Are you a good man stuck in a marriage that feels impossibly hard?

You love your wife. You have worked hard to show up at home, in your career, and in every way expected. You have apologized, softened your tone, listened more, read the books, done the therapy, tried the tips. And still… it is not working.

She is distant. The marriage feels adversarial. Resentment is growing. No matter what you do, it never seems enough.

You are tired of feeling like the bad guy. Tired of walking on eggshells. Tired of wondering if this is all marriage was meant to be.

And beneath it all, the quiet questions remain: Why does it feel like I am always the problem? Isn’t marriage supposed to be more than just existing? How can I give so much and still feel so alone?

This book is for you.

The Unchained Husband is not another book about love languages, date nights, or communication tips. It is a guide for men caught in emotional gridlock, the exhausting cycles of conflict, shutdown, and disconnection.

Inside you will discover:

• Why good men get trapped in resentment and blame, and how to break free

• The hidden dynamics keeping you stuck

• How to stop performing for peace and lead with clarity

• How to escape drama without becoming cold, passive, or controlling

• How to build emotional safety for you and your partner

Real leadership does not mean fixing her. It means reclaiming you. Becoming the man you trust. The man your son could model. The man your wife hoped for when she said yes.

You are not broken. You are not crazy. You are not alone. You are simply stuck in a pattern no one taught you to escape.

You do not have to abandon your marriage to stop abandoning yourself. You can be unchained. And it starts here.

LLC, Sven Masterson

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