Top 5 Marriage-Killing Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)
Many driven fathers fall into the trap: believing financial success equals a fulfilling family life. But what if your bank account is overflowing while your marriage is running on empty?
Many driven fathers fall into the trap: believing financial success equals a fulfilling family life. But what if your bank account is overflowing while your marriage is running on empty?
For years, I handled stress by shutting down, thinking I was protecting my family. But the truth is, hiding your emotions is the worst habit for dads—it creates distance, confusion, and unnecessary tension at home.
Beliza Perez is a child psychotherapist and the owner of My Oviedo Counselor, with over 15 years of experience specializing in child therapy, focusing on anger, anxiety, and giftedness in children ages 6-10. Drawing from her background in Brooklyn and personal experience of loss, she combines her clinical expertise with a passion for helping youth overcome negative environments, while serving as a qualified supervisor for aspiring therapists in Florida and providing holistic family counseling through her practice.
Dr. Anna Housley Juster is a licensed child and adolescent mental health clinician, education consultant, and award-winning author of “How to Train Your Amygdala” with over 25 years of experience supporting children and families. Her diverse career spans from directing content at Sesame Workshop to co-founding Pop-Up Adventure Play, while her current private practice combines expertise in mental health, developmental psychology, and education to support trauma-informed practices and self-regulation skills.
Today, in this week’s Friday Fatherly Fumbles, First Downs, and Field Goals, Larry Hagner dives into the core needs of men in relationships. He emphasizes the importance of men feeling appreciated, respected, and experiencing physical and emotional connection within their families. These are not just “wants” but foundational elements that men yearn for to thrive as husbands and fathers.
Today, in this week’s Friday Fatherly Fumbles, First Downs, and Field Goals, Larry Hagner explores the essential elements of making your wife feel truly seen, heard, and safe within your marriage. Through personal experiences and practical insights, he shares how simple acts of daily appreciation and acknowledging the invisible work can transform your wife’s sense of value, while emphasizing the power of listening without immediately jumping to problem-solving mode.

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