All Things Marriage with Dr. Chavonne

The questions you ask about your marriage matter.

Because some questions can keep you focused on your spouse, searching for explanations, and feeling increasingly frustrated by things you can't control.

Other questions can lead you toward greater understanding, clarity, and a much more empowered way of navigating your marriage.

And somet...

Resentment can feel incredibly justified.

You know what happened.

You know what they did—or didn't do.

And you know how much it hurt.

But what if there's more underneath your resentment than the offense you're holding onto?

In this episode, we're taking a closer look at the conditions that create resentment in marriage—and some of them may...

Acceptance can be one of the hardest things we're asked to practice in marriage.

Especially when what we're being asked to accept is something we wish would change.

So what does it actually mean to accept your spouse in those moments?

It doesn't mean agreeing.

It doesn't mean approving.

And it certainly doesn't mean making something...

If you've ever felt lonely, unsupported, or like you're working so much harder than your spouse to create connection, I want you to know this first:

Your hurt makes sense.

Your desire for closeness is valid.

And your anger is often pointing to something much deeper—a longing to feel seen, supported, and emotionally connected.

But sometimes, the ...

In the next two episodes, we're taking a deeper look at the most common relationship dynamic I work with inside my private coaching program, The Connected Marriage—the anxious-avoidant dynamic.

While the anxious partner's disappointment, frustration, and sadness are often the most visible parts of the cycle, there are quieter behaviors that unintentionally pull b...