Several months ago, I attended a marriage conference at our church that was led by Steve and Debbie Wilson. They began the conference talking about expectations in marriage and gave three statements that explain the problems with expectations. Unspoken Expectations lead to discouragement. Unmet Expectations lead to disappointment. Unreasonable Expectation lead to … [Read more...] about 38 Questions To Define Your Expectations
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7 Common Conflict Issues in Marriage
When we are good, we’re very good! But when we are bad, we are disastrous!! I have heard that phrase or something similar to it from almost every couple that has come into my office. Marriage is unique in the fact that when the relationship is good, it is very fulfilling; yet, when the relationship is not so good, marriage is frustrating and aggravating. I have heard some … [Read more...] about 7 Common Conflict Issues in Marriage
7 Steps to Move Your Marriage Expectations to Reality
“Marriage is just not what I expected!” “I thought our marriage would be so much different than what it is.” “My husband is nothing like what I expected him to be.” “I expected our marriage to be full of love, fun, and romance, but it’s not at all.” During the many marriage counseling sessions that I have conducted over the years, I have heard these complains along with … [Read more...] about 7 Steps to Move Your Marriage Expectations to Reality