325: Unfair Relationship Expectations

Published: Nov. 3, 2021, 4 p.m.

Our expectations color the world we inhabit. Sometimes we expect our partner to behave in a certain way and are most disappointed when they don't. Listen to today's show to understand relationship expectations and how to navigate them in the most productive way possible.\xa0\n\nUnderstanding your expectations and if they may be unfair\n\nThe value of getting curious with your partner\n\nHow to deal with defensiveness in your relationship\n\nThe importance of taking responsibility for your actions in a relationship\n\nHow to not get caught up in in the blame game\n\nThe importance of validating your partner's feelings\n\nAnd much more!\n\nFor more information on our guest, and for the episode links visit:\xa0https://idopodcast.com/325\nSign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here:\xa014 Day Happy Couples Challenge\nDo you want to hear more on this topic? Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here:\xa0Love Tribe\nSponsors\nBetterHelp: Get help on your own time and at your own pace. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/IDO.\nFaherty: Sweater weather is here! Stock up on all your fall and winter clothes now! Head to FahertyBrand.com and enter the promo code IDo at checkout to snag 20% off ALL your gear.\nSpark My Relationship Course:\xa0Get $100 off our online course. Visit\xa0SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock\xa0for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners!\nIf you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a\xa0review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! \u2013 Chase & Sarah\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices