Men long to feel appreciated by the woman they love, but many have been taught that “showing up” by working hard or providing financially will somehow earn them the love they seek. But to many wives, this approach can feel like a puzzle to solve rather than true connection. What a woman really craves is a sense of security that comes from her partner’s gentleness, openness, and vulnerability.

In marriage counseling at VOTHC, we help each partner face the hurt and sadness that comes from unmet expectations, as well as the fear of giving or receiving more love than they’re used to. When we don’t acknowledge and lead with our true feelings, it’s easy for anxiety, control, and self-pity to start weighing on us—and we often direct these feelings toward the very person we care about most. Nothing’s quite as painful as the endless cycle of hurt, blame, and resentment in a relationship that matters so deeply.

In marriage counseling at Voice of the Heart Center, you can expect:

• To get to the heart of why things aren’t working in your marriage. We do a deep dive to understand the issues, including looking at each person’s family background, how you relate to each other, and any other issues that may need attention outside of counseling, like ongoing addiction.

• Genuine care. Marriage counseling isn’t easy, and we understand it takes courage to open up.

• Real feedback. Relationships can fall into ruts, and counseling helps break those patterns. We’ll introduce new ways to interact and, if needed, step in to make sure you’re getting the support you need to keep growing together.