What To Do When Marriage Disappoints You by Hannah Nitz

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One of these articles that have been very helpful is What To Do When Marriage Disappoints You by Hannah Nitz. In this article she explains 3 things that women who are disappointed should try doing:

1. Tell your spouse what you need

2. Determine if your standards are realistic

3. Learn to deal with life's challenges as a team

Now, these seem very necessary, but I think there have been a time or two in my own life, where I didn't realize my needs weren't being met because I assumed my spouse, children or other loved ones knew what I needed. Occasionally we need the reminder that people can not read minds, and if we only say what we need, there is a chance our needs could be met.

I do agree that a couple should be a team, and there are moments when couples forget that they are playing on the same team. When I am feeling disappointed in my spouse or vice versa, we may actually view each other on opposite sides rather than the same team wanting the same things. That perspective can allow disappointment to enter.

An excellent idea she suggested was writing down her frustrations in a journal whenever she felt disappointed with her husband. She did this rather than taking her frustrations out on her spouse. The author also said after doing this, she realized her disappointments were her problems and not her husband's.

To read her article, click here.

Sources

1. Nitz, Hannah. "What To Do When Marriage Disappoints You." Today's Christian Woman. Christianity Today, 10 Nov. 2015. Web. 24 Dec. 2015. <http://www.todayschristianwoman.com/juli-slattery/2015/december/what-to-do-when-marriage-disappoints-you.html?start=1>.

Last Edited: July 16, 2017

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