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“I’m Unhappy With the Sex in My Marriage” — How to Stop Waiting, Take Back Your Power, and Become the Man She Can’t Ignore

by Sven Masterson | Jul 29, 2025 | Marriage, Relationship Conflict, Romantic Relationships, Sex, Sex & Intimacy, Sexless Marriage, Sovereignty, Agency & Leadership, Stuckness, Struggles & Suffering, Thought Patterns, Worldview & Beliefs

If you’ve ever found yourself Googling “sexless marriage help” or “why am I unhappy with my wife” at 2 a.m., you’re not alone. Brother, that sentence you keep repeating — “I’m unhappy with the sex in my marriage” — isn’t one problem, it’s three: happiness, sex, and marriage. And the real issue isn’t her. It’s the dials of agency and courage you’ve handed away. In this article, I’ll show you how to reclaim them and why doing so is the key to intimacy, passion, and a marriage you can breathe in again.

How Taming the Lion Kills Connection: Why Domesticated Men Feel Safe… But Aren’t

by Sven Masterson | Jul 23, 2025 | Femininity, Marriage, Masculinity, Mens Work, Relationship Conflict, Romantic Relationships, Sex

Most men don’t lose their power all at once. They trade it slowly; for peace, for predictability, for approval. But a domesticated man isn’t a safe man. He’s a hollow one. This article explores why intimacy dies in the cage of control, how women and men both contribute to emotional gridlock, and what it takes to rebuild connection, passion, and presence, from the inside out.

Don’t You Forget About Me: The Anthem That Raised a Generation of Needy Men

by Sven Masterson | Jun 23, 2025 | Femininity, Marriage, Masculinity, Mens Work, Music & Stories, Romantic Relationships

The songs we grew up on weren’t just background noise—they were emotional blueprints. For many of us, Simple Minds’ “Don’t You Forget About Me” and “Alive and Kicking” didn’t just play during our teenage years. They shaped how we saw love, women, and ourselves. This article explores how those anthems taught us to equate connection with survival—and how we can finally reclaim our sovereignty from the soundtracks that trained us to chase what we already carry inside.

Secret Garden: Why the Connection You Crave Keeps Escaping You

by Sven Masterson | May 12, 2025 | Femininity, Marriage, Masculinity, Mens Work, Music & Stories, Relationship Conflict, Romantic Relationships, Sex, Thought Patterns, Value & Significance

spent years believing the distance was her fault—that if I just loved her better, she’d finally let me in. But the truth hit harder: I was asking her to give me something I hadn’t yet given myself. Real intimacy doesn’t open for a man who’s still trying to earn it. It opens for the man who’s finally learned how to be it.

Sexual Shame and the Spiritually Shut Down Man

by Sven Masterson | May 9, 2025 | Confidence, Marriage, Masculinity, Men's Wellness, Mens Work, Relationship Conflict, Romantic Relationships, Sex

There’s a quiet war raging in the hearts of many men—a battle that began in childhood, long before marriage or fatherhood. It’s not just about sex. It’s about shame. Spiritual numbness. A loss of fire and freedom. In this deeply personal reflection, I explore how early experiences of shame around male sexuality create emotionally and spiritually shut-down men—and what it takes to reclaim our power, passion, and purpose.

You Are the Architect: How Reclaiming Meaning-Making Heals Disconnection, Pain, and Your Relationship

by Sven Masterson | May 7, 2025 | Masculinity, Mens Work, Relationship Conflict, Romantic Relationships, Sex, Thought Patterns, YouTube Videos

If you’re stuck in conflict, tension, or disconnection with your partner, the real problem may not be the relationship—but the meaning your brain is assigning to it. Neuroscience reveals how your worldview shapes emotional experience. When men learn to rebuild their internal lens, they stop spiraling and start leading.

Why She’s Still Cold—Even Though You’re Finally Getting Warmer

by Sven Masterson | Apr 17, 2025 | Marriage, Romantic Relationships, Sex

A woman can’t bring you warmth if your own cabin is cold.
And she won’t trust the fire if it only burns when you want sex.

So build the fire for you.
Tend it because you love who you are in its glow.
Make your life the kind of warmth that welcomes—never pressures.

Not as bait.
But as a home.

How a Man Creates Emotional Safety in a Relationship

by Sven Masterson | Apr 2, 2025 | Confidence, Femininity, Marriage, Masculinity, Relationship Conflict, Romantic Relationships, Sex

Most men say they want intimacy—but few realize how their emotional reactions silently sabotage it. If your marriage feels disconnected or sexless, the problem may not be what you think. Learn how emotional safety—not control—is the key to reigniting desire and deep connection.

From Milk to Mastery: The Hidden Journey Every Man Must Take – Part 5

by Sven Masterson | Apr 1, 2025 | Confidence, Father Wounds, Femininity, Friendships & Community, Marriage, Masculinity, Men's Wellness, Mens Work, Relationship Conflict, Romantic Relationships, Sex

What if emotional pain isn’t a diagnosis to fix, but an invitation to grow? In this fifth part of the emotional weaning series, we challenge the growing trend of pathologizing our relational struggles, and explore how emotional maturity—not blame, therapy, or labels—often shifts everything. Through stories, questions, and hard-earned wisdom, you’ll see why feeding yourself emotionally may be the most powerful act of love you can offer.

From Milk to Mastery: The Hidden Journey Every Man Must Take – Part 4

by Sven Masterson | Mar 31, 2025 | Confidence, Father Wounds, Femininity, Friendships & Community, Marriage, Masculinity, Men's Wellness, Mens Work, Relationship Conflict, Romantic Relationships, Sex

Most men who call their partners “avoidant” aren’t dealing with pathology—they’re facing the consequences of emotional dependence. In this bold yet compassionate article, Sven Masterson explores what really causes distance in relationships and how men can stop chasing, start growing, and transform their connection by becoming emotionally mature and grounded. This isn’t about blame. It’s about reclaiming your power.

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