Thinking about starting over with someone new? Feeling tired, disconnected, or done with your marriage? This episode is your wake-up call. In today’s video, we talk about a truth most men miss: 👉 You can leave your marriage... 👉 You can find someone new who laughs at your jokes and wants you again... 👉 But if you don’t heal your inner wounds — the …

If you feel starved without touch… you’re not weak. You’re human. This episode of The Secure Husband Podcast is for the man who feels like he can’t live without affection. You feel the pain of not being hugged, held, or touched — and it’s starting to feel like you’re falling apart. In this video, we break down: Why affection is a real, valid need —…

You are the only one in charge of your happiness. But your energy still shapes your marriage every single day. In this episode of The Secure Husband Podcast, we break down the truth that many men miss: You can’t make your wife happy — but your words, actions, and attitude affect her deeply. When you lead yourself with strength, peace, and purpose… …

By M. Bruce Abbott, M.A, CPC

You’re tired of chasing your wife. Tired of being the one who always reaches out first. Tired of feeling unwanted, unheard, and unseen. So you’re asking the question: “If I stop trying, am I giving up on intimacy?” This episode of The Secure Husband Podcast gives you the answer — in clear, honest, simple language. You’re not giving up. You’re givin…

Do you feel like you're being loving, but she feels smothered? It's neediness, not love. This episode of The Secure Husband Podcast will challenge what you think love looks like. If you find yourself giving affection but getting distance in return, this is for you. Here’s what we cover: ✅ Why your “love” might actually be emotional neediness ✅ How …

Do you feel lonely in your marriage — like you live with your wife, but you feel invisible? You’re not broken. You’re not weak. You’re not crazy. But the truth is, the loneliness isn’t just about her pulling away… It’s about a part of you that you’ve left behind. In this episode of The Secure Husband Podcast, we show you why you feel disconnected —…

You love your wife. You still want to hold her. You want to feel close again — but every time you reach for her, she pulls away. If you’ve asked yourself, “How do I reconnect without chasing or pressuring her?” this episode is for you. In this episode of The Secure Husband Podcast, we walk through a clear, step-by-step process to help you reconnect…

If your peace rises and falls based on your wife’s mood... If you feel rejected, worthless, or unloved when she pulls away... You may be looking to your wife for something she was never meant to give. In this episode of The Secure Husband Podcast, we explain why no woman — even a great wife — can be your emotional source, and what happens when she …

You’ve been thinking about it. You’re hurt. You’re about to have “the talk” with your wife: “We never have sex anymore.” “Why don’t you initiate?” “I feel unwanted.” Sound familiar? This episode of The Secure Husband Podcast explains why those talks often backfire — and how chasing, begging, and emotional pressure actually drive intimacy away. This…

If your wife says she’s done… but hasn’t left yet — this episode is for you. Maybe she’s checked out. She’s cold, distant, and barely speaks to you. She says things like: “I’m tired.” “I don’t think this is working.” “I don’t feel anything anymore.” You know you pushed her away — maybe through distance, control, neglect, or emotional chaos. And now…

If your wife hasn’t initiated sex in years, you’re not alone — and you’re not broken. In this episode of The Secure Husband Podcast, we tackle one of the hardest and most painful topics in marriage: feeling unwanted and unseen in the bedroom. You’ve been patient. You’ve tried to be loving. You’ve done your best. But nothing has changed. And now you…

Have you made your wife the center of your world? Are you losing yourself trying to hold the marriage together? In this episode of The Secure Husband Podcast, we’re talking to men who’ve built their identity around their wife—and now feel empty, resentful, or stuck when the connection fades. Your wife should be a gift in your life, not the reason y…

You show up. You try hard. You do everything “right.” So why does your marriage still feel so hard? If you're a good man who helps, listens, gives, and shows up every day—but still feels unwanted, unseen, or unappreciated—this episode is for you. In this episode of The Secure Husband Podcast, Bruce breaks down why things feel so heavy even when you…

Feeling stuck in your marriage? You're not alone. Maybe you're not in crisis—but you're not happy either. The love feels distant. You're living like roommates. And you're caught between two painful options: 👉 “Should I stay and suffer?” 👉 “Should I leave and wreck everything?” This episode of The Secure Husband Podcast is for men who feel lost in t…

Have you ever been called "too emotional" or "needy"? Maybe you've felt ashamed because you care deeply, want connection, and struggle when your wife pulls away. If so, this episode of The Secure Husband Podcast is for you. You are not weak. You are wounded—and wounded doesn’t mean broken. It means there’s something inside you that needs healing, n…

Many men stay quiet in their marriage to keep the peace. But peace that costs your self-worth isn’t peace—it’s fear. In this episode of The Secure Husband Podcast, Bruce Abbott explains why so many men accept the unacceptable in their relationships—and how to stop. Using the Secure Husband Process, he walks you through 6 clear steps to set strong, …

Do you feel like you’re always trying to fix your wife? Do you think if she just changed, everything in your marriage would finally feel okay? Here’s the truth: you can’t fix your wife. But you can fix the part of you that keeps reacting to her. In this episode of The Secure Husband, Bruce Abbott breaks down why real change starts with you—not her.…

Do you feel like nothing you do is enough in your marriage? Like your wife has all the power, and you're always chasing approval? You may be stuck in victim thinking—and it’s keeping you from being the strong, secure man you want to be. In this episode of The Secure Husband, Bruce Abbott breaks down what victim thinking really is, where it starts, …

Do you feel rejected when your wife pulls away from sex? Do you feel unwanted, not enough, or ashamed when intimacy is missing? You’re not alone—but this pain goes deeper than the bedroom. In this episode of The Secure Husband, Bruce Abbott explains why so many men use sex as a scorecard for their value—and how to break free from that cycle. This i…

Do you feel rejected, unseen, or not enough in your marriage? Do you feel like you keep chasing your wife’s love, hoping it will finally make you feel worthy? In this episode of The Secure Husband, Bruce Abbott shares the missing piece most men overlook—the spiritual foundation that will help you heal rejection and build unshakable self-worth. This…

Are you tired of feeling stuck in your marriage? Do you feel like no matter what you do, your wife pulls away, shuts down, or seems distant? You might be trying to fix the wrong problem. The truth is—you don’t need to fix her. You need to learn how to lead yourself first. In this episode of The Secure Husband, Bruce Abbott explains exactly what The…

Do you feel like your wife always pulls away? Like she keeps her walls up, avoids deep conversations, or shuts down when you try to connect? You may be married to a woman with an avoidant attachment style. And chasing her or trying to fix her will only push her further away. In this episode of The Secure Husband, Bruce Abbott shows you how to stop …

Do you feel like you walk on eggshells around your wife? Do you avoid conflict, get anxious when she’s upset, or feel like you're always messing up? You’re not weak—you’re stuck in a fear response. In this episode of The Secure Husband, Bruce Abbott breaks down a clear path to help you stop reacting out of fear and start leading with calm strength.…

You try hard to fix things. You give, you ask, you wait. But your wife still feels distant—especially when it comes to sex. If that sounds familiar, this episode may explain why. We’re talking about preoccupied attachment—a hidden pattern where your self-worth depends on how your wife responds to you. You might think your love is strong, but if it’…

You think chasing her love will save your marriage—but it’s doing the opposite. In this episode of the Secure Husband podcast, we discuss how preoccupied attachment creates emotional pressure, weakens attraction, and drives your wife away. You’ll learn how this need for constant validation leads to anxiety, control, and emotional distance—even when…

Are you ignoring your own needs to keep the relationship going? If so, you might be abandoning your inner child without even realizing it. When your spouse doesn’t put in effort, it’s easy to minimize your pain, take too much responsibility, or tell yourself you shouldn’t need more. This episode will help you recognize and break free from these pat…

She said she doesn’t want to go to couples counseling. That can be tough to hear, but what if this moment is actually an opportunity for clarity and growth? Instead of seeing this as rejection, what if it’s a sign that it’s time to focus on your healing? In this episode, we respond to a podcast listener's comment about a wife who refuses to go to c…

Do you find yourself reacting to rejection with anger, withdrawal, or neediness? These patterns don’t define you, but they do keep you stuck. Healing starts when you stop abandoning yourself in response to pain. In this video, you’ll learn: ✅ Why your emotional reactions come from old survival patterns ✅ How to meet your inner child with deep compa…

Is your wife’s withdrawal making you feel rejected, unworthy, or insecure? The truth is, saving your marriage starts with healing yourself—not trying to change her. The Secure Husband process helps you connect with your inner child, stop self-abandoning, and step into self-love. In this video, you’ll learn: ✅ How your wife’s behavior triggers old w…