Married but Not Engaged: Why Men Check Out and What You Can Do to Recapture the Intimacy You Desire (Paperback)

Frustrated over your stalled marriage? Tired of enduring a less-than-satisfying relationship with your husband? Are you experiencing anger or guilt about wanting more from your passive "nice guy"? Paul and Sandy Coughlin understand the life you're leading, because once Paul was a "Christian nice guy" husband and Sandy was his frustrated wife. Their freeing message will help you understand the inner life of your emotionally detached husband as well as what you can do—and shouldn't do—to create a more satisfying relationship. They'll help you understand the forces that make men passive, how to handle issues of anger, respect, and resentment, and practical ways to nurture intimacy.

ISBN: 9780764202414

Number of Pages: 208

Publisher: Bethany House (2006)

Language: English

Weight: 4 oz

Paul Coughlin hosts a radio talk show on The Dove in southern Oregon. He has been interviewed by C-SPAN, the New York Times, and numerous radio and television stations. His articles have appeared in New Man, Faithworks, Ministries Today, Today’s Christian Woman, and other periodicals. He is a contributing writer for Crosswalk.com, the world’s largest Christian Web site. A former "Christian nice guy," Paul is a passionate husband to Sandy and enthusiastic father to three active children. He loves jazz, soccer, cycling, fly-fishing, gardening, and photography, and hates playing Scrabble.

Sandy Coughlin works from home and is active in her local public schools and community where she serves in multiple volunteer roles, including PTO adviser. Sandy is a passionate wife to Paul and enthusiastic mother to two handsome sons and one lovely daughter. She loves running, hosting parties, cooking, ballroom dancing with her husband, and playing Scrabble. The Coughlin family lives in Oregon.