Taken In Hand - Surrendered wives

Do you show your appreciation when she obeys?

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 04:41:31 -0800

As this piece by Junie C. shows, a little ‘positive reinforcement’ can work wonders.

Why we rejected rules and punishment in our Taken In Hand relationship

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 05:02:31 -0800

Some couples' marriages are most definitely Taken In Hand but involve nothing even remotely resembline rules and punishment.

The man who doesn't give a stuff about labels

Tue, 12 Sep 2006 09:38:17 -0700

Marie thought she wanted an alpha male, until she met a man confident enough to be gentle and protective.

When you've seen a happy marriage with your own eyes...

Wed, 08 Feb 2006 12:06:33 -0800

... the knowledge that happy marriage is possible never leaves you.

My first Taken in Hand experience

Fri, 30 Dec 2005 04:19:31 -0800

Unlike the stereotypical woman, this writer loves cars. But...

Effect positive change by acting as if...

Sat, 12 Nov 2005 07:08:27 -0800

Instead of behaving badly to provoke your husband into taking you in hand, take this much more constructive course of action.

My Review of Laura Doyle's "The Surrendered Wife"

Wed, 14 Sep 2005 07:55:29 -0700

If you have read the book, what did you think of it?

The unexpected benefits of surrendering control

Mon, 27 Jun 2005 17:59:13 -0700

Learning to surrender control has had several pleasant side effects for Otter. For example, she is now much more relaxed and lets the future take care of itself.

Being Taken In Hand doesn't mean being silent

Sat, 19 Feb 2005 01:57:20 -0800

A man in control would be wise to ensure that his woman feels ‘heard’ – accepting a man's authority should not mean ceasing to have a voice in the relationship. If only one mind were doing the necessary thinking and problem-solving, the other would be superfluous.

Giving up control is not easy

Thu, 17 Feb 2005 23:26:53 -0800

Giving up control to the degree Otter has done is really not easy, should not be rushed, and is not for everyone; but for Otter, ultimately, it has relieved stress.

In defence of books like Fascinating Womanhood

Thu, 10 Feb 2005 05:42:21 -0800

When reading books like Fascinating Womanhood and The Surrendered Wife, you have to apply some common sense and not lose your critical faculties. But they can still be worth reading, nevertheless.

The Surrendered Wife, by Laura Doyle: a critique

Wed, 22 Sep 2004 11:43:38 -0700

Some interesting criticisms of Laura Doyle's book, The Surrendered Wife.

Do you think he doesn't have it in him?

Sun, 29 Aug 2004 04:08:47 -0700

When Melanie decided to take the plunge and surrender control to her husband, she was surprised by his reaction.

Dealing with a man who doesn't do as he's told

Sun, 02 May 2004 10:49:44 -0700

If your man won't do as he's told, it is time to stop nagging and start taking action. You do not have to allow yourself to be put into the position of being a nagging wife. There are better ways of solving problems – ways that will empower you without destroying your relationship.

Surrendered in love

Wed, 25 Aug 2004 01:43:31 -0700

Ben and his wife have been married 33 years. About eighteen months ago, his wife announced that she wanted to be ‘surrendered’ (as in The Surrendered Wife, by Laura Doyle). To enjoy Ben's delectable real life adult fairy tale, hit the read article link.