When it comes to meeting our spouse’s needs, marriage can feel like a complex game of tug of war. Today’s listener question brings us into the nuanced territory of communication and expectations between spouses. Our listener shares her frustration about feeling overwhelmed by her husband's evolving needs. She explained that her husband, previously very passive in communicating his needs, has transformed since starting therapy. While therapy is inherently a positive journey, in this case, it's brought a seemingly endless list of requirements from her husband, inducing feelings of inadequacy and frustration in her.

If you’ve ever had unmet needs in your marriage or felt like you weren't meeting your spouse’s needs, this conversation is for you. Let’s discuss the dynamics at play and explore strategies for navigating this emotional challenge while working toward meeting your spouse’s needs.

 

Other Helpful Episodes: 

Ep. 225 - Navigating Core Needs in Marriage

Ep. 281 - How to Encourage Change in Your Marriage Without Encouraging Complaints

 

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When it comes to meeting our spouse&rsquo;s needs, marriage can feel like a complex game of tug of war. Today&rsquo;s listener question brings us into the nuanced territory of communication and expectations between spouses. Our listener shares her frustration about feeling overwhelmed by her husband's evolving needs. She explained that her husband, previously very passive in communicating his needs, has transformed since starting therapy. While therapy is inherently a positive journey, in this case, it's brought a seemingly endless list of requirements from her husband, inducing feelings of inadequacy and frustration in her.
If you&rsquo;ve ever had unmet needs in your marriage or felt like you weren't meeting your spouse&rsquo;s needs, this conversation is for you. Let&rsquo;s discuss the dynamics at play and explore strategies for navigating this emotional challenge while working toward meeting your spouse&rsquo;s needs.
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Other Helpful Episodes:&nbsp;
<a href="https://danache.com/marriage-podcasts/225-respect-security-and-leadership-navigating-core-needs-in-marriage/">Ep. 225 - Navigating Core Needs in Marriage</a>
<a href="https://danache.com/marriage-podcasts/281-q-a-how-to-encourage-change-in-your-marriage-without-complaints/">Ep. 281 - How to Encourage Change in Your Marriage Without Encouraging Complaints</a>
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If you enjoy the show, please be sure to leave a five-star rating and write a review!

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