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Expectations

Having unrealistic expectations can bring a couple to the point of wanting to call it quits. Expectations need to be verbalized with one another.

Holiday Expectations
A key to dealing with holiday expectations to to not assume anything.

Talking About Expectations in Marriage
It is very important to be able to identify and actually talk about expectations with one another. Together you can fine tune your expectations so that neither of you are trying to live up to something that is impossible.

Expectations
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Holiday Expectations
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