Husbands, have you ever felt like your wife expects too much from you? Wives, have you checked whether your expectations are realistic?
Expectations in marriage can be a difficult topic, and they’re a very common source of marriage tension. Which is why today, we want to help break down misunderstandings around spouse expectations today, so that you can experience better connection and more joy in your marriage.
We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage.
Episode highlights include:
-
Wives may struggle to articulate their needs clearly.
-
Non-sexual affection enhances sexual intimacy.
-
Emotional connection is crucial for a healthy marriage.
*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!
Couples Conversation Guide:
Main takeaway: Expectations don't have to be a source of conflict. There's a way to communicate and connect the different wants and needs you have in marriage.
Questions to Discuss:
-
Are there any expectations that you feel are “too much”?
-
Husbands, do you need more clarity from your wife about her expectations?
-
How would you rate how well you actively listen and engage with your spouse?
-
What would make you a more intentional listener? (time of day, location of conversation, free of distractions, etc.)
-
When was the last time you checked in with your spouse about the overall health of your marriage relationship.
-
What are the priorities in your marriage? Do you know your spouse’s priorities? How do they compare?
QUOTES
-
Wives want to be part of the decision making and feel like it’s a true partnership.
-
The better the non sexual connection and intimacy is, the better the physical connection and intimacy will be.
-
Most men weren’t raised to be emotionally expressive.
-
You don’t have to solve everything.
-
When I stopped trying to fix it, I heard her better.
-
A wife wants to feel prioritized.
-
Learning to say things in a way your spouse can hear takes practice.
-
You have to accept that God made us different as husband and wife.
-
The small consistent things you do matter more than perfection.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Popular Podcasts
Bookmarked by Reese's Book Club
Welcome to Bookmarked by Reese’s Book Club — the podcast where great stories, bold women, and irresistible conversations collide! Hosted by award-winning journalist Danielle Robay, each week new episodes balance thoughtful literary insight with the fervor of buzzy book trends, pop culture and more. Bookmarked brings together celebrities, tastemakers, influencers and authors from Reese's Book Club and beyond to share stories that transcend the page. Pull up a chair. You’re not just listening — you’re part of the conversation.
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com