Expectations in a marriage

I came into the marriage with so many expectations, but I found myself constantly disappointed because those expectations were not being met. Over time, my heart hardened, and I became bitter towards my husband. After a prolonged struggle in this area, I hesitantly surrendered my expectations to the Lord and learned how to trust God with my desires.

What are we talking about today? Our expectations shape our experience of life. What do you expect from your husband? Your job? What about your expectations of yourself, or of God? Unmet expectations creates disappointment, discouragement, and distance in our relationships. And one of the biggest reasons that our expectations wind up going unmet is […]

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reasonable and realistic expectations in a relationship

These are a few ways to manage your expectations in marriage, including how to effectively communicate what you want to your partner and how to check in with yourself to be sure you’re leaving room for your partner’s wants and needs, too.

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