Week 6

Expectations are a big part of our life. We cannot run away from them. To a great extent, they tell of our ‘standards’ of living. Therefore, any change to these is considered very personal. That’s why we get very emotional when we are asked to change our expectations of others. This is especially so with our spouse.

Last week, we began the first step in working out healthy expectations in a marriage. It is important to recognize that it is a process that will involve many more such attempts and take time to come to a place where acceptable mutual expectations are established.

This week, we look at one more reality that we see in every marriage.