Why We Make Excuses, Doubt Ourselves, and Get Jealous in Marriage

From a couple’s therapy perspective, drawing on the work of Rudolf Dreikurs, excuses, self-doubt, and jealousy in marriage are not flaws but responses to discouragement. These patterns emerge when partners fear not being enough or losing their sense of importance. When couples learn to recognise the insecurity beneath these behaviours, they can move toward encouragement, emotional equality, and deeper, more secure connection.

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