Understanding 'Needy' Husbands: What Do They Truly Want? | Ep. 667
Release Date: 03/11/2025
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Decoding 'Needy' Wives: How to Love & Support Her Well | Ep. 668
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Husbands, have you ever felt like your wife expects too much from you? Wives, have you checked whether your expectations are realistic? Expectations in marriage can be a difficult topic, and they’re a very common source of marriage tension. Which is why today, we want to help break down misunderstandings around spouse expectations today, so that you can experience better connection and more joy in your marriage. We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: Wives may struggle to articulate their needs clearly. ...
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Understanding 'Needy' Husbands: What Do They Truly Want? | Ep. 667
Awesome Marriage Podcast
Wives, have you felt that your husband expects too much from you? Husbands, have you checked whether your expectations are realistic? Expectations of our spouse can be a difficult topic, and they are a really frequent source of marriage tension. That’s why today, we want to help break down misunderstandings around spouse expectations today, so that you can experience better connection and more joy in your marriage. Don’t let expectations trip your marriage up. Listen today and learn to deal with the wants and needs in your marriage. We pray this episode is helpful for you and...
info_outlineWives, have you felt that your husband expects too much from you? Husbands, have you checked whether your expectations are realistic?
Expectations of our spouse can be a difficult topic, and they are a really frequent source of marriage tension. That’s why today, we want to help break down misunderstandings around spouse expectations today, so that you can experience better connection and more joy in your marriage. Don’t let expectations trip your marriage up. Listen today and learn to deal with the wants and needs in your marriage.
We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage.
Episode highlights include:
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Unvoiced expectations in marriage can lead to tension.
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Communication is key to understanding each other's needs.
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Wives should express their feelings of being drained.
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Finding time for connection is essential for couples.
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Respect and appreciation are crucial for husbands.
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Physical affection is important beyond sexual intimacy.
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Teamwork in parenting strengthens the marriage bond.
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Articulating needs can help avoid misunderstandings.
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Navigating challenges together fosters a stronger partnership. It's crucial to express needs and expectations in marriage.
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Vulnerability can be challenging, especially for men.
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Regular communication opportunities can help clarify needs.
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Listening without trying to “fix it” is essential in relationships.
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Understanding each other's perspectives fosters compassion.
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Setting boundaries can enhance emotional support.
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Counseling can provide valuable tools for communication.
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Feeling overwhelmed is a signal for change, not failure.
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Asking good questions can open up important conversations.
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Investing in support can rejuvenate a marriage.
*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!
Couples Conversation Guide:
Main takeaway: You can experience better connection and intimacy by learning how to navigate the misunderstandings around expectations.
Questions to Discuss:
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Dr. Kim talked about the importance of framing your spouse in a positive way, are there places where you are negatively framing your spouse's wants or needs?
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What boundary could you set today so that you could better meet a need for your spouse?
- Are you a safe place for your spouse to voice the expectations that have for your marriage?
QUOTES
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God didn’t give your husband maternal instinct and that’s ok. He’s a man and that’s actually a good thing for your children to experience.
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Being overwhelmed as a woman doesn't make you a bad spouse. It’s a signal that something needs to change.
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If you’re going to frame your spouse as the problem it’s not going to go well. If you frame your spouse as your teammate then you can work together and that’s really important.
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Love and respect are something that husbands and men are designed to need.
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If you’re stretching yourself way beyond your capacity then that’s where the negative things start to happen.
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Wives, you don’t want your husband going to someone else for emotional support. You want him to go to you.
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