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Talk About Expectations

Having unrealistic expectations of marriage can bring a couple to the point of wanting to call it quits. Expectations need to be verbalized with one another.
Expectations Can Lead to Disillusionment
Is your marriage in trouble because you believe in happily-ever after? A look at unrealistic expectations can lead to disillusionment and solutions for breaking the cycle of disillusionment in a marriage relationship.
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
Do they change over time?
Holiday Expectations
The key words are "don't assume."
Surrendering
This wake up call concerning expectations may help some marriages.
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