243. Popular Marriage Myths That Aren’t True | with Monica Tanner

Are marriage myths quietly sabotaging your relationship? 

In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell sits down with returning guest Monica Tanner to challenge the most common (and misleading) advice couples are told. From “happy wife, happy life” to “compromise is key,” they unpack why these popular sayings fall short—and what to do instead. 

If you're ready to trade clichés for true connection, this conversation is for you.

 

Episode highlights:

• Why “happy wife, happy life” doesn’t lead to a wonderful marriage

• The power of collaboration over compromise in solving relationship challenges

• How choosing your partner daily leads to growth and deeper connection

• The role of honest communication in breaking free from unhelpful marriage advice

• How being intentional and understanding each other’s needs creates lasting fulfillment

About The Guest:

Monica Tanner, RLT trained, Relationship Coach and host of the Secrets of Happily Ever After podcast, transforms marriages with simple communication, connection, conflict resolution and commitment strategies. Her mission is to lower the divorce rate and improve marital satisfaction. Through her engaging podcast, new book, Bad Marriage Advice, vibrant social media community, and couple’s coaching practice, Monica's expert guidance has impacted thousands of couples, by helping them ditch resentment and roommate syndrome and get back to living their happily ever after love story.

 

https://monicatanner.com 

https://badmarriageadvice.com 

https://www.instagram.com/monitalksmarriage/

https://youtube.com/@secretsofhappilyeverafter

 

 

 

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