reading →

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Infidelity in Your Marriage: Stop the Devastation by Knowing the Type of Affair

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Dr. Bob Huizenga

You didn’t ever think infidelity would happen to you! But now Infidelity invades your marriage or significant relationship. The affair, the secrets, the betrayal and the loss of love and affection happened to others but not to you. But you … Continue reading →

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Marriage Killers

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Dr. Bob Huizenga

I recently asked my readers to respond to a survey and in one word answer to the question: “What, in your opinion, is the number 1 factor that kills a marriage?” I received hundreds of responses, but for the sake … Continue reading →

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11 Ways Worry Kills Your Marriage

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Dr. Bob Huizenga

Worry is fretting. Worry is bound by fearful thoughts. Worry is being nervous, uptight or anxious. Worry feels threatened. Worry is a bundle of nerves. This anxiety gets in your way. It becomes a detriment. It only contributes to more … Continue reading →

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Marriage Crisis: Get in Control of Your Feelings

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Dr. Bob Huizenga

I was raised in Northwestern Illinois and the highlight of every summer was the County Fair. On Saturday night thousands would flock to the Fairground Stands to watch the Demolition Derby. In case you are not familiar, a demolition derby … Continue reading →

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More than Relief in Your Marriage

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Dr. Bob Huizenga

It is common for you as the distancing spouse to believe that to save the marriage or break the impasse, you must settle. You must cave in. You must accommodate. You must swallow and “be nice.” You must meet his/her … Continue reading →

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It’s Frightening to Truly Love

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Dr. Bob Huizenga

You see, to love someone and allow someone to love you is truly a risk. Loving and being loved in a genuine authentic, calm, I-can-take-a-deep-breath-and-trust-myself-with-you is downright scary for most of us. It truly is! A wise man once said, … Continue reading →

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The Distant Spouse is Either In or Out

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Dr. Bob Huizenga

Often a polarity emerges in which you are forced to decide whether you are in or out. Perhaps your spouse asks you to make that decision. Perhaps family and friends offer their opinion to either get in or walk away. … Continue reading →

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