We all carry expectations of our spouse, our kids, and our faith journey. What happens when those expectations go unspoken… or unmet? In this episode, we’re uncovering how hidden assumptions lead to emotional disappointment and what it really means to align our expectations with grace, truth, and God’s timing. If you’ve been frustrated, resentful, or just tired of carrying the weight of what “should” be, this episode is your invitation to let go and find peace.
What You’ll Learn:
[00:00] Could Hidden Expectations Be the Root of Your Emotional Exhaustion?
[03:00] What Are Unrealistic Expectations?
[05:00] What Happens When Fantasy Versions of Others Distort Real Relationships?
[07:00] Could “Prince Charming” Be Sabotaging Your Marriage Connection?
[10:00] What Should I Expect From My Child—And Where Does It Become Unhealthy?
[12:00] 5 Questions to Identify If an Expectation Is Quietly Becoming Toxic
[15:00] Are You Expecting Someone to Meet a Need Only God Can Fill?
[16:00] What Does Healthy Surrender Look Like When Reality Doesn’t Match Expectation?
RESOURCES:
6-WEEK LIVE STUDY with ALICIA in JULY/AUGUST 2025 on DISAPPOINTMENT:
Ready for healing from disappointment in marriage, mothering, career and more?
Join me in July/August 2025 in the Emotional Confidence Club where I'll be leading ladies through a 6-week process of noticing disappointments, processing the honest feelings behind it, and applying what we learn to everyday relationships.
Go to AliciaMichelle.com/club to apply and join us.
RELATED EPISODES
- Ep 312: What to Do When You Can’t Stop Crying, Snapping, or Shutting Down
- Ep 313: Is Disappointment the Real Reason You’re Overwhelmed, Tired + Irritated?
- Ep 314: The Disappointments We Carry in Motherhood + Marriage (But Don’t Talk About)
Want support applying what you’re learning here each week about managing emotions with science and scripture? Come join us in the Emotional Confidence Club—apply now at AliciaMichelle.com/club.
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