Why Good Marriages End Up in Trouble: A Marriage Therapist’s Observations
Most marriages don't fall apart because of one catastrophic event. More often, two people slowly drift apart through the ordinary patterns and choices that develop over time.In this episode, Karen shares four patterns she has seen repeatedly in working with couples: unrealistic expectations, assumptions, complacency, and selfishness. She talks about what happens when we stop being curious about our spouse, start taking one another for granted, keep score, or expect marriage to meet needs it was never designed to meet.The bad news is that marriages can drift apart one decision at a time. The…
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