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7 - The Problem With Mission Before Marriage
A lot of men are told the same thing: put your mission first and everything else will fall into place.
That idea helped many men stand up, including me. It pushed me toward purpose, discipline, and building something meaningful. But when I applied that belief inside my marriage, something started breaking down.
There was a moment when my wife looked at me and said, "I don't feel seen. I don't feel heard. I don't feel safe. If something doesn't change, I can't do this anymore."
That moment forced me to confront something most men never question. When the bond in your marriage is unstable, your…
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