Realistic Expectations in Marriage (Part 3)

488: Realistic Expectations in Marriage (Part 3)

In this episode, Jay concludes his discussion with Damian and Jamie Johnson by addressing the question: What are the benefits of having realistic marriage expectations?

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Episode Title: Realistic Expectations in Marriage (Part 3)

Guests: Damian and Jamie Johnson – Follow Them on Twitter

Check out Damian and Jamie’s Marriage is Real Facebook Page

Question We Address and Answer:

What are the dangers of not communicating our expectations with our partner?
What are the benefits of having realistic marriage expectations?

Key Lessons and Takeaways:

How to avoid entering into a marriage with unrealistic expectations.
How to replace unrealistic marriage expectations with realistic expectations.
Ways to handle anger in a marriage.

Experience:

Damian and Jamie explain what it means for a married couple not to go to bed mad.

Scripture:

““In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry“ – Ephesians 4:26 (NIV)

Hold Yourself Accountable:

Talk about your expectations of marriage…ideally before getting married.

Apply the Kingdom Principle:

“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, ²⁰because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.“ – James 1:19-20 (NIV)

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