by Sven Masterson | Feb 9, 2026 | Emotional Dependency and External Regulation, Emotional Gridlock, Emotional Immaturity and Reactivity, Emotional Immaturity and Reactivity, Emotions & Resiliency, Marriage & Relationships, Marriage Dynamics, Shame and Emotional Withdrawal
— and How to Create It Without Becoming a Simp or an A**hole I’ve been quiet long enough that a few readers reached out to check on me. Which, honestly, made me laugh. Yikes. I appreciate it, truly. And yes, I’m fine. Nothing bad happened. No implosion, secret drama,...
by Sven Masterson | Jan 28, 2025 | Books, Videos & Resources, Confidence, Marriage, Masculinity, Mens Work, Walking on Eggshells
For years, I thought I was being a good husband. I worked hard, stayed faithful, and did my best to keep the peace and make my wife happy. Looking back, I was anything but a confident husband. Quite the contrary. But no matter what I did, it felt like I was always...
by Sven Masterson | Jan 8, 2025 | Coaching & Mentoring, Emotional Dependency and External Regulation, Marriage, Masculinity, Mens Work, Relationship Conflict, Romantic Relationships, Sex, Shame and Emotional Withdrawal, Thought Patterns, Value & Significance
For years, I believed the problems in my marriage and life were out there. If she’d just see what I’m doing for her… If she’d just be nicer to me… If she’d just want to be intimate… If my boss would just recognize my value… If I could just catch a break… Sound...
by Sven Masterson | Nov 25, 2024 | Marriage, Relationship Conflict, Romantic Relationships, Walking on Eggshells
Morning in my house had a rhythm, a noise, and a feel to it. I could tell from a distance when the day had started and, in many ways, whether the day was off to a typical start. But sometimes, the sound of my wife in the kitchen doing her morning routine became an...
by Sven Masterson | Jul 10, 2024 | Affairs, Cheating, and Infidelity, Marriage, Relationship Conflict, Romantic Relationships
I get emails like this all the time, and I want to talk to you about the challenges men face when they suspect their partner might be having an emotional affair. It’s a situation filled with uncertainty, insecurity, and a desperate need for clarity and growth....
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