Articles by Jess MacCallum
Don’t Just Sit There
Here’s a common misconception men have that causes major sexual dysfunction in a marriage: Confusing the desire to be wanted and loved with being pursued (both emotionally and sexually). Everyone wants to be loved; everyone wants to feel loved. Nothing wrong with wanting to be sexually desirable to your wife, but expecting that to translate…
Resolving Conflict Isn’t Always Rocket Surgery
Since my wife has a degree in psychology, I’m pretty sure she finds me fascinating, at least in a clinical sense. She likes to delve into my thinking to answer the deep questions like, why can’t he put his shoes in the same place twice? Or, why can’t he see the grass needs mowing? Yes,…
Emotional Accounting
“After all I’ve done for you…” is a phrase that is valid only when applied to pets. Particularly cats. But when applied to your fiancé or spouse it’s a potential game-ender. You may not say it aloud, but if it runs through your mind often when something rubs you the wrong way, then you’ve been…