Hard truths and sobering reminders about the reality of marriage and married life. If you want a thriving marriage, are in a rut in your marriage, or need a mindset overhaul when it comes to your marriage, we've got you covered in this episode.

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INTRO (00:50)

1. Marriage does not exist to make you happy. (03:50)
2. Online relational content often causes more harm than it does good. (14:15)
3. Thinking that all relational problems stem from your man’s lack of masculinity is delusional. (19:18)
4. Anything less than radical responsibility and extreme ownership in your marriage is a failure on your part. (24:50)
5. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (27:25)
6. Holding onto bitterness, resentment and being unforgiving will destroy your marriage. (34:50)
7. Stop fantasizing about what would be, or could be, or should be, and face reality. (39:15)