Should We Avoid Topics That Upset Our Wife?
One of the most important areas of CONFIDENCE with any man is knowing, with clear, calm clarity, how to handle uncomfortable conversations with our partners. We cover this in great detail in our upcoming course, the Vital Formula To Masculine Confidence Course.
If we avoid topics that upset our wife, it will cause issues in our marriage. And…speaking up in the wrong way will create even MORE issues.
This email will help you know when you should speak up or shut up.
Trying To Keep The Peace Can Backfire
When Bill was a kid, his grandfather (rest his soul) gave him some advice.
The advice was, “If you want to get along with others, don’t ever bring up religion or politics.”
Bill’s 8-year-old brain tucked this advice away.
A few decades later, Bill regularly applied his grandfather’s advice in his marriage.
He and his wife, Christy, had opposite political views.
His grandfather’s advice certainly helped keep the peace with Christy… until it didn’t!
One evening, during an election year, Christy’s Facebook feed was flooded with dicey political topics.
As she read through her feed, she got really worked up.
She turned to Bill and said, “Anyone who votes for the other party is no friend of mine.”
She looked at Bill, waiting for him to agree.
Bill was silent.
“Wait,” she said.
“You wouldn’t vote for THAT party, would you?” she asked.
Bill felt cornered knowing he would vote for the candidate she disapproved of.
He could say otherwise and lie, but that went against his morals.
Or he could tell her the truth, but that would make him “no friend of hers.”
He chose to say nothing.
Christy didn’t buy it.
“You WOULD vote for them, wouldn’t you??” she demanded.
Bill was busted.
Even though his mouth was closed, she could read his face.
A huge argument ensued.
Christy insisted that she would not respect anyone who voted for the opposing party and they could not remain in her life.
They both went to bed frustrated that night.
Bill feared his marriage might be in jeopardy, and rightly so!
Knowing how to manage “dammed if I do, dammed if I don’t” situations is a critical skill for marriage to work.
When To Speak Up and When To Shut Up
What we both know is if we start speaking up instead of shutting up, a whole pile of drama with our wife is likely to ensue.
This is because “speaking up” in itself isn’t the answer.
It’s HOW we speak up that does all the talking.
The advice Bill’s grandpa gave only addressed the 1st level of managing conflicting views.
There is a 2nd level that can be reached with your wife by using a skill I call, “finding the shared value”.
For example, let’s say your wife is adamant about building a career and you are adamant that she should be a homemaker.
If you shut up about your view, she will feel your displeasure in your tone and demeanor whenever she pursues her career.
Most of her reactions towards you will grow and worsen over time because she can sense that you don’t have her back.
On the flip side, if you voice your opinions about her having a career, conflict will likely ensue since you would be leading her to a level 1 conversation.
You can initiate a level 2 conversation by steering the discussion towards the values influencing her perspective.
Perhaps, in this case, she values financial stability or giving the kids a good life.
These might be values you have to!
In a level 1 conversation, you would be arguing about surface-level issues that seem to oppose themselves.
In a level 2 conversation, you would both feel closer and in harmony since you’re talking about values you both share.
You would be shocked how often a woman will change her course when she feels understood and supported.
When a confident husband knows how to positively lead these kinds of conversations, his wife will many times follow his leadership into the amazing marriage he envisions.
Once you become confident and skillful in this situation, you will intuitively know when to speak up or shut up all on your own.
How You Can Handle Topics That Upset Your Wife
The biggest thing I see preventing men from leading level 2 conversations with their wives is taking the conflict personally.
If your wife’s opinions and reactions get you flustered, you can’t lead a deeper conversation with her.
We teach you how to find values and how to face conflict with confidence in our Vital Formula To Masculine Confidence Course.
Imagine never second-guessing yourself because you know exactly when to speak up or shut up…that’s what you gain in the course!
Most men who have been through our course have seen their wife’s demeanor change when they improved their masculine confidence and started taking the lead!
This course best helps the man who…
- Has been avoiding conflict and his wife’s moods
- Puts women on a pedestal
- Seeks validation from women (especially through sex)
- Has been letting his wife wear the pants in the relationship
- Struggles to set boundaries
- Can’t calm his sex drive without chasing sex or porn
- Feels defeated or gets mopey if his wife rejects him
- Has been walking on eggshells around his wife
This is your last week to join.
There are limited seats available, click HERE to pay and save your spot!
Registration closes this Saturday.
Mark & I would love to help you get clearer on handling topics that upset your wife.
We’ll see you in the course!
Registration closes August 10th and our first session will be August 17th at 5:00 PM Pacific.
Much love brother!
Q: How do I know when to speak up or stay quiet with my wife?
A: If you’re staying quiet just to keep the peace, you’re avoiding leadership. If you’re speaking up just to be right, you’re fueling drama. The sweet spot is calm clarity—speak when you’re grounded, not reactive. Silence is strength only when it’s intentional.
Q: Why do conversations with my wife always turn into arguments?
A: Because you’re likely debating opinions instead of connecting through values. When you drop the surface issue and get curious about why she feels strongly, you turn conflict into connection. Shared values create alignment—arguments fade.
Q: What if my wife gets upset every time I share how I feel?
A: Her reaction isn’t the problem—it’s your chance to practice composure. Don’t defend, withdraw, or fix. Lead with curiosity: “Help me understand why that matters to you.” Calm presence builds trust faster than any perfect words.
Q: How can I bring up tough topics without triggering my wife?
A: Start by acknowledging her emotions before sharing your point. “I know this is important to you. Can I share my perspective?” When she feels seen, she’ll hear you. The goal isn’t agreement—it’s safety in conversation.
Q: Why does avoiding conflict with my wife make things worse?
A: Because suppression breeds resentment. She can feel your unspoken frustration anyway. When you avoid conflict, you trade short-term comfort for long-term distance. Speaking with calm confidence invites real intimacy.
Q: What does it mean to lead a Level 2 conversation?
A: Level 1 is opinions clashing. Level 2 is values connecting. Instead of “Who’s right?”, it’s “What do we both care about here?” When you lead her into shared values, you become her emotional anchor—not her opponent.
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