The Cost of "Normal": Doing What Everyone Else Does Might Be Hurting Your Marriage
In this episode of Doing Marriage Well (September 25, 2026), Paul examines how following cultural norms — the “cost of normal” — can harm marriages. He looks at two countercultural choices: men staying home with kids when that’s the best family option, and choosing a simpler, less consumer-driven life to reclaim time for family and marriage.
Paul invites listeners to question whether doing what everyone else does is truly best for their marriage and children, and to consider trading material gain for more time together.
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